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    Álbora

    4.3 (19 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Christine C.

    #Michelin #onestar #Madrid #Spain We had a dinner here. Clean and romantic bar and atmosphere. Not bad service. Well the food was just okay. Especially jamon was somehow disappointing. Sorry for being honest.

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    Derek K.

    Rating: 68/100 pts Albora provided for a memorable fine dining experience, but there were a few things that, to me, prevented it from becoming truly phenomenal. It places 4 out of 4 of Michelin restaurants I had in Spain, but that's not to say I didn't like it. For the skinny of whether I think you'll enjoy the food, see my Analysis below. *****Vitals***** Recognition: One Michelin Star. Style: Spanish cuisine with modern influences. Courses: €58 Short of €78 Long Tasting Menus, or €25-range a la carte entrees. *****Service****** Service was very polite and classy. However, I did feel it could have been more personable. Also, whereas with most Michelin restaurants the staff remains virtually imperceptible unless you need them, I felt a slight intrusion each time they checked on our pace, which made me feel like I was being rushed a bit. And I do mean "just a bit", but that shouldn't have been felt at all. ******Atmosphere****** The downstairs feels like an upscale bar. The upstairs has more of a "classy restaurant" feel to it, but still remains somewhat down to earth. *********Food******** -Quintet Amuse Plate: (3.5/5): included a Blood Pudding Macaron, Truffle Bite, Fried Fish Skin. Very interesting, if exotically complex, combinations. -Seasonal Wild Mushrooms (3/5): Interesting, but I actually felt there were too many mushrooms to get through. -Partridge Parfait w/fruit molasses, nuts and herbs (4/5): Had a rich, liver-like taste that was a bit strong for me, but the nuts and herbs enhanced the flavor greatly. -Cod Cocochas (3/5): Cocochas is the part behind the jaw of the fish. This didn't go down as easily as I'd hoped, the slimy-tasting sauce was a bit trying for me. -Fish w/Avocado Sauce & Canary Potatoes (4/5): The fish was a bit tough, but the sauce and potatoes were fantastic. This was the least exotic thing on the menu. -Partridge, Hare, and Rabbit Stew (3/5): I believe this dish used mushrooms as well. While it was good at first, I felt the portion was a bit too large in comparison with the meal, and both me and my fiancé did not finish it. -Citrus Cream, Ginger Ice Cream, Rosemary Slush, and Kumquats (5/5): I greatly enjoyed the flavor combinations of this first dessert, which ended up being my favorite dish. -Corn Cream & Truffle Ice Cream (4/5): The corn cream was extremely smooth, though almost too large. The truffle ice cream was interestingly exotic. -Petit Fours (3.5/5): Not bad, but nothing that wowed. *********Analysis********* There's no doubt that a very high level of technical skill and creativity is exhibited by the chef. That said, the ingredient choices came off as being a bit exceedingly exotic for me. Generally, using exotic ingredients with creative presentation is a great way for master chefs to express their cooking bravado, making the customer think "wow, I can't believe (exotic ingredient XXX) went down so easily!" Unfortunately, it seemed like they were tying this with too many of the dishes, several of which did not go down as smoothly as hoped. More familiar ingredients mixed into the menu for perhaps one or two more dishes would have made this meal much for enjoyable for me. However, if you love exotic dishes, Albora would probably be an excellent choice for you. And at €58 for a Michelin-quality tasting menu, it's almost hard to wage complaints. Almost. In hindsight, I probably would've preferred to order a la carte here.

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    Tuvia R.

    Great food, top notch chef - Spanish with international experience. Excellent service. Highly recommended !

    Lily L.

    We went for lunch and got the long tasting menu. We loved it. It took about two hours for the 9 course meal and was 77€ each without drinks. Presentation was very nice and had very unique dishes. We were able to get away with casual dress during the lunch hour (jeans and a button up shirt). I highly recommend this 1 Michelin star restaurant. Very interesting flavors.

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    Shout out to my Yelper, Regis K., for recommending this spot. It made for a memorable night…read more I love the nightclub scene and this place offers that kind of ambience. The Techno music is loud so just be aware of that. I loved it and couldn't stop dancing in my seat. It is first come first serve. Regis told me to go as soon as they opened. Even then, we got one of the last seatings by the bar where all the action is. It was so much fun seeing all the chefs and sous chefs shouting and working in harmony. Our server was amazing in recommending many of the dishes and drinks. I also got a kick out of their cool straight jacket chef's attire. One word to describe the food here; it is very avant-garde (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Singapore). Our favorite dish of the night was the Vieira Asada (scallop with a green sauce). Honestly, I don't think you will go wrong with any of the items on the menu. Love how they describe each dish as they present it to you. I also never had the bartender come by and take the time to describe the drink in great detail. Truly an amazing unique meal from start to finish. I do recommend that you get a bit dressed up. And don't forget to take a fun selfie on the leather cushion swings. 10/10 Experience

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    The bread they leave you is charged to you at the end even though it's not disclosed at the time…read morethey leave it. However, the rest of the food was amazing! The anchovies, the terrine, and the lemon cake are all amazing!

    Out for dinner with a former exchange student, and she made the reservation for us. Was not sure…read morewhat to expect, but was surprised to see the Michelin sign at the hostess table. I suspected we were in for a great meal, and I was not disappointed! We were seated, and our drink orders were produced quickly. The restaurant is big, as there is an outdoor dining area, and an upstairs and downstairs dining room. We were seated downstairs, next to a display case with these little statues of an army of servers brining food. But, I did not find their noise level too bad, as we were capable of having a conversation at a normal volume. Since there were 4 in our party, we ordered a selection of their hot and cold small plates to share - ceasar salad, croquettes filled with stew meat, fried clams, and tortilla patatas. The tortilla patatas took the prize for me. Excellent, and I could have eaten more. Next came our main dishes, which we also shared - grilled hake, grilled lamb, and macaroni bolognese. Everything was excellent! We cleared the plates of everything. Amazing experience, and I highly recommend!

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