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    La Fragua de Vulcano

    4.1 (48 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Nathan M.

    La Fragua de Volcano is a taberna amongst a sea of taberna's in Madrid. It is located.right next to Tablao 1911 that has Flamenco shows. It has a very ornate exterior with pictures and art fired onto ceramic tiles. Inside is a typical eatery that is cozy and has big open windows so the restaurant is in open communication to the streets. I had the Gran Cocido de Madrileno. Having never eaten this traditional local dish, the way I describe it from an American perspective is deconstructed stew. The vegetables and meats are cooked separately and each cooked optimally. Then they are served with a side of rich broth. You combine the meats, vegetables and broth at the table. The flavor is mild with most coming from the natural flavors of the ingredients. It is a very hardy meal and I really enjoyed it. Depending on your appetite, one order could be shared by two people. My wife ordered the tomato salad and Ham Croquettes. The tomato salad was basically 4 or 5 full tomatoes quartered and covered in oregano. Olive oil and vinegar are served on the side. Plenty for 2 people. The croquettes were deep fried cheese, ham and mashed potatoes. Very delicious and also a large serving. We arrived at 7 pm and there was no crowd so our service was quick, which we liked in our American eating style. There are soooo many restaurants in Madrid that it is hard to say if you should go out of your way to make this place a destination; however, we definitely enjoyed our meals so it wouldn't be a bad choice if you are nearby.

    Pearl L.

    The best meatballs of our life!!! Located in central Madrid, this spot was bustling with people and filled with great food options. We came specifically for their meatballs and it was incredible. By far one of our best meals in Madrid!

    Bobby L.

    Seeing good reviews on here and TA, I have this place a try. Not so good. The oxtail was okay , just basic. Thank god they have Tabasco to save the day. The sardine with vermouth (3.50) - served on stale bread, just killed the dish. Their vermouth has a strong herbal taste, nice they have their own draft.

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    Sean G.

    Was told this was a good Spanish experience for food, a good mix of locals and tourists when I visited. Good portions, central location and friendly staff - wine started at 1.8 Euros, Beer was 3 Euros.

    Lentejas y pan tumaca
    Laura D.

    Excellent service. The sir was so kind and helpful while we were ordering. 4 stars due to the fact that the place lacked cleanliness. The floors were full of crumpled napkins and it was not really that busy to just be able to broom it up. Also the he fact that it does not have any vegan options other than pan con tomate. I had to order lentejas "sin carne" since they cannot make it fresh ofcourse. It still contained pieces of meat, and as a vegan, I can say there are many many places that offer vegan options now a days, and unfortunately this is not one of them. I resulted to eating that since my family decided to eat there and that was the closest food I could get. The sangria was great, however, they are a little heavy on the salt with each food and vinegar. I would recommend telling them to not add so much salt as the pan tumaca, lentils, and my moms seafood platter was all very salty and too much vinegar. Over all, I would recommend this place to someone who wants good food and drinks and a good time !

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    Glenn A.

    Excellent place! Highly recommend it! Service is very fast. Staff is very friendly. Prices are very reasonable.

    Kyle N.

    Return to Madrid after a five years absence, and we had to return to this tapas bar for our first meal in town. Great food, authentic atmosphere, friendly service (not a given in Europe, no offense to anyone). We ordered a mixed Paella and Albondigas de ternera (veal meatballs); the servings were generous and it tasted great like everything you eat in this country. Sangria's a must!

    Ricki F.

    This little pub is amazing. It has indoor/outdoor seating. We had 2 pitchers of sangria they were delicious. We also ordered 2 paellas, I oxtail, 1 veal meatball, an order of calamari, I empanada, and a basket of bread. This shared for a party of 4 and the bill was $72.50. We are and frank then say and talked. We weren't rushed nor felt like we were unwelcome. I enjoyed my food and I will be back to try one of the hearty stews for lunch.

    Oxtail stew and potatoes

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    Visiting from USA. Oxtail was good- soaking French fries in the gravy - yummy. Reasonably priced. Had the Bruins/Penguins game on TV.

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    The paella was REALLY BAD ! Thé service worst ! Shame ! It used to be a good restaurante

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    We really enjoyed relaxing here. The waiter was so attentive and the food was just plain great. It was very affordable too. A favorite!

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    7 years ago

    Awesome! Menú del día - paella and solomillo very good. Sangría the best and to top it off Cava! Waiter was attentive and service was good.

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    10 years ago

    we fell in love with this place and would have tapas and beer here every afternoon...amazing.

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    We also had this oxtail stew with potatoes and the oxtail was so tender and soft!

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    Marina Ventura - Seafood Paella and Campero Paella

    Marina Ventura

    4.5(83 reviews)
    0.2 kmCortes
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    The dinner here was probably the highlight of my visit to Madrid! I was so happy to get paella -…read moreArroz negro con sepia y chipirones specifically...I still can taste in my dream, lol! Make sure to have a reservation as it looks to be a very popular restaurant. The ambiance was simple and bright. The service was excellent - in fact all servers that I encountered were very friendly yet polite. They'll be happy to provide recommendations as well. I would really like to go back there sometime soon...

    Perfect meal to kick off our vacation in Spain. We were a party of 6, making reservation was easy…read moreand we were seated as soon as we walked in. They have a lot of options on their menu and we decided to go with their tuna salad, seafood salad, croquettes, fried baby calamari, seafood paella and lobster rice. The veggies in both salads were fresh and crisp. They provide you with vinegar and olive oil so you can mix it yourself to your liking and it's perfect for hot summer days. The shrimps were firm and springy, and calamari tender. The croquettes came with 3 flavors. Iberian ham, mushrooms and mussels. They were fried perfectly with it being crispy on the outside, warm smooth on the inside with each flavor coming through as you eat it leaving a savory and pleasant after taste. The fried baby squid was also perfectly fried and seasoned. There wasn't a drop of oil on the paper. The highlight of the meal was definitely the paella and lobster rice. We decided to order 2 different style of rice dish instead of 2 paella just to try out different dishes that they offer. All the rice dishes are priced per person and there is a minimum of 2 order per dish. Since we have 2 young kids and 2 elderly who don't eat that much. We ended up ordering 2 portions of paella and 2 portions of the lobster rice. The paella was heavenly. The rice was flavorful and perfectly seasoned, al dente but has a nice crispy bottom from being cooked in the pan. The seafood was fresh, including various dish and shellfishes. The only thing was they included 2 different types of shrimps and one of them, not that it's not fresh, but has a more mushy texture which I'm not a fan of. The lobster rice was scrumptious. It was cooked in broth and is soupy. The broth was extremely rich and favorable yet it's not creamy so you won't feel too heavy. There were plenty of seafood and topped with one whole lobster which has big chunks of meat. This was my favorite dish for the evening. We weren't able to finish everything and ended up bringing some of this rice back and it reheated well the next day. The restaurant was comfortable and spacious Europe standard. It was a super hot summer in Madrid as we got hit with the heat wave. Most of the restaurants in Europe have little to no AC but I was happy to walk into the restaurant with sufficient AC. Our servers were also very friendly and attentive and we were offered a complimentary after dinner drink as well. I highly recommended Marina Ventura!

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    Marina Ventura - Table setting

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    Marina Ventura - Salad with Jamon Iberica - very nice but overpriced.

    Salad with Jamon Iberica - very nice but overpriced.

    Marina Ventura - Paella de pollo.

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    Paella de pollo.

    Cervecería Monje - Assortment of croquettes

    Cervecería Monje

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.8 kmPalacio

    Small place next to our hotel Palacio de los Duques. It wasn't open until 8:30 pm but we waited…read moreuntil then. Wait Staff spoke a bit of English so no worries. We had the grilled artichokes with jamon, the assortment of croquettes and the octopus shrimp risotto. All of it was very tasty and blew our minds, especially the croquettes! Best taste better than in Seville and Barcelona!! No kidding, you should try them. The artichoke wad prepared a totally different way than I've ever seen. Very tasty, small amount sold as unit but we ordered two pieces- enough to enjoy for each of us. I would go back- this know for the seafood. Lots of specials including clams/ conches/ fish dishes. Felt full enough afterwards, really enjoyed their cuisine. A hidden gem.

    What a fantastic find! We are staying at the Gran Melia Palacio De Los Duques. The concierge…read morerecommended other tourist traps for Tapas. Thankfully I searched yelp for a five star Tapas restaurant and saw that there was one right next door. We met the owner Luis and his wife Roxanna were fantastic. We ordered squid al Galicia, white clams in garlic oil, white shrimp and Jamon. Everything was so good including the wine. Luis gave us tips on where we need to go. Great food and wine and more importantly great people!

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    Cervecería Monje - Artichokes

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    Cervecería Monje - Delicious clams in a garlic broth...perfect for sopping up with the bread!

    Delicious clams in a garlic broth...perfect for sopping up with the bread!

    Cervecería Monje - This is an revised version of an earlier photo I submitted during my wonderful trip to Madrid.

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    This is an revised version of an earlier photo I submitted during my wonderful trip to Madrid.

    La Ría

    La Ría

    4.0(6 reviews)
    0.1 kmSol

    Among the numerous eateries in the Sol area is this tiny place specializing in mussels, the word…read more"majillones" helpfully written in the largest font on its storefront. Most of the seats are outside, where 5 tables provide seats for 2 - 4 each, although more can probably be improvised. Inside, as if to ensure the diner doesn't forget it, neat rows of mussel shells are strung and hung along all the walls. A counter inside provides a place to enjoy the food and beverages standing, at a lower cost. But al fresco is where it's at in Spain so take a seat and wait for the waiter to check in. They offered an English menu in addition to Spanish. The mussels section is extensive, prepared in different ways but mostly served room temperature, alongside other classic tapas. The mussels are cooked well; tender, plump, and juicy. The spiced ones, in particular, were delicious, seasoned well, packing enough heat for flavor without overwhelming. The mussels in hot tomato sauce came warm in earthenware and smothered in sauce but was bland, an odd thing in Spain where excess salt is far more common. Their patatas bravas are worth a mention, being exactly what these potatoes are supposed to be: mouthfuls of fresh-from-the-frier heat, crispy and pillowy in texture, and doused in just enough hot pepper sauce. Along with a glass of cana, this makes for a nice tapas stop in Sol.

    Food is good and staffs are funny and friendly. Really good restaurant deserve for trying!read more

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    La Ría - Detalle servilleta

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    La Ría

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    La Fragua de Vulcano - tapas - Updated May 2026

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