Do not waste your money here. Nothing besides the modern look. Fancy looking small quantity food, blah cocktails and snobby workers. No energy in the place. Except good lighting. read more

Nearly everyone who visits Madre remarks on its New York vibe. Its contemporary lighting, furnishing and music backdrop a hip, energetic crowd to create an electric environment. And that satisfaction continues with Madre's delicious, carefully cocktails and small plates, with options for every preference. My only nitpick is that our small plates trickled out in an undesirable sequence. One person received all of his first; another received all of hers last. read more

Service was all around great, I made reservations a week prior for a Saturday night at 7pm and no problem at all. The food was also very good my only issue is that it is very pricey and small portions. There was three of us and we each got 2 sharing plates for the table. Myself and my friend split the check because it was the other persons birthday, we both nearly spent $100 including tip read more

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Hurts to give 1 star ratings but I have to. The one star is just because the ambiance was nice. The food however left so much to be desired. The menu already offers very few options, but on top of that, about 4 dishes were not available, including the octopus which was exactly what I wanted to try at this place. The other problem I had was that we ordered the Calabrian chicken and we got 3 pieces of chicken while the table next to us got 4. The guests even pointed it out! Not sure what the right portion is but that bothered me. The rest of the food we ordered was average or below average. The potatoes had maybe 3 tiny pieces of sausage and tasted like mayo, the salmon didn't taste fresh, the tomato toasts were super basic, the beef cheeks tasted like straight cumin, and I can keep going... also don't even bother ordering desert. This is not a place where the desert shines at all (the chocolate fudge tasted just like Mr Goodbar ‍). They will need to reassess things here or else I don't know how long they will last, at least if they try to bring people that are serious about culinary quality. read more

Madre - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Our first visit to the highly recommended started a little disappointing - regarding responsiveness of servers in the dining room- but the GM - Red and our server Alaina made it experience terrific ! We sat in the bar booth and both food and drink were delicious ! read more

Restaurant ambience is nice, staff is friendy and attentive, sangria was ok, my wife didn't love the special margarita. Food was decent, charred broccolini was tasty, the calabrian chicken was the best thing I tried, with most flavorful sauce. The sauces with the tuna and pork belly were good, but not memorable. The salchipapas potatoes could have been crispier, but hard to maintain once the sauce goes on. The main thing is to improve all the sauces. Also, I have rarely seen a tapas place in US rival Spain, as we want to give larger portions and charge more, which is not the tapas vibe; ohh and there always has to be jabugo/iberico/serrano ham!! Food was better at Barcelona in Ralegh, especially bread/butter, 2nd to none. Keep working to get better! read more

Went with some friends the first night it opened and the place was packed (yay for Madre!). Even though we couldn't get a reservation on the day-of, we walked over and the hosts were able to seat four of us in the lounge area where we ordered tapas and drinks. The customer service was amazing and our waiter did a great job making us feel welcome and gave us insight on menu items. He also helped us make good choices with food restrictions! The whole ambiance of the restaurant is a vibe with low-lighting and great interior design choices. We even thought the bathroom doors were cool, ha ha. Everything we had was delicious and we'll definitely go back. So happy to have Madre in the neighborhood! read more

Beth recommended the perfect amount of tapas. My favorite was the eggplant! She made me the best espresso martini I ever had with mezcal. I would have never thought of that drink with mezcal and now I can't get enough! Can't wait to come back! read more

Great atmosphere/ambiance, stellar service and amazing food. Portions are pretty generous, despite commentaries to the contrary. Fully enjoyed our nice Friday evening there. read more

3of us just finished dinner & everything was *fabulous.* Hummus, cucumber salad, risotto, chicken, & flan--all so, so delicious!

Visiting from NYC for thanksgiving and ended up coming here twice. Stands up to many of the best restaurants in New York (I wish it were up here). Great romantic atmosphere, trendy design, delicious food. The tuna crudo was totally amazing. Chicken wings also really great. Butter with the bread was very good. Risotto was good if you want something hardy, but we preferred ordering additional small dishes instead the second time in lieu of a large dish. read more

Food was honestly alright at best, especially for the price. Ordered Risotto and Hanger Steak. Hanger steak was something you'd be disappointed by anywhere but maybe a food truck. Risotto was okay. This place is not bad by any metric, however, I went in with high hopes and was definitely let down a bit. Drinks and bread were good! Service excellent. Vibe great. Food is meh! read more

The atmosphere was beautiful and staff were attentive. I felt the food just okay- lacked in flavor and portions were extremely small for the price. We love a good tapas and felt you have other way better options here in Raleigh. read more

Absolutely delicious food and awesome vibes. Our server Bri was so sweet and accommodating for our large party! Will definitely dine here again in the future. read more

I am a foodie so a good review from me means a lot!! Great food, great ambiance would definitely come again!

Madre is an amazing Brunch Tapas and drink spot in the downtown area. I was losing hope of finding good spots to eat in Raleigh after moving here form CA but this place changed my mind. Service was impeccable, Bri had an amazing energy and gave us wonderful recommendations. The ambiance and decor is beautiful. Lastly the food and drinks are must try. The quesadilla w/ black bean mole was 9.5/10. Turkish egg was light and flavorful, don't forget to spread the yogurt lime sauce. The drinks were unique and flavorful, not too sweet. I highly recommend this spot. Menu changes regularly I believe but you get to try more delicious foods and drinks. read more

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I literally made a yelp account so I could recommend this place! Went for the first time this past Saturday and it enjoyed it so much I went back 3 days later to try everything else on the menu that I didn't try the first time! The second time I went the service was even more spectacular than the first time. Half way through my meal the head chef, Chef Luis, came over and asked how the meal was... but this wasn't your typical chef "check in". Chef Luis talked with us all about the food, engaged with us about our experience so far, gave us inside information into what's up coming on the menu, and even brought us a sample of something that isn't on the mud yet! And don't even get me started on the ambiance!! Forgot I was in Raleigh, could have been in NYC! 11/10 recommendation on this restaurant! read more

Madre - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Extremely happy with everything we had. Great cocktails and food. Environment is solid. Definitely will be back

Love the ambience and bartenders. The scallop dish and the potato dish are my favorites.

Definitely a place to visit and frequent often if you're a tourist or local. Located in the smoky hollow neighborhood. I've been twice and loved each experience! First one was a reservation at a table, and the server was great, knowledgeable! The second time was probably my favorite, we didn't have a reservation but was able to grab 4 seats at the bar around 5:30ish and we had a friend who was gluten and dairy free and the bartender took a menu and wrote all over it to say what could be subbed and what she could and couldn't have.she went above and beyond !! The drinks were tasty, the ginger tequila cocktail was 10/10, all the apps were delicious. The pulpo and the crudo, with all the flavors!! So yummm!! read more

The night started off well. The staff was exceptional and knowing that Madre was relatively new, we did not complain about how long it was taking for our dishes. We were having a nice time visiting with friends so just spent the time talking. What destroyed our experience was when the manager came out to ask us to give up the table. We probably were wrapping up anyways but we felt it was rude considering the fact that if they wanted to turn their table faster then they should do a better job with getting the food to their guests. Not sure we will go back to this restaurants or recommend it to anyone. read more

One of the best meals/experiences I've ever had! We went on a Saturday, ordered half the menu, and then went back on a Wednesday to order the other half (and yes we both wrote yelp reviews). It's THAT good. The ambience alone deserves 5 stars - beautiful, casual yet upscale, modern yet classic, compliments the style and flare of the food perfectly, and the bathrooms deserve a mention just because they're so cool...you'll have to check them out for yourself! But the FOOD. Most of the menu is tapas style (small plates, perfect for sharing and getting to try multiple dishes without filling up) and the menu is still fairly small since they are just starting to ramp up and add more to the menu, but because of this the food comes out very fast. Every single dish we had exceeded our expectations, but the stars of the show were the cauliflower (perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with an amazing green goddess sauce), the sliced steak (one of the best I've ever had - a fairly simple cut of meat but cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection), and the pork belly (served with an INCREDIBLE apple mostarda which alone takes 12 hours to make). We had the pleasure of chatting with Chef Luis and hearing the stories behind the complex flavors behind the menu. He is an incredibly talented chef and he is building a mouthwatering menu, often using local ingredients which I love. We can't wait to come back and see what else he has up his sleeve! And for the rest of the team - the service is wonderful. Everyone was warm and welcoming. This quickly became my favorite restaurant in all of Raleigh! GO CHECK IT OUT! read more

Madre - Dining area - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The atmosphere is exceptionally sexy. Dark, moody, and vivacious all at once. MUST TRY the Tuna Crudo. It is the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. Everything brought to me had an elegent flair. The partners, the chef, and the management are exceedingly welcoming and eager to please while being relatable, humble and down to earth. The sommelier Michael is a true talent in his choices and pairings. The details in design, decor, and plating leave nothing left to imagine. Even the bathroom doors are art! New favorite restaurant. Catch you again on my birthday in April! Well done read more

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My daughter had been to this restaurant in Raleigh once before, and suggested that we go this afternoon. The choice could not have been better. The food and service were absolutely tops. The ambiance was welcoming and really nice. I found myself shazaming their music, but the server told us we could find their playlist at their website. Highly recommend. read more

I informed Madre of my yeast allergy beforehand, and when I arrived, they had marked a menu showing me which items did not contain yeast. Our server gave us great advice to put together a delicious meal. Wonderful flavors, terrific service, great experience. read more

Meh food, terrible attitude and service. The ambiance is great but the bad service and meh food messes it up. I like Barcelona which is consistent. I email service issues to the operating partner Celina. No response. They will need to fix food and service to get the business long term. read more

the service was good but the restaurant was so very noisy. my friend who sat opposite me at a table for four had to move to a chair next to me because we could not hear each other talk. I thought the prices were high for what we had. $8 for some bread and special butter, then I ordered scallops $26 for three scallops with some chick peas and a paste of some description. I also had a cauliflower dish which was nothing to write home about. not a good experience for us. my friend had the potato dish which we both liked. I will not recommend or return to this restaurant, there are much better restaurants here in Raleigh. read more

Brandon C again with the best service !!! Really loved coming back and having the same experience with the same server. We will continue brining our out of town guest here for an A+ experience! read more

Amazing unique food! The ambience is also beautiful. One of the best restaurants in downtown Raleigh and staff is also great.

Love the food, drinks and energy of this place. And the staff is amazing. Will be back!

We celebrated our daughter's 25th Birthday with her boyfriend and had a lovely time! Our server was very attentive and efficient and I can't believe how fabulous the food was. The menu is not super extensive which is ok because everything on it is so expertly prepared. Cocktails are yummy, too! read more

Chef didn't strike me as one to take risks. Atmosphere was great but if you are looking for menu items that feature unique, signature items, not your place... read more

Came here with my family on a Saturday. Nice vibes and managers were great. They got my drink wrong and management fixed it right away.

The place is beautiful and the vibe is lively albeit a little bit too loud to have any meaningful conversation. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable and parking was a breeze with a parking structure across the street. That being said, the food was just okay and underwhelming. We got the bread basket and a few small dishes and the bread and squash dishes were the best. The pork belly was good but a little cold. Pasta with salted cod was very salty and not good, and the salchipapas should have being called patatas bravas as there were no pieces of chorizo and just some chorizo sprinkles that you could barely see. It actually reminded me of bacon bits. We just found this dish misleading. The bone marrow was meh. I get that is kind of a fusion place but something like the salshipapas should not have been messed with. Overall it was not a bad experience but one that we will not be repeating. read more

Interesting, hip place in a new part of downtown. However, they definitely need noise-muffling treatments (softer wall covering, baffles hanging from ceiling) because it is LOUD. I think this could be done without hurting the vibe. Food is interesting but EVERYTHING on the menu is spicy/peppery. If you want that to be your thing, great, but you should advertise it as such. Those who cannot eat any kind of peppers won't find much here. Service was good and friendly. read more

I can't put into words how amazing this place is. The food. The architecture. The hospitality. AMAZING. Madre has easily become my favorite restaurant in downtown Raleigh!! The goat cheese and margarita is a must! read more

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My husband I came to Madre for my birthday in February and absolutely loved our meal and experience. We went back last night with friends and everything was just ok. Everyone that works there is very kind and attentive but it's too pricey for the food to just be okay. read more

The food was very good. We received more table visits and help from the hostess than our server. We would've been okay except the music was too bloody loud. We were there on a slow Monday evening at a table for two and had to raise our voices to talk to each other. We even asked for the music to be turned down, they acknowledged our request and lowered the volume for one song. We won't be back. read more

we had a wonderful time at Madre! such a unique and immersive dining experience. the vibe was both inventive and modern while maintaining a comforting feel. the food was incredible and the hosts and servers were all friendly and knowledgeable (especially considering it was only their third day open to the public). beyond impressed, and we will be back! read more

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Very cute food. Very big price. Very small portions. I left hungry after we spent $285 for four of us. Oh, and parking isn't readily available, even though the restaurant isn't located in Downtown Raleigh. With the parking lots nearby seems like offering parking validation would make sense. I mean upscale restaurants offer that feature and for the cost of dinner, this is upscale prices. read more