La Mi Venta

A bit of a splurge but worth it when in Madrid and in the mood for a steak. Located a few blocks…read moreeast of Puerta del Sol, it's nice because there are no hordes of people you have to navigate to find it. This is a place for people who appreciate their food and the experience, not for the tourist masses that are looking to get fed quick and cheap. It is an interesting set up as they have dining rooms on both sides of the street. I was in the one on the east side of the street and taken downstairs into the basement which has the looks of a refurbished ancient cellar. I had a 2 top in the corner to myself with a great view of the room so I could appreciate what everyone else was eating. I had a very civilized time. Frenetic Tapas this is not. There are white linen tablecloths present, a small container of housemade chimichurri, menus on line, great wi-fi service, a full bar and wine list, and menus that are bovine centric. I had an Argentine Negroni (the Argentine nod is due to a splash of Fernet Branca giving it a slight minty taste on the back end) and a glass of affordable, high ranking Tempranillo. These were perfect with the olive and bread starters with EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table to mix to taste and also served with compounded butter. I was there to eat and the Mollejas (veal sweetbreads) are a must in my opinion. They are listed as a house specialty and come on a charcoal heated sizzle plate served with a side of broad flaked sea salt to finish to taste. Crispy edges and creamy textures throughout with a hit of grilled lemon and they were simply sublime. I also took down an Entraña (skirt steak) that seemed larger than its described 300 grams. Also served on a sizzle plate it was perfectly cooked by some expert grill guys upstairs. To ensure that I ate something with color, I had a salad on the side that I dressed to taste with the EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table. The service here is friendly, professional, and not overbearing. My meal was about $85 USD which is pricey by typical Madrid eating standards but it was worth it considering the quality, quantity, and variety of what I experienced. I would be happy to go back here again any time I'm in the area!

Great steaks Good wine choices…read moreGood menu choices Off the beaten path Very friendly service

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Parrilla El Gaucho

4.6(49 reviews)

0.8 km•Sol

A great first meal in Spain! The food was fantastic, and service was even better. Thanks to our…read moreserver, Santiago, who let us shave the ham, gave us a complimentary sorbet drink, and didn't make fun of us when we ordered way too much food, hahah! We don't speak Spanish, but he helped us out with Google Translate and made us feel welcome. Loved that the menu had English titles, very helpful. Overall, I felt like there was a warm atmosphere here. We got eggplant sticks with honey, artichoke with salty ham, and croquettes. Not a bad bite to be found. I can't even pick a favorite; everything was outstanding. Definitely recommend this restaurant! We paid about $65 for everything, including what's mentioned above plus a glass of wine, bread, and olives.

Sampler plate of beef, pork and chicken was all under cooked and very tough. Almost not editable…read more Cannot recommend this place. After sending back to the kitchen the cook was passable but not good, really, they are a steak house.

En la Casa. Liquor de espana. A night cap to remember.

Vino en la "Spanish" bbq

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Yummy soup & champagne

Botín

4.0(896 reviews)

0.8 km•Sol

Service was amazing- food was great and such a cool experience dining at the oldest restaurant in…read morethe world!

Dining at Botín in Madrid was a wonderful experience and one that I would highly recommend to…read moreanyone visiting the city. Founded in 1725, Botín is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest operating restaurant in the world, making a meal here feel like a genuine journey through Madrid's history. The restaurant was completely full when we arrived and we did not have a reservation, but the staff went out of their way to accommodate us. That was an especially nice surprise given how busy the restaurant was. We were fortunate to be seated at an outdoor table, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was lively and quintessentially Madrid, and the service throughout the meal was excellent. The staff deserves special recognition--professional, attentive, friendly, and clearly experienced in handling a very busy restaurant while still making guests feel welcome. Of course, part of the magic of Botín is the history. Walking into a restaurant that has been serving guests for nearly three centuries is remarkable, and the traditional atmosphere complements the experience perfectly. Botín is particularly famous for its traditional Castilian cuisine and its wood-fired roasts. Overall, this was much more than simply having a meal--it was experiencing a piece of Madrid's history. Excellent staff, great service, a wonderful outdoor table, and an unforgettable setting. If you are visiting Madrid, Botín is absolutely worth experiencing, especially for the history and atmosphere. Highly recommended...

We got to wait right in the meat prep area

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Roostiq

4.6(38 reviews)

1.4 km•Chueca

Roostiq is one of my favorite restaurants in Madrid! I make a reservation for lunch or dinner…read morewhenever I am in town for work. The reservation system is easy to use, and reach out to them if there does not appear to be any bookings available. The staff is friendly and helpful, even offering suggestions despite my very poor Spanish grammar when asking. The last two visits I've been fortunate to be seated next to the kitchen for a front row view of the magic. They have a wood-fired oven, and the artichokes may be one of the best things I have ever eaten. I normally order the grilled chicken breast and my bf had one of the best steaks of his life here. The bread is freshly baked and so, so good. While I have not tried any of the desserts, they bring out a dark chocolate truffle after the meal that is the perfect ending.

Very happy to have stumbled across this fantastic spot. They were very accommodating, helping us…read moreget a table with no reservation on a busy Friday night. Food was incredible. Service was friendly and efficient (and spoke English which helped overcome my very poor Spanish). The server recommended the cheesecake for desert, and I almost passed because, well, cheesecake, but holy hell, it was amazing. Oozing with fresh ricotta and served with a dose of Amaretto to pour over, it was simply spectacular. Met the chef and her team and they couldn't have been nicer. Easily one of our best meals in Madrid. Go!!

Restaurant is inside a hotel

Chicken legs

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Pork

De María

4.4(17 reviews)

1.4 km•Chueca

If you like good food, don't hesitate, certainly when you love a good piece of steak. The meat is…read morewondeful ! Sorry, for the fishlovers but you will not find anything. The menu is offering starters, salades, pasta, meat and dessert. Price is not so cheap, but in pace you get apero, cava digestiondrink and tiny free dessert included. Typical spanish service can be get with a smile but you'll have to show it first.

Went here for our 1st dining experience in Spain. Though we were a bit early for Spaniard timing on…read moredinner, they were incredibly attentive and welcoming. Food and drinks were amazing and we couldn't believe how affordable. The grill master shows up around 8pm to begin the true show of Spanish sausage and grilled meats on a wood fired grill as patrons watch; he is like a barista, entertaining and conversing with patrons as he does his magic. Our server could not have been more welcoming to us and giving us true Spanish hospitality. Highly recommend.

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Solomillo con salsa de Roquefort

Venta El Buscón

4.3(46 reviews)

1.0 km•Sol

I was shopping nearby and decided to stop by to read the menu (with translation help of course!) -…read morethe workers were really nice and were encouraging me to come in by showing me the food & english menu. There's an à la carte menu & daily menu (22.5 euros for 3 courses). I asked the worker what his favorite dishes and fully trusted his decisions from the daily menu. The daily menu set was definitely worth the price and I loved the selection, especially the steak and cheesecake which was not too sweet at all. The first dish reminded me of tripe and intestines, super yummy as well.

Good food, the meat platter was delicious. Can be shared by 4 people. Calamari was good as well…read more The server was very nice, even she spoke a little English.

Steak/meat plate

Soupy Rice with 1/2 a lobster

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TsG Steak

5.0(6 reviews)

0.5 km•Sol

Great Argentinian steak. I like the fact that I was able to cook my own meat on the stone. Great…read moreservice as well. I definitely recommend it. Riquísima carne Argentina. Me gusta el hecho de que pude cocinar mi propia carne en la piedra. El servicio es excepcional. Lo recomiendo muchísimo.

Amazing food and service! My parents highly recommended this place when they stumbled in there 3…read morenights before. We arrived in Spain today and we were starving. My dad said we needed to eat there and that we would absolutely love it. OMG! Did we....:) the way the steak was served was amazing. The side dishes were really good too. We had the nachos, mozzarella sticks, French fries, bread and asparagus. The prices were very reasonable and their beer selection was great. The owner greet us and made us feel at home. I highly recommend and if I could give this place 10 stars I would. Our time in Madrid is limited, however we will make sure we eat there again before we leave.

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De Maria Parrilla

4.3(33 reviews)

0.4 km

The service was great , the staff was friendly and the food was wonderful…read more You get lots of feee stuff included in the price - olives, cheese balls, tomato gazpacho, cookies, and sorbet. You do need to pay for bread. We had Cesar salad, monk fish, and chicken. All were great. The food portion was huge.

We had an amazing evening at De Maria Parrilla…read more We did not have a reservation and they were able to seat us outside right away. The staff is wonderful and the courses kept coming and many were complimentary! We enjoyed limoncello and a homemade horchata to end our meal. Bathroom is located downstairs. Conveniently located off Gran Vja and near the metro.

Table with drinks at De Maria Parrilla Restaurant on Plaza Isabel in Madrid

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Steak Burger

4.0(39 reviews)

1.1 km•Chueca

Great service and a humorous wait staff was the highlight of this restaurant…read more The la champion burger I ordered medium came well done and the charcoal taste was too heavy. It stayed with me for a few hours. The cheddar (switched from provolone), bacon and onions on the burger worked well together. I ended up wishing the cheddar was stronger and the arugula was non-existent. The highlight of it was the truffle sauce which blended with everything including the boiled potatoes and my wife's fries. Her sweet and a bit spicy Iberian pork was juicy, but the fries were a disappointment. They had too much crust and were a bit over done. Just to note the area this restaurant was located was almost as crowded as Time Square on New Year's Eve due to the Holidays, so they may have been busier than normal.

Good food, but the service left a lot to be desired. From the moment we sat, everything felt like a…read morerush job. We later found out they were in the middle of a shift change. It could have been smoother had they just communicated about it, but that did not happen. We eventually got someone to settle our check. The food was great. The Beef Low Loin was seasoned well, but slightly undercooked so the chew was hard to get through. The fries were light and crisp and overall good. The Homemade Brownie was delicious with the Butterscotch ice cream. I wish the brownie would have been hot; that would have put it over the top.

Waitress setting up an open table.

Beef Low Loin

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Kitchen area with people seated at nearby tables.

El Asador de Aranda

4.2(34 reviews)

0.4 km•Sol

Two stars are for decent service, good bread and tomato starter. Tried the sister restaurant in…read moreBarcelona and as if we were in two unrelated places. Steak (claimed to be rib eye) was tough and stringy. Decided to try Cod and it was overcooked and rubbery. Would not recommend spending your time and money.

Lamb is very tasty and you can cut it with a spoon! We ate…read moreearly dinner for Madrid at 7pm and luckily they were serving food. Our waitress was quick and helpful. Rustic decor and homey. We had a on the house anise aperitif with baby cookies and it ended our evening perfectly! Highly recommended!

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I recently had dinner at La Mi Venta and I loved it! The area downstairs is super cool and the service couldn't be nicer. I loved the Tuna Tartar and the Pork dish - to die for! Couldn't recommend this spot more. read more

Blanche M.

2 years ago

The wait times are never too long, even when the restaurant is busy. They manage their reservations well.

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