Very good food, but our (admittedly large) party had to wait over an hour to be seated, and I don't…read morethink it's worth that long of a wait. With that said, the staff were very accommodating for the most part, and we got our food very promptly.

Just around the corner and what a treat! Felt like a local in town and welcomed after a long plane…read moreride. It was great to have some yummy local food and drinks. If your looking for a spot where you can feel Right at home in Spain, this is the place! Oh! And don't forget to ask for their special sauce!!!

Don't expect fancy decor, but you can expect enjoyable and satisfying food. When I came we did not…read moreorder "raciones" or any of the typical tapas but we came hungry and left both tipsy and full. Cold Mariscos: These were just ok. Seemed a bit overcooked although they were large, which I appreciated. 3/5 Warm Mariscos: These I liked! Very flavorful and they came in three colors - the bright red ones were the best in my opinion. 4/5 Arroz con Bogavantes (Rice with Lobster): Enormous pot of rice and seafood swimming in a broth we ordered for 5 people. Flavor did remind me of a Paella and cajun mashup and rice was large grain and a bit like "kiddie food" but the sauce was exceptional and I liked the seafood bits within it. Squid, mussels, clams and some lobster body/legs/claws were mixed in. Overall very tasty and an enormous portion for the price. 5/5 Decor and ambiance are very "de casera" it is not romantic but great for groups whether friends or family.

Quite good place considering the price/quality ratio. It is not the best Tortilla that I had in…read moreMadrid but for EUR 2.70 with a caña of Estrella Galicia (which I prefer over the other industrial beers) it is definitely a good deal. The place itself is not fancy (at all) nor with the highest attention to customers but it is more than fine.

Great mom and pop shop. No frills. Small but cozy. They love tourists. Spanish omelet was out of…read morethis world. Calamari plate was huge. Sangria homemade. Lovely service!

This place was fabulous. Kind people and great food. We asked for their recommendations and…read morereceived the octopus (pulpo) and lamb (Cordero). Both were really good but the octopus was the best by far. The lamb was good, a little salty but good overall. Lastly we ordered the calamari and pimentos and that both were good, on par with other places in Madrid. Overall for this area, this place was great.

What a beautiful restaurant! I walked over after a long afternoon/evening of shoppinggggg along…read moreSerrano. My dining experience was so warm, comfortable, and memorable. The waiters were so attentive that my friends and I felt like royalty from start to finish. And each dish was so exciting and beautifully arranged! The waiters were very enthusiastic in describing each individual dish that I distinctly remember each one even several weeks later. Even the (fresh!) table bread options were all so delicious and unique (the wheaty sesame seedy one was my fave). I had such a fabulous experience. It's a perfect date spot and also big enough for a large group of people. Looking forward to going back.

The best restraunt in Madrid. No question about it. Must for all the people who visit Madrid!!!read more

Heralded by many for serving Madrid's best Spanish Tortilla, a location outside city-center easily…read moreaccessed via Metro, Sylkar was well known for outdoor dining long before the pandemic as a result of its tiny interior and loyal local following. Family-run since its inception, recipes over a half-century old comprising a menu more sizable than one might expect given Sylkar's footprint, it is from early until late that guests sit down at the Chamberí Bar to indulge with plates steeped in history. Served via Spain's famous "rations," or media-racions for those desiring variety, it is shortly after seating that guests are offered Olives and a Beverage, Spanish-exclusive staff and descriptions built on brevity requiring a bit of knowledge (or chance taking.) Visibly serving Tortilla at a 1:1 ratio to guests, its center just short of set and oozing onto the plate where each drop can be sopped up by Bread, suffice it to say the Omelette warrants a trip on its own, though Sylkar's sizeable Croquettas are themselves lighter than most with a bold, porky center. Far from calorie conscious, Alioli Potatoes featuring boiled Spuds weighed down by garlicky Mayonnaise, Cod arrives tender beneath vibrant Tomato Sauce alongside rustic Dumplings before ending the meal with creamy Torrejas soaked in Milk with plenty of Cinnamon and Citrus.

Great place for classic Spanish Bar-Restaurant food at reasonable prices and with very good and…read morefriendly service, by far the best I had at similar spots in Madrid. I had a tasty piece of Tortilla and a beer for a simple but delicious combination.

Oh boy ! I wish I can say I loved the place , however set up is beautiful. But all they care for…read moreunfortunately $$$$ . The owner should realize it's not all about money always , you need to make sure you give all the comfort and the best service to your guests. There are other beautiful spots you can spend half of the amount and get great food&service and drinks . I read lots of negative reviews lately about this Place. Hopefully owner will take some action Otherwise the future is not going to bright..

We flew into Madrid late on a Friday evening and found ourselves wanting tapas around midnight…read more This is coming from a girl who is definitely not Spanish and has tried some food but not that knowledgable about the Spanish culture. Just in case you didn't know that by me writing this review in English and he fact that we flew here. ;) The man at the front desk said we were only a few blocks away from Calle de Ponzano which is a strip with lots of tapas bars so you can hop to different ones and have a few bites to eat. I'll admit that when we got there it was awesome but very intimidating. The places were packed with SPANISH PEOPLE! Gasp! Exciting. So we took a big Gulp like big kids and walked right into one and a wonderful waitress took us under her wing. She told us to call her Indiana Jones so that's what I'm gonna do. She was lovely and from the Dominican Republic. Anyway, we happily ordered two glasses of Rioja (which was amazing and cheap) and the pulpo (octopus) because that was her favourite. The pulpo was freaking amazing. It was charred/grilled and came out in one piece. It was also with a very flavourful (and oily) sauce that was amazing with bread. The octopus itself was a fantastic texture, cooked perfectly, and went very nicely with the wine. Indiana Jones happily served us even at 12:30 despite it getting quite late but apparently they were open until 2. Next we had the fried calamari which was super fried and oily but oh my god it was good. I must say, this was an incredible experience. The location was fantastic, so was the food, so was Indiana, and so was the wine. Yay.

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!

Asturian restaurant in Madrid (not Austrian, Asturias is a region in Spain)…read more I was staying in this district a month ago and found the place on Google Maps. The restaurant opens at 8pm and gets really packed around 9pm. 0% occupancy at 8pm, 100% at 9pm. Madrid. Asturias is often called "the land of cheeses" (~Wikipedia). Ordered assorted cheese, awesome. "Cachopo" is a dish that consists of veal fillets, ham and cheese. Perfect. Asturias is also knows for its seafood - grilled octopus was incredible. Quite expensive, but not as much as some other places in Madrid. Perfect service. Cards accepted as in most places on Spain. Not sure about parking, the restaurant was within walking distance from the hotel. Madrid is cool to review as there are reviews other than mine here and there :)

Great food! What looked to be a hole in the wall offered quite an exquisite menu. My only regret is…read morethat there were no true tapas options to try more than one item in the menu for someone visiting solo. Ordered the octopus and was simply amazing!