This was the first restaurant I ate at during the Spanish leg of my euro trip a few months ago. It…read morewas recommended by the concierge of the hotel I was staying so I guess I had to try it? Actually, we arrived pretty late so it was the only restaurant that was open. Location: Madrid, Spain. That's all I know. Lol. Service: I do have to say that the service was exceptionally accommodating. Being that this was the first restaurant we ate at in Spain, Chacabuco II literally set the standard for the rest of our dining experiences throughout. This place did not disappoint. When we got there, the host quickly realized we were American and found us an English speaking waitress. That in itself is one star. We were seated in a corner tucked away from everyone surrounded by only a few couples. Two stars for making things romantic! I ordered some cava expecting a glass for the price listed, and I got a whole bottle. Three stars! We felt very well served and this made the experience that much better. Food: The food! So good! So fresh. I ate this huge steak which was bigger than my head (and I have a huge head, lol). My wife had an octopus dish which was tender and delicious. I pretty much loaded up on cava so the rest of the night was a blur, but I do remember the food, and it was GOOD! Final Thoughts: Because this was the first restaurant I've ever been to in Spain, I am a bit bias. However, because of great service and wonderful, even if it was the 80th restaurant I visited, it would have stood out from the rest. If I am ever back in this area of Madrid, I would definitely make it a point to visit.

Qiute frankly, a culinary delight. Taste, presentation, options and price (why it gets five stars)…read more A lovely setting in a true neighborhood environment- few tourists here which is precisely the point. They recognized us as english speaking early on and brought a full translated menu. 2 appetizers, 5 entrees, 2 desserts, 5 beers and a bottle of wine = 156 Euros!! Wonderfully appointed with presentation that made you gasp. Kids (21, 19, 17) said best meal they have ever had. Ranked high for mom n dad as well. If your up for the extra drive, well worth it!!

When the original restaurnat we were going to was slammed with no tables - we ended up here…read more Without internet we did the "old school" - peek at the menu...look inside to see if it's busy....shrug...let's do it. So glad we did. Ham croquetas - amazing come with little shoe string potato chips and sauce. A lot of ham in them. Gorgonzola croquetas - wowzers! Fried perfectly and creamy goodness inside! My vegetarian wife loved them! So, they actually made a mistake. We were going to do 3 and 3 on the croquetas but they brought out 6 ham at first. To make it right they offered the 3 cheese croquetas at no charge and profusely apologized about the mix up. That leads me to the fact that our server was EXCELLENT. Super nice, speedy, waitied for us to finish plates before bringing the next one out....he was great all around! Tabla de jamon - comes with pan con tomate. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Basically this is slices of ham on a wooden board...with some bread sticks and a side of bread with tomato sauce. The bread was SUPER soft and with the tomato sauce it was perfect. You put a few slices of ham on top..and bite in. SO GOOD. In between bites you can wash it down with a slice of ham...cause YOLO. This was one of my favorite things I ate on the trip to Spain...so glad I fit it in on the last day! I also washed it down with an ice cold beer. The spot very reminescent of a trendy spot in the states where hipsters hang out. Yet it never felt pretensious. They are just cranking out good food - with good service - while having the place look super hip/clean. I really liked it. Overall a great spot to grab a bite. We were there at lunch time on a weekend and it was only about half full...so not sure how other days/times are.

I guess 10.50 euro for an appetizer, main, drink, and dessert isnt a bad deal. But if u want a real…read moremeal, to fill u up not with bones and fat and little meat on a chicken, dont go here. The appetizer parpadelle sounded nice and looked nice but it was obvious it was sitting outside. Texture wasnt good at all. It was cold on some pieces and was just reheated from the microwave or whatever. Then the chicken curry was just a nono... So its a good deal for the amount of money, but not a good meal.

Service is subpar at best. The rest is overshadowed by the horrible treatment by Jorge, the…read moredirector of the restaurant.

Nice view to Real Madrid home stadium. Good service, good staff, delicious meal, except steak, -…read moreyou can not choose level of cooking, only almost rare with blood. And many salt.. Interior is very attractive!

Lovely folks and tasty bocodillos. I got the calamares bocodillo and asked for some extra aioli…read more(otherwise it feels a bit dry). Very tasty sandwich and super friendly gentlemen working here. I only went for the sandwich but stayed for 1-2 more drinks just because how great the atmosphere was. Tons of folks came in (and they felt like locals---despite being so close to the major touristy areas). Also remember napkins on the floor doesn't mean it's dirty!

Super tasty calamari bocadillos and sangria! The service was amazing. My Spanish is not too good…read morebut they still talked to me and were very friendly. I loved it.

Amazing! Was looking for a bit to eat around and came across this place. Didn't want to sit outside…read morewith my baby so I asked one of them if there's an available table inside and he said 10 mins. Perfect, 10 mins later and there was a table. Food was incredible! Meatballs are good, not used to this type of sauce for the meatballs but tried something new and it was delicious! I feel like everything on the menu are so good!

Due to its proximity to our hotel and the high reviews, my wife and I decided to have our inaugural…read moretapas experience, and honestly, it did not disappoint. In Spain, I still get confused about seating. "Is this place a seat-yourself place or a wait-to-be-seated place?" Sometimes it is hard to tell; therefore, to avoid an awkward encounter by making a command decision, I stand in one central place awkwardly blocking the waitress/waiter until they tell me what to do. Thank God for my wife, though, who makes the decision and just sits. Luckily, she was right. This is one of those just-sit-and-wait-for-the-waitress places. Now, before you order know that you are welcome to take a look inside at the food. Also, know that some items on the menu are not available at certain times of the day (I'm sorry but I'm still in the dark as to what those items are). Nevertheless, they have a great selection of tapas (midday snacks, translation curiosity of me). The great thing about this place is that there are zero tapas and drinks that breach the €6 mark. In fact, everything we got was under €3.75. Our most expensive item was the tortilla de patata, which was deliciously proportioned (a great ratio of runny to solid). Not only was the food and drink very cheap but it was also delicious. We tried a smorgasbord of tapas. I did not necessarily delight in all the tapas, some were just not my bag baby. However, others were definitely my bag (see pictures for details). In total, we got 6 tapas and five drinks and only paid €27. Overall, this is definitely a great spot for tapas. Whether you're out with your date or you're bringing the kids along for the ride, this little place off Calle de Serrano is perfect to break the seal on your first tapas experience. Enjoy!

Bosco de Lobos was a great find. Tucked inside the Colegio de Arquitectos de Madrid, the restaurant…read moreopens onto a leafy courtyard that instantly sets it apart. It feels calm and slightly hidden, which makes stumbling upon it even more rewarding. The Space The dining room leans Scandinavian in spirit. Clean lines, simple materials, and shelves wrapping the room filled with architecture books. Large windows look out onto the central courtyard, bringing in plenty of light and giving the whole space a relaxed and intellectual feeling. The Food The menu focuses on Italian classics with a handful Spanish touches. We started with the steak tartare over focaccia, which was the clear standout. Bold, well-balanced flavors, excellent ingredients and spot-on execution. Easily the dish I'd order again. For mains, we tried cacio e pepe, bolognese, and pizza diavolo. All were very well done, with fresh ingredients and proper technique. Service Service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving at a comfortable pace. No waiting around, no rushing, just well-timed courses and good energy.

We got very lucky to stop here for dinner as it's hard to find available tables on the weekends. It…read morewas a bit hard to find at first as it's a bit hidden in the back. The ambiance was very warm and inviting. We started off with a charcuterie board and some white wine. Hubby got pizza, and I got seafood pasta. Both were amazing. Definitely recommend!

The food was great. Thankfully I was recommended by my front desk at my hostel nearby. I remember…read morewaking a fair distance from my place of lodging. I wanted to eat something local or something that I would not find in my place of upbringing. First I always wanted to try croquetas de jamón which are small cakes of batter with some ingredients inside in this case cheese and some Iberian ham. Secondly I see the big dark brown clay pot. There was some short noodle soup inside. Along with some potatoes and some spices. The big show was the plate. Cocido madrileño! It was something. Very very heavy and it put me in a slight food coma. But the variety of meats and vegetables were there. The colour was there. The carrots and the chickpeas did give it a shade of colour to please the eye. This dish is perfect for winter days and tons shared with. I went alone and it was a lot. The inside is like a den or a cave. It has a dark ambiance but the lights make it look very mediaeval. My waitress was nice to be and always was there to get anything from her. I would totally recommend.

We were staying at ME hotel and needed something quick to eat and guess what, it hit the spot. I…read morelove pizza and the pizza in this alley of a restaurant did the job. Thin crust while drinking Ribera Del Duero wine(good label but lower tier) Don't expect 1st class, just a place to fill up with great pricing and quick food, and yes I would eat here again. Enjoy a picture of my beautiful girl drinking some lower end of my favorite wine!