Good Spanish place with the standard tapas choices and inexpensive but good wines. Upstairs for…read moredining, downstairs for the bar. Georgiano was our server, personable and interesting he, like a lot of our servers, was from elsewhere in Europe (Georgia) and working for a few months in Madrid. I recommend the tapas platter, the stewed oxtail was good too.

Amazing food, great value. Service was amazing thanks to our waiter Dachi. He made everyone laugh…read moreand was very attentive. Very great, highly recommend.

Great. Wonderful. FUN! I don't know where to start for this review. Madrid Tapas Trail was a last…read moreminute addition to our Madrid trip, as our initial tapas tour guide "wasn't sure there would be enough people to do a tour." I suppose it fell into the 48 hour "cancellation" . Frantic, we scurried to find a new tour, as a tapas tour was a highlight of our stay in Madrid. Not the best way to begin our Spain adventure. However, Emily responded within HOURS of my request for a tour during our stay. We made arrangements for a tour in two evenings. Emily took us to tapas locations off the beaten path and also great social, traditional locations. Emily chose locations that would serve pescetarian dishes, accommodating my dietary needs. We sampled amazing wine, but also fabulous beer and sangria. She was great to talk to and easy going, making the night light, enjoyable, and memorable. Emily went above and beyond the call of "tour guide". She emailed us great restaurant recommendations, directions, even a reminder about the Madrid marathon and possible road closures before and during our stay! Unbelievable! (And quite useful!) The irony- the other travelers scheduled on the tour that night had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. Emily still ran the tour for the two of us. Professional indeed! Madrid Tapas Trail is a must do in Madrid!

We spent our honeymoon in Spain in Sept 2012 and at the last minute, decided to take a tapas tour…read morein Madrid. I emailed the tour and Emily (our tour guide) got back to us right away and was very accommodating. Initially we wanted to take the tour on a Sun but they didn't have availabilty so she added us to the Fri tour. Emily and Juan (co-tour guide) were very knowledgable about the various types of tapas, wine and cerveza that we enjoyed. They took us to multiple tapas bars and knew exactly what to order. Each bar had a special dish and we tried them all. Our first stop was a place that specializes in ham and fried egg "nachos"....need I say more? Absolutely delicious! We had a great tour group and interacted very well with each other and our tour guides. We still keep in touch with Emily and Juan to this day. Buena suerte amigos!

"El rincon de Don Pepe" is a hidden jem in Madrid. Well worth the ten minutes metro ride from Sol,…read moresince the food here is fantastic. White linen cloths, well-laid tables and attentive and kind waitresses. If you're lucky, Pepe himself will take your order (probably with a cigar in the corner of his mouth). Yes, there IS a menu if you want to see it, but Pepe usually just asks you what you're up for. And then he brings the food. A lot of it, no matter if you've ordered tapas or a meal. The Manchego cheese is delicious, as well as the pimientos de Padron. And pretty much everything else. This is a place we visit every time when in Madrid. Oh, and if you're in the Vallecas neighborhood, make sure to take the bus/metro/walk up to metro Buenos Aires to find the bar "El Mirador", which offers the best view in Madrid!

I left a review yesterday my you lied and then deleted my review. I said I felt your staff was…read moreracist towards me. Instead of of calling me you listened to them instead of calling me and asking me what happened. My hotel recommend your restaurant i spent nearly 90 dollars. And you still didn't give me the courtesy of a phone call. I saw several black Americans come in and leave. Check the tape don't argue with me change it. How could you say you accommodated me when I asked several times for a different chair. My reservation was at 8 I asked to come in because of the heat. The waiter offered a table top i couldn't fit there. Which was obvious he said I could have a table if I was done by 8:45 I said no thank you we will keep our terrace reservation. My wife's food was under cooked I enjoyed my meal everything was fine until the waiter asked us to move tables at our outside reservation because you had a party of 14 coming. That's when I asked for the manager who didn't speak English. Although you claimed in your Google reply that he offered me accommodations. A very nice young man translated for me who works for you. He not the manager apologized that I had a traumatic experience and I left with your manager saying nothing just standing there looking at me. This review is not to cause harm to your business but to help you to correct an experience that a patron had. I read some of your responses and I've noticed a lack of accountability. I was polite Although no efforts were made by your staff to bridge the language barrier. Hire dual lingual staff. Establish a culture of accountability and listen before you respond. You can't tell me how to feel about my experience. I wish you and your staff all the best. Vernon S.

3.5 stars Walking through the neighborhoods of Madrid, I…read morestumbled upon this Basque restaurant and bar and was fascinated by the menu selections, so I stopped in for lunch! The restaurant has a modern, clean setting, and the waitstaff was patient with us as we tried to decide and order our dishes. We started with the ensalada of guacamole and shrimp "tartar"--on a round bed of mashed avocado sat little pieces of shrimp, which simply bursted with flavor! There was also a creamy dressing on the dish that brought together the creaminess of the avocado with the bright flavors of the seafood. Next, we had the "false risotto" with little chopped up pieces of shrimp, squid, and plankton--the dish was warming and delicious with deep seafood flavors (better than the tourist paella found all over Madrid), though the rice seemed a little bit underdone to me. Both of these were great dishes, and great discoveries, though they were a little bit pricey for the relatively small portion sizes.

Ayud, Alex, y Manuel: PERFECT SERVICE…read more Took my wife for dinner and they were friendly, explained the menu, options, the food, etc. On top of the service without being overbearing. Had goat shoulder dish and sea bass dish. Both were perfect. Delicious, flavorful. Desert was perfect as well. Can't recommend enough.

Nestled in the heart of Madrid, Restaurante Los Montes de Galicia offers an unforgettable dining…read moreexperience that masterfully blends traditional Spanish flavors with modern culinary artistry. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warmth, elegance, and a touch of old-world charm. They don't enforce dress codes ( making the guests feeling uneasy) as we were pretty causally dressed and still were given a very warm welcome unlike some French restaurant that wanted to enforce their style upon us. One of the standout elements of our visit was the exceptional service, led by Juan Jose, whose expertise and passion for his work truly elevated our meal. He had the patience of a saint while answering our questions and as well us going back and forth with our choices and he didn't bat an eyelid nor roll his eyes, a true hallmark of an exceptional host. He didn't just serve us, he shared the ingredients behind each dish with such enthusiasm that it felt like we were partaking in a gastronomic journey through Galicia itself. It definitely made our experience that much more enriching. The menu at Los Montes de Galicia is a celebration of the best that Galicia has to offer, with some delightful twists. We began with the pulled croaker with citrus sauce and flying fish caviar a beautifully balanced dish, with the light and delicate fish complemented by the tangy citrus and the burst of flavor from the caviar. It was a refreshing start that set the tone for the meal. We followed that with a salad of crab, tomato, and avocado mousse with black trumpet fish roe, which was a vibrant, refreshing combination. The sweetness of the crab, the creamy avocado mousse, and the saltiness of the roe made for a wonderfully layered and exciting dish. Absolutely loved it. The sole with lemon butter followed, a classic done to perfection silky, tender fish in a luscious butter sauce that was both rich and light at the same time along with the sautéed peppers and onions made it fun to chomp through. Juan was kind enough to clean it for us and made it for a fun eating exercise. Then, there was the cod in mayonnaise slab over a bed of spinach, which was both inventive and delicious. The cod was perfectly cooked, flaking beautifully under the creamy mayonnaise, and the spinach ( dehydrated and crisped) added a subtle earthiness that grounded the dish. To end the evening, we indulged in the Galician cheesecake, which was nothing short of heavenly. The rich, velvety texture of the cheesecake was perfectly balanced with a tangy sweetness. It was served with a homemade confit of passion fruit that added an exotic touch, bringing a burst of tropical flavor that paired wonderfully with the creaminess of the dessert. All in all a job very well done to the chefs and cooks at Los Montes de Galicia !! If you're ever in Madrid and want to experience authentic Galician cuisine in an upscale yet inviting setting, Los Montes de Galicia is an absolute must-visit. Highly recommended for food lovers and those seeking a special dining experience!

This is a well kept secret among real Madrileños. Free of tourists, this is a place where elegant…read moreand refined families will come to celebrate Sunday lunchs. The service is just impecable. And the food is exceptional. Amazingly fresh and tasty seafood from the entire Iberian Peninsula are daily brought by airplane here. The fish is equally beyond outstanding. And the rices are perfect. The space is lofty and light! Such a joy. With the only downside of being a bit noisy, making the experience a nightmare for those with hearing impediments.

The service, food, and sangria were all fabulous! The staff was very helpful and friendly to…read moreAmerican diners. My friend and I started the meal with croquettes that were cooked perfectly and delicious. We were then served fresh bread and a cold seafood salad that contained squid, peppers and calamari. We also were given an olive plate that was delicious and had enough oil in it to dip our bread. My friend ordered the acorn fed jamon and it was delicious. We ordered and split seafood Pallae and ink squid rice and both were phenomenal!! I highly recommend this place for fresh seafood if you're in the Madrid area.