Great mom and pop shop. No frills. Small but cozy. They love tourists. Spanish omelet was out of…read morethis world. Calamari plate was huge. Sangria homemade. Lovely service!

This place was fabulous. Kind people and great food. We asked for their recommendations and…read morereceived the octopus (pulpo) and lamb (Cordero). Both were really good but the octopus was the best by far. The lamb was good, a little salty but good overall. Lastly we ordered the calamari and pimentos and that both were good, on par with other places in Madrid. Overall for this area, this place was great.

Good food and wine plus great location South of Gran Via. There are several in Madrid. Prices a…read morelittle high because of high traffic location. Very busy on a Friday nite.

Outstanding authentic Spanish cuisine. We had the Jamon Iberico A+ & Spanish Omlete appetizer…read more Portions were extremely generous. Merluza (white fish) well prepared and delicate. Solomia (filet mignon) & Entricot (prime rib) for dinner. House made tiramisu for dessert ... impeccable quality cuts of meat cooked and seasoned with perfect execution. Staff also highly attentive. Even though we only have a few days in Madrid we will probably return to this location again before the end of our stay.

Owner was really friendly. We were looking for a place near our hotel and found this place on Yelp…read moredown the street. They have a menu of raciones (entrees or full portions) outside the restaurant. We decide to dine there even though the place was empty. Soon found out there was a 30th birthday celebration party going on as people came in shortly after to prep for it and enjoy themselves with drinks. Food. We got the Spinach Salad with Bacon, Dried Fruits & Nuts. It was simple, but tasty. No dressing, but the owner supplied us with a bottle of olive oil, vinegar and salt. Bacon was salty, so no need for salt. It was good. For the other entree, we got Salmon with Potatoes. Turns out it was french fries. Gosh, the Spaniards really like fries and potato chips (been serve that a few times on top of or other than olives). Wasn't feeling coffee (espresso) after the meal, so didn't get to try it. How do the Spaniards sleep drinking espressos all the time after dinner especially when dinner for them is at 10pm? Boggles my mind. Anyways, the food was delicious. Very much like home cooking. Service. Service was pretty good. We walked in unsure if they were open as the place was empty and tables put aside. Asked for a table for two, only to find out the restaurant owner doesn't speak English and we spoke pretty much next to nada Spanish. We managed and sat inside as it was cold outside. They have three outdoor tables & seats. The owner seemed asked the cook to be our server cuz he spoke some English. We managed again and thereafter was fine. Both the owner & server/cook were courteous and friendly. Asked what we wanted to drink and brought out bread (decent) and olives. The olives were very green (Hulk & Shrek looking colors), but tasted not bad. The bill. We were pleasantly surprised by the check. It was only 13.5€. One salad, one fish dish, one beer, one bottled water (they always serve bottled water at the restaurants in Spain when you asked for water)...all that for 13.5€? Wow! We tipped super duper generously cuz service was good, food was good and it was so inexpensive. The cheapest meal we ate on the entire trip (excluding on the go meals). So, if you're in the area, don't hesitate to check them out!

This place has excellent service. My friend has everything as is and loved it. I came here with the…read moremost complicated order because I'm crazy picky...fish without salt, ten different things I can't eat because of xyz, and this place made everything to perfection. They were so sweet and were quick to let us order and serve the menu de la dia we ordered. I recommend the stuffed zucchini. Also polish off your meal with a cortado...it'll help the food coma!

Perfect! Delicious meat and wine! Service was friendly and attentative! Tasty burgers for the kids…read more Casual environment. I would go back!!

A colleague suggested this restaurant (Calle de Leon location), and I'm so glad that she did. The…read morespace is quirky, fun & beautiful. While the menu is limited, there were plenty of delicious items to choose from including my favorite, grilled artichoke hearts. The waiters were friendly and helpful, and offered menu suggestions when asked. In addition to the artichoke hearts, we had a delicious green salad and baked cod. They serve a little apothecary bottle of port with anise biscuits as a complementary digestif. Such an unexpected & appreciated touch! I will definitely be back!

Though this place isn't particularly vegetarian friendly (even the tortilla had bacalao in it!!),…read moreit's beautiful and a place off the beaten tourist path that I highly recommend checking out if you can. It was at one time a pharmacy (I'm not sure how long ago, but more than a hundred years, for sure), and still uses the original counter, medicine drawers (there's even one that says opium) and the original cash register!! There's a stained glass ceiling that is breathtaking, and all and all it's a lovely experience. For some reason I didn't snap any photos here, and I'm sorry that I didn't. Maybe it was the wine. If you're like me and don't do jamón, (how many times did I hear, carne no, pero pescado/marisco sí) eat before you come!

This restaurant was yet again another spectacular dining experience. The ambiance is modern with an…read moreindoor / outdoor seating arrangement. If you have kids, they can go play in the playground in back. They have menus in English if you need it. The service is spectacular. We started with the octopus fiera, which was thinly sliced octopus seasoned and bathed in butter. It was outstanding, cooked right, not chewy. We had some empanadas fish and meat. They were both good, our daughter loved them. We also had a plate with steak, fries, and eggs. Sorry I do not know the name of the dish, but it was great. The meat was tender and seasoned well, the fries were a little oily for my taste, but the egg brought it all together. We finished with the French toast dessert. It was not bread as much as it seemed like a custard with a sugar topping, it reminded me somewhat of a creme brulee . Either way, it was divine. Great food, great venue, great service. This place is worth a visit.

Fantastic food and great Spanish service! I love the food there, especially the everything I've…read moretried...which is almost everything there because we've been back so many times!

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.

Casa Benigna isn't just a restaurant. It's three generations of pure dedication to authentic…read moreSpanish cuisine, and every bite proves it. The paella, the centerpiece of the meal, was unlike anything we've ever tasted rich, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. The details set this place apart: butter imported from exclusive French farms that supply royal families, and Norwegian salmon smoked in-house, so tender it melts in your mouth like butter itself. We had the honor of meeting the owner, Lars, in person. His passion and energy are the soul of this restaurant, and you can taste it in every dish. We began reaching out months before our trip to Madrid just to secure a table, and Celia went above and beyond to make it happen. This wasn't just a meal, t was an experience, and without question, the best restaurant we've ever had the pleasure of dining at.

Extraordinary. The service was perfect, the restaurant had this exclusive feeling to it where you…read morecan't even walk in without knocking on the door. The front door, this old wooden looking door, had this old-school metal knocking mechanism because otherwise, the door is sealed shut. White tablecloth dining and romantic, family, friendly vibes. The actual food was very good as well. We tried three of the paella dishes, a couple of the appetizers, and we're blown away by everything. This felt like a treat. The one interesting thing about the menu is they have a couple of salmon dishes, because apparently one of the family members is Norwegian. Very interesting twist, which did not feel to deliver: the salmon that was hot smoked, came out perfectly, medium rare and delicious.