A bit of a splurge but worth it when in Madrid and in the mood for a steak. Located a few blocks…read moreeast of Puerta del Sol, it's nice because there are no hordes of people you have to navigate to find it. This is a place for people who appreciate their food and the experience, not for the tourist masses that are looking to get fed quick and cheap. It is an interesting set up as they have dining rooms on both sides of the street. I was in the one on the east side of the street and taken downstairs into the basement which has the looks of a refurbished ancient cellar. I had a 2 top in the corner to myself with a great view of the room so I could appreciate what everyone else was eating. I had a very civilized time. Frenetic Tapas this is not. There are white linen tablecloths present, a small container of housemade chimichurri, menus on line, great wi-fi service, a full bar and wine list, and menus that are bovine centric. I had an Argentine Negroni (the Argentine nod is due to a splash of Fernet Branca giving it a slight minty taste on the back end) and a glass of affordable, high ranking Tempranillo. These were perfect with the olive and bread starters with EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table to mix to taste and also served with compounded butter. I was there to eat and the Mollejas (veal sweetbreads) are a must in my opinion. They are listed as a house specialty and come on a charcoal heated sizzle plate served with a side of broad flaked sea salt to finish to taste. Crispy edges and creamy textures throughout with a hit of grilled lemon and they were simply sublime. I also took down an Entraña (skirt steak) that seemed larger than its described 300 grams. Also served on a sizzle plate it was perfectly cooked by some expert grill guys upstairs. To ensure that I ate something with color, I had a salad on the side that I dressed to taste with the EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table. The service here is friendly, professional, and not overbearing. My meal was about $85 USD which is pricey by typical Madrid eating standards but it was worth it considering the quality, quantity, and variety of what I experienced. I would be happy to go back here again any time I'm in the area!

Great steaks Good wine choices…read moreGood menu choices Off the beaten path Very friendly service

A great first meal in Spain! The food was fantastic, and service was even better. Thanks to our…read moreserver, Santiago, who let us shave the ham, gave us a complimentary sorbet drink, and didn't make fun of us when we ordered way too much food, hahah! We don't speak Spanish, but he helped us out with Google Translate and made us feel welcome. Loved that the menu had English titles, very helpful. Overall, I felt like there was a warm atmosphere here. We got eggplant sticks with honey, artichoke with salty ham, and croquettes. Not a bad bite to be found. I can't even pick a favorite; everything was outstanding. Definitely recommend this restaurant! We paid about $65 for everything, including what's mentioned above plus a glass of wine, bread, and olives.

A wonderful steak house well established in the heart of Gran Via.. great quality, service and…read moreatmosphere... highly recommend the special menu at the bar area it's worth every penny... Alejandro service at the bar it's outstanding..!!! Parece tener 2 sucursales, Gran Vía 72 centro y Tetuán 34.. fui al de la Gran Vía.. excelente

Herded a group of 14 cats to Botin while on a tour of Madrid. The restaurant did not disappoint…read more Impeccable service, very nice Spanish wines, a wide array (and quantity) of appetizers, and the tastiest suckling pig I've ever had - even better, said to say, than what I've made at home. I guess they've perfected their recipe over the past 300 years! Price for the Menu 1725 was 90€, very reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. I was afraid it would be a tourist trap (it was #1 on our tour's list) but was very happy to see local families dining. And a bachelor party from Australia that we out-rowdied. Yay USA! If you get a chance, go!

A great experience. Extremely busy restaurant but well orchestrated team of people working save…read moreknowing what to do. Daniel our server did San excellent job taking care of every detail. The ambience couldn't be better, a place to enjoy and experience what is to be in the oldest restaurant in the world. The food, El cochinillo ! Wow! It's an experience.

We stayed in Chueca and I saw great reviews of Roostiq. My husband and I came here for dinner. I…read morewas in the mood for pork crackling. Their torrezno (basically jamón chicharrón) was superb! Their pollo Roostiq with crispy skin and arugula salad was so delicious! We finished off with their special house cheesecake or torta de queso- it was very creamy, served with whipped cream and amaretto - oh my god, genius! The whole atmosphere and experience was Amazing! The service was excellent and friendly - we ate at the bar.

Roostiq is one of my favorite restaurants in Madrid! I make a reservation for lunch or dinner…read morewhenever I am in town for work. The reservation system is easy to use, and reach out to them if there does not appear to be any bookings available. The staff is friendly and helpful, even offering suggestions despite my very poor Spanish grammar when asking. The last two visits I've been fortunate to be seated next to the kitchen for a front row view of the magic. They have a wood-fired oven, and the artichokes may be one of the best things I have ever eaten. I normally order the grilled chicken breast and my bf had one of the best steaks of his life here. The bread is freshly baked and so, so good. While I have not tried any of the desserts, they bring out a dark chocolate truffle after the meal that is the perfect ending.

If you like good food, don't hesitate, certainly when you love a good piece of steak. The meat is…read morewondeful ! Sorry, for the fishlovers but you will not find anything. The menu is offering starters, salades, pasta, meat and dessert. Price is not so cheap, but in pace you get apero, cava digestiondrink and tiny free dessert included. Typical spanish service can be get with a smile but you'll have to show it first.

Went here for our 1st dining experience in Spain. Though we were a bit early for Spaniard timing on…read moredinner, they were incredibly attentive and welcoming. Food and drinks were amazing and we couldn't believe how affordable. The grill master shows up around 8pm to begin the true show of Spanish sausage and grilled meats on a wood fired grill as patrons watch; he is like a barista, entertaining and conversing with patrons as he does his magic. Our server could not have been more welcoming to us and giving us true Spanish hospitality. Highly recommend.

I was shopping nearby and decided to stop by to read the menu (with translation help of course!) -…read morethe workers were really nice and were encouraging me to come in by showing me the food & english menu. There's an à la carte menu & daily menu (22.5 euros for 3 courses). I asked the worker what his favorite dishes and fully trusted his decisions from the daily menu. The daily menu set was definitely worth the price and I loved the selection, especially the steak and cheesecake which was not too sweet at all. The first dish reminded me of tripe and intestines, super yummy as well.

Good food, the meat platter was delicious. Can be shared by 4 people. Calamari was good as well…read more The server was very nice, even she spoke a little English.

Great Argentinian steak. I like the fact that I was able to cook my own meat on the stone. Great…read moreservice as well. I definitely recommend it. Riquísima carne Argentina. Me gusta el hecho de que pude cocinar mi propia carne en la piedra. El servicio es excepcional. Lo recomiendo muchísimo.

Amazing food and service! My parents highly recommended this place when they stumbled in there 3…read morenights before. We arrived in Spain today and we were starving. My dad said we needed to eat there and that we would absolutely love it. OMG! Did we....:) the way the steak was served was amazing. The side dishes were really good too. We had the nachos, mozzarella sticks, French fries, bread and asparagus. The prices were very reasonable and their beer selection was great. The owner greet us and made us feel at home. I highly recommend and if I could give this place 10 stars I would. Our time in Madrid is limited, however we will make sure we eat there again before we leave.

While in Madrid, I decided to have my splurge meal (i.e., one I usually cannot afford) here: at…read moreRestaurante La Mi Venta. I am so thankful I did, and yet wistful that I didn't have it sooner. I decided to eat my meal in the restaurant, and they led me to the basement (spooky!). It was a much nicer atmosphere than I expected, and surprisingly cool. The subterranean walls kept the room at the perfect dining temperature, even though it was 33º (92ºF) outside. I started with the "Una de Veneno" that is, the Jamón Ibérico. It was the first time this trip I had it, and it absolutely blew me away. Although I ate this meal alone, I nonetheless ate the whole appetizer... Wisest decision? Maybe not, but it was so good I couldn't stop. Each piece of jamón was an explosion of flavor and left me wanting to eat more and more. If the rest of the meal was like this, I wouldn't leave! Next up was the "Secreto de Bellota 100% Ibérico a la Parrilla de Carbón". Definitely a mouthful, but hopefully, with a name like that, it would be good. This was the plate that floored me. The pork was perfect, with enough salt to complement the fat and bring out more flavor. The pimientos de padrón (the green Spanish peppers) were seasoned perfectly as well, and the potatoes were just as good. Perfectly cooked and with incredible flavor. At this point, the meal was already the best meal I had in a VERY long time. Not that I haven't eaten good food in a while. No, this good was just that good. I decided to end it off with a dessert, the "Torrija de Toffe con Helado de Vainilla". In comparison to the other food, it wasn't as good, in my opinion. But I will also admit that, thanks to growing up in the USA, my sweet tooth is naturally much more elevated than most Europeans. Even so, it was very, very tasty. My one complaint about the restaurant would be the service. It wasn't bad, don't get me wrong. But I will admit that it was not on par with the level of the food. A little slow at times, especially when I wanted to pay. Overall, definitely my favorite meal I've had in Spain and in Europe. Maybe even in my life. If you are in Madrid, PLEASE make an effort to come here.

We came here after visiting the Royal Palace, and the location couldn't have been more convenient…read more What really impressed me, though, was the dining room downstairs. It feels like you're eating inside an old wine cellar, with beautiful brick-vaulted ceilings, stone walls, and a cozy atmosphere that makes the experience feel very traditional and distinctly Spanish. We ordered the Iberian ham croquettes, the grilled goat cheese salad, and a charcoal-grilled steak with roasted potatoes and Padrón peppers. The croquettes were okay, but they were easily the least memorable dish of the meal. The goat cheese salad was excellent, with creamy, lightly grilled cheese that paired perfectly with the fresh vegetables. The steak was the standout. It was cooked exactly as requested, flavorful, tender, and served with delicious roasted potatoes and peppers. The staff were friendly, attentive, and never rushed us, making for a relaxed dinner from start to finish. I'm giving it 4 stars because one of the starters didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal, but the atmosphere, service, and quality of the steak more than made up for it. If you're looking for classic Castilian cuisine in a unique cellar-like setting near Madrid's major attractions, La Mi Venta is definitely worth a visit.

The service was great , the staff was friendly and the food was wonderful…read more You get lots of feee stuff included in the price - olives, cheese balls, tomato gazpacho, cookies, and sorbet. You do need to pay for bread. We had Cesar salad, monk fish, and chicken. All were great. The food portion was huge.

We had an amazing evening at De Maria Parrilla…read more We did not have a reservation and they were able to seat us outside right away. The staff is wonderful and the courses kept coming and many were complimentary! We enjoyed limoncello and a homemade horchata to end our meal. Bathroom is located downstairs. Conveniently located off Gran Vja and near the metro.

Great service and a humorous wait staff was the highlight of this restaurant…read more The la champion burger I ordered medium came well done and the charcoal taste was too heavy. It stayed with me for a few hours. The cheddar (switched from provolone), bacon and onions on the burger worked well together. I ended up wishing the cheddar was stronger and the arugula was non-existent. The highlight of it was the truffle sauce which blended with everything including the boiled potatoes and my wife's fries. Her sweet and a bit spicy Iberian pork was juicy, but the fries were a disappointment. They had too much crust and were a bit over done. Just to note the area this restaurant was located was almost as crowded as Time Square on New Year's Eve due to the Holidays, so they may have been busier than normal.

Good food, but the service left a lot to be desired. From the moment we sat, everything felt like a…read morerush job. We later found out they were in the middle of a shift change. It could have been smoother had they just communicated about it, but that did not happen. We eventually got someone to settle our check. The food was great. The Beef Low Loin was seasoned well, but slightly undercooked so the chew was hard to get through. The fries were light and crisp and overall good. The Homemade Brownie was delicious with the Butterscotch ice cream. I wish the brownie would have been hot; that would have put it over the top.