Omg this was sooo good. We started with beers which have been wonderful on this trip though I have…read moreno idea what kind they are serve. Then we tried the sangria... chefs kiss... For food we tried the gambas al ajillo (sauted shrimp) ... so delicious... then the chuletas lechal (fried lamb chops) and the pulpo à la parrilla (grilled octopus) . Fantastic! We finished with manchego cheese platter. Yum. Overall it was a fantastic experience and Jose could not have been nicer to us. Highly recommended. If I could give 6 stars I would.

This place was recommended to us by the hotel staff. It's a small place that's easy to pass by…read morewithout noticing. The place was full but the host found us a booth. We arrived when the kitchen was about to close, so Jose advice us to order quickly. We ordered the grilled octopus, steak with potatoes, jamón y queso. Jose brought over some olives in truffle oil. I was initially not tempted to even try the olives but decided to eat one as we waited for the food. These were the best olives I've ever had in my life, it's been a few days and I'm still thinking about those olives. The octopus was absolutely delicious and we loved the steak. This was our favorite meal while in Madrid. Jose was a great host and the food was simple yet delicious.

Great food and coffee. Service was good and location comfortable and clean. We had the salmon salad…read morewith avocado. Large bowl with plenty of avocado and salmon. Had to ask for dressing though. Also ordered the French toast served with maple syrup, eggs and bacon. It was dekic

This is a great spot to get American style kind of breakfast but much much better than that!…read moreEverything hear is fresh, tasty, fast, and service is super friendly. I love the vibes here as it is super welcoming and you can tell they have regulars come here weekly. Came in while in Madrid when we were craving a great breakfast to jump start our day. We were seated right away when we walked up and taken to the far end of the restaurant. I was glad we were able to also get on the WiFi here too. Look at the walls/signs for the information on password and login. Get an egg Benedict - it was made to order, had the freshest ingredients, and my orange juice was also made minutes before being served it. A fantastic place for breakfast, conversation, and great people.

This place has sand!! When you you request a table, request to be seated in the basement. The…read morebasement has sand and beach vibes! I had some sangrias and they were so sweet and delicious! Then we ordered a burrata pizza! The food was pretty good, but the vibes were sick. We really came for the views and it was worth it. It did get pretty hot downstairs, so order a cold beverage.

This is a legendary institution in Madrid. A unique design by the amazing New York architect,…read moreAndrés Jaque, that set what cool restaurant design can be now. The first gender neutral bathroom, designed as a homage to trans cultura across the world. The food is really good, healthy and unpretentious. They make their own bread. Service is impecable. Don't miss this one!

Probably one of the best meals I have had in 2026. Started with drinks - Sangria with a foam top…read moreand a mojito. Both were incredible and strong. But for the main show... The Papardelle with mushrooms and a poached egg was exquisite. Pasta was perfect and fresh as can be, and the sauce was creamy but not too overpowering. Then the Burrata and Iberian Ham pizza was pretty much perfect. Salty Iberian ham and the soft burrata with each bite was breathtaking. Like I said, one of the best meals I have had in 2026.

While staying in the area there was one night we really wanted Italian fare and not have to go so…read morefar from our spot so we found this spot. Food was all delicious, hot, and cooked to order. The menu here pulls a fusion of Spanish fare and modern Italian food. They have all traditional modern dishes with a touch of non-traditional but in a very good way. I got the prawn risotto which tasted very good after a long day of walking and visiting Madrid. My partner ended up getting a lasagna and it came out in it's own small iron cast pan. For an appetizer, or tapa if you will, we got a nice warm soup bowl that came with a side of dehydrated veggie chips (all homemade). It was the perfect warm and cozy meal for a unseasonably cold and rainy Madrid evening. Even the fresh parm came out in a small iron cast tiny dutch oven/pan that was adorable and very on brand with the modern decor around. There is a wall, in one of the seating areas, that has flowers in olive oil so nicely displayed and perfect for a picture background. Service was timely and we were even offered a shot of liquor before we continued our night by our waitress. We had to decline because we were so so full of pasta and food and satisfied.

Chicken Toast -- 9/10: super flavorful and delicious toast which was over flowing with rich…read moreavocado, cheese, leafy greens, sundried tomatoes, and strawberries. The toast was a yummy sour dough and the chicken was cooked and seasoned very well. Iced Latte -- 6/10: a little watery and smaller than i thought it would be. not bad but i probably could have gotten a richer and more creamy latte elsewhere. I saw this brunch spot in Porto but didn't have a chance to stop in so I was thrilled to see it in Madrid. I was actually on my way to Matik Studios (just across the street) but they had a long line so I ended up grabbing a seat at Zenith and enjoying a filling brunch before heading in for my pics! Great service and ambience. It would be an awesome spot to brunch with family and friends and had a varying menu so it would be perfect groups.

Saw this on YouTube as a great place for brunch. Various options including eggs, pancakes, etc. I…read morehad the acai bowl which was good. A bit pricey for the amount but I guess you pay for the vibe. Good location. Service was decent too.

Located a few blocks from the Prado museum, La Plateria offers some indoor seating and plenty of…read moreoutdoor seating (with a premium on food for sitting outdoors). Food is very reasonably priced for the area. Our server brought out a menu board written in English, which was very helpful. The food - Grilled Aspargus - grilled tender and gently seasoned Stewed Pork Cheek with Rice - this is comfort food - stewed meat, gravy, and rice - not complicated, but soul warming Patatas Bravas - a reasonable version Feel like the menu got off the rails a bit here - Duck Confit with Apple - used to a more spiced version with a pan seared skin. Duck is ok, the apple is really soft with tough skin. Paella Mixta - a very chicken and bell pepper forward version of a paella Chocolate à la tazo - hot chocolate - a thinner, less chocolatey version than we had at other restaurants. Also, it was a broken emulsion. Green Salad with Sardine and Fresh Cheese - I thought this was a weird mixture of greens, carrots, tomatoes, olives, sardines, and mild/soft cheese. It's true to the menu description, but never had this combo before.

I really enjoyed eating here. One fun fact is they have an up charge if you want to sit outdoors,…read morewhich is funny because it is winter and sooo cold outside, so we saved money by eating inside. I thought their dishes were all very flavorful and well seasoned. The duck confit was delicious. But the cooked fruit that it came paired with was a little odd. The paella rice flavor was good, but doesn't get served in a skillet like your other Spanish restaurants. There was no wait on a weekday evening at 7:30pm. Good value and we liked all the dishes.

We enjoyed a lunch here. Small, friendly place, great staff and delicious food! We had sampled…read moresalmon arugula salad and anchovy blue cheese pizza. Both delicious. Want to come back for the empanadas

Food was amazing!!!! Empanadas were great, and the men in my family loved the steak faoigras bread…read more Hands down my family voted this restaurant the best in Madrid and we have visited the top ones according to Yelp. Don't miss this hidden gem.

Good spot to get a bite if you are going to the Prado. The Spanish omelet was cold and a bit under…read moreseasoned. The ham croquettes were very tasty. It was a nice atmosphere and a good place to sit and chill for a bit.

We did A LOT of walking on this vacation exploring various cities and small towns, taking walking…read moretours, and just generally meandering around seeing all the little shops and investigating potential places to eat. The problem with searching for places to eat in an unfamiliar town, esp a high tourist traffic town, is it's hard to tell which places are worth hitting up. Cervantes was one of those places. We pretty much scouted 3 or 4 places to have lunch and this one seemed like it had the most locals eating in it, the place was packed and full of smiling faces from satisfied customers. Luckily we were seated quickly and something that I appreciated was the menus have english descriptions for us limited spanish speaking people (some places we ate at did not.) We ordered emanadas, ham croquettes, garlic shrimp, and some sheep's cheese in olive oil. Sounds like a nice small lunch but I can assure the portions were sizeable and super filling. We couldn't finish all of it even though everything was delicious. I think my favorite were the ham croquettes as well as the empanadas. One thing about the empanadas is I was thinking they'd be like the latin american-filled pastry-hand pie type, but they were actually pie-pie type...like a slice of double crusted pie filled with savory tuna goodness. We each ordered one but could've just gotten one to share since they were pretty huge. Overall this place was great. Friendly service, good food, and a welcoming atmosphere. We definitely left with satisfied smiles on our faces too.