Exceptional Catalan food in the heart of Madrid!…read more We tried the snails on the tin which were absolutely delicious, and so also where the calçots and the butifarra. Great choice if you are in the area

Ok, I am going to write this in English, for the English speaking visitors to Madrid. I could…read morewrite it in Castilian, but I figure there's enough of those already. This place was my go-to place when I lived in Madrid. The downtown location (C/ Señores de Luzon) was walking distance from home (I lived at Plaza del Cordon), prices were very fair, and quality was really great. This is a great place for tourists to Madrid who may not have the time or opportunity to get over to Barcelona/Catalonia. Can Punyetes offers a nice variety of primarily Catalan specialties at very reasonable prices. They grill most of the food (including the bread for the pan tumaca) over a real wood fire. I usually went with grilled quail, but everything was always good. They have a lot of great wine options, and you can try your hand at drinking from a porron. The best option on the dessert menu, in my opinion) was always the pastel de castanyas (a chocolate and chestnut pie), though of course they also serve an excellent crema catalana (like a crème brulee). If ever I return to Madrid, Can Punyetes will be my first stop.

Lunch restoutant. Good food quality and cozy atmosphere. You can step by and take sandwich to go…read more We had salads with salmon and pasta balonesa. We enjoyed!

Excelente servicio de parte de Fernando. El desayuno…read moresencillo pero delicioso, la tortilla española y el jamón ibérico con buen sabor. Súper recomendado

We stopped here for lunch between our visit to the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. It's slightly…read moreoff the main tourist track, and you could tell by the quality. We really enjoyed the salmorejo, a cold tomato cream dish served with a slice of tuna. It was fresh, flavorful, and a perfect light lunch during a day of sightseeing.

A great experience. Extremely busy restaurant but well orchestrated team of people working save…read moreknowing what to do. Daniel our server did San excellent job taking care of every detail. The ambience couldn't be better, a place to enjoy and experience what is to be in the oldest restaurant in the world. The food, El cochinillo ! Wow! It's an experience.

Sobrino de Botín is the oldest recorded restaurant in the world according the Guiness Book of World…read moreRecords at over 300 years old. What foodie would pass up the opportunity to dine here? When I found out I was coming to Madrid I had to book a table. First things first, my suggestion is book way in advance. This place fills up fast. My friend and I waited too long and the only seating we could get was at 11:15 PM. No big deal though there's plenty of places you can get a light snack in the surrounding area while exploring the city. Walking in, the architecture immediately hits you. Low ceilings, gorgeous old brick, tight dining rooms, it really feels like you stepped back in time. The whole atmosphere is elevated without being stiff. Staff was super friendly and made the experience feel smooth from start to finish. There's also apprently a really nice wine cellar at the bottom I overheard other patrons bragging about. Food wise, I will keep it real, it was good, just not my favorite meal in Madrid. The sangria was solid, definitely one of my highlights. The croquettes were fire. Crispy, creamy, exactly what you want. My friend's seafood casserole was actually really good too, I lowkey wish I went that route. Now the misses. The sautéed vegetables with Iberian ham didn't do it for me. The veggies needed seasoning bad, and the ham leaned a little too salty, so together it just felt off. The suckling pig, the signature dish, was good, but I was not blown away. If I find myself returning here, I would explore other options. After dinner, there was a little show and they let you keep a souvenir menu, which was a nice touch and made the night feel more memorable. Overall I had a solid 3.5 star experience rounded up to 4. Sobrino de Botín is history, it is iconic, and it is worth saying you have been. Just do not expect it to be the best meal of your trip. Hit Botín, soak it in, then go explore the rest of Madrid's food scene, because that is where things really start to shine.

We came here for the tripas and were not disappointed. Bodegas Ricla is a tiny, old-school bodega…read morejust off Plaza Mayor: green shelves crammed with bottles and photos, chalkboards listing a few raciones and wines, brass taps, and a bartender who runs the room with brisk, friendly efficiency. The callos a la madrileña (aka tripas) was exactly what I was hoping for - tender honeycomb tripe in a paprika-rich, brick-red sauce with chunks of morcilla and chorizo you sop up with crusty bread. The tortilla came out thick and custardy in the middle, all potatoes and eggs, the classic bar version you want with a short pour of vermut, which we also ordered and drank with gusto. Nothing fancy, nothing overthought, just simple, beautiful Spanish bar food done right, in a place that's been making locals happy for generations. Cash only, so make sure you hit the ATM first.

Bodegas Ricla is across the street from Restaurante Botín, which is verified as the world's oldest…read morerestaurant by Guinness. At 9 pm, Bodegas Ricla provides a nice pick-me-up before dinner at 10 pm. There is a nice vermouth on tap, nice and dry with a great blend of herbs. The tapas are exceptional. The Matrimonio could be the most perfect tapas bite. It is the perfect marriage of boquerones en vinaigre (fresh anchovy fillets marinated in vinegar and olive oil) with anchoa (salted anchovy) on a piece of bread. It is tangy, sweet, and salty, all at the same time. Fuet is a Catalan cured pork sausage that is sliced and placed on bread.

We stopped for a bite based on the reviews. Arriving around 11:45, we were told we couldn't…read moreorder from the lunch menu but 5 minutes later, the people seated next to us were given lunch menus right after we ordered. The breakfast itself was disappointing. The Spanish tortilla was completely flavorless, just eggs and potatoes with no seasoning at all. The egg in the sandwich was raw, and when we asked if they could cook the egg a little more, they did, but were annoyed. Service was fairly quick, but the only thing we actually enjoyed was the freshly squeezed orange juice. I would not recommend this restaurant, at least not for breakfast. There are so many inexpensive and much better options nearby, this was a waste of money.

We had spent the day visiting the attractions in Segovia and were a little nervous that we were too…read morelate for the menu of the day. Luckily, we were not. We had an amazing three course meal, were given and entire bottle of local white wine, and bottled water for €68, a bargain for the quality of the food and the location on the Plaza Mayor with a view of the entire square. I had the beans-judieos to start. They were hearty and perfect for a cold day. They came with a pigs ear, which I didn't try and some sausage that was flavorful and went well with the beans. My husband had a nice mixed salad that had tuna, the usual veggies, and olives-like a Nicoise-tasty. For my main course I had the suckling piglet. I had wanted to try this local delicacy without having to order an entire portion and this was the perfect compromise. Extremely tender, with a crunchy skin and potatoes on the side. I enjoyed it, and I'm so glad to have tried THE DISH of Segovia. My husband had the hake and was very pleased with it. For dessert I had the best rice pudding in the world. It was creamy, with a delicate orange flavor from orange peel, and a wonderful combination of cinnamon forward spices. It came with a scoop of ice cream which was good. I think they could lose the ice cream and serve more pudding, but I guess the ice cream would be nice on a hot day. My husband had the regional, marzipan heavy dessert and loved it. The wine was refreshing and the bottled water came in a beautiful blue bottle. On the whole 10/10. Great food at a reasonable price (given the quality). Primo location and good service.

A very good place to visit when in Madrid. The Fabada, bean soup is Soo delicious. The accompanying…read morechorizos were delicious. The bombón coffee was incredible! The service is unhurried with an old fashioned feel to the place.

This was our first meal in Madrid. What a way to start. Absolutely fantastic. The first thing I…read morenoticed was the People Love Us On Yelp sticker outside. Promising so far. When you walk in it seems like a typical narrow bar with some tapas behind glass. At the end you head downstairs and the into the restaurant. The restaurant is divided into several rooms with tables. It was amazing how we kept going and kept seeing more rooms. How big is this place? The walls covered with all sorts of stuff. Finally we entered the main dining area. Our group of 14 fit perfectly. El Ñeru specializes in traditional Asturian dishes (Asturias is in northwest Spain). One of those dishes is the Fabada asturiana, a white bean stew). This is what I got. Hearty and delicious. Perfect for two people. They also serve dishes from other regions of the country. My wife went with a traditional Madrid dish, the callos a la madrileña. Also, hearty and delicious. Both dishes are heavy, you're gonna want a nap afterwards. The rest of the group was satisfied with their orders. Zero complaints. My son tried his first asparagus and liked it. Other favorites were the croquetas, pulpo a la gallega, and the oxtail. This is a must try. I agree with the Yelper love.

I love this restaurant. Very good food and an excellent value. The staff is welcoming and the…read moreatmosphere is comfortable, unpretentious and conducive to connecting with fellow diners. I make a point to visit this restaurant at least once whenever I am in Madrid!

Castillian soup was delicious. Thinking garlic white wine broth that you have to finish dipping all…read moreof your bread in to get to the last drop:) Arroz cubana plain but good. Rice, tomato sauce and a tasty plantain. Main courses: deep fried beefsteak with ham and cheese and patatas fritas... a little too deep fried (salty, maybe old oil used?) Pork loin medallions with patatas fritas not bad.

A pleasant dining experience I was happy to have small unique and reasonably priced attentive…read moreservice very traditional taste

Of all the things we did and places we went in Madrid, Restaurant Albur is the place we will miss…read morethe most. It became a "home away from home". The food is delicious and the atmosphere is the most friendly and welcoming of anywhere we went, I wish I could take this place home with me.