Wonderful food! Delicious breakfast! The bacon was especially yummy. Definitely a must. And near…read morethe Prado Museum!

Located a few blocks from the Prado museum, La Plateria offers some indoor seating and plenty of…read moreoutdoor seating (with a premium on food for sitting outdoors). Food is very reasonably priced for the area. Our server brought out a menu board written in English, which was very helpful. The food - Grilled Aspargus - grilled tender and gently seasoned Stewed Pork Cheek with Rice - this is comfort food - stewed meat, gravy, and rice - not complicated, but soul warming Patatas Bravas - a reasonable version Feel like the menu got off the rails a bit here - Duck Confit with Apple - used to a more spiced version with a pan seared skin. Duck is ok, the apple is really soft with tough skin. Paella Mixta - a very chicken and bell pepper forward version of a paella Chocolate à la tazo - hot chocolate - a thinner, less chocolatey version than we had at other restaurants. Also, it was a broken emulsion. Green Salad with Sardine and Fresh Cheese - I thought this was a weird mixture of greens, carrots, tomatoes, olives, sardines, and mild/soft cheese. It's true to the menu description, but never had this combo before.

Probably one of the best meals I have had in 2026. Started with drinks - Sangria with a foam top…read moreand a mojito. Both were incredible and strong. But for the main show... The Papardelle with mushrooms and a poached egg was exquisite. Pasta was perfect and fresh as can be, and the sauce was creamy but not too overpowering. Then the Burrata and Iberian Ham pizza was pretty much perfect. Salty Iberian ham and the soft burrata with each bite was breathtaking. Like I said, one of the best meals I have had in 2026.

While staying in the area there was one night we really wanted Italian fare and not have to go so…read morefar from our spot so we found this spot. Food was all delicious, hot, and cooked to order. The menu here pulls a fusion of Spanish fare and modern Italian food. They have all traditional modern dishes with a touch of non-traditional but in a very good way. I got the prawn risotto which tasted very good after a long day of walking and visiting Madrid. My partner ended up getting a lasagna and it came out in it's own small iron cast pan. For an appetizer, or tapa if you will, we got a nice warm soup bowl that came with a side of dehydrated veggie chips (all homemade). It was the perfect warm and cozy meal for a unseasonably cold and rainy Madrid evening. Even the fresh parm came out in a small iron cast tiny dutch oven/pan that was adorable and very on brand with the modern decor around. There is a wall, in one of the seating areas, that has flowers in olive oil so nicely displayed and perfect for a picture background. Service was timely and we were even offered a shot of liquor before we continued our night by our waitress. We had to decline because we were so so full of pasta and food and satisfied.

You can stay at the bar and get the tapas plates... or you can go into the dining room down below…read moreand REALLY enjoy the extent of the menu. KUDOS to the chef! There is so much more to try than tapas on bread. See below! This was an excellent dining experience- not rushed, and we had other dishes but these were the all stars - the fried eggplant with sweet molasses was so light and enjoyable. The tuna/potato/egg ensalada rustica was fabulous. This dish we had as a tapa in many places but they REALLY make this special with the capers in it and I think there was a little hint of pickle? We also order the octopus/(pulpo) and it was tender and well seasoned! As well we enjoyed this crispy pork belly over Romesco sauce made with potatoes and Spanish smoked paprika. And then..YES MORE PORK! The stewed pull apart pork with fries Friggin delicious . I want to eat pork every day of my life now, Spain has ruined me. Where is the JAMON In America, prosciutto is def NOT the same thing! Our service was very very good- the waitress took SUCH good care of us, was friendly and helpful when ordering. I love the vibe of this place, great music playing and an upscale atmosphere. We went twice and will go again when we return!

My fellow Yelpers who are visiting Madrid don't let the 3.5 stars deter you. First, Yelp isn't…read moreactually a big European thing. As of this writing there were less than 80 reviews. However, if you Google Mercado de La Reina, it has 4 stars with nearly 7000 reviews. Second, we actually went here TWICE during our Madrid stay. This place was great! Don't let the Gran Via location make you think it is a tourist trap. During our two visits I noticed that the hostess and Chef Alvaro were greeting customers by name and even giving hugs. That means locals. In our first visit he checked in on us and noticing that we are Filipino he excitedly called his Filipino team members over who chatted with us as well. This really made for a welcoming family atmosphere. Food was fantastic. The tapas scene is obviously the thing to do in Spain when it comes to eating. There is a sit-down menu restaurant towards the back but we opted for the tapas bar scene. During both our visits it ranged from mellow to full on crowded-elbow-your-way-to-the-counter. Sounds dismaying but THAT is the way the tapas scene is. I found it amazing that the people behind the counter are able to keep track of all the orders. As tapas go, you order to share and share we did. Everything was tasty and went well with a refreshing red vermouth. We were even surprised with a dessert which was a ridiculously amazing cheesecake. Highly recommend!

We were walking back to our hotel one evening and realized bodega de la Ardosa was nearby. We had…read moreit in our list to try but had just finished dinner at another tapas spot so saved it for a different night. I don't eat olives unless I'm in Spain, I don't really like olives at all but for some reason when I'm abroad I can stomach green olives and eat several. Theirs were yummy. The Spanish tortilla and artichoke were my fav! I could have ordered two of each. We had a glass of wine and a few tasty plates and were all set. This place is bustling in a great way! Highly recommend. Bar service was great!

Perfect little stop for vermouth. Cozy, warm vibe with dim lighting and a lively crowd. Small space…read morebut super inviting, and the prices are great.

Went here to watch a futbol. Based on previous reviews, we expected more from the place- despite…read morenot being very busy, we had to flag someone for service. They're nice people, but service and food were just OK. I would not recommend the bloody mary. Wasn't the fun place we thought it would be.

Sports pub mostly filled with expats. We came on a Sunday evening and they were playing a soccer…read moregame and ESPN Red Zone. The owner/manager (?) working the bar was quite a friendly character and seemed to enjoy the games with the patrons. He chatted with all the tables in turn but not too long to distract from the games playing. The food was decent and the portions on the normal side. My friend and I used the Yelp deal which was a paella and beer for 13€. The paella took about 20 minutes and it was served in a skillet--they gave a good mix of veggies and seafood. My other friend had what essentially was Spanish omelette with potatoes and veggies wrapped inside. Regrettably the beer that came with the deal tasted a bit like Coors Light but at least it was cool and tasted a bit smoother with the paella. The place itself is pretty small--maybe seats 30 people, with basically 2 TV's (one above the bar and another on the opposite wall. There are a few booths on the right side when you walk in and the rest are open tables in the center areas. It was the one place while we were in Madrid where I heard more American English than Spanish, but I suppose that comes with the sports territory.

This is a really small pizza restaurant in a busy section of Madrid…read more I came here one night at about 8:30, and they had just opened. There are a Titian of about 7 tables in this restaurant, and one was already filled. As I took a table, the place filled up and there was a line outside by 9pm. This is a full service restaurant with wine and beer. The menu has pizza - about 10 selections - as well as some pasta and salad dishes. Prices are reasonable. I had a pizza and an appetizer, both were made by the chef in the back - I said it was small, btw, with only enough room for a server and the chef! - and both were served quickly. I enjoyed sipping on some house wine while I waited. The food was fast and fresh, and the service was very good. They do take credit cards too. Stop by and have a hot and fresh pizza and a glass of wine!

Ok, I must say that this place was a gem to find! Please visit if you are close when in Madrid! I…read morelove the vibe here, I only wish i could have eaten in during my stay. I ordered to go, and by the time I got home, it was cold. Totally not the fault of the establishment though, it was just my pizza sauce tasted like Spaghetti-O sauce when I ate it. I would suggest to eat in and enjoy their wonderful ambiance! I will definitely return on my next visit to Madrid!

My wife and I had lunch here at 4:30 PM. Many other tapas places are closed around this time. The…read morestaff was incredibly friendly, and the portions were generous. The restaurant was spotless. It's a short walk from Puerta de Alcalá, making it a perfect place to rest after exploring the sights.

Came here around lunch time, the place looks decently nice, a bit empty at 1pm but I think because…read morewe are early and most people eat lunch even later. There is the choice of sitting inside or outside, and we were indoors. Service was decent and we felt well attented to. Croquettes- Crispy potato-y outside, and cheesey and full of flavor and sauce on the inside. We got a full course, but these are so full and filling and gets monotonous so quickly, we probably should have gotten half instead of whole. 4/5 Red pepper stuffed with monkfish and prawns- By far the best dish here. The sauce is super flavorful, like a wine sauce with sweet tomato. The pepper is slightly sweet as well, and the fish and prawns are cooked very nicely and go great with the sauce. 5/5 Iberian Sausage- the traditional thinly sliced ham is better. We only got half but this tapa is literally just sausage and nothing else, and gets monotonous, and tiring very quickly with how chewy and salty it is. Eat it with the bread they provide. 2/5 Steak with peppers and patatas fritas- The beef is good, soft and flavorful, salted nicely, and on the juicier side. There's too much patatas fritas and that got filling quick. Peppers are salted nicely as well. 4/5 Overall, a very heavy and filling meal, nothing small about the size or heaviness of their tapas. Red pepper (Pimientos rellenos de rape y langostinos) is the dish to order.

We were recommended this spot when visiting, and came for dinner on our first night out. They have…read moreall the classic tapas, and we got quite a few to share along with a pitcher of sangria. The sangria was a little watery for our taste, but not bad. The food came out quickly and we had quite a large spread - jamon, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, pork cheeks, spanish omelette, and calamari. Most of them were good, with my favorites being the pork cheeks, potatoes, and jamon. I would skip the spanish omelette next time as it wasn't quite up to what I was hoping for. Prices were reasonable as well for the portion sizes. Pretty good spot overall but not a must try.

This was one of the recommendations from my friend who's lived in Madrid for the the last 10+…read moreyears. For a chain restaurant, I think it's is close to as good as it gets. They don't take reservations so you have to wait in line, and depending on the time of night, it could take up to an hour wait. We came here on our first night in Madrid - it happened to be just around the corner from our hotel which was super convenient. We had a super late and big lunch that day, so we didn't go until around 11pm. It was a Friday night and we waited about 25min to get a table. It was quite cramped in there, with tables basically on top of each other, though that's typical in Europe. We started with a bottle of red and some small plates including octopus, ceviché, pork with caramelized onions, beef nigiri, etc. In fact, we actually ordered multiple orders of some of them cause they were so delicious! We were so incredibly full with the small plates we didn't get to order many of the other items from their extensive menu. I never thought I'd have room for dessert but when the server said they had hazelnut gelato I knew I had to get it. Well, let's just say we did not waste any of it! Even my husband who's normally not a sweets person ate his fair share cause it was so good! We had a great time there, and the prices were extremely reasonable. We liked it so much that we decided to come back 4 days later for lunch before heading to our next destination - Barcelona!