One of my favorite meals in Madrid so far. Ribeira do Miño isn't the kind of place you come to for…read morefancy interiors or trendy plating. It's a huge, bustling restaurant with a simple, old-school feel, packed with locals and families enjoying great food. The moment you walk in, you know you've found one of those places people keep coming back to. We focused on the seafood and it did not disappoint. The grilled prawns were incredibly fresh, sweet, and cooked just right. The Galician scallops were rich, buttery, and full of flavor, while the clams were fresh, light, and perfect for sharing. Everything was simply prepared, allowing the quality of the seafood to speak for itself. We almost skipped dessert because we were so full, but I'm so glad we didn't. The homemade cheesecake was creamy, smooth, and easily one of the better cheesecakes I've had on this trip. The whisky dessert was also excellent and a perfect ending to the meal. What I loved most about Ribeira do Miño is how warm and welcoming it feels. It's not trying to impress anyone with fancy decor. It's all about generous portions, fresh ingredients, and sharing good food around the table. It felt like a true family-style restaurant where everyone, from kids to adults, can find something they'll enjoy. If you want an authentic dining experience and want to eat where the locals go instead of the tourist crowds, I highly recommend this place. It's one of those restaurants I'll definitely return to the next time I'm in Madrid.

It started with rock hard bread served with what was basically a tub of mayonnaise. Next came a…read moresimple salad that was mediocre at best, but at least edible. The main course was sliced fish absolutely loaded with the tiniest splinter bones imaginable, so be careful. It was incredibly bland and flavorless, served with cold potatoes and peas. Tourist trap? It certainly felt like one. Don't mean to be rude but have to be honest. Great service and decent prices gets then 2 stars! So far, our experience with Madrid food has been a lot of stale bread and mayonnaise on just about everything. Hopefully today changes my mind.

Venir a Madrid sin visitar este lugar es como no venir. Clásico histórico con servicio personal y…read morefamiliar. Un lugar que debe visitar si viene a Madrid!!... Un ambiente espectacular, que habla de la historia de una cultura.

Tapas were just like I remember it! Kudos to the wait staff as we arrived near closing not by…read morechoice but they still got us in and out in time! Will be back.

The dinner here was probably the highlight of my visit to Madrid! I was so happy to get paella -…read moreArroz negro con sepia y chipirones specifically...I still can taste in my dream, lol! Make sure to have a reservation as it looks to be a very popular restaurant. The ambiance was simple and bright. The service was excellent - in fact all servers that I encountered were very friendly yet polite. They'll be happy to provide recommendations as well. I would really like to go back there sometime soon...

Little family dinner in Madrid great customer service lovely atmosphere very welcoming. Hospitality…read morewas great Gracias food was delicious Sangria was refreshing when in Madrid can't go wrong. Make reservations and enjoy.

We went for our anniversary dinner and weren't disappointed. Everything was as advertised. Food was…read moregreat, service was efficient and friendly. Good wine list. Overall a great root.

Very bad service. The manager was very shady . Because of the language they were rushing us to…read moreorder the sea food platers which I thought euro 95 for two people since they show it is for 2. It ended up it was 95 euro per person. It was not worth at all. It was very dry and the oyster were not fresh. Also, they brought the bread which we thought it is complementary however it was 4.5 euro. Totally disappointed specially it was my first night in Madrid.

Fantastic place run by the owners. Super tasty good value! Make reservation because it is smallread more

Excellent local neighborhood place with a great selection of Gallego dishes. Excellent service. And…read morelove the way they present the menu with individual photos

We tried to check out this spot 3 times but the opening times were weird it didn't match what it…read moresaid online. Three times the charm they said and when we finally caught it open, didn't disappoint! This is straight to the point good tapas, ambience had no frills, the seafood was fresh, well prepped and fast. Any customer can tell they knew what they're doing no need for promotion. Downed it all with vermouth and. The lady that waited us knew we couldn't speak Spanish and made sure we were taken care of. Mustry try spot!!!!!

A great place to get tapas. They have a menu with pictures with Spanish and English on it. I…read morerecommend the navajas, boquerones fritos, and oreja a la plancha. The navajas were good, however some were a little small. I tried ordering the cazon, but instead they gave us croquetas de jamon though. I would definitely come back the next time I am in Madrid. It's a small place, so there is limited tables and standing tables. However, you can stand by the bar too. The staff speak limited English (they even have a sign that says it), but they were super kind.

Stopped in here for an early dinner before the theater and was so happy to find this hidden gem…read more Service was excellent and the food was even better. One of the best meals I had in Madrid. Grilled Seafood Platter for 2: 3 tiers filled with delectable fresh seafood. Shrimp, Scallops, Razor Clams, Oysters and so much more. Such a treat, everything was delish! Accompanied by a nice bottle of wine. It was a perfect dinner. I highly recommend this, if you like seafood and are in Madrid.

We ate there twice ! Nice and helpful service…read moreVery fresh seafood Scallops on their shell are amazing Monkfish awesome Many types of shrimps and prawns Great wives by the bottle The orange champagne sorbet is yummy. Highly recommended!

Small place next to our hotel Palacio de los Duques. It wasn't open until 8:30 pm but we waited…read moreuntil then. Wait Staff spoke a bit of English so no worries. We had the grilled artichokes with jamon, the assortment of croquettes and the octopus shrimp risotto. All of it was very tasty and blew our minds, especially the croquettes! Best taste better than in Seville and Barcelona!! No kidding, you should try them. The artichoke wad prepared a totally different way than I've ever seen. Very tasty, small amount sold as unit but we ordered two pieces- enough to enjoy for each of us. I would go back- this know for the seafood. Lots of specials including clams/ conches/ fish dishes. Felt full enough afterwards, really enjoyed their cuisine. A hidden gem.

What a fantastic find! We are staying at the Gran Melia Palacio De Los Duques. The concierge…read morerecommended other tourist traps for Tapas. Thankfully I searched yelp for a five star Tapas restaurant and saw that there was one right next door. We met the owner Luis and his wife Roxanna were fantastic. We ordered squid al Galicia, white clams in garlic oil, white shrimp and Jamon. Everything was so good including the wine. Luis gave us tips on where we need to go. Great food and wine and more importantly great people!

Among the numerous eateries in the Sol area is this tiny place specializing in mussels, the word…read more"majillones" helpfully written in the largest font on its storefront. Most of the seats are outside, where 5 tables provide seats for 2 - 4 each, although more can probably be improvised. Inside, as if to ensure the diner doesn't forget it, neat rows of mussel shells are strung and hung along all the walls. A counter inside provides a place to enjoy the food and beverages standing, at a lower cost. But al fresco is where it's at in Spain so take a seat and wait for the waiter to check in. They offered an English menu in addition to Spanish. The mussels section is extensive, prepared in different ways but mostly served room temperature, alongside other classic tapas. The mussels are cooked well; tender, plump, and juicy. The spiced ones, in particular, were delicious, seasoned well, packing enough heat for flavor without overwhelming. The mussels in hot tomato sauce came warm in earthenware and smothered in sauce but was bland, an odd thing in Spain where excess salt is far more common. Their patatas bravas are worth a mention, being exactly what these potatoes are supposed to be: mouthfuls of fresh-from-the-frier heat, crispy and pillowy in texture, and doused in just enough hot pepper sauce. Along with a glass of cana, this makes for a nice tapas stop in Sol.

Food is good and staffs are funny and friendly. Really good restaurant deserve for trying!read more

The only good thing in this restaurant was the salad. My fish sticks were cold and I waited 15…read moreminutes for someone to come take my order. 6/10 would not eat here again

Do not go here if you are American / a tourist. We were treated differently the second we sat down…read more We simply ordered a filet and a beef chop both cooked Medium and they came out RAW. Manager took 15+ minutes to come to us and said he would do a fresh recook. Came out again RAW. Blamed us saying "I do not know how you do it in your country". I wish I took a picture because the meat was purple and raw as can be. In no country is what we got MEDIUM. Manager was mean and condescending. We just ended up leaving after being there an hour and a half and still hungry.