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Decided to stop in here to get some rest and check it out since I knew it was on the top floor of El Corte Inglés. Upon entering, they have a bunch of Spanish products: chocolates, spices, turron, etc. which makes it a great place to shop before heading home if you're looking for some souvenirs. As you head down the corridor there are a bunch of places to eat. They all smelled pretty good, but seemed a bit touristy, so I didn't try any of the food. I did stop by Juanillo which was a bar at the end where the bartender was quick to hook me up with a sarango tinto de Verano which was basically a sangria. It was in the middle of the day and this drink was pretty refreshing without being too sweet. What makes this place so dope though is they have a wall-sized window that basically gives you a panoramic view of the city of Madrid, highlighting key points of interest. Definitely enjoyed seeing half the city within the air conditioned confines of el Corte Inglés. Also, me being a dumb tourist left one of my bags at the table while I was shopping. However, when I asked one of the workers if they had seen it, they had it safely stored in the back and inquired about its contents to verify that it was indeed mine. Definitely appreciated this since I could imagine it being stolen if I were back in the states. So I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking to get some shopping done, looking to grab a bite/drink or just relaxing and taking in the views of Madrid.
Located on top (9th) floor of one of the numerous Cort Inglés department store buildings in Madrid. Access by lift or escalators whichever you find first. Awesome views from the balcony and from the inside. Prices are not insane taking into account the location and the atmosphere. Champagne and wine are 3-4€ a glass. Multiple counters of different food vendors (a high end food court?). Worth a visit. Best time to take pics is sunset as always.
The Gourmet Experience on the top floor of El Corte Ingles is many things: *It's a food court, especially later in the day after the shopping part of the store closes. Whatever you want, they have. Raw bar? Pizza? Drinks? Gelato? It's all there. *It's a great place for a reasonably priced date. There's a huge wrap around patio that offers amazing city views. Nothing more romantic than that! *It's a small gourmet market with food from all over the world. Expats will be happy to know that you can get all of your disgusting favorites here including Lucky Charms and PopTarts (€8/box!!) *It's a place for feelings. Feeling happy because you just had an amazing trip with good friends and are currently enjoying a very tasty slice of pizza (€6, includes wine) and overlooking Puerta del Sol. Feeling sad because you get on a plane in the AM to go home and you'll miss this beautiful city. Worth a stop, whatever your reason is.
This y'all is the Spanish version of Eataly!! The area is located above the shopping center of El Cortes Inglais. While the shopping center itself closes at 10PM, don't let this fool you. There is another side door you can walk into and take the elevators up to the 9th floor. THIS PLACE WAS OPEN PAST 10PM!!! The views of Plaza del Sol are pretty breathtaking and this place is a must see/eat. Two restaurants I tried in this "Spanish Eataly" were Imanol (amazing food but relatively ok service.... service here was hit or miss) and Amorino (the Gelato place).
I'm just telling you right now you need to go to The Gourmet Experience one evening while you are in Madrid to soak up the view. First of all, it took friends and I awhile to find this place one evening. Granted we had been enjoying wine, cava and other alcoholic beverages during the day and were just walking through the streets with the rest of the people. It's nice because you usually don't have to deal with cars on most of the streets until the Policia comes flying through town and almost runs you over no matter where you are. We were told head that way. I had a tendency to get lost in Madrid for whatever reason. Even though I had a map it is still confusing because the streets are not in a grid pattern. Think of Burbank California without the mountains to help you out. They told us to look for a Corte Ingles store and The Gourmet Experience would be on the 9th Floor which is the top. Just know right now that the Corte Ingles Department store is everywhere it seems. Don't call us tourists because everyone is a tourist unless you are content to be a couch potato all your life. Thankfully, one of our group asked a guy in one shop in tagalog how to get there so we could just get there already. Once we arrived at the right Corte Ingles we made a beeline to the elevator and pushed the button for the 9th Floor. Be prepared to be packed in that elevator like sardines in a can because everyone else, their mother, brother, sister and their friends are trying to get to the top floor too to soak up the view. If you want to grab a bite to eat, grab another drink and it's not too crowded go for it. If not, just head toward the door to the balcony and start taking some photos. You will be able to see the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace all lit up. Yes, definitely look for this place, but don't be tricked into buying saffron there. The prices are outrageous and you can find better deals elsewhere.
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the Gourmet Experience! Take the elevator to the 9th floor of the El Corte Ingles department store for one of the world's BEST views! This place is sure to surprise you the first time you arrive; it's like no other. Not only will the views blow you away, but the different varieties of food that you will have to choose from will have you believe that you are a little kid in a candy store. Welcome to the Gourmet Experience, where you can't just say yes to one, you have to say yes for all! Yes, Yelpers! The views here are picture-perfect! Who would have ever thought? Now tell me, do you want a view of Gran Via...or...do you want a view of Callao"? Ta' Hell! Have a view of the whole damn skyline! Located off the top of the floor of the giant El Corte Ingles shopping center, get a beautiful glimpse of Royal Palace and the Cathedral as well while you're up there! This was definitely on my to-do list and I'm happy I had a chance to visit. While locals come here to shop for home-cooking or to hang out with friends, travelers are upstairs on the 9th floor enjoying the lovely views from outside and eating all of the food the different variety of vendors; Tapa galore, baby! Yes, everything from seafood, pizza and ice cream. Some of the key restaurants that you will find here are: *StreetXo *Central Mexicana *Amorino *Imanol *Pizza al Cuadrado This is one of the best combinations of having delicious food and enjoying lovely views of Madrid. From the 9th floor, you get a stunning view of the skyline outside. This is a definitely a place you should put on your to-do list when visiting Madrid!
Very disappointing meal at Hamburgesa Nostra. We encountered the most rude waiter we have ever experienced. When we asked him for another minute to make our meal choices- he rolled his eyes and walked away. Our meals arrived and I ordered my burger medium and it came rare (pictured). It also had bacon which I told him in English and Spanish I could not eat. When I told the waiter about the issues, he argued with me in was medium and there was nothing that can be done other than throwing the dilapidated burger back on the grill. He walked away angrily and did not return. Also, we ordered a vanilla shake 4.90 E and we were charged for the special milk shake which was 5.90 E. When I explained this to the waiter he insisted they were the same price despite the menu indicating the prices were different. We spent 32 Euro for a terrible meal and an even worse customer service experience.
Wow! What an experience. Being from the US and coming to this was pretty awesome. Surprisingly it was inside of a mall, which I would have never found if it wasn't thanks to the reviews. Entering into the gourmet experience there was a area that sold wine, which unfortunately I did not get to experience. The Gourmet Experience reminded me of a food court on steroids because it was super nice, included an actual bar, ice cream/desert place, pizza, raw bar, and many other things. If you're lucky you can even get a seat next to the beautiful view overseeing Madrid, which is breath taking. I tried the pizza place, as well as the bar and both were great. My boyfriend and I ordered a variety of pizza and for the most part we were satisified. The pork on the pizza was a miss but the pizza itself was good. Overall, the customer service was pretty good too. We had a lot of questions when visiting the raw bar and they were very kind with assisting us and answering all questions. Even if you don't eat here, it's worth the view. Go visit!
Located on the top floor of the mall, El Cortes Ingles, this food court is very impressive! Offering a panoramic view of Madrid's skyline, plenty of seating, wifi, and some very upscale food booths with tapas, its hard to ask for more! They also sell groceries too. If you come a bit later for lunch, they'll also have burgers, dim sum, sushi, and beer and wine bars. We ordered a few late breakfast and brunch items from various booths - anything with olives, smoked fish, and their dried ham were superb. Probably the only item that was too salty was the one with anchovies. Coffee was excellent - Americano is bold and smooth and comes with a small chocolate wafer!
My spouse and I came here while visiting Madrid, and had the chance to try two different food vendors. The first had bar seating in a U shape and was toward the far back on the right. We ordered drinks to go with our navaja razor clams, our caramelized foie gras with apple on a fried crisp, and our pulpo gallego (seasoned octopus with potato). This made for a delicious dinner, and we were happy to also have free Wifi internet access available during our dinner. Being atop the Corte Ingles, there is also a nice view both in the evening and the daytime. We ended up coming back here for a lunch and trying another vendor, one that was selling gourmet burgers. I had an "iberico" style burger which was made of pork and Manchego cheese, among other ingredients. It was flavorful, but all the ingredients were mixed into the burger patty and were for the most part indistinguishable. The burger comes simply on a patty. At the dining table, there is a large assortment of sauces available to try with your burger. It was an interesting meal, and my spouse loved it and wanted to go back, but I didn't personally find the burgers that memorable. During the daytime, we had a chance to walk around the outside deck area, which is long and wraps around the side of the building giving viewers a chance to see an extensive Madrid horizon. I had a great time here. The Corte Ingles free Wifi was unreliable, but there were other vendors within the Gourmet Experience that offered functional free Wifi that we ended up using instead.
6 months ago
The antipasti at beata pasta was delicious. Would recommend while overlooking the views of the area. read more
The view and the vast food choices makes this a recommendation. To find the entrance, go to the El Corte Ingles entrance opposite the Cines Callao. This is important as afterhours, El Corte Ingles keeps this one entrance open to access the elevators to get up to the Gourmet Experience. Once the doors are open, you have seemingly endless choices of food and drink to choose from. Most people congregate near the window to take in the views with their meal. We had a gelato from Amorino and it was good, but not as good as the views! read more
The amazing views alone make this worth it. It's an elevated food court that only Europe can do. Opens at 11am to 11pm. Go to the El Corte ingles near the Callao metro station before 11am . Head straight to the elevators and go to the 9th floor to snag seat with awesome views of Madrid skyline. Tip: glass of red costs just the same as bottled water. read more
7 years ago
Decided to stop in here to get some rest and check it out since I knew it was on the top floor of El Corte Inglés. Upon entering, they have a bunch of Spanish products: chocolates, spices, turron, etc. which makes it a great place to shop before heading home if you're looking for some souvenirs. As you head down the corridor there are a bunch of places to eat. They all smelled pretty good, but seemed a bit touristy, so I didn't try any of the food. I did stop by Juanillo which was a bar at the end where the bartender was quick to hook me up with a sarango tinto de Verano which was basically a sangria. It was in the middle of the day and this drink was pretty refreshing without being too sweet. What makes this place so dope though is they have a wall-sized window that basically gives you a panoramic view of the city of Madrid, highlighting key points of interest. Definitely enjoyed seeing half the city within the air conditioned confines of el Corte Inglés. Also, me being a dumb tourist left one of my bags at the table while I was shopping. However, when I asked one of the workers if they had seen it, they had it safely stored in the back and inquired about its contents to verify that it was indeed mine. Definitely appreciated this since I could imagine it being stolen if I were back in the states. So I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking to get some shopping done, looking to grab a bite/drink or just relaxing and taking in the views of Madrid. read more
Located on top (9th) floor of one of the numerous Cort Inglés department store buildings in Madrid. Access by lift or escalators whichever you find first. Awesome views from the balcony and from the inside. Prices are not insane taking into account the location and the atmosphere. Champagne and wine are 3-4€ a glass. Multiple counters of different food vendors (a high end food court?). Worth a visit. Best time to take pics is sunset as always. read more
The Gourmet Experience on the top floor of El Corte Ingles is many things: *It's a food court, especially later in the day after the shopping part of the store closes. Whatever you want, they have. Raw bar? Pizza? Drinks? Gelato? It's all there. *It's a great place for a reasonably priced date. There's a huge wrap around patio that offers amazing city views. Nothing more romantic than that! *It's a small gourmet market with food from all over the world. Expats will be happy to know that you can get all of your disgusting favorites here including Lucky Charms and PopTarts (€8/box!!) *It's a place for feelings. Feeling happy because you just had an amazing trip with good friends and are currently enjoying a very tasty slice of pizza (€6, includes wine) and overlooking Puerta del Sol. Feeling sad because you get on a plane in the AM to go home and you'll miss this beautiful city. Worth a stop, whatever your reason is. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
This y'all is the Spanish version of Eataly!! The area is located above the shopping center of El Cortes Inglais. While the shopping center itself closes at 10PM, don't let this fool you. There is another side door you can walk into and take the elevators up to the 9th floor. THIS PLACE WAS OPEN PAST 10PM!!! The views of Plaza del Sol are pretty breathtaking and this place is a must see/eat. Two restaurants I tried in this "Spanish Eataly" were Imanol (amazing food but relatively ok service.... service here was hit or miss) and Amorino (the Gelato place). read more
3 years ago
Gourmet experience is a must if in Madrid. Roof top views, several dinning options and full service bars. Service is fast and friendly. read more
I'm just telling you right now you need to go to The Gourmet Experience one evening while you are in Madrid to soak up the view. First of all, it took friends and I awhile to find this place one evening. Granted we had been enjoying wine, cava and other alcoholic beverages during the day and were just walking through the streets with the rest of the people. It's nice because you usually don't have to deal with cars on most of the streets until the Policia comes flying through town and almost runs you over no matter where you are. We were told head that way. I had a tendency to get lost in Madrid for whatever reason. Even though I had a map it is still confusing because the streets are not in a grid pattern. Think of Burbank California without the mountains to help you out. They told us to look for a Corte Ingles store and The Gourmet Experience would be on the 9th Floor which is the top. Just know right now that the Corte Ingles Department store is everywhere it seems. Don't call us tourists because everyone is a tourist unless you are content to be a couch potato all your life. Thankfully, one of our group asked a guy in one shop in tagalog how to get there so we could just get there already. Once we arrived at the right Corte Ingles we made a beeline to the elevator and pushed the button for the 9th Floor. Be prepared to be packed in that elevator like sardines in a can because everyone else, their mother, brother, sister and their friends are trying to get to the top floor too to soak up the view. If you want to grab a bite to eat, grab another drink and it's not too crowded go for it. If not, just head toward the door to the balcony and start taking some photos. You will be able to see the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace all lit up. Yes, definitely look for this place, but don't be tricked into buying saffron there. The prices are outrageous and you can find better deals elsewhere. read more
8 years ago
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the Gourmet Experience! Take the elevator to the 9th floor of the El Corte Ingles department store for one of the world's BEST views! This place is sure to surprise you the first time you arrive; it's like no other. Not only will the views blow you away, but the different varieties of food that you will have to choose from will have you believe that you are a little kid in a candy store. Welcome to the Gourmet Experience, where you can't just say yes to one, you have to say yes for all! Yes, Yelpers! The views here are picture-perfect! Who would have ever thought? Now tell me, do you want a view of Gran Via...or...do you want a view of Callao"? Ta' Hell! Have a view of the whole damn skyline! Located off the top of the floor of the giant El Corte Ingles shopping center, get a beautiful glimpse of Royal Palace and the Cathedral as well while you're up there! This was definitely on my to-do list and I'm happy I had a chance to visit. While locals come here to shop for home-cooking or to hang out with friends, travelers are upstairs on the 9th floor enjoying the lovely views from outside and eating all of the food the different variety of vendors; Tapa galore, baby! Yes, everything from seafood, pizza and ice cream. Some of the key restaurants that you will find here are: *StreetXo *Central Mexicana *Amorino *Imanol *Pizza al Cuadrado This is one of the best combinations of having delicious food and enjoying lovely views of Madrid. From the 9th floor, you get a stunning view of the skyline outside. This is a definitely a place you should put on your to-do list when visiting Madrid! read more
8 years ago
Very disappointing meal at Hamburgesa Nostra. We encountered the most rude waiter we have ever experienced. When we asked him for another minute to make our meal choices- he rolled his eyes and walked away. Our meals arrived and I ordered my burger medium and it came rare (pictured). It also had bacon which I told him in English and Spanish I could not eat. When I told the waiter about the issues, he argued with me in was medium and there was nothing that can be done other than throwing the dilapidated burger back on the grill. He walked away angrily and did not return. Also, we ordered a vanilla shake 4.90 E and we were charged for the special milk shake which was 5.90 E. When I explained this to the waiter he insisted they were the same price despite the menu indicating the prices were different. We spent 32 Euro for a terrible meal and an even worse customer service experience. read more
8 years ago
Wow! What an experience. Being from the US and coming to this was pretty awesome. Surprisingly it was inside of a mall, which I would have never found if it wasn't thanks to the reviews. Entering into the gourmet experience there was a area that sold wine, which unfortunately I did not get to experience. The Gourmet Experience reminded me of a food court on steroids because it was super nice, included an actual bar, ice cream/desert place, pizza, raw bar, and many other things. If you're lucky you can even get a seat next to the beautiful view overseeing Madrid, which is breath taking. I tried the pizza place, as well as the bar and both were great. My boyfriend and I ordered a variety of pizza and for the most part we were satisified. The pork on the pizza was a miss but the pizza itself was good. Overall, the customer service was pretty good too. We had a lot of questions when visiting the raw bar and they were very kind with assisting us and answering all questions. Even if you don't eat here, it's worth the view. Go visit! read more
Located on the top floor of the mall, El Cortes Ingles, this food court is very impressive! Offering a panoramic view of Madrid's skyline, plenty of seating, wifi, and some very upscale food booths with tapas, its hard to ask for more! They also sell groceries too. If you come a bit later for lunch, they'll also have burgers, dim sum, sushi, and beer and wine bars. We ordered a few late breakfast and brunch items from various booths - anything with olives, smoked fish, and their dried ham were superb. Probably the only item that was too salty was the one with anchovies. Coffee was excellent - Americano is bold and smooth and comes with a small chocolate wafer! read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Brilliant twist with the mall food court concept! Gourmet food options, vast bar drink options, great music, and all with a fantastic view of the city! Perfect for 1st day late arrival view of the city! #rooftop #gourmet #foodcourt #elcorteingles read more
My spouse and I came here while visiting Madrid, and had the chance to try two different food vendors. The first had bar seating in a U shape and was toward the far back on the right. We ordered drinks to go with our navaja razor clams, our caramelized foie gras with apple on a fried crisp, and our pulpo gallego (seasoned octopus with potato). This made for a delicious dinner, and we were happy to also have free Wifi internet access available during our dinner. Being atop the Corte Ingles, there is also a nice view both in the evening and the daytime. We ended up coming back here for a lunch and trying another vendor, one that was selling gourmet burgers. I had an "iberico" style burger which was made of pork and Manchego cheese, among other ingredients. It was flavorful, but all the ingredients were mixed into the burger patty and were for the most part indistinguishable. The burger comes simply on a patty. At the dining table, there is a large assortment of sauces available to try with your burger. It was an interesting meal, and my spouse loved it and wanted to go back, but I didn't personally find the burgers that memorable. During the daytime, we had a chance to walk around the outside deck area, which is long and wraps around the side of the building giving viewers a chance to see an extensive Madrid horizon. I had a great time here. The Corte Ingles free Wifi was unreliable, but there were other vendors within the Gourmet Experience that offered functional free Wifi that we ended up using instead. read more
The Gourmet Experience is located on the top floor of the El Corte Inglés department store. It serves a bit like a food court as it has several food restaurants or options and you can order from each. We ended up ordering a couple dishes at the back of the floor which had some local Spanish dishes and another one that had some pizzas. Good place to stop and take a break or have a quick bite to eat! read more
12 years ago
Lay over in Madrid, Nailed it! View is spectacular! Located on the top floor of a fully loaded department store with every type of food one can find in Madrid . Far better quality of anything in the streets below. Best part open all day and nite... read more
8 years ago
A fantastic spot for drinks and tapas. Well worth a visit while in Madrid. Take the elevator to the top floor of the Corte de Ingles and prepare to be impressed! read more
10 years ago
Great place to try different varieties of food located on the 9th floor in the city center of Madrid, fantastic views and lots of ppl watching. read more
11 years ago
Awesome place in the heart of Madrid right above the Callao metro you go into El Corte Ingles and take the elevator to the 9th floor and you arrive to Foodie Paradise you have the best gourmet delicatessens from Spain in the same place sweets, jamon, cheese, all the canned products you can dream off all the wines and alcohols the best of the best of course it is pricey but worth it. Then all around you have small restaurants where you can decide what to try which I will recommend to try the Ensaladilla Rusa from the tapas place it is the best I have ever tried it was our local friends that recommended it. Then follow to the terrace to have a beer and enjoy your food there. The terrace has amazing view of Madrid you see from one side La Gran Via and from the other towards the Cathedral. A really cool place to enjoy! read more
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