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    Lúa

    4.2 (26 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSpanish, Modern European, Signature Cuisine
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    Oliver C.

    Very clean and classy restaurant. We went there as a party of three last night and we're satisfied. Being our first Michelin star restaurant, we expected the service to be very good but it was just a bit above average. The atmosphere is very clean and inviting aswell. As far as the food goes it was pretty good, however nothing really blew our mind. They offered us a menu with starters/appetizers and also the tasting menu. We were accompanied with a vegan eater and the server was very accommodating. He offered her own vegan tasting menu which was very nice of them. Overall the restaurant is a pretty decent stop. I would say it's worth it. The food costed around 75€ per person

    Pork belly
    Iris H.

    Lovely intimate restaurant where classic cooking technique shines. Their pork belly, beef cheeks and ceviche were delicious and perfectly prepared. They also have a very good wine list, great wine recommendations from the sommelier and at affordable prices.

    Roland H.

    Lúa means "moon" in Galacian (the language spoken by those from Galacia, a region on the northwest corner of Spain). Lúa is one of only a handful of restaurants in Madrid to have earned a coveted Michelin star. The restaurant is contemporary yet has a bit of a rustic feel. The use of wooden furnishing creates an unique atmosphere. The dim lights and the spacing of the table creates an intimate space. The service is attentive and friendly. Lúa only serves a tasting menu that changes on a weekly basis based on seasonable ingredients. The tasting costs a very reasonable 65 € (remember, this includes all taxes and tips!). In a city known for its amazing food, Lúa still stands out. The tasting menu showcases Lúa's creative and innovative cooking that blends Galician and modern cookings. While all of the dishes were delicious, there were a few highlights. I really enjoyed the razor claim and the suckling pig. However, all of the dishes were flavourful and expertly prepared. I would highly recommend Lúa when you are in Madrid. It was a standout in a city with so many amazing restaurants - among the best in the city.

    Early dinner service.
    John L.

    This was a nice deviation from the plentiful array of tapas dining that Madrid offers. The location was a plus too - off the path of the touristy hot spots, thanks to Google Map - we were able to get here quite effortlessly. We were quickly seated. The restaurant had just opened for dinner service, so it was empty when we started but the seats quickly filled up. We opted for the tasting menu - and it did not disappoint. Octopus in ceviche kicked off the tasting menu. Tender and flavorful octopus - on what could easily be a rubbery/bland item - teased what delights there were yet to come. The next course was the Aji chicken soup with scallops and cod. Such a simple dish brought back memories of comfort food during cold and rainy winters of years past. Tartare of shrimp - how can you go wrong with tartare? Sweet fresh shrimp was the star of the dish. I'd only wish I was allowed to go to the back of the kitchen to get at the source. Foie gras on pear bread was next - a nice way to end the appetizer portion and prime my appetite for the main courses. Sea Bass was the first of two mains served. Moist and flavorful with the romescu powder. Dainty portion but well prepared. Roasted suckling pig - I've never had decent roasted suckling pig that was not prepared by a Chinese restaurant - this was the exception - it was amazing. After the above dishes, the meal was slowly wound down by dessert and coffee. And after that we found our way back to Sol.

    Hoisin Suckling Pig
    Matt H.

    This place was phenomenal. My first Michelin experience and was blown out of the water with there tasting menu. The tasting included nine plates and petit fours. Each plate was as beautiful as the next with delicious flavors. The start was a prawn carpaccio; amazing. The standout dishes were the peach gazpacho and butterfish, the hoisin suckling pig, Filloa and the mackerel with three preparations of corn (corn sauce, baby corn and.....popcorn!!). I ordered a bottle of Galician white to complement and was not disappointed. Also could not stop eating the chive butter and Catalan olive oil. Amazing experience was speechless from each bite.

    Nice romantic ambience
    Rose L.

    Great fine dinning experience in a romantic ambience. The service was top-notch. They only offer the 55 euro pre-fixe menu. We didn't do wine pairing but instead ordered a fine bottle of Valdesil Viticultores en Portela white wine to go with the largely seafood and pork menu. The best 4 dishes of my 9 course meal were the following: 1) smoked salmon with pickled aubergine: The salmon had a refreshing tart taste and with the eggplant, it has multilayer complex flavors of tartness and slight crunchiness of sashimi. 2) foie micuit on pear bread and San Simon cheese caramelized: it's richness complemented the refreshing pear bread. 3) roasted suckling pig over apricot and prunes: my fave dish. The pork melted in my mouth and was marinated well. The skin was crispy. 4) tangerine sorbet with coconut foam: pleasantly cold with a refreshing sour flavor

    Olive infused pearls in olive oil
    D. T.

    Chef Domínguez puts a modern and international twist on traditional Spanish dishes. The flavors of all the dishes in the tasting menu were well-balanced and delicious. The foie micuit and fried ray cheeks are examples of '"the perfect bite of food". Not every staff member spoke English but they were all friendly. I arrived to the restaurant early and chef Domínguez happened to be at the front of the house and was very welcoming. Value for the tasting menu is amazing. 60€ for nine beautiful courses. Something of the same quality and service in San Francisco would run $80-100, not including tax and tip! And good wine is always a bargain in Spain compared to the U.S. If your looking for something more "high-end" with a special experience but don't want to break-the-bank, make a trip to Lúa.

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    Do yourself a favor and don't come here. Every single dish tastes like salt. Thank you!!

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    Ponzano

    4.1(16 reviews)
    0.6 kmChamberí

    We went here looking for callos. This was off of a simple google search…read more Came in at around 5 and they were closed for siesta. Came back at 7 after walking around the area. After coming back, we saw a tapas tour coming in. They came there for the croquettes and the vermut. We ordered the boletos, sweetbreads, pulpo, and, of course, the callos. The server tried to help us out and said those should be enough since there was just 2 of us dining. They give you free iberico with cheese and crispy pork belly for appetizers. Every dish was a hit! Boletos with egg and truffle felt very rustic, savory, delicious. Truffle was not overpowering, mushrooms were fresh. Sweetbreads was our favorite out of the meal. It was like a step down from actual foie gras. Goes well with beer and wine. The galician pulpo was the best one we had on our trip, and we had 3 of them beforehand. And lastly the callos. At this point we've already hit a wall with all the food we had, servings were a good size per dish. It was rich, decadent, and perfectly cooked. It doesn't have the offal aftertaste you get from tripa that's ill prepared. We had multiple beers and wines throughout the meal. The service was personally phenomenal. They checked on us constantly and made sure the food was as we expected. We're going back for lunch tomorrow

    Went here with some friends last Friday night for dinner after a recommendation. The restaurant is…read morelocated near the Alonso Cano metro stop that has tons of restaurants and bars. We walked in the restaurant and checked out the menu. One of the managers came up to us and told us that unfortunately in this part of the restaurant the wait was going to be long. He told us that there was another part of the restaurant around the corner. The manager personally walked us there and got us a table. Our servers brought out bread and showed us the menu and wine list. One of my friends decided to order a bottle of wine which three of my friends shared. The menu was all in Spanish, but the staff helped us with the words that we did not know and we ordered. I decided to order the spicy beef, peppers, potatoes, and fried egg. Everything flowed together very well and had just the right amount of spice. It was a little greasy, so I did not eat a lot of it as I was not super hungry and did not want any stomach problems later--smile. The staff brought out dessert for my friends, which was carrot cake and flan that looked so amazing! Our bill was brought out and we all noticied that there was a 6 euro charge for our bread. Bread in Spain is super inexpensive, so why they would charge us 6 euros for five small pieces of hard bread I do not know. Other than that our food was delicious and the service was great as well!!

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    El Sur - Chipirones a la Plancha... ¡Muy fantastico! =)

    El Sur

    4.5(970 reviews)
    2.5 kmLavapiés y Embajadores
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    This was the first dinner meal my mom and I had in Madrid and let's just say it completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. When we walked in we were welcomed by such warm service! I truly have to highlight Pepe, Franco, and Grace for taking the time to speak to us and get to know us. The food was FANTASTIC. We ordered the seafood paella, jamon iberico, garlic shrimp, and sangria. The paella was filled with a ton of flavor which was DELICIOUS. Everything was fantastic, but the Sangria was spectacular, (probably one of the best sangrias I've ever had). At the end of our meal, Pepe brought us two liquor de Limon shots, which made our whole night!! Definitely recommend this place in the La Latina neighborhood. You won't regret it!

    El Sur is a charming little spot in Madrid, tucked right into the wall of a narrow street. The…read morespace is very small and they manage to fit a surprising number of people inside, so you immediately notice how tight the squeeze is. It has that classic bustling tapas bar energy where everyone is close enough to feel like part of one big conversation. The food was the highlight. The clams were flavorful and fresh, the octopus was cooked beautifully and the paella was delicious. It is a great place to stop in for a drink and a quick bite, especially if you want something authentic and lively. When we visited, it was packed to the point where you were shoulder to shoulder with other guests and close enough to easily hear the party next to you. It adds to the charm if you enjoy that classic crowded European dining atmosphere, but it is something to keep in mind if you prefer more space.

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    Sala de Despiece

    Sala de Despiece

    4.2(114 reviews)
    0.6 kmChamberí
    €€

    The tapas were great except for the octopus which was chewy! The service was amazing. Not sure what…read morethe hype is about when trying to get a reso as there were quite a few empty seating spots

    One of the trickiest parts of travel? Timing the vibe. You can have the best recommendations, the…read moreright outfit, and the crew ready to go--but if the energy's off, it's off. Spain, famously, runs late. Dinner isn't dinner until 9:00 PM, minimum. And the party? It doesn't even warm up until midnight. So there we were, wandering the city streets at 10-ish, already two drinks in, hungry for adventure--and just slightly off-sync with the nightlife rhythm. Phones in hand, we played the usual game: app-hop, review-skim, vibe-check. We tried a few spots--each either too quiet or clearly recovering from last night's chaos. Three attempts in, the group hit a wall: tired, tipsy, and borderline feisty. But something told us to keep going. That's when my wingman and I backtracked--past a velvet rope we'd passed earlier. Two sharply dressed bouncers stood outside a low-profile building. No flashing signs. No loud crowd. Just posture and presence. A place that invests in the right doormen, I figured, probably gets a lot of other details right, too. We approached. A nod. A door opens. Then another. And just like that, the mood shifted. We walked into a full-blown production--music pounding, the bar staff moving like choreography, strangers dancing like best friends. It felt like a scene from a high-budget musical... except we weren't watching it. We were in it. We looked at each other and grinned like idiots. We'd found it. That thing travelers chase but rarely catch: a spontaneous, untamed, perfect night. Suddenly the questions came flooding in: Why didn't we come here sooner? How did we almost miss this? Why were there so many beautiful people here? But we didn't stay in question mode for long. We dove in--drinking, dancing, flirting, laughing. The energy was electric. The connection, effortless. Sadly, we only had an hour before closing. But we made it count. And as we spilled out into the night, breathless and buzzing, we asked the most important question of all: "When are we coming back?" This place? It's more than a bar--it's a movement. I've since seen videos of Karol G making an appearance, and heard rumors they're opening new locations. Whoever's behind this? Congratulations. You've found a way to bottle Mexico's best party energy and ship it across the globe. We'll be back. Next time, earlier--and ready.

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    Vagalume

    Vagalume

    4.0(10 reviews)
    0.8 kmChamberí
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    Oh boy ! I wish I can say I loved the place , however set up is beautiful. But all they care for…read moreunfortunately $$$$ . The owner should realize it's not all about money always , you need to make sure you give all the comfort and the best service to your guests. There are other beautiful spots you can spend half of the amount and get great food&service and drinks . I read lots of negative reviews lately about this Place. Hopefully owner will take some action Otherwise the future is not going to bright..

    We flew into Madrid late on a Friday evening and found ourselves wanting tapas around midnight…read more This is coming from a girl who is definitely not Spanish and has tried some food but not that knowledgable about the Spanish culture. Just in case you didn't know that by me writing this review in English and he fact that we flew here. ;) The man at the front desk said we were only a few blocks away from Calle de Ponzano which is a strip with lots of tapas bars so you can hop to different ones and have a few bites to eat. I'll admit that when we got there it was awesome but very intimidating. The places were packed with SPANISH PEOPLE! Gasp! Exciting. So we took a big Gulp like big kids and walked right into one and a wonderful waitress took us under her wing. She told us to call her Indiana Jones so that's what I'm gonna do. She was lovely and from the Dominican Republic. Anyway, we happily ordered two glasses of Rioja (which was amazing and cheap) and the pulpo (octopus) because that was her favourite. The pulpo was freaking amazing. It was charred/grilled and came out in one piece. It was also with a very flavourful (and oily) sauce that was amazing with bread. The octopus itself was a fantastic texture, cooked perfectly, and went very nicely with the wine. Indiana Jones happily served us even at 12:30 despite it getting quite late but apparently they were open until 2. Next we had the fried calamari which was super fried and oily but oh my god it was good. I must say, this was an incredible experience. The location was fantastic, so was the food, so was Indiana, and so was the wine. Yay.

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