Maria and Sammy were great servers and gave us really good recommendations to order . We tried Grilled Octopus and Red Prawn pasta! Very delicious! read more

Food was on point here and particularly good for small groups cause there's only a few tables. Service was amazing and they spoke English fluently with an English menu. Wish their wine list was more extensive and had some higher end options but hard to store a lot in a small space. read more

Wonderful place to try fresh and unique dishes! We came here around 1:30 with a reservation. I recommend making one because the place is small. There were only about 6 tables total. We saw some folks walk in without one but it just happened to be a time when people had just left. The menu varies by what the specials of the day are. They're written in Spanish and English on the mirror and the waitress also named the specials to us. We ordered three dishes for two people. Be prepared to eat slowly. Each dish came out individually and we were there a total of almost 2 hours. The temperature of the place is also toasty so dress accordingly. For food we ordered: Scallops - these came with six pieces and still in their shell. It was very fresh and the taste was light. The size of the scallops were great too. Only complaint was some had sand and shells in it. Muscles in coconut broth - the coconut broth was very light tasting and it has some onions and carrots in it too. The portion was huge! You can also tell the muscles were fresh. Each one was plump. Also only complaint was some were sandy. Fried fresh squid - the squid was fried nicely. It was heavily breaded or overly salty. Even fried the squid was tender and melt in your mouth. I didn't care for the black in sauce but my friend loved it. Overall a great place to eat and hang out. We loved all the dishes we tried and would def come back! read more

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The first thing I would say is that the service is fantastic. The owner was actively working tables and genuinely cared for people that were in the restaurant. The clams, monkfish, brisket, and red curry chicken are awesome. We also tried the chili crabs with pigs ear, and although it tasted delicious, this Spanish delicacy is a little bit of an exotic texture for my palette. It's a small place without a lot of seats, so reservations make a lot of sense. read more

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This resturaunt is a must try in Madrid! We stumbled into this spot on a Tuesday afternoon & I am so glad we did. The food was incredible. The host was amazing & even gave us a complimentary starter soup. We ordered the truffle risotto & duck lasagna. 10/10 add this to your travel itinerary! read more

La Malontina - Modern European Near Me - Madrid, M

Amazing small spot in Madrid with the best tasting food and service. We had the beef cheek special and it was very tasty.

Love this place! Their food is absolutely delicious! It's my favorite place in madrid so far :)

The best food we've had in Madrid during our trip! The best, most attentive and kindest host/owner! Lovely ambiance. The owner even allowed us to order some empanadas that were not on the menu, which were amazing! If in Madrid, it is a must to eat at this place! read more

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Atmosphere is amazing, staff is accommodating and kind (great place for Spanish speakers and English speakers). Food is phenomenal. We had the clams, rice, and wine. Recommend that you make a RSVP before hand to ensure seating. gracias por la comida deliciosa y hacernos sentir que andamos en casa. read more

La Malontina is a very small restaurant. There may be 6 tables total. That said, we came without a reservation and were able to be seated for lunch with the instructions that we needed to be done by 3:30pm - no problem (it was 1pm at the time...you have to love Spain). The menu del dia was a great value and included appetizer, entree, dessert, and a glass of wine for about 15e. The food was pretty good but the server was the best I've had in Spain (or maybe any where in Europe). There is no menu, the server is the menu. When he started to speak we tried to keep up with our limited Spanish and he stopped and asked if we'd prefer he speak in English. My wife told him she was trying to practice her Spanish so he offered to do the menu in Spanish first and then English. He spoke at a great pace and very clearly and then started joking with us, half in Spanish, half in English. It was really a nice experience. While the menu del dia is a fantastic deal, I think I'd go of the menu next time. The gentlemen at the table next to us had a stunning meal of jamon, a Spanish fried cheese, and then a beef entree which was cooked with a blowtorch at the table. Envious I was. read more

La Malontina deserves all the praise in the world - they served easily the best risotto dish and pork dish I've ever had - truffle mushroom and iberian grilled pork, respectively. I never knew ham could taste so good - dare I say better than bacon *gasp.* Pablo was the warmest friendliest server, cracking jokes with everyone and giving personalized attention. He was kind enough to accommodate me at a walk-in at 9pm (only way you can hope to get in without a reservation is to come right when they open for dinner). Would DEFINITELY come back when I return to Madrid read more

La Malontina - Grilled iberian pork - Modern European Near Me - Madrid, M

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An amazing experience! A very quaint restaurant, probably can seat about 30 people, but quite lovely. The service was great, very kind, informative, and not at all annoyed with me for not being good at Spanish. We tried several dishes and each one was excellent. Everything was cooked perfectly, seasoned to perfection, and presented beautifully. Like many before have stated, I highly recommend this restaurant and I would definitely return. read more

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Many of the reviews here are for the "menu del dia", and my research also made this lunch offering (14,80E at the time of my visit) the reason for my visit. I had a reservation for later in the week (Friday), but being nearby a few days earlier, I made an online reservation through "the fork" app. But when we entered and asked for the menu del dia, we were told that we'd need to cancel the online reservation then, because it involves the restaurant paying a fee to the intermediary, so we cancelled from our seat. It's a little confusing, but generally: if you want the lunch deal, you'll have to call in your reservation, though that is sometimes not easy to do. The food was the tremendous value that was advertised. I took some pictures of what we had that day, but basically the menu changes daily, and there is a LOT of rotation. The only regular menu item we had I think was the "hamburger, turkish style" or something, which was an impressive stack of meat and potatoes - yum. The highlight for me was the risotto - enormous portion served steaming hot with a pile of grated cheese on top. It's a little hard for one person to eat the whole thing, but fortunately our table of 4 spread the load with pleasure. My main was a tuna cooked in tomato sauce. I'd never had anything like this, but it was delicious (tuna was seared, not cooked through and dry). The curry chicken and the aforementioned hamburger were also great. All that, AND a dessert, AND a glass of wine, with tax and service for under 15E?! Wow. Unfortunately when Friday did roll around, it was a holiday (good friday), so the menu del dia wasn't offered. Since the regular menu prices are very steep by comparison, I was glad I checked in earlier in the week and got that deal. My only regret was I couldn't have it again. If you are in Madrid on a weekday, you're going to be near the museums anyway, so for god's sake make a telephone reservation here for the same day and prepare to be very satisfied! read more

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What a wonderful, unique experience! My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant because of a friend's recommendation while on our trip to Madrid and the place exceeded our expectations! Because the restaurant only has about seven or eight tables, it makes the experience that much more personal and special. Not to mention, Pablo (La Malontina's Chef and Owner) was very personable and attentive to us and all of the other tables in the restaurant, customizing our orders to ensure we tried as much as we could! He was so friendly and loved to hear about our trip and where we are from. The food was out of this world!! So fresh and so much flavor. If you're in the area, you gotta check this place out! read more

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This was one of the best meals of my life. My wife and I are on our honeymoon and this was our last dinner in Madrid. What a farewell, we will never forget it. All of Chef's recommendations were perfect! Get the Duck Lasagna, it sounds strange but it is delicious!!! read more

It's small and a bit away from main bar/shopping area but really up and coming area. You find multiple great restaurants nearby. The owner was so kind and offer great suggestions for any appetite you have. I tried lunch and it is absolutely great deal! One of the best risotto I've had (squid) and this comes from someone who doesn't like risotto. I had chicken as main and it was great but fish looked really good. Wine was of course great. Dessert, I chose blueberry yogurt and it was lovely. Overall, it's good place to eat great non-taps meal, which I highly recommend! read more

La Malontina - Chicken in daily menu - Modern European Near Me - Madrid, M

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After doing some research, I decided to visit Tragantúa for lunch on a Friday afternoon between visits to the Museo del Prado. It was well worth it. We arrived at 1:35pm, shortly after opening, and were glad we did, since within 15 minutes the entire place (seating approx 20 people), was full. Among us a mix of locals and foreigners, including individuals, couples, and families. The server was friendly and although we didn't have reservations, granted us a small table almost immediately. After being seated she asked if we were planning to order the menu del dia, (14,90 Euro--which we were), then pulled out a tablet which showed us the menu options in English. Since our Spanish proficiency was deplorable, we appreciated her effort to explain to us in English the substitutions on the menu and the owner/manager(?) also came out and did the same. He also explained their focus on serving seasonal produce and thus their changing menus. At 14.90 Euro, the meal includes first course, main course, dessert, bread, and your option of drink (coffee or wine). The options for first course included fried Brie served with fig jam and greens, goat cheese salad (not available but substituted with a grilled chickpea and Mediterranean vegetable dish), green rice with calamari or corn soup with grilled shrimp. Both of the first two choices looked mouth-watering by the looks of the table next to us that ordered them, but we went for the green rice (color by a spinach sauce) and the corn soup. Mmmm...the corn soup was creamy and the grill on the shrimp perfect. You could tasted that slight smokiness of the shrimp. The squid in the rice was probably the most tender cooked squid I have ever eaten in my life--and I'm comparing this right up there to squid sashimi that is raw and super fresh at reputable Japanese sushi places. (And I'm salivating slightly as I write this right now.) For the mains there was a "Turkish" burger, beef stew with red peppers, grilled sea bass bone-in, and lemon chicken. We ordered the beef and fish. On first bite of the sea bass you could tell it was well-prepared. The skin retained that perfect thin crisp and the flesh was succulent and tender. It was served with potatoes that must have been seasoned/cooked in some type of broth bc they were delicious. Also on the dish were a few Spanish peppers prepared similarly to how shishito peppers are fried (compared to what I know as tapas back in NYC ). A word to the eater--you have to be careful of the small bones as essentially this is a whole small fish splayed open. The beef stew was amazing--tender, flavorful, hearty with the tiniest spicy zing from the red pepper. As for dessert, options were caramel flan, hazelnut ice cream, yoghurt with berry emulsion, or seasonal melon and we chose the first two. I've never had a hazelnut ice cream I didn't like, but the flan stood out with it's lovely caramel flavor and egg-y custard consistency. The caramel flavor almost had a slightly burnt flavor (in a really good delicious way) that lingered on your tongue after swallowing. So tasty!!! What a generous and delightful meal! Aside from the wonderful food itself, the portions were very good-sized and the people so friendly and helpful. If we had more time in Madrid we would definitely visit again. Thank you La Tragantúa for making this experience I won't forget! read more

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This is a small and quaint restaurant tucked away in an alleyway. To start, there were two types of bread. One was raisin and the other was plain white bread. They gave us a complimentary appetizer of dumplings, which were quiet tasty. I ordered the grill artichokes and the truffle risotto. The grill artichokes were good but could have used a little more seasoning. But the truffle risotto was delicious. My husband ordered the beef risotto. It wasn't on the menu but the server recommended the beef. The service is excellent here, they are able to accommodate the food to your liking. His risotto was even better. We were only in a Madrid for a day and I am glad this is the dinner spot we ended up going to! read more

La Malontina - Truffle risotto - Modern European Near Me - Madrid, M

Great food. The lunch special menu at was huge and I couldn't finish it. My friend got two appetizers for himself and loved the grilled cheese dish!! read more

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This was the best restaurant I visited while in Spain. Their risotto is burned into my memory.

I had been in Madrid for five days and had already eaten a lot of fabulous meals when I wandered in at 3:45 on a Tuesday by myself, not realizing that they close at 4:30. They didn't rush me at all, and EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. The portions were enormous-- realistically I could have split them with someone, but bc I was by myself, I ate every single thing. It was so sublime that I did not feel bad at all taking my husband there that same night for dinner, which was also absolutely dreamy. The restaurant is tiny, so make reservations. When I first wandered in, I sat at a tiny table smooshed to a wall. I didn't care. Get the fixed price menu to eat All The Food. Get extra bread because, although later they might have to roll you out the door, it will be worth it. read more

Must get reservations for this Michelin honorary mention because the place is a small hole in the wall restaurant. Attempted to come here one night without reservations, but it was full. However the chef himself came out to apologize and recommend another place. He was very friendly and pleasant! So we made reservations for the next day at lunch and was welcomed again by the chef. He really enjoys connecting with his customers. He takes the orders himself and actually takes his time to explain what the dish actually is. Now for the food. everything was so good between me and my cousin that we had to try more of his food. We both each had our own 1st, 2nd, and dessert plates. The we ordered a third full course just to have what we didn't get. Sorry I forgot Picts of the dessert. I kind of feel like this wasn't too close to Spanish cuisine, but it was still great. read more

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We just had dinner: - Burata as starter - Super - my wife: tuna fish - Delicious but the crisp thing was a bit overcooked (burned) - myself: code fish with basil sauce - spectacular - dessert: cheese tartar - superb Make your reservation in advance because it is very small. The noise is a little disturbing. The service is really good . Waiters and waitress are very friendly. Cost benefit is good. This was the best option in Madrid so far and I do recommend it. read more

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Perfect. Absolutely perfect! Great food! Amazing service! Walked a few miles to get here! This amazing cuisine was far better than all the food I have eaten on my trip through Europe thus far! I recommend their daily multiple course menu, as it's a great value with amazing options throughout. I recommend passing by the tourist traps and getting really great food!! Cheers! Gus read more

La Malontina - This is just the starter! Best soup I have ever eaten! - Modern European Near Me - Madrid, M

We made reservations for lunch and did not regret! There were people waiting outside before it opened and was packed as soon as it was open. Menu del dia is a pretty sweet deal that covers a starter, main course, dessert and drink for 14,80 € per person. They gave us a regular menu initially and then gave us a tablet with the menu on it when we asked for menu del dia. It seemed like there was only one tablet that was passed around but since we got it first, it didn't matter that much. The daily menu changes so I'd definitely go back to try out different things if I go back to Madrid. They split the Salmorejo into two portions when I said my husband and I will probably share the starters. I love the risotto and cod fish. Fideua was good too but probably would try something different next time. Dessert options were vanilla ice cream, blueberry yogurt, or flan cake. We chose blueberry yogurt and the cake which was okay. read more

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Wonderful restaurant! Pablo was the perfect host! He welcomed us with open arms, made excellent suggestions, his staff was attentive and last but not least...the food! THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! We got the fixed price menu and he helped us pick some dishes that were excellent! Our entire meal was good, but the ham wrapped peppers were wonderful. The egg and mushrooms were a treat and the main dish of Turkish Hamburger was to die for! The postre (dessert) was amazing. A great value for excellent food! read more

A simply fantastic, intimate dining experience where pride is taken in the preparation of the food. My son and I were alone and we simply handed the ordering over to them. I don't regret it! Fantastic choices, thoughtfully prepared, and excellently executed. read more

My girlfriend made reservations here to celebrate my birthday due to all of the raving reviews. I must say, our experience here was exceptional. Apart from the food being fantastic, the ladies that were taking care of us were so nice and friendly. I didn't tell them it was my birthday until I was getting up to leave and they asked me to sit back down because they couldn't let me leave without giving me something for my birthday. So they brought out a little cupcake with a candle, which I found to be very thoughtful detail and the cherry on top of a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Excellent food and service! Big portions and very good price! For only €13.8, you get a three course lunch, including a drink! I ordered spaghetti as a starter and the portion is the same as my main dish. I didn't finish it because I wanted to save room for the main dish. I highly recommend the mushroom soup, it goes really well with the bread. We ordered grouper and turkish hamburger as the main dishes, they were also good but not as good as the starter. The grouper is a bit too oily and the sweet and sour sauce for the burger could be lighter. For dessert, we ordered yogurt and ice cream. Both were good, the ice cream was very creamy which I like. read more

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Fantastic, quaint restaurant in the center of Madrid. Make sure to book a reservation beforehand unless you're there when the restaurant opens. We ordered the tasting menu and we were pleasantly surprised to find out it included wine and water in addition to dessert. A great deal!! The baked Brie with marmalade was incredibly tasty, as was the goat cheese salad, and the risotto. Would definitely come back here the next time I'm in Madrid! Pleasant and attentive staff as well. read more

La Malontina - Amazing food - Modern European Near Me - Madrid, M

This was the best meal we had in Madrid! The provolone with fig jam, to the artichokes & truffle risotto, and tuna. The flavors on everything we're on point!!! Can't forget the cheesecake at the end! Staff was super friendly. Highly recommend this place! read more

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A very nice small place for ambient dinners. We got the artichokes with hummus (decent), croquetas de pato (delicious), shrimp risotto (delicious), and a Bailey's cheesecake (delicious). read more

A really friendly place with good prices and amazing food. This is an small place and needs reservation. However, all the staff there were very friendly and managed to find me a place in their heavy demanded schedule. The owner was very friendly paying attention all the time to every detail and talking with costumers. I like to explore cities and the hidden jewels around countries, this one is a must is you are exploring the museum areas on Madrid. The menu del dia is a great option for budget, tradition, and cuisine. Pd the wine included was impressive read more

Make sure you reserve a table since the place is really small. Making an online reservation is really easy. The daily lunch is a really good bargain: for just 13.80 euros you get a three course meal and a glass of wine. The mushroom risotto was fabulous (perhaps one of the best risottos eaten so far). The tuna covered with poppy seeds and sesame seeds was cooked to a perfection. The atmosphere was very cozy and the service extremely friendly. Unfortunately it is not possible to give half points, since this place would definitely deserve 4.5 stars. read more

We stumbled upon this small restaurant on Yelp and was excited to try it out based on the wonderful Yelp reviews and luckily it was a 2 minute walk from our rental apartment. We arrived at 8pm as the restaurant was opening, and the owner was immediately warm & friendly with us and seated the 4 of us right away. The food was fresh and prepared in an interesting way. The service was perfect. It filled up soon after we ordered our dinner, but the service stayed great even with the crowd of people. It was the perfect ending for our stay in Madrid. I would highly recommend eating here if you're in the area. My family and I would return there for sure if we go back to Madrid. read more

"You kitting me? " .... All this for €27 for both of us? Including wines and bread and I shot of expresso.... And super service from the owner We found this place on yelp because it has good reviews. Upon entrance, there was two ladies waiting in front of us at the door. It is impossible to enter because the restaurant only has 9 tables (half are two seaters) but the owner (also the executive chef) was very attentive, pouring wine to the ladies outside the door while they are waiting for their table. Immediately he helped us right away, update with us about the table situation every couple minutes, we didn't feel like we are waiting for one bit. Apparently, this is a Michelin quality restaurant (1 star I think). We chose the lunch course which come with 1 wine drink, 1 appetizer, 1 main course, 1 dessert. All for €13 per person. I was shocked that it was so cheap. Plus my expresso shot, came out to 27 euros. Let's talk about the food quality. Great food. For the price that was given and the service that was received I would pay twice. Ok ok food. Appetizer, we had risotto and clam in white bean. Both are really good but I think the risotto taste better. The risotto was perfectly cooked, the seafood was minimal but enough to tickle your taste bud, portion are large too. The white bean clam, it was very tasteful, but maybe just a little less white beans would be preferred by me. I ate the whole plate. So it is good. Main course we have mero, a fish, taste like flounder, it was just a little tiny bit over cooked but the sauce were perfectly compliment the dish, really bring the flavor of the fish to your tastebuds. The ribs, it was cooked with the right technique, however there were too much fat on them, maybe he should trim it down a little. Ribs are not smoke or cooked to be fall off the bone, but rather it was similar to Chinese BBQ ribs style, a little on the sweet side, BBQ flavor-ish and no smoke. Tasty over all but no wow factor involved. Dessert. Milojas (Napolitan cake) this one give me a wow factor. Not sweet but very flavorful. Chocolate ice creams. I am sure they made this themselves. The chocolate are full of flavor; a little bitterness with a hint of orange flavor. This really tickle my tastebuds. Lastly, one of the owner is the executive chef. He wasn't cooking today. He runs the front and make sure everyone of the guests are happy and satisfied. This gentlemen rapidly moving around. The restaurant is 100% full all the time. He was very nice. I had a really positive lunch experience in Madrid. I feel bad I don't even catch his name. Good people produce good food. read more

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Amazing food! We arrived right when they opened. They usually take reservations but they were kind enough to seat us. The service was great and they spoke English. It's worth the walk. read more

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My husband and I dined here on our first night in Madrid after a day of sight seeing and tapas hopping. We saw the reviews and stopped by to see if we could get s table sans reservation. Luckily for us, a 9pm table didn't show. We were sat and greeted at 9:30. From the get-go, service was top notch. Well beyond our American standards. My husband has a shellfish allergy, so any time we travel, we take extra precaution. The staff made us feel confident this was a non-issue and we were immediately at ease. The bottle of tasty Garnacha helped. We enjoyed some very tasty items, including foie gras with cranberry sauce, tuna sashimi and hake. All prepared to perfection. The desert was outstanding, a mango mascarpone crème special. Unreal. Totally worth checking out and making a rezzie. Enjoy! read more

La Malontina - Dessert special: mango mascarpone crème. - Modern European Near Me - Madrid, M

A warm and unique find in Madrid. Great food and selection of wines. I love how the wine labels are pasted in the wine menu and are provided with a brief description. The chef has tried to bring together a collection of his favorite food from across the world - be it the oriental empanadas or Italian provolone. He gives these popular dishes a creative Spanish twist and they are really wonderful. Strongly recommend it for a a good dinner in the city, but the location is not the most fun of places (opposite to the Prada). Will go back for sure :) read more

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Delicious, fantastic, and great value. If you're in Madrid then you should try this restaurant. Called to make reservations and they were booked for same day reservations until 3:30 pm. Understandable so we took the time slot. We ordered from the three course meal for 13 euros. Amazing deal and everything was delicious. Would recommend definitely. Worth at least 4x the price. read more

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