Well worth the taxi ride from our hotel on Gran Via, with outstanding food (and reasonable prices),…read morefast and friendly service and a local vibe that pulls it all together. So good that we will likely go back tonight. Go... you won't regret it!

Food (5/5): Fantastic place. My twin wanted seafood paella and I didn't so this place had…read moreindividual portions and stayed open late! I ordered the "pan fried" eggplant which ended being a large platter of tempura fried eggplant. Good! Service (4/5): Slow and a bit hard to get service but it's Madrid. Life is a bit slower paced. Ambiance (4/5): Cute crowded little place. Full of US tourists but cute.

bAravaca Well I have…read moreto write an English review for bAravaca. When i searched for resturants and bars in the area there was not one English review. When I arrived in the small city just outside of Madrid and close to the AC hotel I was looking for a quick bite to eat. The hotel was unhelpful so I took a quick walk outside the hotel and found bArvaca. A nice sized inside and outside bar and Resturant. The staff was friendly and helpful. Given my Spanish is a bit rusty they pointed out a few if their favorites. I tried the mini hamburger sliders, they were excellent and the Red fish. The red fish was a bit over cooked but very tasty non the less. The staff is nice and accommodating. I highly recommend if you are in the area or staying at the AC hotel which has by far the worst food. I went there the next night and it was very good again. Great wine as well!

Great restaurant with excellent service and great food. I'm visiting with couple Spanish friends…read moreand they gave two thumbs up especially for their Spanish dishes!

I am judicious with five-star ratings. This place was perfect for a Gringo's last dinner in Spain…read moreafter a bacchanalian, meat-filled romp through Iberia. The menu features some MASSIVE salads, each one enough for two hungry Gringos. The service was impeccible, even by North American standards.

Incredible staff. Cocktails made to perfection. Mornings start w cappuccinos made on a Victoria 3…read moregroup, barista took his time to really craft. Chef Curzio in the eve delivers tender pasta with truffle shaved table side. Beef tenders cooked a perfect rare medium to follow. I hurt myself. I've been here 3 times in 3 days. Best food and service of my entire stay.

From the owner: OVO es el Italiano del barrio. Un restaurante cercano y acogedor, práctico y accesible, donde los…read moretrabajadores del barrio y las familias residentes en la zona, encuentran un plato para cada uno de ellos, de una cocina italomediterranea para todos los días, así como para disfrutar en el restaurante y en casa.

After sightseeing all day we came in for a very late lunch. From reviews I read I wanted to try the…read moremix paella since it's one of the best in Madrid. We were seated by the table near the window and ordered right away since we knew what we wanted. My friend and I split the mixed paella which comes with shrimp, calamari, crawfish, chicken and sausage. We also ordered two big glasses of the sangria. The paella took about 45 mins to make since all the paellas are made to order. While we were waiting we were sipping on our sangrias which were delicious! The only thing was that it was a bit too sweet for me and I could taste the grains of sugar at the bottom of my glass. The paella finally came and it was a beautiful site to see ! So colorful with the different elements in the dish. The rice was cooked perfectly and everything was seasoned well. It was a bit oily though when you scrape the bottom of the pan to get all the rice but it was delicious!!! During out meal the owner and our waiter has a disagreement about something and were yelling at each other across the restaurant. Kind of disrupted our dining atmosphere but overall the food was good and our service was good. Def. Recommend this place to anyone who wants a good plate of paella and glass of sangria!

The staff were incredibly friendly to our family. They made good suggestions for food choices the…read morekids would like. The food came out hot and quickly. I appreciated their use of ripe veggies- avocado in particular- for many of their starters. The seafood paella had a generous portion of shrimp/langostino and calamari. For dessert they offered natural ice cream served inside its own fruit. Wonderful place!

Came here for a delicious and leisurely lunch. The grilled squid with caramelized onions and squid…read moreink was a fantastic starter; the squid was not too chewy, and the saltines paired very well with the sweet onions. The grilled Iberian "secreto" was tender and juicy and flavorful. The paella had plenty of squid, prawn, clams, and mussels, and the rice itself had a very strong (in a good way) seafood aroma. The waiters are friendly, and you are not rushed through the meal. Highly recommend.

We came here after visiting the Royal Palace, and the location couldn't have been more convenient…read more What really impressed me, though, was the dining room downstairs. It feels like you're eating inside an old wine cellar, with beautiful brick-vaulted ceilings, stone walls, and a cozy atmosphere that makes the experience feel very traditional and distinctly Spanish. We ordered the Iberian ham croquettes, the grilled goat cheese salad, and a charcoal-grilled steak with roasted potatoes and Padrón peppers. The croquettes were okay, but they were easily the least memorable dish of the meal. The goat cheese salad was excellent, with creamy, lightly grilled cheese that paired perfectly with the fresh vegetables. The steak was the standout. It was cooked exactly as requested, flavorful, tender, and served with delicious roasted potatoes and peppers. The staff were friendly, attentive, and never rushed us, making for a relaxed dinner from start to finish. I'm giving it 4 stars because one of the starters didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal, but the atmosphere, service, and quality of the steak more than made up for it. If you're looking for classic Castilian cuisine in a unique cellar-like setting near Madrid's major attractions, La Mi Venta is definitely worth a visit.

Taking an early morning stroll in Madrid and we casually pass by La Merendona. Attracted by their…read morebaked goods in the window, we decided to give them a try. Love the quaint yet chic & modern decor. The owner was there the day we visited and was so friendly. She explained some of the menu items we were unfamiliar with. Their coffee and small bites were phenomenal! You could tell everything was made fresh and with quality ingredients. Next time we visit Madrid we'll be stopping by here again!

05/26/18 Awakened early to start the day and we couldn't…read morefind any place that was open to grab breakfast. We stumbled across this gem that was one of few opening at 9:30am. So glad that we found it because the everything was amazing. A small coffee & dessert shop that's very unique with an urban but home-like feeling. The owner was there to open and speaks English so that really made it comfortable for us to select what to eat. She gave us her recommendations on what to try being that you couldn't visually see what was inside most of the pastry items and the menu was in Spanish. I assume that it isn't a dog friendly venue...one of the patrons sat their dog outside while they enjoyed coffee. Their selections of pastries are endless; From cakes, to donuts, tarts, quiches, meat pies, meat empanadas, etc. I'm sad that I didn't try any of the sweets, but I did order the smoked salmon & queso cream cheese sandwhich, along with their puff pastry of spinach (my favorite) & beef & chicken empanadas. Light & small but shareable as my girlfriend and I enjoyed every last bite & toasted with a cup of coffee!

Great Takos and people. Love this place and quick service. First time in Madrid. Had an awesome…read moretime.

busy when we went the line was to the door but moved quickly. Order at the counter and then you can…read moresit after. inside they work really fast and we got our food only after a few minutes. Tacos were about average/small in size and meat amount. salsas on the table were ok too. Overall a quick bite that didn't disappoint

Visited the summer of 2016 The Tapas were all wonderful…read more We had no issues with the staff when it came to ordering Gluten Free tapas The restaurant is cozy with the eclectic charm if it's own

It was good. Tons of food for the price, gluten-free beer…read moreand across the street from free parking at the train station. Good people watching and the outside patio lends itself to families bringing their kids (and dogs!).