Another reviewer called this place "lovely" and I think that's spot on. Pros: -Quaint and lovely inside. Feels upscale and intimate but the prices were reasonable -Good service -Food was pretty good. The Chorizo From Hell was excellent. The tripe appetizer was only so-so. The burger tasted great but I think I should have ordered something else. It was a bit hit or miss. -Delicious wine Cons: -You can only purchase wine by the bottle -As mentioned some of the food was hit or miss. -It's very small so make a reservation read more

I visited this restaurant in my last night in madrid, and the food was surprisingly good. While i do think they need a little more variety in the appetizers, the main dishes and deserts were delicious. We ordered the paella, which i can't say if it was better than other paellas bc it was the only one i tried; but it still had great strong flavor that made me want to eat more. We ordered deserts, and i got the apple tarte (i think). And while i wish i got the toffee desert, it was still delicious and would've been better if there were no nuts, But that's just personal preference. Overall, i would visit the restaurant more if i knew it was right behind my hotel. I would totally recommend it to my friends. read more

La Mi Venta - apple tarte - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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La Mi Venta is one of the best restaurant I had visited in Europe. Hands down. Besides the food. It has some of the best staff a eating place can desire form this earth. 1. This little hidden gem is around the corner from royal palace, located in the quite street. Actually it's outdoor seat can see the backside of the palace building and its garden. The inside has three seating areas: a short hallway along the bar, a dinning room in the back, and a cellar downstairs. The food is delivered through a little elevator to downstairs so you do not worry about staffs rushing on stairs holding hot plate. 2. Robert is a nice young man who seated us in the cellar. He was very acknowledgeable for the place and Spain food. His very kindness and attention to our table impressed me so much. 3. It's 16 euro tapa combo plate is huge, which can feed 1.5 people. It contains four pieces: a duck liver, a fish, a chicken, and a pork. The roasted pepper on side is perfect salted. 4. The grilled pork dish is memorable until today. He chief cut the sirloin in one piece of different thickness before grilling. Then it was cut into three parts: the thin and well done, the mediate and mediate, and the thick and rare. Next, it is cover with big piece of sea salt and sided with roasted potato, soaked with the fat from the pork. Oh dear! 5. Oh yes, I almost forget the free appetizer- bread dipped in olive oil. Not the one you eat anywhere else. This is one of the best olive oil in the world with super extra virgin. 6. This is the only place I eat my lunch and dinner the same day. It's paella is good as well, a little salty and the clams are closed. As a take out order, i asked for a fork. Turnout, I was given two set of real table forks. Let me know if you can name any other restaurant who gives customer such treatment in takeout bag. If you visit the royal palace, stop by! read more

La Mi Venta - Tapa combo plate of four, you can only see three as one of them is irresistible and went to my belly - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Incredible meal - first class jamon and paella. We checked out the royal palace and we're getting hungry around around 2pm. We knew that most restaurants close to tourist attractions are t typically great but the reviews were good. The restaurant is about a 7 minute walk from the palace and easy to find. Inside its a warm setting nicely decorated - we were seated downstairs which has a cave like feel - it's very nicely and tastefully decorated. We ordered the meat platter which includes the famous jamon we were specifically after along with 3 other types of meat. All were incredible. The staff brought endless bread and cheese was included. We also ordered the chorizo from hell, which despite how it sounds wasn't that hot at all. We also ordered a goat cheese salad and shared it all. We ordered the seafood paella to share for 4 and to be honest it was way too big. After our starter we could've ordered for 2. The flavor was amazing - best I've had. Mussels, shrimp and langostina and small clams. Can't reccome for this place enough. Wait staff were incredible and for the 4 of us the bill was only $125 euro read more

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Absolutely amazing. The best Iberican ham in the city hands down and possibly Spain! They hand slice the ham on site to order. The decor is upscale with modern style/ flare, while being authentic to the family and history of how they make their ham. The service is exceptional from both Angel and Javier. Javier made perfect suggestions for pairing the bottle of wine we had and the food was nothing short of delicious. read more

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Overall this place was a pretty big bust for me. Jamon Iberico 4 stars however they didn't prepare this but bought from outside vendor Hake Tapa 4 stars perfect taste and balance of flavor Sea Bass really bland and disappointing Secreto Pork was overcooked and chewy. The secret was they charge you for trash and you don't find out till the end. Left it all behind and waiter didn't acknowledge it, but rather played it off. Would not come back here if I was in Madrid again. read more

Went in for a caña and a quick tapa of jamón iberico. The tapa they offered us with the beer was a delicious goat cheese spread with a tomato marmalade on top, very tasty! The jamón was the best I've had in Spain! Their olive oil is also very fresh and pairs perfectly with the jamón. Our friend had studied carving jamón with the man who carved ours. He was incredibly skilled! I would highly recommend stopping in here after strolling around the Palacio Real de Madrid. read more

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The food here is amazing. Ramses is an amazing waiter. All his recommendations were delicious. We had the ham, the pork loin, the burger and some ham croquettes. The ham was tender and not too salty, the croquettes were cheesy the burger delicious and also the tomato crudo oh man was the tomato crudo delicious. The toffee dessert sooooo gooood! Expresso was really delicious too. It's all really good and right across the street from the royal palace of Madrid read more

Lovely quaint little restaurant/wine bar. We popped in on a chilly evening, and they served us a complimentary small tapas sized bowl of chicken broth before we had our wine. Absolutely delicious! Great service! read more

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Very nice meal. Ordered the Iberica ham and the cooked iberica pork. Very nice!!! Service was excellent and waiter spoke English and made excellent recommendations. read more

This place is a must. It's kind of hidden but don't be deceived. It is really cute and charming. We didn't have reservations so we arrived at exactly 8 pm. Great host and amazing waiter, Miguel. They have us suggestions and the best part: the food was amazing! Great wines, and great variety. We were recommended the steak and it was perfect! Don't skip this place. Prices are great as the $$$ may tell us it's pricey but it's not! I am planning to go back! read more

This place is so nice inside and outside. Our waiter's name was Victor and he was amazing. Super nice, gave great recommendations and superb service. Definitely recommend. read more

Great atmosphere in a historic cellar. Awesome staff and high quality food. They really know what they are doing

Very good food and ambiance This restaurant is popular with tourists but it is very good and merits its popularity. We were seated in the Cave, which in times past was used to cure ham and added to the ambiance of the meal. Our waiter, Carlos, was fluent in English and had a great sense of humor. He studied in Indiana and was very entertaining as he talked about US dining times -- as great an adjustment for him as it is for Brits and Americans dining in Spain "I was always starving at 10:30 p.m. and there was no place to get a decent meal." More important, we relied upon the him to guide us on tapas and pork dishes as well as the wine and we had a wonderful meal. Desserts were outstanding. Reservations essential. You'll be dining with Americans and Brits at 8:30 p.m. Presumably the Spanish arrive later. read more

Delicious! We were specifically looking for 'la presa' for our last night in Madrid and it did not disappoint. The salad and tapas we ordered to start were excellent, as well as the cava. Great service too. Definitely recommend! read more

We are here on our last night in Madrid and loved the place. The food was excellent - lived the Chorizos from hell... The service, especially our waiter Ramon, was exceptional. We are outside across from the Senate building on a side street - very nice. I highly recommend this place. read more

Enjoyed the Salmorejo soup and seafood salad. Our server speaks very good English and was very nice and helpful.

La Mi Venta epitomises what Spanish life is all about. To be fair, I only stopped here for a quick beer after visiting the Palacio Real, but it's one of those places that make you feel right at home. Despite it's location close to one of Madrid's main tourist attractions, it seems to avoid the tourist throng and feels more local. I didn't actually go inside, choosing instead to sit at one of the tables outside and make the most of the late afternoon sunshine. I ordered a beer and was brought a complimentary tapas - a potato and tuna salad that was tasty but slightly mayo-overloaded. The wait staff were friendly and always around if you needed them. The prices were a little higher than other bars I had visited - making the tapas more of a hidden purchase than a complimentary snack. However, I felt so at home in this bar I didn't really mind and would certainly return here next time I am in Madrid. read more

I was exhausted from walking all over the city and the Sabatini Garden and decided I'd earned a little cerveza y tapas. I'd passed this spot while walking and noticed it had a quiet outdoor eating area where I could sit and people watch. My waiter, Victor, was very attentive and prompt, the anchovies were to die for, the beer refreshing, and whatever liquor he treated me to too on the house was delicious. I look forward to my next trip to Madrid to return! read more

La Mi Venta - Special Anchovies from the Cantabrian Sea (00) *6 Fillets* with spiced tomato, olive oil and pipettes - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

There's not really much to add to all the excellent reviews other Yelpers posted already. But, I have to contribute my impressions: Even though it is located within the "tourist area" it doesn't appear very shiny on the outside. So, I passed the restaurant once before without recognizing it as one of the highest rated tapas bars in Madrid. I finally made my way in and, entering the place I wasn't really impressed by the small, narrow aisle with just a few seats. However, everything looked exceptional clean and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. I was seated in a cozy decorated room with a few bar tables. I ordered a bunch of different tapas and a 'few more' followed by another 'few more' (as you'll see on the pics below) ... until rolling out of the place like a huge barrel. All tapas were of high quality ingredients and tasted so unbelievable gorgeous that even I couldn't find anything to complain about. And, I'm German!! So, I came back for the second round the next night. This time I was seated downstairs in a nice antique styled basement with a promising flair. I ordered the "Entrecôte de Lomo de Vaca a la Parilla de Carbón" (beef entrecôte). The air dried meat was cut and grilled to perfection. The roasted peppers and potatoes harmonically inspired the meat's outstanding flavour. I just couldn't ruin that great flavour afterwards with a dessert. Even though those I saw on the adjacent tables looked very promising. One more: Like the night before I ordered the owner's self made special ham as a starter. I'm not a big fan of Serrano ham. But, I have to admit that this most probably the best ham I've ever eaten! What else? There was a well selected wine list as well as an English menu. Also, it's worth trying the domestic beer. This was probably the longest review I've ever written. However, I enjoyed spending my time at La Mi Venta. And, that was more than it took writing this review:)) This is by far the best tapas bar that I found in Madrid. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! We had the best grilled vegetables we have ever had. Great service and amazing food.

This place is a must try it's steps from the Royal Palace. The cheese board and chorizo from hell were my favorites. Great wine and cocktails selection. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and the prices were affordable for the location. read more

The service was excellent, the food amazing and the dessert unforgettable! Definitely recommend

We were here for our first day in Madrid. The staff were very friendly and even without a reservation the wait wasn't too long, we ordered a drink by the bar and hung out till our turn was up. Overall, the ambiance and food were amazing here, we would definitely come back whenever we visit again. read more

Inocent looking from the outside, this restaurant is not only one of the best in Madrid if not the whole Spain. We enjoyed lunch, and our waiter Angel was so good that we decided to come back for dinner (must have reservations) what a treat dinner was fabulous and again the service was impeccable Roberto and Christian did a great job. We had one of the best dinners in Madrid, the meat was cooked just right and the wine selection by Roberto did not fall short of his recommendation, GREAT JOB!!! The setting in the cellar was tasteful and intimate. We will be back next year. LOVED IT. read more

The food was very good here! Very well seasoned and very delicious! However, the taste doesn't compensate for unprofessional and rude service. The waiter was judgey and rude towards foreigners. He was impatient and made us feel uncomfortable. There were also flies in the tavern downstairs, so beware before picking between eating outside or inside. Bread and water will be charged. read more

The best chipirones (small skids) I ever had. Awesome, friendly staff, good wine Rioja, what else! Best restaurant we had after a full week in Madrid. read more

Delicious goat dish, wonderful warm, friendly service and the best meal we had in Madrid. Can't beat that. Only regret is that we didn't try their jamón, which apparently they are known for. Maybe next time. It is the kind of place you recommend to friends visiting the city. read more

Great view of the sunset and Palacio Real. Really good food, specially the spanish pork.

I saw that this was open at 8:00PM and figured I could show up and sit down since that is considered a very early dinner in Spain. Well I got lucky but had to sit outside because of it. Still great service, a perfectly cooked and seasoned NY Strip served with Potatoes, and some roasted peppers at a reasonable price. Loved it read more

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Long overdue review but this was my favorite restaurant in Madrid. First class service all around, I had googled best paella in Madrid and La Mi Venta came up. I made a afternoon reservation and was happy to see a cozy little restaurant with outdoor street seating. The service was amazing, the food was delicious without being pretentious, and IT WAS the best paella. If you have the opportunity go here! They also have a butcher shop inside and the food is so fresh. read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful dinner at La Mi Venta! We did not have reservations, but arrived right at 8pm and were able to get a table. We had the steak and lamb chops and a had a nice bottle of red wine. We also had the chorizo from hell for an appetizer and loved the olive oil and bread! For dessert we shared the chocolate mousse and pistachio ice cream and it was delicious! Definitely worth a trip while in Madrid!!! read more

Good food. Grilled goat cheese salad with apple jam is amazing. Wait staff friendly enough and willing to work with my little bit of Spanish. We ate there twice during our stay. Highly recommend. It sits away from the main road a bit so more relaxing. read more

Was in Madrid for less than 24 hours and we were craving for one more helping of paella in Espana before heading back to the states. We found this little gem online and decided to give it a try. We walked in and the manager happily sat us outside. They have about 15 tables set up outside on the side walk. It was cute. Our waiter was good and was helpful with our questions. He was quick to say his English wasn't good but it was better than he thinks :) We started with the calamari which was seasoned and cooked perfectly. It came with lemon and a mayo cilantro (I believe) dipping sauce. I had a glass of sangria which was tasty. Not the best I had in Spain but pretty good. Our main dish was the mixed paella. It comes with shrimp, mussels, small clams and calamari. It also was good but also not the best I had during my trip in Spain. We enjoyed our meal and would return to try this spot again. read more

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We sat outside for a romantic dinner just around the corner from Palacio Real. The service was great and the food was reasonable priced. Calamari and pork chop was quite tasty. read more

It was quite good. Was very close to my hotel, the vp design hotel. Our waiter, Miguel, gave good recommendations off the bat and was very attentive despite having multiple tables. The specialty is meat. Miguel recommended the presa (pork shoulder) and it definitely did not disappoint. I was actually in the mood for beef but because he recommended it, I went for it and it actually tasted like beef. It had great flavor and was very juicy. All in all a great meal. read more

We had a good impression as soon as the starter was served but with the main course it was a totally different story. My L'Encontre was simply a "walking dead"and it should be screaming as it was almost alive! My sister in law's lamb it looked like a starving lamb with no meat but bones! And when we've paid the bill and made a complaint to the manager the advise was: "oh you should've complained to the waiter as now it too late!" In other words: a nice place but order the cod fish just in case! read more

Wonderful dinner, sat upstairs which is just as nice as downstairs, albeit a little different atmosphere. Food was delicious and our waiter Julio was delightful! Very personable, knowledgeable about the menu & wine list and made our meal very enjoyable. read more

Hands down our favorite restaurant in Madrid. Would highly recommend to everyone passing through!!!!!!!!!!! We came close to closing time but they allowed us to sit at the bar and peruse through the menu. They brought us soup and bread and drinks as we waited! When they did seat us our server Jose was incredible. He pulled up a chair to place our belongings on so we wouldn't forget them or leave them on the floor and he was quick to respond to all of our needs. He was kind and made every effort to help us navigate the menu since we didn't speak much Spanish. The service and the food were excellent. MUCH better than Puerta 57. We would never recommend Puerta 57. read more

Not a huge selection of vegetarian options but that should be expected for a Spanish restaurant. Waiter was incredibly friendly, some might say too friendly. Meal was good but nothing extraordinary. After the meal we were given complimentary shots that were too strong for my taste. read more