I'd probably give this a place a 5 for food, but I took one away for the bizarre encounter I had. Convenient location to a couple tourist attractions, we were seated in the brick cellar area located in the basement. The waiter spoke good English and gave a little speech on how everything on the menu was so great and the best in Madrid etc. Included in this speech was the 1/4 roasted goat which they must do 1 a night. Anyways, I started to order a few things because I wanted to try a variety and he cut me off. He said "that is too much, you will waste it, and we don't waste food here... I will only give you 1/2 portions etc" I was a bit shocked because I feel it's my prerogative to order whatever I wanted. After this extremely awkward interaction, I was allowed to order the foie, fried padron peppers, tomatoes (with arguably the best olive oil I've ever had) and the hake cheeks. About 1/2 way through the meal, I asked the waiter if the goat was still available, and he replied yes. I then asked him to send it to the table and he got right on it. I had to explain I was just joking, but funny how he was going to send over the most expensive item on the menu after his earlier lecture. This place has good food... just be prepared to be rebuffed it you try to order a lot of food. Guess he's not used to the American appetite. read more

Small restaurant with outdoor tables near the Royal Palace. Despite the location, they do not seem to attract too many tourists. I had a steak and salad. Food was well prepared and the staff was pleasant. Prices seemed a bit high, especially after converting to dollars. read more

On our first night in Madrid, our hotel recommended this gem of a restaurant. As soon as we walked in, Didier and Ramses took the best care of us, and put together the perfect meal, accompanied by a delicious wine! What a delightful evening, in a delightful restaurant! Highly recommend it! read more

Everything was perfect. Food was excellent. The "secreto" pork was special. Great marbled steak. Great service.

Fantastic meal and service. Didier, who was our waiter, took great care of us! Location was perfect for after visiting the Royal Palace and Gardens. read more

La Mi Venta was an excellent restaurant that we stumbled upon. We were seated downstairs in what appeared to be a cave ( I believe for curing hams long ago.)-- very beautiful! The server, Aitor, was so nice and very knowledgeable! We started off with some of the best ham croquettes that I've ever had. My wife ordered some pork Ibérico and I had the steak. Both were perfectly cooked and delicious. The potatoes were similar to scalloped potatoes in the USA, only better. We had some very nice sangria with our meal, too. Finally we ordered a chocolate mousse with a side of pistachio ice cream and nuts which was very delicious. The coffee list has coffees from different countries, but we just went with the Columbian coffee with hot milk ( cafe con leche). Everything was delicious, the prices very reasonable and the service could not have been better. Thanks Aitor for a wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend this place! read more

The other reviews definitely have this right, so you can stop reading of you are looking for a reason not to go. Showed up at 2000 and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. They had to set up a table because it was a bit early so they served us free consume while we waited and rewarded our patience with a couple of tapas once we were seated. The service was attentive and professional, but it could become less so as the place gets busier because the same waiter who had time to dote on three tables of early diners became much less doting once the place filled up and had to serve the entire lower level himself. The paella was very good but oddly enough, the goat cheese salad with apple jam was truly memorable. Would definitely go again if I wasn't booked up for the rest of my time in Madrid. read more

This was wonderful! I dined in the Cave as well, which was cool and cozy. We tried a little of everything.. all very flavorful and well presented. I also had Carlos as my (very fluent in English) waiter and he picked up the vibe of the table and was funny and playful, making the dinner all that more wonderful. I heartily recommend La Mi Venta. read more

Stumbled by this gem while wandering through Madrid. Very near the Royal Palace. While I was there I don't think there was one tourist so I enjoyed being immersed in the Spanish culture. I was greeted by David the head waiter. He made the experience complete. Very knowledgable about absolutely everything in the restaurant. Sat in the beautiful down stairs dinning room that used to be used as a secret tunnel for the Royal Palace. Ordered a steak and my girlfriend ordered the pork 'presa'. The 'presa' was the best pork cut that I have ever had. Highly recommend. The cuts of meat were amazing and perfectly cooked. They offered a 1 kilo t-bone that I would have definitely ordered if I had been more hungry. They have an excellent selection of wine to pair with your meal. They also offer the iconic Jamon Iberico which is on display throughout the bar area. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food compared to some the other restaurants I ate in the previous couple of days of my trip in Madrid. Can not wait to go back and visit this outstanding restaurant in the center of Madrid. Make sure you ask for David and you will not be disappointed. A++ read more

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Wow! Amazing food. The ingredients are top notch, portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. You can tell the chef takes pride in the food. The place wasn't very busy when we went during weekday late lunch, so he took time out to talk to us. It's on a side street so you'll probably see more locals than tourists here - which is a good thing. We had the croquettes, the tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, the chorizo, and the Spanish omelette. All were amazing. The house olive oil is also the best I've ever tried. read more

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We originally came to this restaurant for the Iberico ham. We found that, as well as much more. The restaurant offers unique ambiance of cool brick underground, that adds to the dining experience. Our waiter, Jose, was a delight. He was extremely helpful in deciding our meal and wine. He created a one of a kind dining experience that my whole family agreed was absolute top of the line service. The food was amazing with a great price tag. I give five stars for the restaurant itself, and I wish I could give ten stars to Jose. I highly recommend. read more

Late dinner with my friends: Norma G, Nora B, Alma M and myself Elsie C. Last dinner together in Madrid after watching Flamenco, it was such a great treat! We have non-stop bread in a bag with olive oil, ordered squids (2 different kind) which was so good! Then we ordered a very tasty steak and pepper. Dinner was finished with a wonderful dessert. Server was great with help from another waiter. Even the chef from Philippines came to say hello! Overall experience and food is the best we had in Madrid! read more

Very pleasant surprise we just happened upon due to its proximity to our hotel. At ground level is the traditional tapas bar while downstairs is a quaint cellar dining area. We had the Iberian meat sampler along with half a traditional tortilla. Both generous and very tasty. The service was polite and the waiters spoke English as well. Their main course menu is quite varied however we only went for the tapas. Price is very good for the quality and the generous portions so two can easily share. read more

Delicious, relaxing little spot near the palace on a quiet street. The tuna pincho is outstanding as is the chorizo, and the goat cheese salad too. Lovely outdoor seating, but they also have a very cool vaulted ceiling in the basement dining room. read more

We had a wonderful lunch here and our waiter, Roberto, was a great help. We shared a few of their terrific dishes. The foie was amazing. It was extremely smooth and had a wonderful flavor. The then moved to the acorn fed ham and were gleefully excited amount how the flavor of this meat was unlike anything we had tasted before. Our final dish was the goat cheese salad and cold soup with fried cheese. If we had space we would have definitely tried some dessert, but our amazing meal and a great wine pairing was perfect without it also. We have already made reservations to come back! read more

We stopped in without a reservation around 20:30 on a Thursday night. It was still very quiet and they could accommodate us. All of our dishes were wonderful! We had two "pinchos" that were small but perfect since we ordered a meal. My son had the "presa", pork shoulder that was incredible, lots of flavor, moist and prepared perfectly. The fish was also done perfectly. We had to have dessert. Mango soup and streudel with a vanilla custard ssuce. After dinner they served a complimentary choice of 2 digestifs in small frosted liquor glasses. I would definately return. We had a wonderful waiter who took the time to help us through the menu. read more

La Mi Venta - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Amazing food, great wine list, really friendly staff, great service! The grilled veggies, T-bone steak, grilled squid were delish. And, the prices are reasonable. read more

Not good at all! It is the worst restaurant we have experienced in Spain. The chorizo was soft and no taste and really "from hell". The croquettes were fried too long and also no taste. The peppers were bitter and not spicy... Don't believe the other comments than mine! read more

This was by far our favorite restaurant in Madrid. In our visits, we had the tapas plate, a steak, pallella and several other dishes and everything on the menu was fantastic. The service was helpful and friendly. We ate outside and enjoyed watching the police guard the Senate. read more

A very lovely evening was had at this restaurant, complete with a truly delicious menu! We arrived late-ish (even for Spanish time) but were greeted warmly and seated in no time. The menu has some really great options, and after browsing for a while decided on the paella mixta and an order of pimientos de padrón to start - both of which were devoured happily and quickly! The wait staff was very friendly, though their Spanish humour did take a bit of time to get used to, and the prices very reasonable. The food arrived in great time and, despite being the last diners in the place, we felt no rush or hurry to finish up and pay. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would go back in a heartbeat to enjoy the atmosphere and food once again! read more

amazing food and service !!! server jose luis was the best !!!!! goat cheese salad and ham and fried egg and chips !!!

This place was super busy when we got there. We waited for 20min to get a table. The chorizo we got wasn't as spicy as people say it is. Yet again I love spicy food. Everyone was nice. They kept checking on us if we were doing good. They make their own olive oil. Overall I'm glad we found this spot. read more

Magnificent place. They have the most exceptional sangría I've ever tried. Atmosphere is different and comfortable. Service very good. Also had the paella which was good. read more

Perfect place to hide from the afternoon sun, after a tour of the palace. Fantastic service. The chocolate mousse with pistacio ice cream is to die for. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place. Hands down the best food and service we had in Spain and a fantastic bargain for the quality. read more

Great little restaurant in the area of the Royal Palace. Wide and I enjoyed a superb dinner in the cave room in the restaurant. We enjoyed the tomatoes and olive oil, tapas La Mi Venta and T Bone. All were excellent, well prepared and quite delicious. The service was outstanding, very attentive and friendly. To top it off, the staff prepared a birthday dessert chocolate mousse for my birthday. Great finishing touch to our meal. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The excellent food, the best service, and the lovely atmosphere!!!! What else can you wish for!!Plus, they have the best house cured Iberico Jamon in Madrid (and probably in Spain). Seriously, this restaurant is an absolute must visit when you're in Madrid. read more

Walked here on a rainy afternoon in October after touring the Palacio Royal. Even though they were technically closed I asked if we could get some tapas and they walked us right into the back and explained - in English - what items on the menu we could order. Service was prompt and the tapas was fantastic, especially the Chorizo. Our server even helped us hail a cab when we left in the rain. Going back to Madrid next April and we will go back during normal business hours. A real find. read more

Outstanding meal, excellent service, staff including the chef, takes pride in their work. Super attentive without being overbearing. Can't say high enough praises - this tiny place exceeded our expectations. Everything we had - tapas, padrone peppers, fish dish, dessert - was excellent, presentation matched the quality. read more

Absolutely the best restaurant in the area! I don't care what anyone else on this board says. I have been to some of the best restaurants all over the world and this was fantastic service, excellent food and a great price. Even though we were obviously not locals and foreigners, they made us feel very welcome and accommodated some very particular food needs we had with a smile. Do not be put off by outward appearances either. The restaurant inside is very nice with a comfortable ambiance. Any bad experiences you read about on this board have to be an aberration and do not reflect our experience at all. read more

After some fine tapas including excellent jamon iberico yesterday, we went back for the cabrito asado (roasted quarter goat). We knew it would be going into the charcoal-fired clay oven shortly after noon and be primed for eating about 3:30pm. It was superb, tender, moist and succulent, and with other pieces nice and crispy. Preceded by an large mixed green salad and accompanied by the more expensive of their two rosados (rosés), it was truly a feast. Perfect and friendly service both visits. read more