A Massive Disappointment: Style Over Substance As a professional Chef, I entered Posada de la Villa with high expectations for a masterclass in Spanish cuisine. Unfortunately, the evening was a masterclass in how to alienate a customer. Despite being the very first party seated at 7:45 PM, we were treated as if we were invisible. The service was nonexistent; we watched in disbelief as tables seated long after us finished three courses, paid, and left while we sat staring at an empty table. When the food finally arrived at 8:45 PM, it was an insult to the craft. I ordered the rabbit and rice, only to be served a plate of shards and bones. The rice was undercooked and aggressively seasoned with nothing but salt. The steak was gray and overcooked, and the "branzino" was a meager half-portion served at a premium price. I felt cheated. To top it off, the "historic" charm is a total facade. While the decor is beautiful, the "ancient establishment" vibe is fake--it's just a 20-year-old business in a restored shell. Between the deplorable food quality and the dismissive service, this was a culinary catastrophe. Save your money; this place is all smoke and mirrors. Asked 4 waiters for service, no one speaks English... sad read more

Posada de la Villa - Bones of rabbit, no meat! Full price - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Outstanding food and service! Posada de la Villa is committed to traditional "old Madrid" cuisine with elevated service to match the historic surroundings. I was nervous that a meal here would be too meat-focused, but they proved me wrong. There were several vegetable options as well and they were cooked and served with respect. Great wine list, too. The roasted lamb is all it's cracked up to be, and totally worth it. If you have a larger group, get one order (that "serves two"). There's plenty to go around! And I can't say enough good things about the service! read more

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Great historical restaurant. Known for their meats! Had a bulls tail stew which was out of this world. Check out the chairs with all the famous names who have dined there. Flan was delicious-melts in your mouth! Olives yummy read more

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This restaurant has a long history, with old charm deco. We tried the famous roast lamb (68 Euro) cooked in a very old wood fired oven. The meat was very tender, especially the back part. We also had the garlic shrimp, but it was a bit ordinary. read more

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We came here twice on our Madrid trip - the most recent being on 03.04.24. We sat in the bar area and just had drinks and tapas. On one night, the owner or manager (an older gentleman) was making the rounds with the people, checking on the customers to make sure all was well. The bar service here, too, was top notch - old school and professional. The upstairs dining area is beautiful. The building is old yet well preserved. It is Old World decor at its finest. Hopefully we can squeeze in a real sit down meal sometime. I recommend getting here as soon as it opens - this place is very popular and fills up fast. read more

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THE BEST meal we had on our entire trip to Spain (beating out Barcelona and Granada)! We didn't know about the lamb ahead of time, so we got the rabbit stew and the steak. Both were absolutely phenomenal as they were rich in flavor with generous portions. Our food took a little longer than usual to get out so our server generously offered us a cheese appetizer while we waited. Additionally, as a historic inn, we loved the history and atmosphere of the building. I especially loved the old wooden chairs with celebrity names on the back. This is the number one place I recommend to anyone visiting Madrid! Do yourself a favor and reserve a table here before any others! read more

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Had a great experience eating various tapas and vino. Service is friendly and the place is clean and inviting. Even has an outdoor-ish area in the middle of the hotel/restaurant. Would recommend as a spot to stop while walking around and trying all the restaurants. read more

The location is great. The restaurant itself is a beautiful old home. It's 100% all Old Madrid. Service was impecable. We were recommended here by friends and told to order their lamb I have never eaten such a delicious lamb before. It is cooked in a large wood burning oven. It was so delicious. I recommend this place to any one visiting Madrid. read more

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Posada de la Villa is truly a world-class restaurant. The food is exceptional; service is perfect and the ambience is classic Spain through and through. Their specialty is roast lamb which is usually reserved for two people but they will make an exception and provide a hearty half order for one. (Still way too much food.) The potato side dish is moist and fit perfectly with the rich leg of lamb. Topping it off was a perfect chocolate truffle and crispy, crunchy cake bread just before getting the check. I'm not sure if this "extra" is typically on the house, but it was a perfect and unexpected treat to end the meal. Outstanding experience in the heart of Madrid read more

Forget Botin... Posada De La Villa is 100 times better!!! Same costs, but much larger portions. The food was delicious (especially their specialty, the roasted lamb). We left the restaurant with full tummies and leftovers for later. The staff was also attentive and kind! I would gladly return to this restaurant. read more

The ambiance was great lovely dining room. The lamb was lacking in flavor and very dry. Unfortunately the service was possibly the worst I've experienced in a 3 month tour of Spain. At first I thought it was due to the waiter being overwhelmed but after watching his attentive service to other diners I figured it out:( I can not recommend this restaurant when there are plentiful great ones to experience in Madrid. read more

Out of this world! The service was impeccable. The wait staff was so helpful and nice. The ambiance is great. It's exactly what you want at an old world restaurant in Madrid. And the food! Get the roasted lamb and the flan you will not be disappointed! read more

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Fantastic meal in Madrid. First saw this restaurant featured in José Andrés new show. He and his daughters were here and had the 1/4 lamb, their signature dish. It did not disappoint. Simply prepared with salt and water and roasted in a nearly 400 year old wood fired oven, it is sublime. And I say that as someone who doesn't usually care for lamb. The dining room upstairs* has an old world vibe and the busy wait staff attend every table and work around each other seamlessly. We also got the sliced potatoes which are cooked alongside the lamb so they got a nice umami and smokiness to them. We had the asparagus with two sauces which turned out to be 4 enormous chilled white asparagus. They were delicious. I thought we were getting grilled asparagus, but that's not what we ordered and the white asparagus was a pleasant surprise. One sauce was a type of aioli and the other was a bright fresh minced pepper, onion and tomato salsa. They also had a bowl of green olives and a bread basket for the table, as well as 4 complimentary croquettes which were light and fluffy and flavorful, all served before the meal. We finished off the meal with a flan that was probably the best either of us had ever had. Then they bring you 4 little cookies with your check. mercy! We had this meal for lunch and well, that was it for the day. We were so happily full that we didn't need dinner, so, in that respect, it was kind of a deal! It was about 148 euro for what we ordered including a 40 euro bottle of wine, so, not an inexpensive meal, but for what we got and the great service, we think we got a great deal. We would come back here again in a heartbeat if we returned to Madrid. We saw some incredible looking stew with chicken, sausage and garbanzo beans that I would like to try. Someday! *they had a small elevator to the upstairs if you are in need of one. read more

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This is very classic establishment with Castilian decor. Food was OK . Our lamb dishes were below expectations and did not match Asador de Aranda. Service was formal and the clientele more upscale. The ambiance was subdued. I wouldn't discourage a visit as tastes can vary. Check its history and other reviews. Reservation recommended. read more

El pasado 21 de Febrero 2025 mi esposo y yo hicimos una reserva en Posada de la Villa, un Restaurante en el centro de Madrid que al entrar observas un concepto elegante, conservador y antiguo. En la entrada nos recibió el Sr. Javier, una persona encantadora quien en todo momento, nos hizo sentir VIP customers y quien ya nos habia atendido temprano cuando al llegar hicimos la reserva para la noche. Al llegar en la noche, abren puntualmente. Por fuera se prenden las luces de aquel establecimiento antiguo del año 1647, cuyo horno en piedra aun prepara el cordero asado o lechazo mas espectacular en Madrid. El segundo piso tiene una vista de salon hacienda, donde cada silla de las mesas conserva el nombre de las mas distinguidas personalidades que han visitado el restaurante en todos los años y a nosotros nos tocó la silla donde el Nobel de Literatura Mario Vargas Llosa se sentó. En nuestra mesa nos atendió Andrés de Quito y Roberto quien nos sirvió y preparó el asado para nuestro deleite. No solo la comida fue maravillosa, la atencion de estas tres personas representaron la elegancia y prestigio que este lugar ha conservado por años. Al final con un perfecto y apropiado Limonchelo, nos despedimos de aquel lugar donde con seguridad, hariamos un viaje para regresar a Posada de la Villa. Gracias a Javier, Andres y Roberto por su profesionalismo. read more

This place is fantastic. The food is outstanding. The decor is vintage and comfortable. We had lunch here twice during our stay in Madrid. We sat in the outdoor and loved the breeze and people watching. Special note for the leg of lamb for two people. That will have you write home!! read more

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Thank you Jose Andres! This place was featured on his Madrid CNN show. WOW. Excellent service, excellent food--you must order the lamb. Unlike other yelpers the service was quick. Order the sliced potatoes and the house red wine with your lamb. It will be the meal you compare all other lamb dishes to. Enjoy! read more

What a gem! Referred by Hilton by Gran Via and they were 100% right. Delicious dinner, wine and dessert. Service was excellent.

Excellent, welcoming environment. The house special is roasted lamb. It's crispy and juicy. I highly recommend coming with an appetite because the portions are generous. The wooden chairs in the dining area have the names of famous persons who ate at the restaurant carved into them. I saw Peruvian-Spanish Noble Laureate and former politician Mario Vargas Llosa and the Mexican rock band Maná as names I recognized. read more

Posada de la Villa - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Very tasty food ,amazing ,delicious ,and the waiter Dimity alias ( Mihai )was so knowledgeable regarding the food recommendations so 5 stars,best read more

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Great wine and beers. We had a sampling of lamb, smoked hams and other delights. The restaurant is over 100 years old with the oven having dates of 1647. Great little tasting or sit down spot in Madrid. read more

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This is a popular place so we are only able to get an afternoon lunch reservation. We didn't realize the traditional meat stew need advance reservation but this give us an excuse to visit Madrid the next time. All the food we ordered were great but special shout out to the hake casserole; it is one of the best we had. read more

Okay, we did not know what to expect and being a ragtag group of partiers after watching the World Cup, we did not understand the process. The waiter seemed put off by our lack of knowledge but we eventually placed our order. Then, the food came and WOW! The roast lamb, the lamb chops and the steak were beyond compare, may be the best tasting food ever. The asparagus was to die for and it was all so wonderful. A little more compassion for stupid tourists would be appreciated, but if you want some of the finest food in Madrid, this would be the place to go. read more

Well worth the expense. Best ratatouille I've ever had. The lamb they say is for 2 but definitely 3 (or even for if you order a lot of sides/starters). Also enjoyed the asparagus with 2 sauces. Overall fantastic meal!!!! I even went back again within my one week trip. read more

Posada de la Villa - Lamb, ratatouille, asparagus with 2 sauces - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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I loved the lamb. It's a must. Others enjoyed the fish. The baked potato was awesome as well. The place had a great feel and is possibly the oldest restaurant around. The service was strange. Food came out at different times. This is the only reason for 4 stars. A staff member walked us back .4 mikes to our hotel. Now that's special. This would not happen in the USA. read more

The attention in this place is incredible! They do las make you feel at home. Great typical food

Wonderful restaurant. Great service, good food and reasonable prices. Reminds me of an old school steakhouse.

My wife and I had a very nice dinner here last night. After spending two days in Toledo, we were ready to get back to the action in Madrid and somewhat burned out on the tapas scene, chose Posada de La Villa for a good, quality Spanish dinner. We were immediately greeted by the maitre de and walked upstairs to what is the second of at least 3 levels. In Spain, be prepared to be asked if you have a reservation when walking into any respectable restaurant. While we've never made one and never had a problem, it seems the front of house enjoys toying with you a bit on this matter- if not to make you feel as though you are being done a favor then perhaps as a statement that for this caliber of restaurant, you've gotten lucky:) We were seated in a very nice dining room surrounded by lots of warm brick and wood making for a very comfortable and quaint ambiance. My wife said it reminded her of the higher end Gast Haus's in Germany, but for me it felt more Spanish country, almost with an 18th century feel. The service was excellent, with wine, chosen appetizers of fried onions (the Spaniards do live their fried food, but you can take solace in knowing they're using heart healthy EVOO) and picked cucumbers (of the giant variety) along with the mandatory complimentary aperitif in most Spanish restaurants (and bars for that matter); in this case cheese filled croquets. For our main course, we had the roasted lamb for two which arrives in a steaming hot bowl giving it a very country, even medieval feel. The waiter expertly divvies up the quarter lamb onto each plate, spooning the au jus on to each portion and leaving about a quarter of the meat in the bowl. We complimented the lamb with potatoes, almost scalloped with onions and peppers which were the perfect compliment. One thing to note is that while very, very good, save for chicken, the meat in Spain, be it pork, ox, venison, lamb, etc. has what I would describe as a "gamey" taste to it. Not a bad thing at all, but fot Americans used to mass farmed pork and beef with added chemicals, preservatives, etc. I'm sorry to say that the meat here takes some getting used to. With that said, the lamb was exceptional, and you just know your enjoying something very authentic and special as you look around the dining room to find that you are significantly outnumbered by, a very good thing indeed. We did meet a very nice couple from the US sitting at the table next to us who have just begun their retirement in Spain, and the gentleman too enjoyed the lamb! For desert, we had a small sampler of fried milk cake, milhojas and a cream cheese filled funnel cake all of which went beautifully with a small glass of port from the local area which the waiter kindly refilled half way at no extra charge. If you have the time and are looking for a very nice atmosphere to dine in the heart of Madrid and don't mind spending a little money (with the dollar on the decline, Spain is very, very expensive for everything), I can't recommend this place enough. read more

We found this restaurant in a guide book. It was also my first big meal in Spain. I was not disappointed! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I also appreciated the rustic decor of the place. Although our Spanish was horrible, the staff was very accomodating and attentive. We had the following: 1. Roasted baby lamb - it comes in a pan and they cut it up in front of you. So very delicious. It seemed like all the other tables around us ordered the lamb too. 2. Merluza (hake stew) - Also tasty. You have to like seafood though since hake is fish. 3. A plate of asparagus - good but nothing out of the ordinary. This is the traditional green asparagus we eat here in the US. We ordered asparagus at 2 other restaurants in Spain and both served the large white kind. 4. Sangria - this was my first taste of real Spanish sangria and it was far sweeter and thicker than the kind I've had in the US. I was a bit surprised at the sweetness. I had sangria at another Spanish restaurant and it was also very sweet. The meal was expensive. I can't remember the exact price but this place isn't for the budget consious. I am giving this place 5 stars because the food was very tasty AND the service was excellent. read more

Conveniently located in la latina (and visible from our hotel) this restaurant serves some of the most delicious roast lamb you will ever taste, served complete with the crispy skin. The bread and olives are also exceptional, and the wine is nice as well. read more

Be careful going into this restaurant. We were looking for tapas, but they put us in the dining room. Maybe we should have been more clear? Head waiter was clearly annoyed that we were not ordering a huge meal (at 8pm?). Charged us for bread, olives, water, every little thing. This would have been okay if not for the attitude that came with it. read more

A lovely rustic restaurant, waiter very helpful attends to your needs. Lamb to die for breaks off the bone, starter was mushrooms large advice one portion perfect. Bread fresh made Superb, house wine really good. Lovely experience read more

Posada de la Villa - A link to the past - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

We came a few minutes late to our 9 pm reservation. The Matre 'd was very nice. We started our meal with olives and croquets compliments of the house. We had house wine, house sangria, and beer to drink. We started with soup. Onion soup and garlic and egg soup. Both were good. The next course was garlic shrimp. Very tasty but the shrimps were tiny. The next course was wood fired lamb served with the leg and hoof. It was amazing- the crispy skins melted in the mouth. This is what this restaurant is famous for. In the center of the first floor is a giant wood stove. We had a side of roasted asparagus and also roasted mushrooms- both are great. We ended with the house dessert plate and an Galatians aperitif made from grapes and served in an iced glass-.overall a wonderful meal, with excellent service and a setting that is fit for a special meal in a special city. I highly recommend- we spent three hours dining and savoring our meal. This should be on every visitors list of traditional Spanish cuisine to try in Madrid. read more

I ate here with my family on Christmas day for lunch and it was really excellent. The menu is, well, very traditional Spanish: cochinillo, cordero, solomillo - typical asador-fare. But I have to say that the quality of the food, its preparation and presentation are all really top-notch. The cordero was simply divine. The service was outstanding. It aint cheap, but well worth it in my opinion. The location is a fun, multi-storied building with a bunch of different rooms. This gives the restaurant a smaller, cozy feel despite being rather large. I would have to say this is one of the best, if not the best, traditional Spanish restaurants that I have eaten at in Madrid. read more

2 words: Roast lamb! It was sooooo good. Probably tied or at least in the top 2 of best lamb I've ever eaten. The other would be the Chinese restaurant that Bush Senior liked in DC (shame on me for not yelping that so I can remember it). Anyways, definitely order the lamb. The service is also very good - they kept my lamb warm because I had to step away for a phone call, and they brought it back when I returned to the table. It's expensive, but worth it. read more

I have been to this restaurant around 4 times over the last 18 months. Their roast lamb is awesome. I was at a wedding once and when the priest said, " Lamb of God, you...." I thought about this place and the lamb. You have to have the lamb of God. They cook the lamb in an old stone oven. As an entry try the chistorras. Break off a piece of the bread they serve (great by the way) add chistorra and enjoy. The house Riberra del Duero is very good and cheap. read more

Their signature lamb for two was delicious! House red wine fantastic and affordable. The sliced potatoes were perfectly roasted and seasoned. We will be back for more!!!! One note, they charge a mandatory tip but it was worth it. Lamb for 2, one bottle of red wine, asparagus, sliced potatoes and complimentary bread, olives, and dessert $88 euro. read more

Got there early and service was wonderful. They served olives, bread, and croquettes which were amazing. We had roasted lamb, bull tail, mushrooms, asparagus and general vegetables. Best roasted mushrooms I've ever had! read more

This was my second time here in twenty years. This is a classic Spanish place with great food and ambience. I think it is equally popular with locals as well as tourists. Staff was very helpful and friendly. read more

Great lamb - the suckling lamb is spectacular. The service is good. The bill at the end is honest - they billed my credit card in Euros rather than the what some other restaurants do in Madrid where they try to push the charge in US$ at a fake exchange rate which will cost you another 6%. Leave the charge in Euro and your credit card will convert it at the office daily rate. read more