The tapas were great except for the octopus which was chewy! The service was amazing. Not sure what the hype is about when trying to get a reso as there were quite a few empty seating spots read more

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One of the trickiest parts of travel? Timing the vibe. You can have the best recommendations, the right outfit, and the crew ready to go--but if the energy's off, it's off. Spain, famously, runs late. Dinner isn't dinner until 9:00 PM, minimum. And the party? It doesn't even warm up until midnight. So there we were, wandering the city streets at 10-ish, already two drinks in, hungry for adventure--and just slightly off-sync with the nightlife rhythm. Phones in hand, we played the usual game: app-hop, review-skim, vibe-check. We tried a few spots--each either too quiet or clearly recovering from last night's chaos. Three attempts in, the group hit a wall: tired, tipsy, and borderline feisty. But something told us to keep going. That's when my wingman and I backtracked--past a velvet rope we'd passed earlier. Two sharply dressed bouncers stood outside a low-profile building. No flashing signs. No loud crowd. Just posture and presence. A place that invests in the right doormen, I figured, probably gets a lot of other details right, too. We approached. A nod. A door opens. Then another. And just like that, the mood shifted. We walked into a full-blown production--music pounding, the bar staff moving like choreography, strangers dancing like best friends. It felt like a scene from a high-budget musical... except we weren't watching it. We were in it. We looked at each other and grinned like idiots. We'd found it. That thing travelers chase but rarely catch: a spontaneous, untamed, perfect night. Suddenly the questions came flooding in: Why didn't we come here sooner? How did we almost miss this? Why were there so many beautiful people here? But we didn't stay in question mode for long. We dove in--drinking, dancing, flirting, laughing. The energy was electric. The connection, effortless. Sadly, we only had an hour before closing. But we made it count. And as we spilled out into the night, breathless and buzzing, we asked the most important question of all: "When are we coming back?" This place? It's more than a bar--it's a movement. I've since seen videos of Karol G making an appearance, and heard rumors they're opening new locations. Whoever's behind this? Congratulations. You've found a way to bottle Mexico's best party energy and ship it across the globe. We'll be back. Next time, earlier--and ready. read more

Sometimes you're asked to describe something with just one word which is usually quite difficult. However, in this case, Sala de Despiece makes it simple for you: pathetic. A thirty minute dinner and I'm down 100 euros. Their concept is more about the presentation than anything, but man if you're going to make this food upscale, at least have it taste good and be worth the large paycheck. Let's begin: The place itself is quite difficult to get a reservation which adds to the hype around it. I was so excited to try and had been looking forward. Got there and I knew their concept was to be like a simple butcher or fish market with the staff attire but the restaurant was stuffy!! super hot. I have no complaints over the staff, they were all kind, and actually come to my first point. after they gave us a terrible table, they were nice to move us somewhere else. When we sat down we were given a free little snack which should've been our first clue to just leave. It was like a fried dough with spice on top. It was actually really terrible though. No flavor, oily, cold, and just nope. Not worth s second bite. First plate: alcachofas (artichokes) I didn't hate it but it's a dessert! So sweet. I wish it was served last. I like the crunch but honestly I'm not dying to eat it again. (it tasted like banana) Second dish: Rolex Nah, not for me. I think this is a dish just meant to eat for texture not taste, and because it has a whole presentation. It's foie gras with a sous vide egg yolk and pancetta. For me, I needed a crunch or something because it was just smooth and creamy (and didn't melt in the mouth). Except for the only good part with was the foie gras and well, it's foie gras. Third dish: chuletón The best of the dishes. Good. Nice flavor with salt and truffle. It's essentially a beef carpaccio. It is bite size however, like all their dishes which is understandable for their concept. Fourth dish: tomata Probably the most pathetic thing I've ever been served. Guys, it's a tomato. That's it. An overripe tomato. It had the fuzzy parts you see when a tomato is already past its ripeness and it was so cold I thought it was kept at a temperature just before freezing. This was the biggest disappointment honestly because when I first saw it I thought it had some kind of filling or that the tomato was thinly cut to wrap something. Nope!!! It's just a tomato like the ones you pick in your backyard. Best part of the dish was the fried basil garnish. Fifth dish: octopus One of the worst octopus I've had. It was so tough yet chewy? I don't even think it was overcooked I just think it was cooked wrong. The cause it came either way was also not good and this tentacle was a whopping 28 euros. So, nothing against the staff, but please people, I hope I can shed some light because I had only seen good reviews of this place. I really think it was an incredible waste of money. Like I said, in just thirty minutes, I was down 100 euros and still hungry for actual food. I totally understand going to a restaurant for something different and a new experience, but in return, all I hope for is something tasty to eat. read more

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For our last night in Madrid, we decided to make a reservation at SDD as we had heard amazing things! Upon entering, we were seated immediately. Our server was very friendly and his presentation for each dish brought out made for a very fun experience. As opposed to the tasting menu, my partner and I opted to split a wide variety of dishes. It was a lot more food than we were expecting so we left very full! Some standouts were the Rolex, the smoked eel, and the artichoke. We really enjoyed this meal - definitely book a reservation as soon as possible and give it a try! read more

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We came here for our final night in Madrid, and I couldn't think of a better place to have our farewell dinner! First, I would say that you definitely want to make reservations here. We did not have reservations, and we were nervous because there was already a line outside of the door when we arrived before doors opened at 8pm. We were extremely lucky and were able to be seated once all of the reservation guests were seated. The space is creative, where it's set up like a butcher shop, and there are a lot of fun details in the room. The service was impeccable. Dominica was our server and she was amazing. She recommended a the perfect dishes to take us through the dining experience, and we let her decide on everything. This was the best move - each dish was incredible! This is what we ordered: Artichoke, Rolex, Chuleton, mussels, octopus, veal loin, and tomata. If I had to choose, I would say that the artichoke and the mussels are a must get!! All of the dishes progressed so well and each were prepared in a special way with so much flavor and innovative techniques. The restaurant was also located in a very trendy area, so it was easy to go and find a nice place to have a drink and dance after! read more

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This spot is so cool! Hipster af as it has the feeling of being a modern butcher shop. The presentation is very unique and artistic, so if you want an entertaining meal, this is a good bet. The waiters come by and prepare your tapas on a tray sometimes with a knife or even a blow torch. Some of the flavor combos are truly unique as well like this one ice cream dessert combo of basil, pea, black pepper, and cotton candy (sounds weird, but it was one of the best desserts I've tasted). The only thing to be very cognizant of is if you don't eat raw meat or raw fish, be sure to ask before you order as there are many raw items on the menu. Everything is very fresh though! read more

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I found out about this place through a YouTube channel and quickly snagged a reso during our short stay in Madrid. There's 2 locations offering the same menu. We actually ate at "SDD2" which based on the website is supposed to be identical to the original. The whole resto is designed to look like a freezer and the staff are dressed like butchers. Theres a definite vibe as soon as you walk in and I loved how quirky it was. I swear their whole menu was designed to be cooked via blowtorch and knives. That meant the food was mostly cold or minimally cooked. We liked that it was playful and each item is assembled in front of you. Overall enjoyed the "show" worthiness of this place and a really cool concept. read more

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My favorite place we went to during our Spain trip (and we went to three star Michelin)! They really focus on making the key ingredient the star here. Everything was perfectly cooked. The fried artichoke and the pulpo were probably our favorites, but we loved it all. Only wished we had room to try more! Already planning to return the next time we're in Madrid. read more

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Ok so this review is technically for the SDD2 location, but they are not on Yelp so I will add it here! Made a reservation a few weeks prior and came for dinner on a weeknight and had an absolute blast at SSD2. Servers spoke English, which was very helpful because a lot of the items on the fixes priced menu were unique and not entirely distinguishable visibly as to what they were. €45 for the fixed menu is a great deal, staff is wonderful, the space is so cool and hip, and the food is delicious. Only thing I will say is that some of the dishes are quite adventurous, so I would highly recommend if you plan to do the fixed menu that you review all of the dishes first. You always have the option to order à la cart And I think we saw some people that got the fixed menu and swapped out some of the items. my favorites were the tempura Cod, as well as the dry age strip loin. The zucchini flowers were also so unique and delicious, definitely the sort of experience that you won't find out any average restaurant. Dessert was also amazing and the pepper ice cream with cotton candy was so fun to eat. You definitely need a reservation for this place and I highly recommend making one. I will definitely be back for lunch to try some of the other menu items that are not on the fixed menu while I am in Madrid. read more

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Expected so much better and more from this place. It's always on the top list and was also featured on Somebody Feed Phil. On the food: Nothing special. Nothing mind blowing. Honestly all show and theatrics but mostly fell flat and was disappointing taste wise. Basically, all for the gram and nothing else. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't horrible, it was alright - just alright. Definitely not worth the hype- unless you're just in it for the "experience" and not the actual food On the service: chaotic. Messy and horrible. They forgot some of our orders. The pacing and order of the dishes that came out was all wrong. We waited so long for other dishes while other tables that came after us were almost done. Lots of shouting and not much coordination. Just a total shit show service wise. The only redeeming thing that was good if you ask me was the dessert - the pepper ice cream wrapped in cotton candy was the only interesting thing from SDD. The only thing that truly felt and tasted more original and different and closer to what I expected. Probably the only reason why I would give it 2 stars, otherwise a 1. read more

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(This review is for SDD2 which is on C de la virgen - closer to tourist central than SDD location). Really fun meal. Not Michelin but more fun than I've had at more than half of the Michelin places I've eaten at. Place looks like a hipster butcher shop. 45 euro prix fixe or you can order a la carte. The whole spiel is they prepare the food in front of you often in a kitschy fun molecular gastronomy way. Maybe not for everyone but I loved it. Taste wise - the peppercorn ice cream was my favorite course and most memorable (even more than the rolled jamon dish and the rolled beef dish). They roll it up like sushi in a sheet of flattened cotton candy, then cut it up and put a drop of strawberry syrup on top with a salted peppercorn. Finish with another sprinkle of peppercorn. Good enough to be a signature dish IMO. Surprisingly fragrant and tasty - equally fun to eat. Other dishes were mostly good, though I wasn't a huge fan of the steak but could be just me. Half of the people eating there were Spanish when I went - and a lot of them ordered the langoustine for whatever reason. (I had it and it was good but also not the best one I've ever had.) I liked that they weren't as stuffy as some of the Michelin places. Service was quite good - though casual vibe, they try to accommodate and I do appreciate the effort. Will be back to try a few other dishes next time I am in Madrid. Fun place to try for anyone who likes out of the box dining but also don't want to navigate the waitlist and/or double digit courses of the Michelin places. read more

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Came here with my wife, son, and mother in law. We're excited to try it, as we've heard good things. But all it was was basically a circus with young guys behind the counter who think they are better than they really are. A plate from the kitchen arrives, they blast some torch fire over it, roll it out for you and folded, and serve. I can't deny it's not pretty (I would be lying). BUT the flavor and quality is really not good at all!! The foie with the yolk, etc. is basically just foie (you don't taste anything else), you can buy your own foie anywhere based on that. The octopus was slimy and had no seasoning (just charred). Sent it back because it was slimy (just clean the damn thing!). The muscles were small, and overcooked (couldn't stomach more than 5 muscles and sent it back). The damn steak was soooo chewy!! Especially considering it's cooked rare (didn't come out for like 40 minutes!) doesn't take 40 minutes to cook a rare steak. We asked what kind of cut? They said it was a chuck!! Come on now!! For that price you serve me a Chuck?? No wonder it's chewy too cooked rare!! Cook rare a filet or a an American or Japanese wagu (that cut melts in your mouth). We sent the steak back too, cause chewing it for days is just not enjoyable!! Ordered a bottle of wine, and no one ever poured it, so we kept on serving ourselves. God forbid one of their many staff members standing around would do it. Furthermore, get the bill and they kept the dishes we sent back on the bill!! No one even inquired if we wanted another one made to replace it, or what they can do to fix it. The "manager" (the kid must have been 23), at the end asked how it was as he brought the bill. Shocked that they didn't take anything off from what was sent back, we told him all the issues, and even after that he didn't even try to fix anything. We paid it in full, and never coming back to this shit show! If you want food that beautiful and tastes amazing, instead go to StreetXO read more

Sala de Despiece - Gastropubs Near Me - Madrid, M

This was one of my favorite restaurants in Madrid, if not the world. I have sent countless individuals here when they are traveling to Madrid. Unfortunately, it has gone totally downhill since expanding to the bigger location. When I ate here most recently, the staff was clearly overworked and overwhelmed, leading to incredibly poor service. As a few examples, my server forgot about my wine order and forgot about one of the courses I ordered. Pricing has also become egregiously expensive since the last time I dined here. While the food is still decent, nothing came out at the proper temperature, and the presentation lacked the excitement and showmanship courses previously had. There was no longer care in how courses were presented since the staff was running all over the place, which impacted my overall experience. As I was leaving the restaurant, another staff member came over and asked me how it was. I was honest with him and let him know it was incredibly poor and that I wouldn't be returning due to the poor service and mediocre food. Rather than apologize, the staff member had the audacity to tell me my poor experience was because I was sitting at a table near the bathroom and not at the counter. He told me service is much better at the counter and insinuated that it was my fault my experience was bad. Of course, I didn't choose the table by the bathroom, and if the staff thinks service is only good at the counter, why bother having tables elsewhere? I had made the reservation months in advance and the restaurant wasn't full during dinner, so I'm struggling to understand why we were placed at that table in the first place. I don't plan on returning as there are plenty of amazing restaurants at Madrid across a variety of price points. I felt ripped off after leaving the Sala de Despiece and am unbelievably disappointed with how poor the restaurant has become since expanding. read more

This is our third meal at SDD, there are three locations. SDD, SDD1 and SDD 2. SDD1 is all table service. Here your server does all finishing of dishes table side. Shout out to David, he is great. The menu includes many seasonal dishes and our experience is that it is the same in all locations. Highlights of this visit were: deep fried artichokes. So crispy you would think they are air fried. Next was Japanese tomatoes. Tomatoes were actually Spanish but are among the best you will ever have especially in summer. With the tomatoes finely sliced red tuna. And then veal steak. This dish is finished at the table with butter from Asturias. The meal was delicious and David gave us quite the show! We will definitely be back. read more

Yelp is active in Madrid. Woo hoo!!! I admit I saw this restaurant on "Somebody Feed Phil" and it was instantly intriguing. Phil called it a culinary laboratory and I would tend to agree. They have taken various proteins some which are beloved to the people of Spain and presented them with their own twist. All of the sauces and pairings where masterfully done. Madrid is known for their art museums. Every dish was art as well! I was the "New York foodie" in the house that day. The manager took note of this and made sure I got their best offerings. They would not allow me to have the traditional tasting menu but they created my own. I left thoroughly impressed. This is a spot not to be missed! Check my photos and descriptions. Some of these dishes were so creative and delicious! read more

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Amazing, unlike anything. Smart concept, I've ever experienced before. Make reservations and come open minded to try things, you typically don't like. And Monica, "la camarera" matched the restaurant. Thank you for the experience. read more

Sala de Despiece - Me about to experience heaven - Gastropubs Near Me - Madrid, M

The artichoke is out of this world- don't go here without getting it! Everything was delicious and they were able to accommodate gluten free without a problem (I have celiac disease). read more

A modern tapas spot. Be sure to make reservations in advance, it gets packed quick and we witnessed many walk-in guests get turned away due to no availability. MAKE SURE to check which location you reserved, I made the mistake of going to the wrong location yet they were still kind about it. They made sure to give the correct location a call to hold our spot. 5 stars on service! The interactive hands-on preparations were a lot of fun. All of the staff were friendly and will show you how to prepare the dish. A lot of these items are finger food, so i recommend ordering more than you usually would. The fried artichoke topped off with caviar was crunchy and light. The sauce paired with it worked perfectly. Beef carpaccio with truffle tasted super fresh. Octopus was smoky and tender. The white asparagus was SOOO tender and will make you not want to eat green asparagus ever again lol. Where can we find this in the Bay Area?? The panchetta roll with pate and egg was a little to rich for my tasting, but it's one of the most popular items on the menu. I personally did not enjoy the texture of the eel, it was crunchy and not crunchy in a fried way.. Overall this was a very fun experience with A1 service read more

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An amazing meal! It's an omakase style dinner, pre fixe, with the ability to add on sides, but with the amount of food, there is no need for adding anything else. We were stuffed!! The highlights: cotton candy wrapped ice cream, and the eggplant. Those were so unexpectedly good and the flavors were surprising and delicious. I could eat a whole meal of the eggplant and be completely satisfied. Would definitely come back for a special meal!! read more

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Made reservation many days in advance while still in the US for 2 pm lunch , arrived on time ... checked in by name , got seated . As about to leave , and waiting a check " manager " with bad breath ( so close to me I can smell it ) ask me to " prove " my reservation as another patron one hour and 15 min later here with same first name. I wasn't sure why he even ask me this as I am searching for my emails , by now we are finished and waiting on the check .....but I think fast I realized his lack of likes for Americans. Within 30 second he is escalated the situation with his finger in my face ( I am a woman ) and with broken english as I am paying while he is kicking us out of " his " restaurant. Not sure what to even make of this other then in this beautiful city with most gorgeous food why would you waist your money on this mediocre meal ? I was scared that he will get physical as my husband watching this in horror and we both end up at the USA embassy after the police station. Its funny now but in the moment I was scared ...... I eat at restaurants around the world , this one sure left a horrible taste in my mouth. read more

Probably my favorite meal in Madrid! The owners took an old butcher shop and transformed it into this hip contemporary restaurant. There are no tables here -- just several long counters overlooking the open kitchen. The DJ style music gave a cool hip lively vibe to the restaurant. We ordered the Rolex (foie wrapped with egg yolk and pancetta, torched table side), the fried artichoke with caviar was brilliant, and everything else is product-focused culinary concept that makes it a buzzing dinner destination for all. Highly recommend! read more

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What a gastronomic experience! Thoroughly enjoyed the "tomato" dish. The peppers with black garlic and strawberry powder toyed with my taste buds. The seared tuna cooked to perfection, and accompanied by crisp pickled French onions. The dry aged steak, surprisingly, for a medium rare wasn't as tender as imagined. The "Rolex" dish, which consisted of foie, thinly sliced jamon, and egg, needs just one bite to feel satisfied. No need to order a piece per person. If they want a Michelin however, attention to detail must be phenomenal. Otherwise, I'm excited for their journey. read more

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This was a seafood restaurant recommended by one of our friends, described as his "favorite restaurant in Madrid." I would definitely say that it lived up to the hype!!!! We ordered a plethora of dishes here, including: -Big tomato with olive oil & greens on top - huge yum! -Iberico Ham - the meat slices were very marbled - delicious. -Red prawns from Denia (came with 4) - OUR FAVORITE!!! The shrimps were to DIE FOR. We had actually finished our plate, asked if we could have more, but they were sold out for the night by that point!!! Huge bummer. -Ahi tuna in a cracker - good, not my favorite, but I did like the tuna! -Potatoes - these were quite mesmerizing for such a simple dish. -Eel - torched and glazed right in front of us - amazing! I loved this restaurant. The service was extremely fun and jovial. The ambiance is extremely casual. Have fun at this restaurant, and enjoy fantastic food. read more

If you savor culinary theater and enjoy adventurous dining then here is the restaurant for you. Each dish is innovative and delicious. They provide you a menu and you choose which items appeal to you. My husband eats no fish so he had the beef dish and potato dish. He said the steak was delicious. I had the burrata dish, the octopus and the cod fritters. I loved my meal and was giddy with excitement when each dish was brought to the table. The staff is energetic and really seem to love what they are doing. The seating is counter style so keep that in mind. We were lucky to get the separate two top. read more

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This is another restaurant in Madrid that has too much attention and hype - extremely over-priced with mediocre food. No joke, this place is a grand failure. The whole experience peaks at the start and going straight-up DOWNHILL as the meal progress like I was taking a rollercoaster. The meal was made up with 7 courses. The first two - beef carpaccio & "the Rolex" (egg yolk & foie gras wrapped with the fat of the bacon), and the dessert are the best part of the meal. When we finished everything, we still didn't feel satiated, so we ordered steak. The steak, which was served with corn syrup and fat on the side, was a grand failure. The cut was way too thick, and it was lukewarm. The whole mouthfeel was awful. For the Korean fusion dish - too much of a show while the mix of ingredients made no sense at all. I can only give this dish 1/10 for the effort of the waiter put on burning the fat with the torch. The wine was awful too. The rest was average. This resto definitely does not deserve the hype. read more

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This is a good place to come once. It is part of the 1990s concept gastro bar trend. With an original formula expressed in a very consistent way. In this case the notion of an old school butchery. The menu is creative and tasty, and presentation is probably the strongest. Decoration is themed (a bit on the jokey side). For me the weak points are that on the one hand it feels too much as a one shot thing. Once you've been you don't get much from coming back. The second is the hideous location at the Ponzano street that very much feels like a spring break spot. With thousands of drunk midleagers furiously following the croqueta flow. Not my kind of thing. read more

Majestic food. Great vibes, restaurant built out of a meat locker. Service great, server knew what to get.

We booked the communal table in the room next door but was moved into the main dining area when they told us that we'd be the odd couple out in a large party reservation. Definitely a nice gesture since that could be awkward. As much as I enjoyed the vibe in the main room, we were stuck in a deep corner that made moving around and eating somewhat challenging. In any case, I was grateful for the menu being in English because there was so much that I wanted to try! The best dish we had was the Iberico Jamon. Easily the best jamón we had on our whole trip (and we tried many). I would be OK with just eating this the entire time. The runner up dish was the tuna tartare with toasted nori. I loved the perfectly cubed fish! Service wise, we got forgotten about a number of times throughout dinner. We had to remind our server the orders we were waiting on, and didn't get much of an explanation when the food came out. So, while I would say that the food was absolutely 5 stars, service brings it down to four. read more

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This is for SDS2. We saw this place featured on somebody feed Phil. Phil has a way of making anything look good, that being said, I'll share with you my experience. The place is actually kinda cool. Small, but hip. I don't think I saw any older couples in there. We came in with reservations and were seated almost immediately. There is a set price/ set menu for €49/ person, but our waitress said she'd recommend going ala cart. We went with almost all of her recommendations. Artichoke (1 biter), Rolex, carpaccio roll up, mussels in wine, fried shrimp with fried shrimp head, skinned tomato with basil, pepper ice cream. I can honestly say I wouldn't recommend any of these items. The artichoke was okay, but paying double digits for a single bite that didn't wow me, was a disappointment. I had high hopes for the Rolex. It was too fatty and too rich and the taste just wasn't it for me, but now I know why it's called the Rolex aha. The carpaccio.. was okay. I've had better at many places, but it was quality rare meat, it's just.. meh for me. The mussels tasted too much like sargassum. Not fishy.. but like when the ocean smells of sewage? Don't get me wrong, they were fresh, nothing bad about the quality. But I've noticed the mussels I've had here in Spain for some reason don't compare to the mussels in the states.. But could be like oysters: different waters make for different tastes? The shrimp were okay, deep fried shrimp heads were fun to eat. But my fiancé wasn't a fan. The tomato was huge. But lacked flavor and sweetness, the basil.. didn't complement like I thought it would. And those two flavors work great together, but not in this dish. The pepper ice cream was the best part for us as far as flavor. But even that didn't wow me. If you're looking for a food experience, this is fun. But if you're looking for good food? I would not recommend this place. In my opinion, you pay for the experience here at SDS. Our bill was over €140 euro.. and I would have liked Mcds better. I feel like trash saying that, but it's my honest review. Our server WAS FANTASTIC. Sweet, spoke English, and took great care of us. But she was the best part of the dining experience. 3/5 and two stars were for our server. I wish you the best of luck, maybe my palette is trash. read more

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This place is awesome. Since they don't take reservations, you'll just need to be patient and hope spots open up quickly. Prepare for visually stunning performances by chefs artfully cooking and plating your dishes in front of you. All the dishes are in some way, shape or form traditional Spanish cuisine with modern and artful influences. Creamy burrata, squid with their ink sac still attached, langoustines that are half cooked, half crudo, pork fat with fresh yolks and foie gras, delicious artichokes. Nothing is left unimagined here. A must go. read more

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This place was my favorite - and most interesting - meal while in Madrid! The translation of the restaurant name we learned was "cutting room" like where animals are butchered; that sounds pretty gruesome, and honestly a more fitting name would have been something like "the laboratory" or something of that sorts. They made this place look pretty similar to a lab and the unique way they presented the food - both on the menu and on the plate - matched that theme. Reservations were full the day we got into Madrid, but we decided to come close to opening time for a light pre-dinner. We were lucky to snag some seats front and center of the counter because the place filled up soon after! When we sat down we were served some spiced potato chips in a plastic bag and chose a few menu items: beef carpaccio, artichoke, and razor clams. Everything was good and required at least a little involvement to eat. The beef was pretty fun to prep yourself and popular. We didn't get the squid but that was also very popular and pretty cool to watch too! The place is small and only has counter seating so it's best for a date instead of a group. If you're in the mood to play with your food, definitely check this place out. And come early or make a reservation! read more

Después de 7 años volvimos y el restaurante está tan espectacular como hace 7 años. Esta vez estuvimos en el cuarto que se encuentra en la parte de atrás de el restaurante y al principio me pareció que no iba a ser la misma experiencia pero fue una experiencia única gracias a Tabatath y a la excelente comida 100 puntos para ustedes y sigan cosechando éxitos read more

Oh man, where do I begin? and will I be able to give this place justice with the few words I have? Who am I kidding? Me? One of few words? My husband originally was trying to see if we could make our way into the reservation tasting menu at the restaurant part (Acadamia del Despiece). There were no cancellations so we hopped in line here - luckily close to the beginning of the line. I guess I can't say what I missed at the tasting menu part but with the food we had here - I don't even care. It was like an episode of Anthony Bourdain. You walk into what looks like the back of the house modernized butcher shop. Everything was like a haze. All around me chefs hustling and bustling in slow motion. People sitting and even standing ordering and eating. Our eyes wandering and taking notes - our next dish being the yummy one that the person in front of us ordered, the one after that being the one the person beside us ordered, and so it continues. Chuleton con tartufata y tomate - this was my absolute favorite. This was our first and I wanted to order another to be our last but our full stomachs wouldn't allow anything more. The pile of sea salt and truffle paste spread from one end and the tang of the tomato puree spread from the other form a unique flavor of surprise as the beef is rolled into a little ball. It was like a taste of heaven! Rolex con panceta, trufa, y foie - this was one of the more fun to watch. The panceta was see through thin and the egg yolk perfectly formed by itself. If you have time to look there are several of pictures to try to capture the process. Lomo de Vaca con ajo negro, sesame, y te verde - this came out on a frozen block and they used a used a brulee torch to warm it up and take it off The other dishes we enjoyed were more simply made but a still a treat for the tastebuds. Huevo con foie y tartufata Pulpo - octopus with chimichurri Navajas - Razor Clams Boquerones - fried anchovies The environment, the art of preparation, the quality of food, and the amazing food make this a MUST eat at when in Madrid. If I still didn't convince you, come and let the food speak for itself. read more

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Extraordinaria experiencia. Independientemente de la informalidad del lugar, los platos son originales, deliciosos y de excelente calidad.

Whomever rated this place less than five stars is drunk. Wow. Just wow! An absolute gem - the preparation, the presentation, the flavors, the creativity ... this is no mere meal, this is an experience. As you'll read it's a small joint, but HUGE in terms of impact. Welcoming hosts are friendly, accommodating, and funny. The plates (all shared tapas) are like nothing most people have ever experienced. Our group - 7 people - reserved spaces at the communal table (a total win!). Our meal with plenty of alcohol was just €57 per person ... we planned on €100. Amazing experience. Do not miss this. read more

Make sure to make a reservation to get the best service. When you reserve a table, you will be brought to a separate room where there's only 12 seatings. Best to do it that way if you want super attentive service, plus it's not as noisy as the main room because people are trying to talk over each there since the space isn't that big. Note: Their food was phenomenal BUT, you have to be adventurous and willing to try things if you come here. We ordered a lot of stuff from the Rolex, Burrata with crab, steak, octopus, and a few more other dishes which tasted incredibly good and mostly prepared in front of us... the presentation alone gives them 5 stars! When in Madrid -- this place is a MUST try! read more

Similar concept as Street Xo in that the kitchen will prepare the dishes ahead and brought to the table to finish. Moreover, their dishes were slightly more interesting than Street Xo. I'd suggest going to Sala de Despiece for the overall experience, customer service, tasty dishes, and local experience. First off, the staff speaks very little English to barely none. The waiter who seated us and took our first order at the beginning only speaks Spanish but he never once showed any attitude towards us, this alone, deserves 5 stars. I was pretty grateful that he didn't discriminate us for not able to speak their native language and very patiently went through the menu and assisted us in picking the dishes. When traveling, my approach is basically show and order, show the pictures to order! Knowing I don't speak the language I'd always research ahead for pictures of the dishes I want to try and simply show the waiter but Sala has a iPad menu with pictures of the dishes which really helps make the ordering much easier. Secondly, their food was amazing! Must order the "steak chuleton", it was so good we ordered second! The eel sandwich, crab meat dip, grilled prawns, beef stone pot all absolutely fabulous. Sala doesn't take reservation (they have a different dining room which serves tasting menu and will take resy). This one is a walk in but open earlier than the normal Spain dinner hours at 7:30pm. And not 8. I miss Sala so if you have a chance to go, just do it! read more

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Wow! Simply one of the best dining experiences in Madrid. I thoroughly enjoyed the selection of Spanish tapas. I recommend the thinly sliced beef and the beef tartare. I also enjoyed the Octopus. Please make a point to go here if you have the chance! read more

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Skip it. You're going to see reviews about how cool the techniques are and those reviews aren't wrong. BUT it is over priced for small portions that leave you wanting more. On the whole id give this a Meh- plus they charge 4.50 for a glass of wine which in my experience in Spain is unheard of. My most expensive and most unsatisfying meal here yet read more

Best meal I've experience in Spain! I know many would argue, but with the week I had in Spain, Sala de Despience IS IT! My order: Tartar De Atun, 12 (Tuna Tatar-3stars; Flavor is excellent; Tuna wasn't fresh) Pulpo Plancha, 10 (Octopus 3-stars; tomato+onion based) Chuleton (Beef Tartar-5 stars; The BEST; spread everything that's given on each slice and roll it up like the locals) Burrata (Best Burrata 5-stars; it's a GIANT glob of goodness w/ pesto (slightly bitter + marinara sauce) It can get SUPER busy here, so prepare yourself! You'll need to find a spot at the counter or against the wall and someone will help you. The best seats in the house would be at the counter since the waiters will be readily available to assist you. The menu is only available in Spanish, so make sure to bring a translator! The waitress also spoke minimal English, which helped. My tip for your is to brush up on your food vocabulary. Overall, a great place with lots of local! Thanks, Lolo, for this awesome recommendation! PS parking is a nightmare, so take the metro! It's less than a 2-minute walk from the metro! read more

Sala de Despiece - Best dinner at Madrid, happy! - Gastropubs Near Me - Madrid, M

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