Great spot with delicious options. Plating is beautiful. You are definitely in one of the nicer spots in town even though it may seem less authentic to the culture. It's not. The food is great, wonderful servers, and loved the coffee. We got the jambon and brie, the octopus dish, and the fresh tomatoes and cheese. Ahmazing. read more

Plaza Santa Ana for dinner for sure the best place to eat is Lateral. Cerveceria Alemana for a drink, a tapa or 2, is fine. For dinner a real dinner of high quality Lateral inside downstairs or on Plaza Santa Ana is no doubt superior to the rest in the area. read more

It can get filled up very quickly and is a pit cramped, but the food is phenomenal and affordable. A great selection of upscale Spanish offerings, more more modern, others more traditional. This is where I first tried rabo de toro; Lateral's portion was well-priced in case I didn't like it, but fortunately, this was not the case, as it was delicious. Fantastic mushroom croquetas and patatas bravas too. read more

Wonderful location, indoor and outdoor seating are nice. Tapas were very good and nice selection of wines by the glass.

Actually 3.75 stars. The first tapas restaurant we visited at the start of our Spain vacation. A recommendation of our Westin Palace concierge. Tapas were tasty, especially the steak and brie selection. The only downside was the staff interaction. I felt we were bothering the staff but I'm sure that was just my American bias that everybody should speak English. It is just that staff at other restaurants later in our trip were more accommodating. read more

Came to Madrid 2 years ago and gave it a try since there was a lot if hipe about, it was BAD. I try to give new places a second chance and just tried it again and sadly it was even worse, at least the service was better this time... read more

Very unique tapas dishes, each exploding with flavour. The contrast of flavours was great. The service was really quick and friendly - especially with the little buzzer to call them over. They have a few different restaurants around Madrid each with a speciality dish - interesting idea but a tad annoying when you want to order the grilled scallops that are only available at another restaurant. Overall very impressed and would highly recommend. read more

The plaza de Santa Ana is one of Madrid's hotspots for sure. Lateral is one of this square's little gems, although it can be difficult to get a seat due to this fact. The food is on par with the other Lateral restaurants and the portion sizes are OK at a reasonable cost. But again, you come here for the atmosphere, location and people gazing! If you are visiting Madrid, be sure to make a trip to the Plaza de Santa Ana! read more

Lateral is situated in a nice plaza which during the weekend we found extremely packed. We waited for about 30 minutes at around 14.30 to be seated (4 people). The waiters were very efficient, and were always running around. Sitting outside, the 4 of us spent total 34 euros by ordering 3 beers, 1 coke, and two of each: spanish tortilla, Lateral, salmon, and solomillo e cibolla. My local friend told me he thought that Lateral made one of the best Spanish tortillas -- I think this might be an acquired taste - but definitely worth a try. I would suggest the salmon, and definitely the solomillo e cibolla. On a lovely day in Madrid, for tapas, be prepared to have patience to wait to be seated. Lateral does have a list that you can put your name on when you arrive -- so make sure to do that! read more

We were so lucky in Madrid. The Westin sent us here and it was a great easy way to try small plates. They have a unique method for getting the check, more food, etc by pushing buttons on a device on your table. point here is to not over order the first go around, get a few things and push the button when you want more. Prices were good, the food was fantastic and the service was very efficient and friendly. We would definitely go again. It was packed and had a great vibe with just enough evening noise to keep it interesting. The foie dish was my favorite. A great place to try things I hadn't had before. read more

Good food but definitely overrated. Shared many tapas and some wine and all were good but honestly quite average which isn't a bad thing as most food in Madrid is great. Interesting and creative menu but again food is good but not great. read more

Great tapas bar in Madrid. My Spanish friend ordered for the both of us, so I got to sample some classics like blood sausage, ox tail, tortillas, cold tomato soup with eggplant and croquettes. We sat outdoors on a chilly day, so our food got cold pretty quick but it was still delicious! We got there at 2.30PM on a Saturday and had a 30 minute wait to get a table, but all our food came super quickly. read more

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This place is a must visit! I had been to another Lateral in 2012 and fondly remembered the experience so I came here again on my most recent trip to Madrid! This location seems smaller but it actually has a very cosy, quiet, and beautiful downstairs that provides more seating. We came at about 9:00pm which seemed to be a peak dinner time. The host was very professional and but did not give us an estimated wait time because he said that people take varying times to eat - which is very true, especially in a city like Madrid. There was a huge crowd waiting but it only took us about 10 minutes to be seated. The menu has a plethora of options, all tapas-based yet they blended flavors and dishes from a variety of different countries and cuisines, not just your typical Spanish croquets and patatas. We ordered 6 tapas and their house white wine - and this was enough for the both of us. Some must tries: the Vietnamese style rolls and the chicken and curry pita. These dishes were very tasty and were explosive with flavors. The wait staff was all extremely professional and very quick to deliver and retrieve our plates. This is a must try if you ever visit or live in Madrid! read more

Met a friend here for lunch, and shared a tapas selection which was fantastic! Good wine, great tapas and good place to carry a conversation. read more

You can check my account, I do not and never write bad reviews! But this was B A D! ... I came across Lateral and it looked promising. Don't let the cute venue fool you. Even pictures on yelp looked great, but it wasn't. The food had no flavor, I had to personally salt everything which I hate to do, as restaurants food should come perfected in flavor before hitting the table. The service was even worse than the food. Our server only kindly spoke to us when we were ready to pay. It took 10 minutes to get one glass of wine, and it seems like their system is to turn and burn through tables and not offer actual service or a good experience. The only good thing about Lateral was the ginger fizz cocktail. I don't like to complain but save yourself the trip and look for a restaurant that will take good care of you and you will enjoy the flavors of food!! read more

What can i say about Cien Mondaditos This is a great place to go for cheap good food and also ginormous jars of tinto verano amd beer. Me and my friends would always go here to grab a casual drink with tapas read more

Every single thing we ordered at this place was great. If you're a foodie, you'll be pleased at the tapas and the prices. We had the tuna and avocado tartar which was okay, the sea bass ceviche was incredible, the sirloin on Brie, salad topped with queso rulo de cabra which is always great, and the blueberry apple crumble cake with Icecream. The servers were very attentive. I will definitely go back to this place every time I visit Madrid. read more

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Negative one actually. Gross sangria, waiter could care less we didn't drink it and the manager watched as we paid for sangria we didn't drink. Do not go, skip plenty of great places right here. read more

We got here and the place was packed M it only took us about 5 minutes to sit down once we sat down the waiter started our order and everything ran like clockwork this is absolutely one of the best topis and seafood restaurant in the area do not miss this restaurant read more

We ordered a few appetizers and weren't that impressed. One of the appetizers we didn't like was the burger sliders. The meat was oddly seasoned and the meat itself didn't taste to great. We ordered meatballs and it was the same outcome with those unfortunately. The croquettes and bread were good but that was about it. Service and drinks were good but I wouldn't go back. read more

Goat cheese salad is good. Pinchos with brie cheese and seasoned ham were worth to try. Sangria is well balanced and delicious. Outside seating are is a plus. read more

The food was fantastic! Try the Rabo and Jamon Iberica, it is delicious. We came here three times during our trip and was our favorite place in Madrid! read more

Great tapas place in the center of Madrid. Tapas variety and drinks were good and setting was trendy yet quaint. read more

Lateral - Great sangria! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Madrid, M

Monday night at 6 pm. We ordered several tapas and they were each delicious. We re-ordered more of each. Service was great.

We went during summer time and for dinner. Nice to stay outside and to have some drinks around the square. We had atum tartar (one of the most delicious tartar that I already have), chicken salad, salmon and avocado tartar and ribs. All food were very good. Service very good too. Average price per person: €25 (including wine and eating very well). read more

Came here for dinner. I had the Sea Bass Ceviche and it was the highlight of the meal. So lemony and refreshing, with bits of corn and strips of celery. The Goat Cheese salad was okay. The wait staff is kind, and when ham came on the mushroom dish that we expected to be vegetarian they kindly made a new one very quickly! There may be cheaper places, and I think this place is a little overrated, thus the three stars, but I enjoyed the meal. Great tinto de verano as well (but can you really go around with that?) read more

Good food, good menu selection. Service is good and wait staff is pleasant if not particularly outgoing. Great location, nice indoor and outdoor venue. read more

Good tapas and cocktails, in stylish surroundings (but the price reflects both the decor and the location right on Plaza Santa Ana). You get these little buttons on the table to call the waiter, which are pretty neat. We had some good grilled artichokes, grilled goat cheese salad, but the highlight was some kind of baked custard slice for dessert. Not overly busy and has good sized tables to accommodate larger groups. Definitely worth a look. read more

Tasty and efficient dining experience. The wait was minimal, no complaints about the food, the price was right, and the service was good! They had these buzzers that allow customers outside to alert the waitstaff for the check, more wine, whatever. The tech made this dining experience more convenient and efficient and made me miss the bay area. Go check it out, sit outside, and get a buzzer to get your buzz on. read more

We ate here at our second-to-last night in Spain and are so glad that we did! There was a bit of a wait to eat on the patio after 9pm (we got there at 9:15pm and had about a 15-20 min. wait) but if you want to eat inside, it didn't seem to be a problem (at least not on a Monday night). Everything we ordered was wonderful -- savory, flavorful, and just the perfect amount. I was particularly taken with their gazpacho and Ensalada Escina (hope I'm remembering that correctly). As another reviewer noted, their hamburgesas were delicious--no bread just 4 patties served with a yummy sherry sauce. If you are looking for tapas in Madrid, this is a great place and waiting for a seat on the patio is worth it for the great people watching. read more

The Plaza de Santa Ana is a great place to relax with a beverage during a warm night in madrid. The people watching is excellent, the location is prime, and the quesadillas and sangrias are delicious. read more

We had the spinach ravioli with pinenuts and raisin sauce that was the most delicate, impressive appetizer I have ever eaten. It melted in your mouth. You've got to try this! read more

Amazing tapas bar with a menu that can satisfy any diet! We had a variety of tapas from each section and each one was delicious and was presented beautifully. They also make a special effort for those who are vegetarian or gluten free with special menu modifications. Service is superb with an on table button that allows you to get the attention of the waiter as well as call for your check! They have indoor and outdoor seating and the outdoor seating is perfect year round with heaters and fireplaces provided at each table! Although you will have several options in this plaza, this is by far the best one! read more

Gets a 2nd star because of its location in a nice square. The tapas were the worst we've had anywhere in Spain and the wine list was minimal and the choices they had weren't good. Would not recommend coming here to eat. read more

The food is horrible. The spanish omelet was bland. The hamburguesas were literally tiny meat patties that tasted and looked like baby hockey pucks. AVOID!! read more

I loved this little place and the food was good. Huge shout out to their worker Raul! I don't know if he was a server or bus but he made our day there. Service was good and we ordered a few drinks with food. Had a blast there. read more

Too touristy. Overpriced and not authentic of spanish culture. Made a mistake based on reviews.

The drinks were good- we had the mohitos. The service was a little slow and the food was good but nothing stand out. The atmosphere is the best part of the experience, given its location in one of the plazas with other restaurants and bars nearby. read more

Lateral is very good. First time we tasted the glass or Crystal bread with tomato spread and Iberian Ham. Yummy!

Incredible food, great service. Food is 10/10, services 8/10. Very great place to go if you like to try a wide variety of foods and share plates. The steak nigri (some thinly cut steak on top of rice) is incredible. Definitely worth a visit read more