The food was very good, service was above average, the ambiance was nice, its outside the tourist…read morearea, but in a very nice neighborhood which is very likable in my opinion

A gem in the non touristic neighborhood!…read more On my last day during a 3 week vacation to Spain, found this splendid restaurant near my hotel. After a day trip to Toledo, I was super tired and decided to have my dinner nearby. Turn out everything I experienced that night surprised me, from the atmosphere, service to their food. Their croquettes are so delicately made, even the amuse bouche (invitacion aperitivo) are excellent. I told the waitress who speaks English that I was super tired , could not drink and would like to try more dishes. She suggested their Cana but on the lighter side. She also recommended cutting my portion into 1/4 or half size so that I could try more dishes. Her attentive service merited 10 stars. In addition to the chorizo croquettes, my other dishes were cuttlefish risotto and callos, both turned out to be exceeding my expectation! And the 1/2 portion were actually quite huge!!! It was my last night in Spain, and Canadio did offered me an unforgettable dinning experience. Planning to come back in the Fall, and will absolutely visit them again!

I enjoyed getting tapas at El Lagar. We sat at a table on the sidewalk…read more Most dishes we tried were good (except the mushrooms which were disappointing.)

Your local neighborhood bar with decent prices and a warm atmosphere. The service is extremely…read morefriendly and ready to serve. I come to this bar to watch a nice football game in peace. More so just to relax than for the taste of the food. Alas, that is why this place only deserves a four star rating at best. While the tapas come in hearty quantities, it is the lack of "sabor" that ruins the experience. Along with that, the television for the football is remnant of the early 2000s. So Riri, why the four stars? Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere. These type of bars are what you for find anywhere but in Spain. The treatment is excellent and you do not leave a dent in your wallet. Come with your "compis" to enjoy life and live in the moment. I'll update my review once I eat off of the menu. Until then. ¡Aproveche!

Came here without reservations for lunch around 2pm on a Saturday. There was not a wait so we were…read moreseated quickly, but our server was not very attentive--had to wave him down a couple times. Just a reminder that portions are small since these are tapas! We ordered three for two people -- tostón hawaiano, velas d'arrós negre and bombitas de camarón. We also ordered two bottles of water and two glasses of wine (I got the rosado-sospechoso '15 cuenca). The tostón hawaiano was my favorite tapa, and the bombitas de camarón was pretty good as well. I was not a fan of velas d'arrós negre--it literally tasted like styrofoam. The wine was good though!

Very good fusion restaurant with nice interior and great service…read more For lunch you can decide between a few aperitivo, primero, segundo and postre. Dishes are small but tasty and overall the price is fair (EUR 11.95) and worth to try.

BEST PULPO IN THE CITY (and yes, I've tried quite a few). This swanky locale has a great ambiance -…read morelow lighting, gente maja, and personality to boot. Seating can be a little tricky as the restaurant seems to have its share of loyal customers, so see if you can call beforehand to get a reservation and make your life easier. We didn't have one when we visited the other night, but the staff did its absolute best to accommodate us. Props to the owner, by the way; he was incredibly personable and made dining there a pleasure. The star of the show, undoubtedly, was the pulpo a la brasa. It was a sizeable portion and just plain melted in your mouth. Pair it with some bread and oil/spices, and we had ourselves a winner. Definitely worth your troubles to try it out when you're in the area. Actually when you're in Madrid in general. Pulpo like this is worth the trip!

My wife and I were in Madrid for only one night and wanted to have a nice dinner. Unfortunately…read moreour siesta lasted a little bit too long and we weren't ready to go eat until 10:30 PM. We called Alcaravea to get a reservation and they fit us right in at 10:45 on a Tuesday night (kitchen closed at 11 PM). We didn't have too much time to peruse the menu so we simply asked the waiter to bring us his favorite dishes (telling him to steer clear of lamb and goat cheese as the wife doesn't like these). All we could say was "Wow!"...every dish that came out was amazing (fried asparagus, a veggie plate, tuna, and the toblerone dessert). It was also pretty exciting to not know what else was coming until the food came out to our table. We've been in Spain for 10 days and this has been our favorite dining experience so far!

If you are after authentic Spanish tapas, this place is great…read more We tried garlic prawns, deep friend calamari, green peppers, fried potatoes with aioli, pizza and the Spanish omelet. All VERY tasty and good! The red wine was delicious and super cheap. The staff spoke very little English, but where friendly and happy! The down side was the two TV's showing a soccer game and the super bright white cold ceiling lights - not very cosy! Oh, and make sure to go upstairs as downstairs is more of a bar and super messy with drunk ppl. Upstairs is the actual restaurant!

Good Spanish place with the standard tapas choices and inexpensive but good wines. Upstairs for…read moredining, downstairs for the bar. Georgiano was our server, personable and interesting he, like a lot of our servers, was from elsewhere in Europe (Georgia) and working for a few months in Madrid. I recommend the tapas platter, the stewed oxtail was good too.

I was looking for a place to eat tapas and some grilled food. And this place hit the spot. It was…read morearound 5:30 pm so not too many people, which means better service and more attentive staff. I ordered the carnes a la parilla, more precisely the entrecot de promoción trinchado. It was charred on the outside but tender and bursting with flavors with each bite that I took. That was one of the best grilled beef that I've eaten. I also felt like eating shrimp, so I ordered the Gambón al ajillo. It came in a ceramic bowl that had steaming hot shrimp and slices of garlic and peppers still cooking in the ceramic bowl. It was so hot, but perfect for a cold day. With all the food I ordered, they gave me a complimentary plate of ham and cheese. It was just the right way to end my time here. I would definitely come again to this cozy neighborhood bar/restaurant.

Delicious food and wine - and great service!!!…read more This restaurant has been in the family since before their grandparents and the owners are a pair of handsome brothers. The food is so good and their service is great. I loved the wine choices and the specials of the day. Friendly staff!

Not the most amazing food I've had but also not the worst. My BF and I came in after searching high…read moreand low for a good recommendation in the area. We were starving so really anything would have been good. But this was good for Spanish tapas. The only waiter who spoke English only really spoke 5 words of english but he definitely tried hard. They have good recommendations. We ordered the croquettes, the mushrooms dish which came with over easy eggs and fries, the eggplant (fried), and the veggie burger (we ordered the sautéed veggies but I think he misunderstood) they put bread on the table and it's 1 euro each. we were starving so we couldn't resist.

Circo de las Tapas was an outstanding lunch experience. The atmosphere was relaxing and…read morecomfortable, not overly crowded; making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the afternoon. The combination of great food, great music, great drinks, and excellent service creates a setting where you can easily spend hours enjoying the lively people-watching. Arneo provided exceptional service and made some fantastic recommendations. I started with a complimentary appetizer, and a Vermut, followed by the Entraña a la Parrilla, which was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. From start to finish, the experience was memorable, and I'll definitely be returning.

Delicious food full of flavor. The interior was quaint and cute. Our visit was during the siesta…read morehour and was full. Unfortunately there was only one waitstaff attending to everyone. But she worked hard and attended to everyone. The desserts were not too sweet and quenched my sweet tooth.