We were visiting the valley of the fallen, and needed some lunch. The cafe at the valley is so…read moreoverpriced and filthy, and we found this place about a 3 mile drive away. This place is about 8 mins walk from El Escorial Monastery. It is definitely a hidden gem of the neighborhood. For 10 Euros, you can have a two course meal and desert + wine/beer/water till 4pm. The food is so fresh and homey. There is a little terrace in front, and you can appreciate the charm of a small quaint town. Everyone seem to know each other. Food selection gets smaller as the day go, because they just prepare enough fresh food for the day. So go earlier. The server is so friendly, but he speaks little (to no) English. Menu is on the board, use your google translate and you will be just fine:) Please go and support this neighborhood joint!

Wow. We are so happy we found El Olivo on our way to Escorial. The food was delicious, location is…read moreperfect, but maybe the best part is the amazing service. If you are visiting Escorial or the Valle de los Caídos, stop at Olivo for lunch.

We went there on a foggy cold night in January. It was practically the only restaurant open, but it…read moredidn't disappoint. Excellent food, croquettes, cod, shrimp and dessert. The service was excellent. Give it a try.., this town is worthy the trip!

Enjoyed a romantic dinner in the intimacy of the courtyard. The food was great, would highly…read morerecommend the delicias de langostinos which were homemade prawn and leek croquetas. Staff were wonderful, very friendly and attentive and Alfonso recommended an amazing bottle of red wine, COLOMA GRACIANO 2011

Highly recommended if you are looking for excellent Spanish food, very nice wine list, exquisite…read moreservice and unforgettable views. The only downside is that it is not precisely inexpensive but it is truly worth it. Don't miss the huevos fritos con carabineros, simply to die for...

It is great to go to a place where people know what they are doing. Wine selection here is amazing…read moreas the owner is a sommelier and takes very serious his business. Food is very different from what I eat but it was great. Started with Fino, risotto, then red wine and desert wine. I had the opportunity to go to the private Cava which was amazing. Love the place and the complete experience there.

Amazing food place , the menu of the day ( my favorite Spanish food thing ever) was sooooo good!…read more The waiter told us the meal for two was good for the three of us - and he was right ! We split a bottle of wine and we were so happy !!

I love this resturant, I went back twice. The white bean soup is wonderful, I had it in another…read morerestaurant and this one is much better. Also the potato of Avila the orange mashed potato with fried pork skin is great! The Steak was cooked perfectly. Good service, even for an only English speaker like me. The atmosphere is nice you have a choice to sit outside or in, we choose inside because of the air-conditioning.

Excellent typical food and great price ! Great place !!…read more Very good service . If you ea t to taste Spanish real food , this is the place