One of many branches, El Pimiento Verde on Calle de Castelló is a nicer restaurant for which you'll…read morewant to make a reservation ahead of time. With a decently sized menu, there will be no shortage of dishes to try. We elected to go for some Spanish classics and their featured dishes, which included their Creamy Rice with Lobster, Traditional Tripe Stew, and Aged Beer Rib-eye. The creamy rice with lobster is essentially a risotto, with the rice being cooked al dente. While the texture is nice, because of the smaller portion of lobster and the lack of flavor, by the end it feels like you're just left with a bowl of undercooked rice. The traditional tripe stew was quite good, with the beef being extremely tender and chewy. The rib-eye itself was a large cut, however, a good portion of the meat is fat. Additionally, it's only seasoned with a light touch of salt, so at the end of the day also lacking a bit. If you want to come to El Pimiento Verde, it's primarily for the ambience. The food itself is fine, though nothing to call home about. If you're short on time and looking for places to experience Spanish cuisine, this is probably one restaurant that can be skipped.

Great place for dinner! We had a reservation, which I would recommend. This place wasn't too loud…read moreand our server had great recommendations on the wine and around the food on the menu. Highly recommend the calamari and my cod was so light and flaky.

Popped in for a quick standing tapas lunch at around noon. It happened to be Spanish mother's day…read moreand they hooked me up with a red carnation, swoon. A nice sized bar and plenty of tables in the front and back area. Tapas all are 2.5 euro. We sampled a bunch and they were all great. Pretty simple, but fresh and delicious. A high five to the thinly pounded, breaded and fried mushroom that was delectable. Their spanish tortilla was mainly egg based vs potato and was a little runny, I was into it. Small beers happened to be 2.5 euros as well, so it was a cheap, filling, delicious and quick lunch! I'd 100% come again and def recommend!

Spectacular food and service! Will return! This was a nice surprise after having walked for hors…read moretrying to find a place that was on my list to try.

After Barcelona, I made my way to Madrid, Spain! It was a three hour train ride. The quest to try…read moredifferent tapas continued and was not disappointed. Went to @txapelaeuskaltaberna. It was about 5 blocks away from me, so it wasn't so bad of a walk. In Spain, everyone eats dinner after 8. It was a nice stroll, very cold during February, but a nice stroll to walk off what you ate I got the following:⁣ ⁣ * GERNIKA: Crab and brown crab salad with tobiko caviar⁣ * BIDASOA: Marinated salmon tataki with avocado and salmon caviar⁣ * ARANTXA: Shrimp and mushroom skewer with bacon⁣ * Grilled beef tenderloin with potatoes and roasted peppers⁣ * Sangria (not shown, but drank)⁣ ⁣

Mediocre food, mediocre service. We expected more with such a high rating on Google and yelp. We…read morecame for a midday lunch and seriously disappointed. The server was rude, and the food was un-appetizing.

The atmosphere is wonderful, a little bright but okay. Service is on point and they are very…read morecourteous. The waiter was good about answering questions and brought out exactly what I wanted, there was no regrets on my part. The sausages were amazing with a little hint of heat. The full portion of leeks was spot on and just the right amount of salt. The salad with the spring onions and vinegar and olive oil was just the right touch with the steak. The steak was beautiful and rare and melted in my mouth, with the pepper tapenade was marvelous. Overall a fabulous meal. I'm a fan and will come back, Basque food is my favorite.

Came here recommended by our Autor hotel. Awesome welcome by Euskari and great personal service by…read moreSantiago. But there is no ambiance. Food is bland and Merluza was old. This is a pity because Basque food is very good, but not here. The only exception was their delicious salad Ensalada Idiazaba, and also the Txistorra was fine. Will not return.

I wish I could have tried more things on the menu! A fun fusion take on Spanish food and each tapa…read morewas delicious. We got: - alcachofas (artichokes) - pintxo de champiñón (mushroom and shrimp pincho) - Calamares - Pintxo de foie - gyozas de rabo (oxtail gyoza) - mini beef hamburgers Everything had amazing flavor and the sauces that complimented each dish had me drooling. The foie was so buttery and had no funk. The portions were also very generous! Our waiter was very friendly and attentive as well, giving us a large downstairs table where he put music on and turned on heaters for our comfort. Great spot.

Me encantaría regresar y lo haré pronto . El plato está casi vacío porque estaba tan delicioso que…read moreni cuenta me di de tomarla...

When you think of a classic tourist trap, Casa Lucio is the perfect definition. Don't be fooled by…read morethe pictures of presidents and celebrities on the walls. We came expecting the very best of Spanish cuisine, and instead got a major disappointment. The potato salad was drenched in mayonnaise, completely overpowering the other ingredients. The entrecôte with fries was even worse--the meat was full of greasy strings, nothing like the clean, tender cut it's supposed to be. The fries were poorly cut, oily, and limp instead of crisp. Even the padrón peppers, which are usually impossible to get wrong, were flavorless. The bread was stiff and hard to bite. Service was just okay, but the atmosphere felt rushed and uncomfortable, as the place is overcrowded with tourists chasing the restaurant's reputation. In short: overrated, overpriced, and absolutely not worth the hype.

I was on a search for restaurants loved by the locals. Casa Lucio was bursting with people waiting…read morefor a table so of course, I knew I wanted to try it. They said reservations only but we were able to snag 2 seats at the bar. The food was good. Not the best during my trip but good nonetheless. I think I did not order what they're known for however I still enjoyed my meal.

The gift of the pork and duck was marvelous the perfect blend of the 2 with the right amount of…read moresalt. The cheese croquette is so smooth in its texture and taste. The smoked eel and tomatoes is sublime. The beef ham croquette was wild, the oxtail beef and cheese is truly incredible. The sweetbreads with the mustard green beans was out of this world, perfect on the pallet. The bread crusty and went well with the whole meal. All of these were starters, it's my favorite way to get the true flavor of a restaurant. Topped it all off with salted chocolate truffles in olive oil

For USA travelers this is the restaurant to try. We had their lobster paella which was incredible…read more I wasn't too fond of their steak because it was not prepared medium well-done, but soon realized that it could be a different interpretation of what medium well-done means, the staff did see me not eating the rare parts and offered to cook it more which was nice. The ambience is particularly pleasant and the staff helped order a taxi to take us back to our hotel too.

Another Madrid gem to be discovered. Bask country style in Madrid financial and business area…read more Great Menu. Nice and generous portions Excellent for business lunch

Stayed in Madrid for 8 days. Must have tried 15 different restaurants. NOTHING I MEAN NOTHING…read morecompares to A Donoatria. The service, the food THE FOOD!!!! Daniel took care of like we were family. Can't wait to go back.

I keep coming back here. Superb service, spacious, tasteful. Superb Basue food from meat to desert…read more Had txuleta, rodaballo, croquetas, gildas, setas, tempranillo, tarta de queso, arroz con leche. Fantastic!

Interesting cuisine, but it looks like the venue's discount policy is not known to all the members…read moreof its professional staff. I have been offered to complete a form to have a discount card in my first time there. When I raised this question during my second visit to this restaurant, the waiters had no idea of what I was talking about.

A bit of a splurge but worth it when in Madrid and in the mood for a steak. Located a few blocks…read moreeast of Puerta del Sol, it's nice because there are no hordes of people you have to navigate to find it. This is a place for people who appreciate their food and the experience, not for the tourist masses that are looking to get fed quick and cheap. It is an interesting set up as they have dining rooms on both sides of the street. I was in the one on the east side of the street and taken downstairs into the basement which has the looks of a refurbished ancient cellar. I had a 2 top in the corner to myself with a great view of the room so I could appreciate what everyone else was eating. I had a very civilized time. Frenetic Tapas this is not. There are white linen tablecloths present, a small container of housemade chimichurri, menus on line, great wi-fi service, a full bar and wine list, and menus that are bovine centric. I had an Argentine Negroni (the Argentine nod is due to a splash of Fernet Branca giving it a slight minty taste on the back end) and a glass of affordable, high ranking Tempranillo. These were perfect with the olive and bread starters with EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table to mix to taste and also served with compounded butter. I was there to eat and the Mollejas (veal sweetbreads) are a must in my opinion. They are listed as a house specialty and come on a charcoal heated sizzle plate served with a side of broad flaked sea salt to finish to taste. Crispy edges and creamy textures throughout with a hit of grilled lemon and they were simply sublime. I also took down an Entraña (skirt steak) that seemed larger than its described 300 grams. Also served on a sizzle plate it was perfectly cooked by some expert grill guys upstairs. To ensure that I ate something with color, I had a salad on the side that I dressed to taste with the EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table. The service here is friendly, professional, and not overbearing. My meal was about $85 USD which is pricey by typical Madrid eating standards but it was worth it considering the quality, quantity, and variety of what I experienced. I would be happy to go back here again any time I'm in the area!

Absolutely incredible evening- I passed on the starters because I had my eye on main course and…read moresides. I had flap steak with fries and leek confit- beautifully prepared and the steak was the best steak I've ever had in my life- cooked medium rare to perfection. For dessert the Argentinian caramel ice cream and sabayon ice cream I was solo so I went wine by the glass and so reasonable and phenomenal selection The bottle selection equally good and again reasonable price Service was perfect- attentive without being overbearing Go here if you like great steak!