I can't say enough how wonderful food and service is at this restaurant. We were so very impressed…read morewith the attention given, the delicious appetizer of meatballs, the lamb chops, dessert and ambiance, you simply can't miss it!

My friend and I visited this place for a little tapas and wine action after work one day. The food…read moreand wine were delicious. We enjoyed a plate of shaved jamon and a few pieces of toasted bread with a tomato and olive oil spread with a slightly below room temperature bottle of red wine that was as refreshing as it was intoxicating. All this together made for a great night. However, I haven't told you the best part yet. The atmosphere and interior aesthetics only add to the enjoyment of the meal. The white-washed stone, married with the secluded feel of dining in an old Spanish mission, transports you to a truly immersive experience. I would go back just for that feeling again. Overall, this was a pleasant time and an amazing tapas experience. I promise you'll enjoy it. Additionally, the wait staff understand English as well, which is great for a tourist like me. Enjoy.

This is a must every time we visit Madrid! It's a beautiful decor filled with carved wood. The food…read moreis exquisite whether it's seafood or beef. Make sure you try their potato salad. It's second to none. Chema was our waiter and not only was he hilarious but took really good care of us.

This is a high end Spanish seafood restaurant. You will walk away knowing that you have eaten well…read moreboth via your stomach and your wallet. The food is amazing! The shrimp are delicious and meaty (they better be for almost €60 a plate). The dish I ordered was the fish tacos, which do not look as you think they would (see the picture). Nevertheless, the were scrumptious! Chunks of deep fried fish laid on a bed of guacamole surrounded by dollops of green and white sauce make for a very surprising yet delicious dish (take my advice, try the green stuff...it's delicious!). Also, take my advice on this, the cheesecake is great. It's the perfect mixture of creamy yet firm. Lastly, if you're a gin and tonic fan they have a refreshing one just for you. They make it with Norte gin, which is now my favorite. Overall, our party of seven paid around €200 for the night. This is a great place. Great for a nice date night or special occasion. The service is superb and constant, which is a nice change for Spain, the constant part that is. If you're just visiting Madrid, go for it. You will not be disappointed and it'll be one for the books. Enjoy!

You can't leave Madrid without trying the suckling pig, so here I am, doing touristy thing to…read moreexperience Madrid suckling pig. El Senador had been around for a long time and was highly rated on yelp, but it was not impossible to get a reservation, unlike Botin which had hordes of people waiting outside and completely booked for several months. El Senador was very close to the Royal Palace, housed in an old building, exuded history. The meal started with bread and a delicious pan fried sausage called chistorra. We ordered the calamari and the bean soup as a starter, then roast lamb (1 person portion) and suckling pig (1 person portion) as mains. The calamari was generously sized, but tasted just ok, very simply seasoned and looked better than it tasted. The chistorra was succulent and flavorful. The giant bean soup was also hardy and savory. The mains were disappointing and glad we got 1 person portion size instead of 2. I didn't see the hype. Flavors were monotonous, like they were only seasoned with salt. The suckling pig had crispy skin, but not blistered like Chinese roast suckling pig. The side of sauce/dripping provided little additional flavor. Honestly, I would rather have the Chinese roast suckling pig over these. The dessert was also a huge disappointment. The apple dessert was just thinly sliced and caramalized apple topped with a scoop of ice cream. I expected a tart or some kind of cobbler/pie creation here, but no, just plain sliced apples. The meal ended with a shot of licor de cafe y nata, which was a delicious sweet ending, much better than the apple dessert.

Recommended by our concierge and it was perfect! Beautiful restaurant,amazing food and friendly…read morestaffs.. I would love to go back if I visit Madrid again.

Best restaurant in Madrid!! Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area! Good drinks and amazing…read morefood!!

Found this restaurant on Yelp! and tried it with a friend 3 months ago. Loved the fact that i could…read moresave a table on their website since I don't speak spanish. (Yet!! :) ) They speak fluent english and are super friendly and welcoming. This was my first time in a Venezualian restaurant so I wanted to try new things. We had TEQUEÑOS and AREPAS as starters and PABELLÓN CRIOLLO for main meal. The food was delicious and the restaurant is a little small (in a good way) and feels welcoming kind of when you go eat at you're friends' or family's house. I totally recommend!

Excellent. Everyone's food was amazing and the service was great. The atmosphere was upscale but…read morenot stuffy. We'd consider going back before we leave again.

Lovely folks and tasty bocodillos. I got the calamares bocodillo and asked for some extra aioli…read more(otherwise it feels a bit dry). Very tasty sandwich and super friendly gentlemen working here. I only went for the sandwich but stayed for 1-2 more drinks just because how great the atmosphere was. Tons of folks came in (and they felt like locals---despite being so close to the major touristy areas). Also remember napkins on the floor doesn't mean it's dirty!

Super tasty calamari bocadillos and sangria! The service was amazing. My Spanish is not too good…read morebut they still talked to me and were very friendly. I loved it.

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 restaurant was a short walk away from where we stayed during a recent visit to Madrid…read more We were looking for seafood on that particular night and El Gran Barril was among the ones got great reviews. Of course we arrived early for dinner, e.g. 8:30pm. We ordered the Gamba Roja de Alica as one of the starters. Yummm... €76 market price, 3 per person and we were 5. The pulpo de pedrero was the other starter. We enjoyed both very much with a rueda by Jose Pariente. For main, we had arroz con Bogavante, tranche de Rodaball, Melyza de Pincho, and Lenguado de Estero. Overall, a great dinning experience. By the time finished, the place was full of customers. It was a Monday night, but a holiday that I learned later.

The quality is food is very good. Quite place and you have a good selection of meet and starters!!…read moreYou can have a good wine. It's not cheap but if you don't mind you should try it