We swung by for dessert. I got the toffee cheese cake in a cup, my daughter the carrot cake. The…read morecarrot cake was dry and underwhelming but the toffee cheese cake cup what excellent. I could not eat the. Whole cup so my daughter who was unhappy with her dry carrot cake ate the other half of my cup. I will say we went in at 7pm... so I'm sure the cake was out all day and may have been better earlier in the day. I guess moral of this story, if you want cake, get it early in the day otherwise choose something else.

This is a must stop if you're gf. We only picked up baked goods but they were delicious. The apple…read morepie is really good and the lemon bread was a little dry but paired really well with tea (and I'm sure coffee). We got a couple other things but I can't remember what they were called and they too were yummy. Definitely recommend.

I came here with a large group for lunch and we had great paella. They can do paella with chicken,…read morepaella with seafood, paella with chicken and seafood (which is what we did), etc. Our group wanted everything to be mixed in one big pan and the blended flavors worked pretty well. They do require 25 minutes for their paellas. The other items we got were also delicious: jamon iberico, mussels, and octopus. Lots of restaurants serve mussels or octopus, but L'Albufera prepares them at a higher quality. Even the desserts -- cava sorbet and passionfruit mousse -- had refined presentations and fantastic flavors.

Love this place, we have been here a few times over the years. A few of us went back in February…read more We ended up getting a Seafood Paella. The Paella was extremely good. Got to admit it though, our waitress "Mafe" was the best part of the experience. So friendly and fun to talk with, she made the experience complete. Back again on 10/23/23 and 11/09/23...can't get enough of this place. Food is always consistent and great. I had the anchovie appetizer , along with some Ibérico jamón, Sopa Pescado y Marisco, and finally Arroz Negro (my Favorite). Again the service is fantastic. Chef Enrique nails it every time. Maria Fernanda was friendly and happy as ever...

If you love vegan food or are vegan / vegetarian you must go here! We were craving vegetables after…read more5 days In Spain and decided to pop into this restaurant dying for anything that was cured or served with bread! This meal was hands down in our top 3 of our 8 day Madrid trip! The avocado dish was amazing. The pasta was OMG! I think both our eyes rolled back into our heads for this one. Make a reservation, we showed up around 8pm and were told we could only have the table for an hour. Thankfully we are Americans so we eat quickly and don't sit for hours. Plating is gorgeous. Decor is to die for. Food is heavenly. They have an English menu and wifi however our servers English was as good as our Spanish so that was fun lol she was so sweet and patient with us! We all tried our best to communicate and it was fabulous!!

This Hawaiian / Californian girl loves her avocados. I was…read moresuper excited to come across Avocado Love vía Yelp. They have a menu of the day which is a good price. That day, we started off with edamame. Soup was squash and avocado. Never thOught of this tasty combo! For the main, we had vegan tacos with avocado slices on top. I wish there was more avocado on top, but it was a good meal. Dessert was a avocado chocolate mousse. It was vegan. Nice and creamy. Not too sweet. I will definitely try to recreate this dessert at home! The menU of the day comes with a drink. We chose the non-alcoholic mint mojito. Truly refreshing with the big ice cubes standard in Spain. Service was attentive. The decor was fun. Like the mirror on the ceiling.

Honestly, I was expecting a lot more. This restaurant came recommended by my Spanish teacher and…read moreother websites I came across while researching gluten free options in Madrid. Their menu is marked well so you can rest assured they know about allergies. However, the service left something to be desired. Two servers worked the floor while we were there and we got the dud between the two. He was hasty and not listening well. We ordered the squid ink spaghetti and a pizza, artichokes to start. The artichokes were our favorite - Spanish artichokes are delicious and they were done well here, tender and paired with a great aioli. The actual entrees lacked taste and texture- the shrimp was over cooked and the pasta was in need of flavor. You need reservations here since they fill up quickly. I'd come back since it's a gluten free safe restaurant but I wouldn't say it's a must try in Madrid.

The girls were in need of a cuisine change after wandering around Spain for a week. We were…read morefortunate to come across Da Nicola, a wonderful family owned Italian spot away from the tourist scene. We waited outside with the locals for the opening and were quickly seated. The rest of the early crowd was quick in ordering, obviously knowing the menu by heart. We started with the burrata, served with a nice arugula salad. It was a pleasant starter with traditional flavor, very enjoyable with a glass of wine! Pasta was on the brain for all of us. The stars of the meal were the Pest Gnocchi and Spaghetti Bolognese. The gnocchi were obviously house made, plump and tender. The pesto cream sauce was full of flavor and matched perfectly with the gnocchi. The Bolognese was a close second, obviously a nice slow cooked sauce that was very traditional in flavor and brought a lot to the party. Both the Black Pasta or Fettucine either. Both had solid traditional flavors and were well prepared. The deserts were a nice add, simple, traditional and made in-house. The cheesecake was moist and the tiramisu was full of flavor. This is a simple and traditional Italian spot. Wonderful service with no frills, and a great family environment. They also have a solid wine list. Enjoy!

Visiting Spain for the first time my family was a little worried because my mom is gluten free. Not…read moreby choice but truly has an allergy so making sure things are gluten free seemed like a tough challenge. Well let me tell you it's not!! I am so impressed by Spain and their dedication to people with celiacs disease. Our waiter was very friendly and worked with us as we tried to ask questions in Spanglish. He recommended a few items to try so we did. The entire menu is gluten free so no worry of cross-contamination. They even have gluten free cervesa! As tourists we wanted to get a few dishes to share so we can try the most at each meal. Well the croquettas were a huge hit! They are a chewy delight and I highly recommend them. We also got patatas which were really good, I have no idea what was in the red sauce besides maybe some familiar spices, but that didn't matter.. it was muy bien! Lastly we got gnocchi, the white sauce was really good, especially to dip your bread in. Overall such a nice place for a few tapas and if you're in Spain with a gluten allergy this is a great place to check out!

Wow, the selection is one of the best i have seen anywhere in the world. I had the pistachio…read morecroissant and it was amazing. More dense than a regular croissant of course but in the GF world it was the best i have had. I will definitely take some empanadas to go for later. Nice vibe cafe, the playlist was incredible i could have stayed for hours.

In need of a cafe and in a time crunch, I came to this place. Short walk from the hotel. Friendly…read morestaff. Had a cafe americano which hit the spot. The chocolate pastry was good. Nice spot for a quick bite.

If you are at IE business school or anywhere nearby and working hard on a case, take the five…read moreminutes to cross the street and grab a quick bite from here! The tofu is extremely flavorful, as are all of the dips! I opted for a marketplace one day and for the salad and bread the other. The food always came quickly and was a nutritious light but satisfying meal! The decor and vibe in the restaurant are also wonderful both day and night! Definitely my go to spot when I'm in Madrid.

As many know, dining in Spain can add up fairly quick. So when I found this place I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. If you're looking for somewhere between your tapas break, look no further. Not only is it healthy, well seasoned, it's also super affordable. You really can't beat a meal like this for under 10 euros. My friend recommended this place to me years ago, and I kept avoiding because I said I came to Spain to eat paella and tapas. Well they finally dragged me here and I'm so glad they did. Everything tastes so flavorful and the portion sizes are all so filling!

We were craving pizza and this restaurant was excellent…read more Agusti Torelló Mata Kripta bubbly, €28. Good. Insalada - huge, lots of items, very good L'Infernal Combier Fischer Gerin Ru Rouge, €34. Very good. Pizza Margarita - Napoli style, excellent Pizza Diavolo - spicy, excellent + service + warm rustic atmosphere + moderate 2700K lighting €97 for dinner for 4

Oh, it was hot as hell in Madrid, but I ventured out of my hotel and down the street to find a…read moretasty salad(not the easiest thing to find in Spain) and a pizza. I had just spent a week eating hotel food in a remote area near Avila. Upon entering the restaurant, I was directed to a tiny room away from the main area. Did I say I was a solo diner? Anyway, eventually, I was given a menu a glass of water and soon after I ordered a rocket salad with tomatoes was delicious and a pizza that rivals many I've had elsewhere. Service was OK, but very friendly. And I returned with my daughter a week later for more.

Sanissimo was an amazing all vegan restaurant in Madrid. Their menu has TONS of options and can be…read moremodified to your liking. Sanissimo strives to deliver healthy but tasty food options while respecting the environment! We ordered a large assortment of dishes but the three I remember the most were the Spartan Burger, Pioneer Wrap, and Vegetarian Lasagna! The Spartan was centered around an artisan vegetable meat patty made of pumpkin, eggplant, onion, and mushrooms. It was then assembled with zucchini, green olive, vegan cheese, lamb's lettuce, sweet mustard, veganesse, and gluten-free bread. We also got one variation where we substituted the patty with fake chicken. Overall I loved trying the Spartan, it was extremely fresh and delivered an amazing combination of flavors. The next best item was the Pioneer wrap which was made with spinach hummus, quinoa, mushrooms, lettuce, tzatziki, and veganesse. Overall the Pioneer was fresh and light but was packed with flavor. Finally the vegetarian lasagna had no cheese! This came as a surprise to one of my friends but was rather layers of vegetables all baked together. Although it was my least favorite of three items I tried, it was still a quality dish. Every dish is also served with a side of potatoes and sauce of your choice!

Excellent All Around!…read more We arrived a bit early for lunch, so we had the place to ourselves. The host was helpful and gracious, which made our poor Spanish a non-issue. The service is a bit slow, but that is not a complaint. The result is food that is prepared and presented with care. If we lived in Madrid, this would be one of our regular haunts.

Stopped by for some tapas and wine. Wine was a typical rioja very light and easy to drink. The…read moretapas were chorizo,poblano on a cracker and also aioli potatos which were very good! We were on a food tour and this was the first stop. Would go back to try other items on the menu!

The Tortilla Trufada? Extraordinary! The croquetas? Spectacular. The Rabo? Quite possibly one of…read morethe best I've ever had. Everything we had was delicious and well priced. Our entire family loved it, kids and adults alike.