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Perfect meal to kick off our vacation in Spain. We were a party of 6, making reservation was easy and we were seated as soon as we walked in. They have a lot of options on their menu and we decided to go with their tuna salad, seafood salad, croquettes, fried baby calamari, seafood paella and lobster rice. The veggies in both salads were fresh and crisp. They provide you with vinegar and olive oil so you can mix it yourself to your liking and it's perfect for hot summer days. The shrimps were firm and springy, and calamari tender. The croquettes came with 3 flavors. Iberian ham, mushrooms and mussels. They were fried perfectly with it being crispy on the outside, warm smooth on the inside with each flavor coming through as you eat it leaving a savory and pleasant after taste. The fried baby squid was also perfectly fried and seasoned. There wasn't a drop of oil on the paper. The highlight of the meal was definitely the paella and lobster rice. We decided to order 2 different style of rice dish instead of 2 paella just to try out different dishes that they offer. All the rice dishes are priced per person and there is a minimum of 2 order per dish. Since we have 2 young kids and 2 elderly who don't eat that much. We ended up ordering 2 portions of paella and 2 portions of the lobster rice. The paella was heavenly. The rice was flavorful and perfectly seasoned, al dente but has a nice crispy bottom from being cooked in the pan. The seafood was fresh, including various dish and shellfishes. The only thing was they included 2 different types of shrimps and one of them, not that it's not fresh, but has a more mushy texture which I'm not a fan of. The lobster rice was scrumptious. It was cooked in broth and is soupy. The broth was extremely rich and favorable yet it's not creamy so you won't feel too heavy. There were plenty of seafood and topped with one whole lobster which has big chunks of meat. This was my favorite dish for the evening. We weren't able to finish everything and ended up bringing some of this rice back and it reheated well the next day. The restaurant was comfortable and spacious Europe standard. It was a super hot summer in Madrid as we got hit with the heat wave. Most of the restaurants in Europe have little to no AC but I was happy to walk into the restaurant with sufficient AC. Our servers were also very friendly and attentive and we were offered a complimentary after dinner drink as well. I highly recommended Marina Ventura!
I went with a large group recently and they did an amazing job of accommodating us!! The table was large and interior is very modern and clean. Service was attentive and kind, even gave the group free shots at the end! As for the food, I'm allergic to shellfish so I don't have a ton to say here. The paella de pollo was good, the duck paella was definitely my favorite though (well seasoned and reminded my friends of gumbo). My friends loved the black paella which had squid ink the most. We had hummus and cracker appetizers which came with only 5 crackers, but free bread. Sangria was delicious!! Overall: a little pricey but would recommend for big groups who can split the cost and are accommodated well by the restaurant. Food was authentic Spanish and good but not my favorite quintessential Spanish restaurant in Madrid
Walked in on Sunday night, thankfully people with a reservation didn't show up. Definitely worth making a reservation. Half grilled cuttlefish (11) was incredible, soft, chewy, full of flavor, cream and lemon to flavor was excellent. They do allow paella for one. I got the seafood paella (27). Flavor, crispy at the edges, shrimp, squid, muscles. Definitely recommend. Excellent service, will be back
You need a reservation! We tried to eat hear a few days before and they were booked . Call and save your spot. The ambiance is nice , chill , clean and crisp . The seating is small like most of Spain compared to the US but it's doable . Love that each area has a place for jackets or purses. The food was good not the best we had in Spain but it was good.
From Chicago, my daughter suggested we try MV for paellas. This is a very nice restaurant. Ambiance is nice, a lot of greenery. The service was excellent. We ordered the cheese with pistachio (5/5) for a starter. The combination was delicious! My girls got sangrias to drink, and I ordered a Mahou, which was on tap. It is a lighter beer, creamy foam--good! We ordered two paellas--the vegetable rice (4/5) had seasoned veggies, and the country rice (5/5) had chicken, rabbit, and pork. The rice was a bit more flavorful than the veggie paellla. Highly recommended!
Wow what a fantastic experience last night at Marina Ventura! The service from Miguel was perfect: helpful, kind, timely. He was generous with our cocktails and brought us little after dinner shots (on the house). The food here is outstanding. We started with the fresh spinach salad with sun dried tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, and cured duck. They serve this with gorgeous local olive oil, salt, and sherry vinegar so that you can dress it as you like. The duck was the star here and a perfect start to our meal. Don't miss the bread and hummus...nominal charge for this but worth it! The seafood paella was the best we've ever had. Loaded with fresh seafood, and so flavorful. We seemed to be surrounded by locals which is what we look for when traveling (not touristy places). Highly recommend this restaurant (reserve ahead if you can)!!
Amazing spot for paella - fresh seafood, great sangria and amazing paella. Only downside is that service was not so good.. Our hostess seemed very upset with us for getting tap water (instead of alcohol at first) and then was upset by where our jug of sangria was placed (by another server) and very roughly moved stuff around. Saw how she was treating everyone else very kindly so was a bit saddening to see this treatment. We got the seafood paella (minimum order of 2 people's worth), which took ~35-40min to prepare since it's made fresh! Yum. They did not skimp out on any of the seafood, which were all huge and so fresh. Loved the shrimps but it was a bit of a pain to peel them at the table (are we supposed to eat the shells or something??). Also got a jug of sangria ($14), which was amazing and the best sangria I had my entire trip. Was made quite strong and very flavorful. They also gave us complimentary shots at the end of the meal which was an interesting touch..
Serving some of the best paella in Madrid, and certainly the best fried squid in all of Spain, Marina Ventura is a narrow restaurant tucked into one of many side streets hiding in the city. So you won't accidentally stumble upon this place. You have to be determined to find it. Reservations are recommended. With a plethora of different paellas from which to choose, we selected the classic seafood version. The 35-minute wait for a fresh paella to be made is worth it. There is a two-person minimum charge required to eat these hefty entrees, and this particular paella is adorned with large shrimp, three huge mussels, and tiny clams. Mixed into the flavorful rice are calamari rings as well as smaller shrimp and mussel meat. The rice truly takes on the essence of seafood and the walk to this restaurant is worth the effort.
One of the best meals we had in Madrid! We initially were unable to get in same day without a reservation. Walked in and picked our time for the next day. We had multiple starters including the Tomato garlic soup, Tina salad and seafood paella. They had a special crispy GF bread for my husband who was thrilled with the consistency! The seafood paella was amazing! Everything was wonderful. With all the choices in Madrid, this one is a winner!!!
Double date night!! As we strolled around Madrid with my husband, my brother and his wife we started to get hungry and started to look up online some places with really good reviews for dinner and we discovered this one. Walked over and sat down for dinner and I was amazed by a couple of things. 1. What a cute place! Perfect for date night 2. Very accommodating - we had our daughter with us and the waiter had our table ready with a kid seat and kids stuff. 3. The food and the drinks were AMZING 10/10
We had the best paella dinner here. The space is fresh, but still some charm. Staff were all wonderful. A reservation is probably suggested, but they accommodated us with the knowledge that we had 1.5 hours to eat due to another reservation for that table. That was plenty of time to enjoy the great meat. This is a lively place, they even end the meal with a nice after dinner drink on the house. The fried cheese was superb, anchovies as well. We had a shrimp, seafood combo rice dish...could easily return and enjoy other items on the menu. A big thumbs up and a real deal paella (among many other things on the menu) restaurant - better quality than a tapas bar (although there is definitely a time and place for paella at a tapas bar).
Paella is a traditional dish based on Valencia rice that is very popular in Spain.We chose Marina Ventura based on the recommendation from our concierge. Typically paella is prepared in a pan to serve two, and it takes a while to cook specially for you. So order it early and enjoy a leisurely appetizer while it is simmering in the paella (iron pan). There are other, similar dishes that use different rice, such as black rice, or soft rices. We had seafood paella, but all looked wonderful. We enjoyed an appetizer with fried brie, goat cheese and sweet onions. The atmosphere is more modern, with a long row of tables for two. Service was efficient, but minimal. The red prawns, or gambas, are served in the shells. Ours were huge and the shells very soft, meaning they had molted recently. This subtle touch makes it easy to separate whilst dining. A sprinkling of small clams, mussels and squid added textures and flavor. Delightful
Best Paella in Madrid. Best Restaurant in Madrid. Ordered the Baby Squid and Paellas and they were PERFECT. The batter and crisp the Squid has was amazing and so flavorful. The rice dishes were some how even better. I could be just ate the rice plain it was so good. The portion size is huge and well worth the price. For the seafood paella for example, Unlike other places, they do not skimp out on the prawns. So juicy. They also serve fire sangrias, not too sweet and perfect for a hot day. The staff is also very friendly and restaurant is beautiful and clean
4 months ago
Little family dinner in Madrid great customer service lovely atmosphere very welcoming. Hospitality was great Gracias food was delicious Sangria was refreshing when in Madrid can't go wrong. Make reservations and enjoy. read more
9 days ago
The dinner here was probably the highlight of my visit to Madrid! I was so happy to get paella - Arroz negro con sepia y chipirones specifically...I still can taste in my dream, lol! Make sure to have a reservation as it looks to be a very popular restaurant. The ambiance was simple and bright. The service was excellent - in fact all servers that I encountered were very friendly yet polite. They'll be happy to provide recommendations as well. I would really like to go back there sometime soon... read more
Perfect meal to kick off our vacation in Spain. We were a party of 6, making reservation was easy and we were seated as soon as we walked in. They have a lot of options on their menu and we decided to go with their tuna salad, seafood salad, croquettes, fried baby calamari, seafood paella and lobster rice. The veggies in both salads were fresh and crisp. They provide you with vinegar and olive oil so you can mix it yourself to your liking and it's perfect for hot summer days. The shrimps were firm and springy, and calamari tender. The croquettes came with 3 flavors. Iberian ham, mushrooms and mussels. They were fried perfectly with it being crispy on the outside, warm smooth on the inside with each flavor coming through as you eat it leaving a savory and pleasant after taste. The fried baby squid was also perfectly fried and seasoned. There wasn't a drop of oil on the paper. The highlight of the meal was definitely the paella and lobster rice. We decided to order 2 different style of rice dish instead of 2 paella just to try out different dishes that they offer. All the rice dishes are priced per person and there is a minimum of 2 order per dish. Since we have 2 young kids and 2 elderly who don't eat that much. We ended up ordering 2 portions of paella and 2 portions of the lobster rice. The paella was heavenly. The rice was flavorful and perfectly seasoned, al dente but has a nice crispy bottom from being cooked in the pan. The seafood was fresh, including various dish and shellfishes. The only thing was they included 2 different types of shrimps and one of them, not that it's not fresh, but has a more mushy texture which I'm not a fan of. The lobster rice was scrumptious. It was cooked in broth and is soupy. The broth was extremely rich and favorable yet it's not creamy so you won't feel too heavy. There were plenty of seafood and topped with one whole lobster which has big chunks of meat. This was my favorite dish for the evening. We weren't able to finish everything and ended up bringing some of this rice back and it reheated well the next day. The restaurant was comfortable and spacious Europe standard. It was a super hot summer in Madrid as we got hit with the heat wave. Most of the restaurants in Europe have little to no AC but I was happy to walk into the restaurant with sufficient AC. Our servers were also very friendly and attentive and we were offered a complimentary after dinner drink as well. I highly recommended Marina Ventura! read more
2 years ago
I went with a large group recently and they did an amazing job of accommodating us!! The table was large and interior is very modern and clean. Service was attentive and kind, even gave the group free shots at the end! As for the food, I'm allergic to shellfish so I don't have a ton to say here. The paella de pollo was good, the duck paella was definitely my favorite though (well seasoned and reminded my friends of gumbo). My friends loved the black paella which had squid ink the most. We had hummus and cracker appetizers which came with only 5 crackers, but free bread. Sangria was delicious!! Overall: a little pricey but would recommend for big groups who can split the cost and are accommodated well by the restaurant. Food was authentic Spanish and good but not my favorite quintessential Spanish restaurant in Madrid read more
Walked in on Sunday night, thankfully people with a reservation didn't show up. Definitely worth making a reservation. Half grilled cuttlefish (11) was incredible, soft, chewy, full of flavor, cream and lemon to flavor was excellent. They do allow paella for one. I got the seafood paella (27). Flavor, crispy at the edges, shrimp, squid, muscles. Definitely recommend. Excellent service, will be back read more
3 years ago
You need a reservation! We tried to eat hear a few days before and they were booked . Call and save your spot. The ambiance is nice , chill , clean and crisp . The seating is small like most of Spain compared to the US but it's doable . Love that each area has a place for jackets or purses. The food was good not the best we had in Spain but it was good. read more
From Chicago, my daughter suggested we try MV for paellas. This is a very nice restaurant. Ambiance is nice, a lot of greenery. The service was excellent. We ordered the cheese with pistachio (5/5) for a starter. The combination was delicious! My girls got sangrias to drink, and I ordered a Mahou, which was on tap. It is a lighter beer, creamy foam--good! We ordered two paellas--the vegetable rice (4/5) had seasoned veggies, and the country rice (5/5) had chicken, rabbit, and pork. The rice was a bit more flavorful than the veggie paellla. Highly recommended! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Wow what a fantastic experience last night at Marina Ventura! The service from Miguel was perfect: helpful, kind, timely. He was generous with our cocktails and brought us little after dinner shots (on the house). The food here is outstanding. We started with the fresh spinach salad with sun dried tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, and cured duck. They serve this with gorgeous local olive oil, salt, and sherry vinegar so that you can dress it as you like. The duck was the star here and a perfect start to our meal. Don't miss the bread and hummus...nominal charge for this but worth it! The seafood paella was the best we've ever had. Loaded with fresh seafood, and so flavorful. We seemed to be surrounded by locals which is what we look for when traveling (not touristy places). Highly recommend this restaurant (reserve ahead if you can)!! read more
8 months ago
4 years ago
Amazing spot for paella - fresh seafood, great sangria and amazing paella. Only downside is that service was not so good.. Our hostess seemed very upset with us for getting tap water (instead of alcohol at first) and then was upset by where our jug of sangria was placed (by another server) and very roughly moved stuff around. Saw how she was treating everyone else very kindly so was a bit saddening to see this treatment. We got the seafood paella (minimum order of 2 people's worth), which took ~35-40min to prepare since it's made fresh! Yum. They did not skimp out on any of the seafood, which were all huge and so fresh. Loved the shrimps but it was a bit of a pain to peel them at the table (are we supposed to eat the shells or something??). Also got a jug of sangria ($14), which was amazing and the best sangria I had my entire trip. Was made quite strong and very flavorful. They also gave us complimentary shots at the end of the meal which was an interesting touch.. read more
4 years ago
Serving some of the best paella in Madrid, and certainly the best fried squid in all of Spain, Marina Ventura is a narrow restaurant tucked into one of many side streets hiding in the city. So you won't accidentally stumble upon this place. You have to be determined to find it. Reservations are recommended. With a plethora of different paellas from which to choose, we selected the classic seafood version. The 35-minute wait for a fresh paella to be made is worth it. There is a two-person minimum charge required to eat these hefty entrees, and this particular paella is adorned with large shrimp, three huge mussels, and tiny clams. Mixed into the flavorful rice are calamari rings as well as smaller shrimp and mussel meat. The rice truly takes on the essence of seafood and the walk to this restaurant is worth the effort. read more
2 years ago
One of the best meals we had in Madrid! We initially were unable to get in same day without a reservation. Walked in and picked our time for the next day. We had multiple starters including the Tomato garlic soup, Tina salad and seafood paella. They had a special crispy GF bread for my husband who was thrilled with the consistency! The seafood paella was amazing! Everything was wonderful. With all the choices in Madrid, this one is a winner!!! read more
5 years ago
Double date night!! As we strolled around Madrid with my husband, my brother and his wife we started to get hungry and started to look up online some places with really good reviews for dinner and we discovered this one. Walked over and sat down for dinner and I was amazed by a couple of things. 1. What a cute place! Perfect for date night 2. Very accommodating - we had our daughter with us and the waiter had our table ready with a kid seat and kids stuff. 3. The food and the drinks were AMZING 10/10 read more
2 years ago
We had the best paella dinner here. The space is fresh, but still some charm. Staff were all wonderful. A reservation is probably suggested, but they accommodated us with the knowledge that we had 1.5 hours to eat due to another reservation for that table. That was plenty of time to enjoy the great meat. This is a lively place, they even end the meal with a nice after dinner drink on the house. The fried cheese was superb, anchovies as well. We had a shrimp, seafood combo rice dish...could easily return and enjoy other items on the menu. A big thumbs up and a real deal paella (among many other things on the menu) restaurant - better quality than a tapas bar (although there is definitely a time and place for paella at a tapas bar). read more
2 years ago
Paella is a traditional dish based on Valencia rice that is very popular in Spain.We chose Marina Ventura based on the recommendation from our concierge. Typically paella is prepared in a pan to serve two, and it takes a while to cook specially for you. So order it early and enjoy a leisurely appetizer while it is simmering in the paella (iron pan). There are other, similar dishes that use different rice, such as black rice, or soft rices. We had seafood paella, but all looked wonderful. We enjoyed an appetizer with fried brie, goat cheese and sweet onions. The atmosphere is more modern, with a long row of tables for two. Service was efficient, but minimal. The red prawns, or gambas, are served in the shells. Ours were huge and the shells very soft, meaning they had molted recently. This subtle touch makes it easy to separate whilst dining. A sprinkling of small clams, mussels and squid added textures and flavor. Delightful read more
3 years ago
Best Paella in Madrid. Best Restaurant in Madrid. Ordered the Baby Squid and Paellas and they were PERFECT. The batter and crisp the Squid has was amazing and so flavorful. The rice dishes were some how even better. I could be just ate the rice plain it was so good. The portion size is huge and well worth the price. For the seafood paella for example, Unlike other places, they do not skimp out on the prawns. So juicy. They also serve fire sangrias, not too sweet and perfect for a hot day. The staff is also very friendly and restaurant is beautiful and clean read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This was recommended by friends, a must do. We certainly weren't disappointed. The servers (Miguel and Laura) were very friendly and welcoming, there was no pressure from the staff. There were many choices of the paella. We chose the duck and also the chicken with rabbit, they were very delicious which big portions. The decoration and the atmosphere were wonderful. This place is highly recommended. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Famous and popular, recommended to make reservations. Paella is good but not great. Overall, good restaurant but I feel there are more out there with more options. But, worth a try if you're into one which is rated as top choice. Atmosphere: 8/10 Cuisine: 7/10 Value: 7/10 read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
right when we walked in at the place we felt the welcoming ambiance and that paella tho!!!!!! plus the service mucha graciasss read more
4 years ago
We chose to come here over another place since they offer a varied menu than just paella. So glad we did! We all agreed the seafood paella here was the best we've ever had. The seafood flavor was intense, squid was super tender, shrimp sweet. We also had the sea bass and grilled veggies, simple but well seasoned and a great balance. The complimentary shots at the end were a nice treat. Coming back tomorrow to try the other paella flavors! The place is also Instagrammably cute. :) read more
4 years ago
The restaurant has really great seafood and authentically made Spanish paella. My family and I had calamari for starters (which were really yummy, and nicely light-battered) and had two types of paella; the classic Seafood Paella and the Squid Ink Paella. I highly recommend both types, don't be scared of the color of the Squid Ink Paella as it was really delicious. Would definitely recommend to all international visitors visiting Spain and Madrid! read more
7 years ago
Great restaurant with amazing sea food menu. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. We could not help ourselves but to come back a few times during our stay in Madrid. This place is truly sea food lovers paradise. Staff is experienced and good. Everyone spoke very good english. Prices are very reasonable given the location. Wine selection was very good as well. All the wines by glass were delicious. Highly recommend even if you have to take an Uber. Make sure you call ahead to make a reservation for dinner. read more
5 years ago
4 years ago
Went for the seafood paella here. It was good, but not the best I've ever had. I've eaten paella in Valencia though, so I suppose that's a pretty high bar. While this one came chock-full of great seafood, it didn't pack a super flavourful punch. read more
4 years ago
Great food and great service. Menu is very paella centric. Ingredients seemed fresh. Decent prices also! read more
8 years ago
Impression: (3.5/5) Value wise it's good, you are getting large portions and generous amounts of shellfish in the signature paella. Taste wise it fell flat for me. I'm used to a more separated and 'al dente' like rice in my paella, and the rice here felt overcooked and mushy. Seasoning wise, flavors we're on the saltier side , but I am starting to notice this as common throughout my trip through Spain. Bumped up the rating for the friendly staff. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This is our first time to Spain and our friend (who is now a local here) went with us. This being his first time as well, but he does frequent the Argentinian place opened by the brother of this place. Overall decor was very inviting. We started off with fried baby octopus which had the right amount of texture and fry-ness. Also got the anchovies which I was never really a fan off, but was pretty good that I came back for seconds. I had the assortment grilled seafood (large shrimps, razor clams, clams, mussels). It was plentiful and very fresh. My wife got the salmon tartare which was really good. My son ordered the beef tenderloin with fries and while he was never really a big fan off, he finished with happiness. Our friend got the seafood paella which came in a nice presentation. All in all, great food and the service along with the manager, Jose, was very accommodating. I give this place a strong 4 stars. read more
3 years ago
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