Our visit to Lua was one of those cozy, warm experiences that you treasure forever. We had…read morewonderful food and wine in the company of good friends. The service we received was incredibly friendly and informative, both elegant but approachable, intuitive to our needs. We chose to start with an order of Foie Midcuit Sobre Empanada De Pera Y Queso San Simón Caramelizado, and a half order of impeccably soft and supple Pulpo a Feira. My companion ordered their Lubina con Verduritas, and I had the Verdinas con Carabineros, and the Raya En Caldeirada Sobre Sopa De Ibéricos. For dessert, I had the Brownie con Helado de Turron y Trufa (yes, it had authentic black truffles shaved on top) and my friend a "deconstructed" Tarta de Santiago. The whole meal was amazing; some of the dishes were elevated versions of traditional Galician dishes (the Verdinas or the Tarta de Santiago) while others were successful experiments (like the Fois Midcuit or the crazy-delicious Brownie with Turron Ice Cream and shaved Trufa). Lua deserves their 2023 Michelin star!

The way they do the red prawn is too fishy and salty. The service is not good. The environment is…read moregood and nice setting.

If your kids are studying abroad in Madrid, this is where they'll take you when you visit. Ten Con…read moreTen is stylish, lively, and on the pricey side. They bring olives, bread, and a small soup when you sit down which sounds nice until you realize it's not free. The steak was excellent, and the truffle and egg linguini stood out. The avocado lasagna was also surprisingly good. Service was good, our waiter was refreshingly honest and even steered us away from less popular dishes. It gets busy, so make a reservation.

Was lucky to get the last 10pm reservation! But was well worth it!! Amazing food, great service &…read moresuper busy place

The food was amazing and the service was top notch. We ordered a total of 5 different dishes, a…read morepitcher of sangria and a desert. The tapa dishes were all very good. We ordered a salad which was a very unique dining experience because it came in a pot with scissors. You cut pieces off and topped it with chicken and egg plant it was honestly really cool. Next we had a Spanish pancake which was ok I personally wasn't crazy about it but it was good nothing crazy though. We followed this up with the croquets which were small but very tasty filled with ham and cheese. We then had the Potito or Baby Jar. It's egg mixed with truffle and garlic in a small jar. It was one of my favorites so much flavor in this dish. It went really well with the bread they serve. The duck racks were also very good nice amount of different flavors from all the assortment of toppings they bring you. The last tapa we had was the star of the show. The flaming steak was amazing m. The perfectly cooked steak was seasoned to perfection and they literally brought a fire to your table when they cooked it. I was in love with this dish and would definitely recommend it as a must have. For desert the last thing we had was the crema de queso. Definitely an interesting take on desert. This place is amazing one of the best dinner experiences I have had. Thank you Anthony Bourdain!!! Pro tip: this place is kind of hard to find. It's immediately next to a restaurant with a black cat on its front door.

Looking for a late night "snack", (just before midnight) we walked around the corner from our hotel…read moreand discovered La Gabinoteca, a quaint Tapas restaurant featured by Anthony Bourdain on his show "No Reservations". The restaurant was not extremely packed, but it was lively. It took a minute to find someone to seat us, and once we were seated our waiter told us we had about 10 minutes to order before the kitchen closed, although they advertised being open until 2am. We kept wondering why everyone was looking out at our table from the kitchen but no wait staff came over until finally we realized there was a buzzer on our table that we could use to summon the wait staff, get our check etx. When the waitress came over she was friendly and assured us we had enough time to order what we wanted from the kitchen. She also tried to speak English as best she could to explain what the dishes were. We ordered some typical tapas - Ravioli Burrata, Chicken Wings, Croquetas, Gyoza of Ropa Vieja, and Duck Tacos. The tacos were flavorful and the Gyozas were delicious. The other tapas were just ok, didn't stand out any more than others. I did not like the texture of the Ravioli and it is a cold dish so seemed bland to me. I thought the food was good overall, but it did seem a little pricey.

for 29 euros/person, you get a drink, starter, and main! i went with the strawberry juice, iberian…read moreham eggs benedict, and waffles. the waffle was delightfully crispy & came with a delicious dulce de leche sauce, and the eggs benedict was perfectly creamy. i also enjoyed the strawberry juice, which was not too sweet. i would recommend making a reservation for the rooftop on a beautiful sunny day! the atmosphere and decorations were lovely, and the presentation of the dishes were gorgeous! well-worth it if you're craving brunch!

Visited The secret garden on a Sunday night. Walking into the restaurant I was blown away by the…read moreelegant high scale ambiance. The decor leading up to the rooftop was absolutely stunning and like nothing I've ever seen. The dining area was intimate and nicely lit. Upon sitting, our servers immediately greeted my party. They explained the menu briefly. I will say that throughout my visit, I was checked on by my server, multiple times. It was not overwhelming, and they genuinely wanted to make sure I had the best experience. Based on our servers recommendation I ordered the aperitivos. Came with delicious warm bread and butter, tempura prawns, dumplings, egg rolls, salmon tartare and crab rangoons. Everything was delicious. I also ordered the burrata. I was blown away by each and every dish. As far as drinks, this restaurant has the most unique and delicious cocktail. I tried the Sayonara Baby, No me llames muñeca, Taparrabos de Adan y Eva, Al Agua Patos, Love Potion, and Maracas de Machin. All of the drinks were delicious, refreshing and insanely cute. You could easily tell there was a lot of care and details put into each drink. If you cannot tell by this review, the food is beyond delicious. This was a perfect evening with great service and great food.

Easily one of the best brunch spots in Madrid, and honestly some of the best food we had in all of…read moreSpain. We got the French toast and the huevos rancheros and both were so good. Like, still thinking about them good. The French toast was perfect and the huevos rancheros were packed with flavor and super comforting. Everything just hit. If you're looking for the best brunch spot in Spain, this is it. No question. Would come back in a heartbeat. This place is a must-visit in Madrid. We're already dreaming about coming back!!! (The atmosphere was a 10, service was a 10, food was a 10)

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.

Popped in here when we saw rain coming and I'm so glad we did! Has a really lovely meal! The inside…read moreis wonderful and great atmosphere. Our waiter was also fantastic and so attentive! I ordered the cheese board and some tacos and I loved both! I thought they were delicious and so much food! I thought the prices were very fair! Left so full and happy!

Great shop but no longer a restaurant. Just fyi !…read more The products for sale there look great though!

Great place , good vibe, the food is good, a bit pricey though for what it is…read more Portions are small ( at least for the octopus which was fantastic but way too small even if you are a model ) Skip the deserts , not worth the try

Very cute and nicely designer space. Cocktails were…read moreinteresting and delicious, but I guess it's Spain / European culture that they truly really take their time to make the drink... Like 15-20 min! The first round of my cocktail were great, different, and strong enough. The mango passion fruit one was way way way too sweet. (See photos) Nice please to chill though.

I could not be more serious when I say- this is the best gin drink I've ever had. It was so smooth…read moreand delicious! And I used to casually like gin before, but this place has made it my go-to drink! The bartenders are so nice and were great at making suggestions. What I ordered: to be honest, I cannot remember the name. All I remember is it was the gin drink with cinnamon. It was refreshing, tasty, and super reasonably priced for the quality! The atmosphere is nice, but chill. This is a great place to start off the night with a refreshing gin cocktail! (They do offer other types of alcohol for those who really don't like gin, but I have to say- if you try one of their gin drinks and don't like it, you're crazy!)

Super fun and chill place for a fun twist on the gin tonic with various macerations and infusions!…read moreOrdering was a little confusing at first, but when you decide that you're all in on the gin tonic infusions, it's easy! The bartenders are SUPER friendly and are happy to help navigate the cocktail menu if you need help. The goblet sized beverage that comes out is delicious and super refreshing! I love the space too - the minimalist decor with concrete is always a personal fave of mine. Completely unrelated, the bar mix they have as a snack is delicious in it by itself.

Maria and Sammy were great servers and gave us really good recommendations to order …read more We tried Grilled Octopus and Red Prawn pasta! Very delicious!

Food was on point here and particularly good for small groups cause there's only a few tables…read more Service was amazing and they spoke English fluently with an English menu. Wish their wine list was more extensive and had some higher end options but hard to store a lot in a small space.

1st night in Madrid and came across this restaurant. So we decided to walk in and the setup was…read morevery nice. Staff was very friendly and inviting. Checked out the menu, not much but enough to make our mouths water. Food was really good tasting and we would recommended this place anytime.

Wow what a great find!…read more Food: The chef has worked in many Micheline star places and has been able to manage bringing the best of their practices to a much more "real" relaxed menu. Great food without all the fan fare star restaurants have. Amazing food to the point. Ambiance: The restaurant is a restaurant. At first it seems simple and maybe minimal. But upon second inspection it is full of details and very well designed. The lights the confort of the chairs and every detail makes it invisible to a first glance. Very well thought out. Service: As good as any top star restaurant without any prenteciousness. Friendly and very professional. This is the kind of place I love. Amazing food, well thought out menu, high end and low key. Loved it!