If you find yourself wandering the enchanted streets of Madrid's charming city center and looking…read morefor an unforgettable culinary escape, you need to meet Farah. It truly feels like a stunning Arabian oasis and the perfect Mediterranean getaway right in the heart of the city. We opened our night at the bar, where the wonderful servers Cynthia and Daniel immediately set the tone with their warm hospitality. Soon after, we were introduced to the master mind behind those authentic dishes, Heba. She instantly transported us to a Middle Eastern mood. First, she treated us to some incredible welcoming drinks: a sour vermouth with pomelo and a crisp, refreshing glass of organic Vizar Verdejo. From the bar, we were escorted to one of the star tables right in the main spotlight of the restaurant, where the entire team showered us with attention under the romantic glow of the melting candles. As for the food, the menu is packed with standouts, elevated by authentic Levantine flavors and high-quality local products. If I have to rank them: The Kebab (The Absolute Top Choice): Hands down our favorite dish of the night. This kebab de pierna de cordero lechal was incredibly savory, perfectly seasoned, and served over a silky, rich sauce. The absolute highlight was the topping of toasted pistachios and pine nuts, which added a nice crunch to every bite. It perfectly bridges tradition with modern refinement. The Octopus & Eggplant (A Very Close Second): The pulpo a la plancha (grilled octopus) was exceptionally tender with an amazing char. It's paired with large caper berries (alcaparrones) and a rich, golden butter infused with bay leaves. The eggplant dish was equally phenomenal, layered in a deep, vibrant tomato sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts, and served with perfectly crunchy croutons, alongside some warm, fluffy flatbread and a creamy dip. The Gambas: These well sized prawns came dipped in a bright, citric buttery oil that genuinely made them unique and flavorful. On the menu, they are gently marinated with comino, vinegar, and a kick of chili flakes (hojuelas de chile). That being said, we aren't huge gamba eaters to begin with, so it's a dish we might skip next time just based on personal preference, though seafood lovers will absolutely adore it! The Crown Jewel - The Kanafe: Saving the absolute best for last, this dessert takes the crown. The cheese was melted to absolute perfection, hidden beneath a perfectly golden, crispy, shredded pastry crust topped with crumbled pistachios and delicate rose petals. It is a mandatory order. Between Heba's incredible storytelling, the top-tier service from the team, and food that speaks directly to the soul, it's a dining experience worth getting lost into if you are strolling around Madrid's old City center.

Cute store! Great place to buy gifts and bring back home. Has a little bit of everything from oil…read moreto wine and snacks. Would recommend this to those who are looking for a place that offers a variety of things from Spain to give gifts back home.

I was let down here. I expected really good gelato, but maybe I selected the wrong flavors. I got…read moremoka and fresa, but I didn't like them. They have a nice outdoor seating area, a few tables inside, and a small section up the stairs. The restroom is also upstairs (bring tissue with you). My eating partner got mango and passion fruit. Both of these were amazing!! Credit card accepted.

Giangrossi was on my top ice cream parlors in Madrid list and within walking distance of a previous…read moredestination. In the early afternoon, they're much more focused on their cafe business than ice cream. The ice cream sits beneath silver canisters, so you can't inspect the product before deciding. Their menu was organized by original, traditional and sorbet flavors. I tried two originals, the Cheesemariacake and Mascarpone Con Frutos Del Bosque. The ice creams were smooth and stretched apart like bucky balls. In the end, it was fun to tease and stretch this ice cream with a spoon, but I left feeling flavor-empty.

I went with my friend and boyfriend…read more I didn't like the eggs Benedict very much..., the hollandaise wasn't hollandaise... but my friend liked his English breakfast and apparently the chocolate cake and the cheese cake were very very good (they had both). Hope this helps

Loved this cute breakfast/bakery spot. I had their breakfast special with eggs, lox, toast with…read morecafe con leche.

Stopped in for a quick drink. They whipped me up a vermouth cocktail and introduced my husband to a…read morenew whiskey. Great place to stop in. Very hospitable staff and laid back vibe. Would Definitely go back!!

We made it to Madrid, and stopped here for dinner, awesome experience, great service from beginning…read moreto end. We were seated and ordered our drinks, and on to the tapas, let's start with the Anchovies, the best we ever had, simply delicious, the Calamari thick fresh just perfect, the bread with the tomato spread so simple so flavorful with the olive oil, the beef was on a bed of fries and topped with peppers, no words just a must have.

Light, crispy churros with warm chocolate is the perfect afternoon snack in Madrid. The staff is…read morevery friendly and spoke English, yet they were very patient with our limited Spanish. We sat on the bench seats and gobbled up our delicious treats. We loved strolling the tree lined streets in Salamanca afterwards.

English/Español…read more English: I have yet to try a heladería in Spain which has disappointed me. This place was the first one I tried and I knew it wouldn't be my last time trying gelato (helado) in Spain because of how amazing the ice cream is here. Every flavor is delicious, thick, flavorful, I'm NOT usually a strawberry girl but this was so worth trying. It doesn't taste artificial or anything and I'd come back to try different flavors for sure. Español: Nunca he probado una heladería en España q no amo con todo el corazón. Siempre hay muchísimos sabores para probar o elegir.

The best ice cream I've had in Spain and the cutest stand in the middle of downtown, this is a must…read moretry you won't regret it and they will allow you to try every flavor if you want!!

Up at 6am for an early morning flight and in need of fuel. Starbucks is always a familiar friend,…read moreyet the Starbucks in Madrid had unique offerings from what you'd see in the US. I got a croissant with ham and cheese that was a whole sandwich unlike the usual smaller pastry size one in the US. Husband got the egg sandwich, which was like an egg McMuffin. Perfect to sustain us on the journey.

Rude servers. Hasty to take the orders. Also they don't…read moreclean the countertops and there was opened candy by the register for sale They have the latest coffee Christmas flavors.