A bit of a splurge but worth it when in Madrid and in the mood for a steak. Located a few blocks…read moreeast of Puerta del Sol, it's nice because there are no hordes of people you have to navigate to find it. This is a place for people who appreciate their food and the experience, not for the tourist masses that are looking to get fed quick and cheap. It is an interesting set up as they have dining rooms on both sides of the street. I was in the one on the east side of the street and taken downstairs into the basement which has the looks of a refurbished ancient cellar. I had a 2 top in the corner to myself with a great view of the room so I could appreciate what everyone else was eating. I had a very civilized time. Frenetic Tapas this is not. There are white linen tablecloths present, a small container of housemade chimichurri, menus on line, great wi-fi service, a full bar and wine list, and menus that are bovine centric. I had an Argentine Negroni (the Argentine nod is due to a splash of Fernet Branca giving it a slight minty taste on the back end) and a glass of affordable, high ranking Tempranillo. These were perfect with the olive and bread starters with EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table to mix to taste and also served with compounded butter. I was there to eat and the Mollejas (veal sweetbreads) are a must in my opinion. They are listed as a house specialty and come on a charcoal heated sizzle plate served with a side of broad flaked sea salt to finish to taste. Crispy edges and creamy textures throughout with a hit of grilled lemon and they were simply sublime. I also took down an Entraña (skirt steak) that seemed larger than its described 300 grams. Also served on a sizzle plate it was perfectly cooked by some expert grill guys upstairs. To ensure that I ate something with color, I had a salad on the side that I dressed to taste with the EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table. The service here is friendly, professional, and not overbearing. My meal was about $85 USD which is pricey by typical Madrid eating standards but it was worth it considering the quality, quantity, and variety of what I experienced. I would be happy to go back here again any time I'm in the area!

Great steaks Good wine choices…read moreGood menu choices Off the beaten path Very friendly service

We were a party of 14 and we each ordered a lunch menu. Frankly it was a bit disappointing for a 25…read moreeuro lunch. The salad for appetizer only had iceburg lettuce, tomato, and onion, and it was too salty. The lamb on the other hand had little flavor. The restaurant had a nice ambient though, and the waiters were attentive. Overall I felt like nothing was memorably good, and for 25 euros lunch, I expect more!

A great first meal in Spain! The food was fantastic, and service was even better. Thanks to our…read moreserver, Santiago, who let us shave the ham, gave us a complimentary sorbet drink, and didn't make fun of us when we ordered way too much food, hahah! We don't speak Spanish, but he helped us out with Google Translate and made us feel welcome. Loved that the menu had English titles, very helpful. Overall, I felt like there was a warm atmosphere here. We got eggplant sticks with honey, artichoke with salty ham, and croquettes. Not a bad bite to be found. I can't even pick a favorite; everything was outstanding. Definitely recommend this restaurant! We paid about $65 for everything, including what's mentioned above plus a glass of wine, bread, and olives.

Sampler plate of beef, pork and chicken was all under cooked and very tough. Almost not editable…read more Cannot recommend this place. After sending back to the kitchen the cook was passable but not good, really, they are a steak house.

Great Argentinian steak. I like the fact that I was able to cook my own meat on the stone. Great…read moreservice as well. I definitely recommend it. Riquísima carne Argentina. Me gusta el hecho de que pude cocinar mi propia carne en la piedra. El servicio es excepcional. Lo recomiendo muchísimo.

Amazing food and service! My parents highly recommended this place when they stumbled in there 3…read morenights before. We arrived in Spain today and we were starving. My dad said we needed to eat there and that we would absolutely love it. OMG! Did we....:) the way the steak was served was amazing. The side dishes were really good too. We had the nachos, mozzarella sticks, French fries, bread and asparagus. The prices were very reasonable and their beer selection was great. The owner greet us and made us feel at home. I highly recommend and if I could give this place 10 stars I would. Our time in Madrid is limited, however we will make sure we eat there again before we leave.

Since 1895 this restaurant has been serving delights of Spain to customers. We arrived a little…read morebefore 14:00 and the crowd, so we had choice seating. Staff were gracious and welcoming to two tourists. Cochinillo was sublime. Whole suckling pig is roasted so the skin is crisp on the surfaces, but moist and flavorful next to the meat. You are served an ample portion of the ribcage. At this age many of the small ribs have not calcified, so they are tender to chew. Succulent and delicious. Tripa are also cooked low and slow so they melt on your tongue. Sauce is majestic. Our waiter was very cordial and we took his advice to close with the ponche, and we were very glad we did. A soufflée with a wisp of orange zest in the ice cream was the perfect closer. Bravo.

Duque is one of the oldest restaurants in the world, so we tried it on our trip to Segovia. There…read moreare dozens of places to eat as you walk between the Aqueduct and the Cathedral and Castle. Duque is unique in its heritage, its ambience (indoor, white linen table cloths, nicer dresses wait staff), and the offering of the traditional suckling pig. We made reservations and due to a goof on my part we had to delay it a day. They accommodated without a problem and communicated through email. That said, we ate at around 2 pm and I don't think we would have had a problem if we just walked in without a reservation, but this probably depends on the tourist volume and season. My wife and I ordered the large beans and the suckling pig and salad. It was A LOT of food. We really enjoyed the large beans and the traditional cooking approach using a pork extras broth. The suckling pig lives up to its reputation. The meat was super tender and the skin was very crispy. My wife and I couldn't eat all of our portions, but what we did eat was fantastic. We also had the beer and it was quite good. We ended the meal with coffee, which was very good. We did not eat dessert but it looks like they had some good ones. We probably stayed there for about 90 minutes, which was a nice way to take a break from the beautiful but dominant sunshine. This was probably the most expensive place in Segovia to eat, but we thought it was a great experience and value. As a final thought, we didn't do a very good job as English speakers trying to communicate in Spanish, but with context clues and their willingness to talk a bit in English we managed.

Great location, with different ambiances. Perfect to have some cheap and tasty tapas with family…read moreand friends. Recommended if you travel with kids.

This was recommended by a local and it was terrific. The "menú del dia" was a great deal with a…read morelarge carafe of wine and very tasty food. Don't be put off by the very basic decor... this is excellent food without frills.

We were in Spain on holiday and received a recommendation from the concierge of the Eurostar Tower…read moreHotel (see review) we were staying at. For those of you that aren't familiar with Spanish Dinner Habits, make a reservation and expect to have the first seating at 9pm. The food was spectacular! We were the only table so the service was amazing! Highly recommended!

Incredible view. Good food. Try the home made tacos. I know it's not what you'd expect but they…read morewere lovely.

The trout from the Tormes was really good as were the judias and the patatas. Service was good but…read morevery slow

Despite the language barrier, I had an enjoyable lunch here. The waiters are actually pretty…read moreattentive, the service is fast, and the food is reasonably priced. I chose the least expensive prix fixe meal. For about 15€ I received grilled vegetables (eggplant, mushroom, asparagus, onion, tomato, and zucchini--very good), a whole fried trout with a bit of salad and some jamón, bread, a dessert, and a drink. I chose wine but because my Spanish is not very good, I ended up with a small carafe of wine, which was way too much for me to drink. The trout was fresh and well seasoned. I just wish they would have made more of an effort to remove some of the bones before it reached the table. I asked for the dessert of the day, which was a white chocolate cake with a milk chocolate drizzle. Also very good. The waiter was patient with me when he figured out I didn't speak Spanish very well. He said he didn't speak English (totes understandable), but when he brought out my change, he said, "Thank you" and answered my "hasta luego" with a "good-bye" which I thought was so sweet of him. I recommend getting here at the beginning of lunch when the tables are still empty because this place fills up fast. Seating is either inside or on the sidewalk.