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    Metro Bistro

    4.6 (39 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Hummus
    Paul S.

    Excellent experience with super friendly service and delicious food. We, like others, were hesitant because this is a tourist area, but just loved this restaurant so much. First, one of my friends had stomach problems today and she mentioned it to them and they made her a special tea and served her a pumpkin soup off menu which was delicious and along with their potatoes (which are worthy of the raves others gave them) perfectly sated her. Along with the potatoes and soup which we shared, we tried the hummus and the black rice risotto with scallops - might have been best dish I've eaten here with a light saffron cream and the nutty flavorful rice making me so happy. They also served a bread service and a dark bread that was infused with orange and slightest taste of coffee with their special butters just hit the spot. Highly recommend and hope I can walk in again next time.

    Aperitif vermouth with orange juice and burnt sugar in a slanted glass
    Sherry C.

    Metro Bistro offers a seven course tasting menu for €35 which is truly an excellent deal but I wasn't too hungry so decided to go a la carte. Dinner consisted of an aperitif made with white wine vermouth, orange juice and a touch of burnt sugar. Then an assortment of breads and butter - one with green olives and another with pumpkin seeds and herbs. Goat cheese salad with baby greens and with candied figs and fig balsamic, 65° poached egg with mushrooms, grilled butter fish in ponzu soy reduction and stew lamb with truffled root vegetable purée. Everything was great including the service, the price and location.

    After dinner cheese and fruit plate.
    Liz D.

    Mmmm... the After-dinner Cheese and fruit plate. Delicious pairings! We ordered it at the beginning of our meal to sample, finished it after the entree. Perfect! Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. Thank you for a great last evening in Madrid!

    Desserts!
    Adam F.

    This is not just a meal, but an experience! I highly recommend skipping the tourist trap restaurants on Plaza Mayor and walking 30 seconds to get to this place. The food was amazing and ambience is very cool. Chic and modern decor and presentation. I did not get this, but a couple a table away from me got their 7 course tasting menu and it looked as if it were more than worth the 40 euro price tag. The sangria is fantastic and the deserts are phenomenal. Our server Florin was very nice. I highly recommend!!!

    Lamb
    Jessica T.

    This place has incredible food for much less than what you would pay in the States. I cannot understand why it isn't completely packed every night. My only wonder is whether the name might turn off Americans who are looking for somewhere unique. The name is quite casual/routine to us and this place is not! We got it as a recommendation when a similar place was booked solid and there was nothing about it that was a disappointment. Excellent service, cocktails, beautiful food and a good space. We highly recommend it to anyone lookin for an excellent meal in Madrid!

    Scallops
    Jamez B.

    After Barcelona, Córdoba, Granada, & Seville, the best meal I've had so far in Spain has been here. We started with the fire shrimp & garlic mushroom appetizer which started our excellent meal off well. The shrimp were cooked perfectly & there were plenty of mushrooms & garlic slices. The scallop main course was wonderful, slightly smoky flavored grilled over black rice risotto. The second main dish ordered was the butterfish which was presented with pickled vegetables (seaweed) & a wonderful ponzu sauce. It had a slight Asian quality & the fish was cooked perfectly. They have an extensive wine menu so it's easy to something to complement each course. This meal celebrating my birthday in Madrid will be remembered for a long long time.

    Kate K.

    This is by far my favorite spot in Madrid so far. I spent two weeks here exploring the city with the family and tried a number of places. This place definitely stands out. Its central location next to Plaza Mayor made me suspicious, by now I got used to touristy Madrid places full of cold cuts and cheap sangria but Yelp pictures looked good and the menu sounded intriguing. Our experience was simply delightful. From amuse bouch to the very last bite, the meal was pure perfection. This quality of food rarely comes without too much pretense. This place is an exception: despite culinary excellence and innovative menu, it offers very friendly service, the staff was great to my folks who don't speak the language and to my kids. Come to think of it, most places with this quality of food don't appreciate having children at the table :-). My kids had a great time. The most memorable dish was the egg we ordered as an appetizer, a perfectly cooked 65-degree egg came with a variety of textures and flavors ranging from perfectly smooth parsnip purée to crunchy trumpet mushrooms. The dish smelled like forrest mushrooms and the egg was perfectly runny. We ate it so fast I unfortunately don't have a picture to share. Everyone at the table ordered something different: scallops, lamb, steak, beef tartare, suckling pig... Everything came out perfect. The pig came with a bit of food theater too; when they lift the dome that covers the plate, a puff of intensely smoky 'bacony' steam hits your nose and welcomes you to the dish. Pig skin was super thin and crunchy, and the meat was melting in my mouth. Everything was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. We shared our dishes because we wanted other people to appreciate how great everything tasted and it was hard to describe. We ate and enjoyed every last bite even though we were extremely full by the end of dinner, the food is quite filling. Steak is a great option for kids who are picky eaters, it's the most conventional item on the menu and comes with a small skillet of cheesy potatoes, very satisfying. We ate the fried leeks that came as a garnish and kids enjoyed the rest. Next time I am in the city, I am leaving the kids at home going for the chef's menu. Absolutely fantastic find!

    Butterfish w/ ponzu sauce and the sirloin steak. Best sangria I've had.
    Jamison B.

    Hidden gem near Plaza Mayor! No wait for the best food and cocktails in the area! Amazing meal.

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    Review Highlights - Metro Bistro

    I highly recommend skipping the tourist trap restaurants on Plaza Mayor and walking 30 seconds to get to this place.

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    Falafeleria - Stuffed falafel, good@

    Falafeleria

    4.5(19 reviews)
    1.2 kmMalasaña

    Coming from a full-born Middle Eastern, Falafeleria had some of the best falafel and my favorite…read moresabich ever. You have the option between a bowl and a pita for both, and all the proper accoutrements for a proper falafel. The hummus is exactly what you want and the tahini is to die for. The vibes here are great too, grab a beer with whatever you order. My only complaint would be that they do not give enough fries for the price. other than that, if you are looking for a good falafel or sabich, make sure to give Falafelria a chance.

    Walking around the La Latino portion of Madrid and was…read morestruck by the line outside Falafeleria. We had not had lunch and have travel all over Madrid today and thought a quick bite of Mediterranean food sounded good. We went inside to find one lady behind the counter working by herself. She is a machine! We were given an English menu and looked around to see what others were eating. I ordered the falafel pita with hummus, tahini, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, spice, pickles and tumeric sauce. This pita was stuffed and it took both hands to eat. My wife ordered the hummus bowl with tahini, onions, chickpeas and olive oil. A perfectly warm, fluffy pita was also included. The falafel balls were great and flavor packed. It took all my energy to finish this packed pita. The tumeric and carrots were a different taste and enjoyable. A good choice. The hummus bowl with soft chickpeas were delicious. Hummas is always great with a warm pita. Again, the value was also good especially for the generous portions. Looking for good value and tasty food, do yourself a favor and stop at Falafeleria at lunch. To the young lady behind the counter, great service and thank you.

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    La Bodega de Los Secretos

    La Bodega de Los Secretos

    4.3(51 reviews)
    1.1 kmCortes
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    A very fun dinner experience in an underground restaurant. They prefer if you have reservations,…read morebut can sometimes accommodate walk ins when it's not crowded or if you go early. The service is a little bit on the slower side, but each dish comes out plated very well. They have a good variety of dishes and the portion sizes are decent for sharing. Some of the fish dishes fell on the saltier side, but their texture and cook time were perfect. The desserts were excellent and my favorite was the chocolate coulant. It's a great restaurant to try if you're in the area and makes for a unique dining experience.

    I celebrated my birthday in Madrid and chose Bodega de los Secretos for dinner! It was truly a…read moreperfect experience. The restaurant is built into old wine caves. The majority of tables are in their own little alcove making it very private and romantic. My husband and I felt like we were secluded in our little space. We started with delicious glasses of wine and the amuse Bouche (they do charge for this, 2 euro per person). We shared the butterfish and arroz in a creamy red sauce with seafood. The food was delicious! We ended the meal with a light and airy cheesecake. They added a candle for my celebration! We were amazed that this entire meal came out to only about $60! Wild! It was such a delicious meal and such a gorgeous setting, especially for the price.

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    Olivia te Cuida - Distintos panes con tomate y AOVE

    Olivia te Cuida

    4.5(31 reviews)
    1.5 kmJusticia

    This is a veryyyy small cafe/breakfast spot. Make sure to get reservations or go at a not busy time…read morein order to get a seat. There were probably only 20 or so in the whole place. What I ordered: I got the toast with tomato spread, a cappuccino, and the chocolate cake. For the toast, they have two vintage toasters sitting on the main table so you can toast it yourself. This is cute, until you aren't the one at the main table so you have to reach over other people to toast your breakfast. The cake was a perfect amount of density and moisture; although, I would probably get a different flavor if I could do it over. A lot of people do chocolate cake a lot better than this. I do appreciate that they have all the cakes on a table and cut it right in front of you. Would I go back to this place? Honestly no because my experience wasn't overwhelmingly great and I think I could do better at other cafes nearby, but the quality of food here is simply top-notch.

    If you are getting tired of the heavy meals in Madrid, then Olivia Te Cuida is your spot. Healthy…read moreand quite varied, I would highly recommend a lunch here! Be sure to make a reservation because the restaurant is quaint--besides a communal table that seats around ten, I think I only saw a small bar space and two individual tables. The decor is modern, simple yet funky and homey, and the tables in front of the windows are beautiful! The menu includes several options where you can pick the number of side dishes and entree, so you can completely design your meal around your appetite. The ingredients tasted super fresh, and we especially loved the salads we tried! My friend was a little disappointed that his ceviche portion was so small, but it tasted great, and I loved the Asian-inspired chicken. Service was also pretty good, by Madrid standards. On my next visit to Madrid, I will be back to try the breakfast and baked goods :)

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