I've never eaten a proper meal at Miau, lunch or dinner that is. But I've had the pleasure of…read morehaving la marienda (afternoon snack) here twice. I've only had the Spanish basics at Miau: patatas bravas, pimientos de padron, tortilla, potato salad, croquettes, iberico, etc. But everything was very well done. I especially like the white aoili they do with the patatas brava. They have the traditional red sauce, too, but the white is outstanding. Service is prompt which isn't always the case with the plaza tables. Servers are friendly. And the prices are quite reasonable. It's in the Plaza Santa Anna, a truly lovely spot on the way too/back from the Prado and Thyssen. There are few better places that I can think of to while away an hour or two with friends and a glass of wine. Since these are must see destinations in Madrid, I would call this a must-do siesta stopover. I would bet it's a great meal spot too.

Very good food, but our (admittedly large) party had to wait over an hour to be seated, and I don't…read morethink it's worth that long of a wait. With that said, the staff were very accommodating for the most part, and we got our food very promptly.

Just around the corner and what a treat! Felt like a local in town and welcomed after a long plane…read moreride. It was great to have some yummy local food and drinks. If your looking for a spot where you can feel Right at home in Spain, this is the place! Oh! And don't forget to ask for their special sauce!!!

This is a well kept secret among real Madrileños. Free of tourists, this is a place where elegant…read moreand refined families will come to celebrate Sunday lunchs. The service is just impecable. And the food is exceptional. Amazingly fresh and tasty seafood from the entire Iberian Peninsula are daily brought by airplane here. The fish is equally beyond outstanding. And the rices are perfect. The space is lofty and light! Such a joy. With the only downside of being a bit noisy, making the experience a nightmare for those with hearing impediments.

The restaurant was a short walk away from where we stayed during a recent visit to Madrid…read more We were looking for seafood on that particular night and El Gran Barril was among the ones got great reviews. Of course we arrived early for dinner, e.g. 8:30pm. We ordered the Gamba Roja de Alica as one of the starters. Yummm... €76 market price, 3 per person and we were 5. The pulpo de pedrero was the other starter. We enjoyed both very much with a rueda by Jose Pariente. For main, we had arroz con Bogavante, tranche de Rodaball, Melyza de Pincho, and Lenguado de Estero. Overall, a great dinning experience. By the time finished, the place was full of customers. It was a Monday night, but a holiday that I learned later.

We were in the neighborhood and picked El Landó based on Yelp reviews. We walked in to the…read morerestaurant half an hour before it closed for the afternoon and realized this is also a restaurant favored by the Hollywood A Listers. This indeed was the best restaurant for classic Madrid food. We ordered Castilian soup, half chicken in garlic sauce, and their version of filet mignon. Great flavor! The chicken in garlic sauce also had a hint of lemon zest and white wine. Loved it. Filet mignon was so tender and flavorful and we used the sizzling, heated clay plate to continue to cook the meat to our own like. It was fun. The dishes came with a plate of French fries and pepper. Best fries ever. Everything was amazing! We were also given a plateful of free dessert with assorted small puff pastries and chocolate. The restaurant was full of local people and a popular spot. Most people were in business attire. We were lucky to have a table available for us when we walked in. We were told most people book it in advance. Menu is available in English. The chef/owner Alberto came out and greeted everyone. Check out all the pictures (on the wall) that the chef/owner took with celebrities who have been to this restaurant. Definitely part of the great memories for our trip to Madrid. Make sure you make a reservation before you go.

The BEST of everything! Authenticity, service, atmosphere......if you're looking to live your best…read morelife in Madrid, visit alejando, Miguel, and Javi....... An experience of a lifetime and the food was AMAZING! Thank you for everything!

Lovely folks and tasty bocodillos. I got the calamares bocodillo and asked for some extra aioli…read more(otherwise it feels a bit dry). Very tasty sandwich and super friendly gentlemen working here. I only went for the sandwich but stayed for 1-2 more drinks just because how great the atmosphere was. Tons of folks came in (and they felt like locals---despite being so close to the major touristy areas). Also remember napkins on the floor doesn't mean it's dirty!

Super tasty calamari bocadillos and sangria! The service was amazing. My Spanish is not too good…read morebut they still talked to me and were very friendly. I loved it.

Bosco de Lobos was a great find. Tucked inside the Colegio de Arquitectos de Madrid, the restaurant…read moreopens onto a leafy courtyard that instantly sets it apart. It feels calm and slightly hidden, which makes stumbling upon it even more rewarding. The Space The dining room leans Scandinavian in spirit. Clean lines, simple materials, and shelves wrapping the room filled with architecture books. Large windows look out onto the central courtyard, bringing in plenty of light and giving the whole space a relaxed and intellectual feeling. The Food The menu focuses on Italian classics with a handful Spanish touches. We started with the steak tartare over focaccia, which was the clear standout. Bold, well-balanced flavors, excellent ingredients and spot-on execution. Easily the dish I'd order again. For mains, we tried cacio e pepe, bolognese, and pizza diavolo. All were very well done, with fresh ingredients and proper technique. Service Service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving at a comfortable pace. No waiting around, no rushing, just well-timed courses and good energy.

We got very lucky to stop here for dinner as it's hard to find available tables on the weekends. It…read morewas a bit hard to find at first as it's a bit hidden in the back. The ambiance was very warm and inviting. We started off with a charcuterie board and some white wine. Hubby got pizza, and I got seafood pasta. Both were amazing. Definitely recommend!

My friend and I decided to treat ourselves on the last night in Madrid. Surf and turf!…read more The waitress/chef that had to work the front was super grumpy with us. But the maitre'd was totally nice. Give us a break, we were trying with our broken Spanish! lol. The restaurant was beautiful. We treated ourselves to sea urchin - Which was filled with a lovely cream that had leeks? It was really tasty. I really loved the scallops but the CLAMS! They were cooked perfectly al dente. Weirdly though, I loved the steak the best. Perfectly cooked, with the fat cap crispy and the meat done medium rare. The fries were also amazing! The drinks were so-so. Food was so amazing though - definitely a treat yoself meal though!!!

Tucked into a quiet, residential corner of Madrid, O'Grelo is a seafood lover's dream. The room is…read morebright and spotless, the counter gleams, and the air smells like nothing at all, which is exactly what you want when the catch is truly fresh. It was packed to the gills (pun intended) with immaculate product coming in throughout the day, laid out in a dizzying variety that looked as beautiful as it tasted. You won't find much in terms of elaborate dishes here. O'Grelo is all about the fresh catch itself. We loved it so much we went two nights in a row. Over those visits we bulldozed our way through oysters, sea urchin, carabinero prawns, langoustines, razor clams, percebes, and a handful of other crustacean curiosities I couldn't even name before this meal, "slipper lobsters" among them. Many of the species on offer were new to me, yet every plate arrived pristine and delicious, proof that ingredient quality and careful handling do most of the talking here. In a city spoiled for extraordinary food, O'Grello still stands out. It's un-touristed, fairly priced for the caliber, and run with care. If the sea is your happy place, this is a must - one of those experiences you'll wish you could bring home with you.

The Traditional Madrid-style Tripe Stew is a must try! The tripe is so tender and just melts in…read moreyour mouth. The stew is delicious and goes well with the bread basket they provide once you are seated. However, the pork sausage from the stew was extremely salty. Couldn't finish that. Also ordered the Los Huevos de Lucio topped with Spicy Pork Sausage. Interesting dish - fried egg on top of a bed of French fries. And then sprinkled with spicy chorizo. 5/5 would recommend this place.

This is our first time visiting Spain and wanted to dine at a nearby restaurant that the hotel…read morereceptionist recommended. I am not completely sure why our waiter did not look happy serving us, maybe because we are Asian? He greeted the others and asking how they were doing, but when it came to our table, the man hardly had any smile on his face and not even a "de nada" when we said "gracias!" With that said, the food was honestly mediocre and quite salty. I understand most touristy places tend to have higher prices but please use that money elsewhere.