Really good food in a pleasant soothing atmosphere. Seated outside in a garden, the setting is part…read moreof this restaurant's charm. Attentive and accommodating staff. Tasty drinks (we had a martini and a bramble) and delicious food - al pastor tacos and shrimp tacos. Delicious light bite after our visit to the Prado museum.

Raimunda was perfect! A very special madrileño gave me the recommendation. The terrace was a lovely…read moreseating area. I enjoyed the tapas and drinks. It was not overpriced for two people. I really enjoyed the ambiance. It was a perfect dinner for my first night back in Madrid!

Very much a secret spot known to few, La Antoñita is the perfectly small bar and restaurant for the…read moreDragon Inn (Posada del Dragón) in Cava Baja street, near Plaza Mayor. The Inn was built on the site of a section of the ancient Wall of Madrid (you can ask the staff to show you) and using the remnants of a "corrala", the historic, multi-level residential buildings in Madrid centered around an open-air interior courtyard. We went in to have some tapas and drinks while we waited for the tourist waves to die down a little. We a order some white wine (Albariño), mussels croquettes and the typical Madrid-style tripe stew called callos a la madrileña. We also ordered their very cute (but not specially tasty) dessert inspired in that the site of the restaurant was a soap factory called "La Antoňita" (Little Antonia). The service was great! (And the posters were hysterical!)

We just left from a rather disappointing dinner here, our last night in Madrid. We stayed at hotel…read moreand saw that this place was on the Michelin Guide, so we made reservations for Sunday evening. The kind host gave us amazing recommendations and really took the time to explain the menu, we loved him. But, that is where the good service ended. Our waitress couldn't be bothered will helping us. Aside from taking our initial order, she never checked back on us. We had to flag her down to order more food and with that, she seemed annoyed. We asked for refills on our wine glasses. We never got those, she completely forgot about them. We wanted to order dessert, but we were so annoyed by that point, we just wanted to leave. Mind you, there was only one other table sitting next to us, who was also rather annoyed that it took almost 20 minutes for them to get the bill. The sad thing is, the food was excellent. The Oxtail Crunch Roll was one of the most amazing dishes we've had in Spain and the wine we got was incredible. It's a shame that the poor service put a damper on the remainder of the evening.

I love this restaurant. Very good food and an excellent value. The staff is welcoming and the…read moreatmosphere is comfortable, unpretentious and conducive to connecting with fellow diners. I make a point to visit this restaurant at least once whenever I am in Madrid!

Castillian soup was delicious. Thinking garlic white wine broth that you have to finish dipping all…read moreof your bread in to get to the last drop:) Arroz cubana plain but good. Rice, tomato sauce and a tasty plantain. Main courses: deep fried beefsteak with ham and cheese and patatas fritas... a little too deep fried (salty, maybe old oil used?) Pork loin medallions with patatas fritas not bad.

Thank you so much for your wonderful service. The food was exceptional. Please try the octopus and…read morethe salads. The empanadas are amazing as well. Gabriel five star Top notch service

After spending several hours at the Reina Sofia, Jamie W and I were feeling quite peckish and…read morerather indecisive about where to have lunch. We guessed many options around the Prado area might be tourist traps. Fortunately, this didn't appear to be one of them as it's a taberna that attracts local regulars as well as tourists like us. The manager/owner looked to know quite a few customers. It was pretty busy, so we were seated at a hi-top table in the bar area next to other non-Spanish, English-speaking customers. There were many small-to-medium tapa plates to consider in their menu. We weren't looking to stuff ourselves, so we ordered the 6,9€ half-order of Chiporones à la Plancha, which was grilled baby squids nestled on a mixed salad drizzled with balsamic (Photo 10). Our second dish was the 6,1€ half-order of Parrillada Verdu. It was a simple but satisfying grilled vegetable platter of sliced tomato,, onion, and root veggies (Photo 9). The last dish we ordered was an unexpected taste of home, the 9,9€ Ensalada Cesar. The reason for the higher price point was the addition of chicken and bacon to the lettuce, tomato, cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing (Photo 8). The combination was pretty hearty and familiar-tasting. Even though we probably ate enough for a mid-afternoon meal, I couldn't help but inquire about the availability of grilled octopus (pulpo) because we saw it look quite tempting on a neighboring table. It was just as well that they were out because we didn't have room in our bellies for that. Our tapas selection was just fine all on its own. FOOD - 4 stars...skilled execution of familiar tapas, pretty tasty AMBIANCE - 4 stars...compact but cozy taberna, crowds quickly at lunch SERVICE - 3.5 stars..,efficient though a tad brusque because it was busy TOTAL - 4 stars...a serious dining option close to the museums RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/WCRoD4CVJE

Stopped in after walking around town and noticed this place was mentioned on social media as being…read moregood eats. I ordered the daily special and the food was good including the red wine. Good service and clean tables.

this place is more like a 3.5 out of 5 stars…read more this was our last meal in europe... sigh, i wish we were still on our vacation, but alas, we must return back to reality. during our last night in madrid we were on the hunt for paella. There were plenty of places to pick from in downtown madrid, but some restaurants were closed, and others were not offering it that early for dinner. sidenote: i find it weird that spanish people eat dinner so late!!!! anyways, we started the meal off with a meat and cheese plate and got the seafood paella. they also gave us bread along with tomato paste. honestly the tomato paste was very very simple and reminded me of salsa...lol. the food portions are huge! make sure you come here with a very hungry stomach or multiple people. paella actually comes with 4 different options: seafood, chicken, mixed or something else. and for 10 bucks, you really cant go wrong with whatever you choose. The one thing i would comment on the paella is that it wasn't as flavorful as i imagined... but really can't complain for the price i paid. the service is very quick, and the person who was taking my order spoke english and was really helpful.

I'd had Casa Macareno on my list to try for a few years. I waited patiently as the staff seated…read moreothers who'd arrived after me, before being told I would have to sit on a stool at the narrow bar against the wall since I was solo. Service was slow; I ordered a tinto de verano and a water, and was approached again and had to ask several times. Then, staff were pushy about my ordering plates of food; no media ración or tapa-sized offerings. While trying to decide, I noticed lots of English speakers and direct asks for tips from adjacent guests. Only after I shared that I'd changed my mind about ordering lunch was I offered a complimentary dish of boiled potatoes with mayo (neither I nor any of the surrounding guests finished them)?! I couldn't pay and leave fast enough, though not before being shocked by the price: €8 (!). And yes, the tarjeta machine was set to ask for a tip (nope)! Too bad, as I'd heard good things about this spot and had excellent experiences elsewhere in the neighborhood/city during my month-long stay.

Very good food in a vibrant atmosphere. The staff is brusque but helpful (telling us not to order…read moremore because it would be too much food) (we listened, and they were right). The "false risotto" (orzo) with seafood is a particular highlight.

Artichokes, risotto, and oxtail will feed two very nicely from portion size. Locals sit on 2nd…read morefloor where air condition is better, but be prepared to used your translator if you are not so fortunate to know Spanish. Food here was spectacular and one of our best, if not the best, meals in Madrid. Dressy casual is par for the course. Gracias!!!!

We wanted to try a restaurant close to our hotel and came across Tierra del Queiles. All the…read morerestaurants in this area are fine establishments. It's difficult to choose when you're only going to be in Madrid for a few days. We were able to get a table at 12:45 pm on a Friday without waiting. ***OUR PICKS*** SANGRIA ~ refreshing! I don't think I had one bad sangria while in Spain! So you can't go wrong when you order one of these. 5/5 BEER ~ House beer on tap. A good choice if you're a beer drinker. Cold one on a hot day just hit the spot! 5/5 CONFIT ARTICHOKE ~ tender artichoke with a puréed potato underneath. 5/5 CESAR SALAD ~ this was needing more greens as it was a tad bit salty. 3.5/5 HAKE INORIOSAUCE ~ delicate white fish adorn with red peppers and garlic. Tasty, yet a very light meal. Wish there was a bit more on the plate. 4/5 The restaurant was modern and clean with bright, natural lighting. It's set up much like a cafe. The server was attentive and accommodating, but somewhat aloof. Food was good and appetizing.

How lucky were we that Casa Alberto was right next to our hotel!?…read more Me, my three sisters, my kid and my 22yr old nephew were on a mission to cram as much as we could into our overnight layover in Madrid. Driver picked us up from airport, we checked in and dropped our bags in our room, freshened up then came straight here. It honestly felt like we were in one of Anthony Bourdain's : The Layover episode. Casa Alberto has the kind of charm that only comes with age. You can sit on the high stools by the counter or tiny wooden tables with the little stools. Our waiter was just smooth. When ham croquetas were brought to the table, I just told him we wanted calamari ones and to please remove the ham from the final bill and did it without hesitation. Every bite was full of flavor. From the manchego platter we shared to the, patatas bravas with a smoky sauce and my generously poured sangria with a decent amount of oomph, everything was very nice. Casa A. was the perfect first stop for tapas and drinks before our next planned activity.

We got here at 12:50 on Sunday and it was packed. Luckily, we were at the front of the line and…read morethey were able to seat us within 10 minutes. Our large group was split into a 2-top and a 4-top. Space is tight here, even for Madrid standards. Our waiter was helpful and spoke English, but was definitely no-nonsense. The food: Rabo Estofado - Tail Stew - two large pieces of oxtail, stewed until tender. Comes with reasonably fried steak fries and a sliced baguette to scoop up the gravy. Highly recommend. Pincho de Bacalao Rebozado - Chop Battered Cod - this dish is like fish and chips, which I didn't know was a potential tapas dish. Fish is tender and has one of the best batter coatings I have ever had. Doesn't come with any sauce, but it was seasoned well to eat on its own. This dish also comes with shoestring fries. Callos a La Madrileña - Madrilenian Tripe Stew - listed as the first item on their menu under Classic dishes, it would not surprise me if this was one of their OG recipes from when they opened in 1827. It's a little chewy and a little gooey. If you like tripe, you'll like this dish. Has flavors of cured meat, paprika, and chile. Solomillo de Cerdo con Manzana y Cebolla Caramelizada - Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Caramelized Onion - pork was tender and there was a ton of caramelized onions. It was ok. Puerro a la Brasa con Vinagreta de Anchoas - Grilled Leek with Anchovy Vinaigrette - this was straight up weird. It's one giant leek that was cooked until very soft, but at the same time stringy/fibrous and almost impossible to eat. Served with some fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and pickled fish. No thank you. Other notes- Thought the red sangria was pretty standard fare. My daughter wanted a glass of milk, which comes warmed and slightly frothed via a steamer wand. I thought it was quite nice, but she was hoping for a cold one.