Where to eat: Steak
The steakhouses guests rave about
1Carvone Grill Steakhouse Madrid
The service is very good, the salad was fresh, and the price is reasonable worth every bite.
The place has a lot of potential with excellent service and fresh ingredients. The dressing was great, the meat was good, and the price is reasonable perfect for a satisfying meal.
What guests repeat
the service is very goodthe meat was not as hot when came outthe place has a lot of potentialthe salad was freshthe dressing was greatthe price is reasonable
Often mentioned on Google: breaded cutlet · chimichurri · sausage
2Pampa Beef
Highly recommend this gem great food and excellent service make it unforgettable.
Highly recommend this spot for great food and great service. The steak was perfect, and the service was excellent highly recommend!
What guests repeat
highly recommendhighly recommendhighly recommendgreat serviceexcellent servicegreat food
Often mentioned on Google: high loin · ribeye · elias
3El Viejo Almacén de Buenos Aires
Porciones pequeñas, pero todo espectacular los camareros te frenan, a tenerlo en cuenta también.
Todo perfecto, aunque las porciones no son muy grandes. Lo único a mejorar es que parece que no se pueda pedir lo que quieras los camareros te frenan a la hora de pedir por si es mucho.
What guests repeat
lo único a mejorar es que parece que no se pueda pedir lo que quieraslas porciones no son muy grandesa tenerlo en cuenta tambiéntodo perfectotodo espectacularlos camareros te frenan a la hora de pedir por si es mucho
Often mentioned on Google: live music · provoleta · tasting menu
4La Criolla Asador Madrid
Misa was a great server, the food was absolutely fabulous, and the atmosphere was relaxed.
The food was absolutely fabulous and the service was excellent, with Misa making every moment feel special. Expect great value, warm service, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
What guests repeat
the food was absolutely fabulousthe service was excellentMisa was a great serverthe food was very average at bestthe service was terriblethe atmosphere was relaxed
Often mentioned on Google: milanesa · empanadas · skirt steak
5Restaurante Argentino Madrid Lost Grill I Steakhouse I
The steak came back perfectly seared, and we’ll definitely revisit for that perfect steak and amazing food.
The steak came back just right, and we’re already planning to revisit. Highly recommended for anyone seeking perfect steak and amazing food.
What guests repeat
came back x3will definitely revisit x1highly recommended x2perfect steak x1amazing food x1
Often mentioned on Google: ribeye · tenderloin · picaña
6Pueblo Grill Asador Argentino Madrid
Amazing experience with friendly staff and excellent recommendations, all served fast with good food.
You’ll enjoy an amazing experience with good food, fast service, and friendly staff who offer excellent recommendations. The best service makes every moment feel welcoming and memorable.
What guests repeat
amazing experiencebest servicefriendly staffexcellent recommendationsgood foodfast service
Often mentioned on Google: entrails · breaded cutlets · cattle prod
7EMUNÁ Asador Argentino
The food is supreme, the meat was cooked to perfection, and the meal deal was super great.
Delicious food and very tasty meat served with the service is nice. The meal deal was super great, and the food is supreme.
What guests repeat
the food is supremethe service is nicethe meat was cooked to perfectionthe meal deal was super greatdelicious foodvery tasty
Often mentioned on Google: milanesa · ribeye · empanadas
8La Cabaña Argentina
The steak is excellent, the service was excellent, and we will definitely be back for more.
The food was lovely, the portions are generous, and the wine was good every bite felt like a celebration. We will definitely be back, thanks to the service was excellent and the steak is excellent.
What guests repeat
the steak is excellentthe service was excellentthe food was lovelythe portions are generousthe wine was goodwe will definitely be back
Often mentioned on Google: mollejas · artichokes · octopus
Where to eat: Seafood
The seafood worth the trip
1El Cocedero de La Trucha
Best Spanish food with amazing service must visit for authentic local food in Madrid’s heart.
Enjoy truly delicious traditional Spanish food in a warm, lively setting. Must visit for authentic local food and amazing service.
What guests repeat
best Spanish foodamazing servicemust visittraditional Spanish foodtruly deliciousauthentic local food
Often mentioned on Google: spanish food
2Taberna de Peñalver Callao - Restaurante de Paellas en Madrid Centro
Food was amazing, service was even better, and the paella best we have had in Spain made our visit unforgettable.
Food was amazing, with every bite of the paella best we have had in Spain. Service was even better, making the whole experience truly special.
What guests repeat
food was amazing x4service was even better x1paella best we have had in Spain x1
Often mentioned on Google: paella · pulpo · outdoor seating
3Rosi La Loca
Edwing was amazing, the food was great, and the atmosphere was unforgettable.
The food was great, the service was excellent, and the drinks were amazing. Expect unforgettable vibes, spectacular presentation, and a magical experience.
What guests repeat
the food was greatthe service was excellentEdwing was amazingthe atmosphere was unforgettablethe presentation was spectacularthe drinks were amazing
Often mentioned on Google: croquettes · sangria · chlamys varia
4Inclan Brutal Bar
En el momento que te llega el primer trago, toda la noche se convierte en un sueño sin fin.
En el corazón de Madrid, este lugar te atrapa desde el primer paso. Que te sorprendan con sabores intensos y que te mantengan despierto toda la noche.
What guests repeat
en el x4que te x3toda la noche x3
Often mentioned on Google: cocktails · chlamys varia · live music
5Mercado de las Gaviotas, desde 1988
The seafood was incredibly fresh, every dish we ordered was incredible, and service was friendly and attentive.
The seafood was fantastic and the mixed grilled seafood was excellent every dish we ordered was incredible. Service was friendly and attentive, though one review noted the food was mostly ok but not great.
What guests repeat
the seafood was fantasticthe seafood was incredibly freshservice was friendly and attentiveevery dish we ordered was incrediblethe mixed grilled seafood was excellentthe food was mostly ok but not great
Often mentioned on Google: pocket knife · gambas à la plancha · gambas al ajillo
6Restaurante Ogrelo.
The seafood was incredibly fresh, the food was incredible, and the service was professional every bite felt like a celebration.
Expect the seafood was incredibly fresh, with every dish bursting with natural flavor. The food was incredible, and the service was professional, making the meal feel seamless and memorable.
What guests repeat
the seafood was incredibly freshthe food was incrediblethe service was professional
Often mentioned on Google: hedgehog · european spider crab · european lobster
7O'Pazo
The seafood is as fresh as you will find anywhere, the service was professional, attentive, and perfectly balanced, and the highlight, inevitably, was the Lenguado Evaristo.
The food quality and atmosphere were good, and the seafood is as fresh as you will find anywhere. The service was professional, attentive, and perfectly balanced always present, yet never intrusive.
What guests repeat
the service was quite rushed and disjointedthe food quality and atmosphere were goodthe seafood is as fresh as you will find anywherethe service was professional, attentive, and perfectly balancedthe highlight, inevitably, was the Lenguado Evaristothe atmosphere is perfect
Often mentioned on Google: turbot · tarta de santiago · scarlet prawns
8Arrocería Marina Ventura
Authentic paella, truly delicious and best paella in Madrid each bite a memory.
Expect authentic paella that’s absolutely delicious and made to order. Best paella in Madrid, served with excellent food and prompt service reserve ahead.
What guests repeat
authentic paellabest paella in Madridabsolutely delicioustruly deliciousmade a reservationexcellent food
Often mentioned on Google: paella · croquettes · baby squid
Where to eat: Dessert
Sweet stops worth the detour
1Santo Bakehouse
Almond croissant, cardamom bun, and friendly staff make every visit unforgettable.
Expect buttery almond croissants, warm cardamom buns, and ham and cheese perfection. Friendly staff guide you through each delicious bite.
What guests repeat
almond croissant x4friendly staff x4cardamom bun x3ham and cheese x3
Often mentioned on Google: canele · almond croissant · welcoming atmosphere
2Manteigaria - Fábrica de Pasteles de Nata
Fresh pastel de nata as they should be, very fresh of course, with great service and great coffee.
The pasteis de nata are very tasty and good, very fresh of course, and served with great coffee. Expect authentic flavor, great service, and a warm, welcoming environment.
What guests repeat
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Often mentioned on Google: pastel de nata · workshop in sight · charming staff
3Pastelería Fika Pâtisserie Madrid
the cakes were very good, the pastries were delicious, and the staff are friendly and efficient
The selection of delicious pastries is impressive, with the cakes were very good and the service was very polite. Expect the cakes are just delicious and the staff are friendly and efficient.
What guests repeat
the cakes were very goodthe staff are friendly and efficientthe pastries were deliciousthe service was very politethe selection of delicious pastriesthe cakes are just delicious
Often mentioned on Google: passion fruit · lemon tart · brownie
4Motteau Pasteleria
The carrot cake is incredibly moist, perfectly spiced, and topped with amazing cream cheese fro delicious cakes that linger in memory.
Every bite of the carrot cake is incredibly moist and perfectly spiced, with an amazing cream cheese fro that elevates it. Delicious cakes like this make every visit to Motteau Pasteleria unforgettable.
What guests repeat
carrot cake x4incredibly moistperfectly spicedamazing cream cheese frodelicious cakes
Often mentioned on Google: carrot cake · lemon pie · atmosphere
5Alma Nomad Bakery
Sit down on one of the benches and enjoy the fountain close by, walk a few blocks to find a perfect spot.
Sit down on a bench in the nearby park and enjoy your pastry. Walk a few blocks to find a quiet spot by the water feature.
What guests repeat
sit downsit downsit downwalk a few blockswalk a few blockswalk a few blocks
Often mentioned on Google: pistachio croissant · pain au chocolat · focaccia
6DESVÁN BAKERY
The cookies are divine, served warm with a texture of the cookies is soft and gooey, and the staff is super nice aswell.
The cookies are divine, so so so delicious and homemade, served warm with a texture of the cookies is soft and gooey. Best cookies i’ve ever had no joke every bite feels like a treat from home.
What guests repeat
the cookies are divinethe texture of the cookies is soft and gooeythe staff is super nice aswellbest cookies i’ve ever had no jokethey are so so so delicious and homemadeserved warm
Often mentioned on Google: pistachio · biscuits · kinder bueno
7BRACH PÁTISSERIE
el roscón en su mejor momento, servido con café de calidad y atención cercana
el roscón es una experiencia única, en su esencia artesanal y sabrosa; disfrútalo en su momento perfecto, con el toque de elegancia que solo Brach Pâtisserie ofrece
What guests repeat
el roscón x6en su x3
Often mentioned on Google: pistachio · pastry · ring-shaped cake
8Santa Eulalia
The most delicious and beautiful pastries, excellent coffee, and friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere make every visit feel like a quiet escape.
You’ll find the pastries and breads are clearly top quality, with a beautiful selection that delights the eye and taste. The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere, paired with excellent coffee, create a peaceful retreat.
What guests repeat
the most delicious and beautiful pastriesthe pastries and breads are clearly top qualityfriendly staff and relaxed atmosphereexcellent coffeebeautiful selection of pastriesa clean bathroom and kind owner who gave us a free sample
Often mentioned on Google: croissant · ring-shaped cake · classical music
Where to eat: Brunch
Brunch worth the wait
1Billy Brunch
The staff were sweet and welcoming, the food was so delicious, and the service was good a perfect brunch trio.
The staff were really nice, the food is superb, and the service was good every bite felt worth it. Expect warm hospitality, delicious food, and attentive staff who make you feel at home.
What guests repeat
the staff were really nicethe food is superbthe service was goodthe staff were sweet and welcomingthe food was so deliciousthe staff is really nice
Often mentioned on Google: eggs benedict · outdoor seating · avocado toast
2D-Sunset Madrid
the atmosphere felt warm, the service was truly top-notch, and the food was outstanding from start to finish
Expect a warm, authentic atmosphere with staff who are really nice and consistently friendly. The service was truly top-notch, and the food was outstanding especially the eggplant lasagna and tequeños.
What guests repeat
the atmosphere felt warmthe service was truly top-notchthe food was outstandingthe staff are really nicegreat servicethe staff is very friendly
Often mentioned on Google: spanish omelette · burrata · menu del dia
3Le Praliné Brunch / Ópera
After touring the royal palace, we found the brunch absolutely delicious and ger ekten ok.
Perfect for a morning stop after visiting the royal palace, this spot delivers food that’s absolutely delicious. Every bite feels like ger ekten ok truly satisfying and worth every euro.
What guests repeat
royal palaceabsolutely deliciousger ektenekten okger ekten ok
Often mentioned on Google: eggs benedict · pancakes · matcha
4Cocuiza Brunch and Coffee Chueca
great food and great place with warm service and delicious brunch vibes
Enjoy great food and a great place with cozy charm and fresh flavors. Perfect for brunch with friends or a relaxed meal great food, great place, and friendly staff.
What guests repeat
great food x4great place x3
Often mentioned on Google: arepas · eggs benedict · environment
5Superchulo Gran Vía | Brunch Madrid
Alice was wonderful, the food and coffee are truly amazing, and the avocado toast was delicious in a relaxing ambience.
The food and coffee are truly amazing, with the croissant flakey and the avocado toast delicious. Alice was wonderful, the service was great, and the ambience was relaxing perfect for a peaceful brunch.
What guests repeat
the food and coffee are truly amazingthe service was greatthe croissant was flakeyAlice was wonderfulthe avocado toast was deliciousthe ambience was relaxing
Often mentioned on Google: açai · croissant · focaccia
6Coco Social House - Madrid
The açaí bowl was fresh, the peanut butter rich, and the good food made every bite worth it.
Expect good food that’s both healthy and satisfying, with standout flavors like creamy peanut butter. The good food is served with warmth, and every bite feels intentional.
What guests repeat
good foodpeanut buttergood foodgood foodgood foodpeanut butter
Often mentioned on Google: açaí · coconut candies · turkish eggs
7Carmencita Brunch La Latina
Great food, amazing service, and delicious food made every bite unforgettable.
Great food, delicious food, and amazing service create a perfect brunch experience. Expect hearty portions, fresh ingredients, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
What guests repeat
great foodgreat foodgreat fooddelicious foodamazing servicedelicious food
Often mentioned on Google: eggs benedict · huevos rancheros · carrot cake
8Le Praliné Brunch / Malasaña
Loved the dirty chai too will definitely come back for the best brunch spot with very tasty food.
Come back for the best brunch spot with generous portions and fresh, beautiful dishes. Definitely come back the staff is kind and the food is very tasty.
What guests repeat
come backdefinitely come backwill definitely come backloved the dirty chai toobest brunch spotvery tasty food
Often mentioned on Google: eggs benedict · avocado toast · pancakes
Where to stay
Stays guests love
1Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
Stepped into the grand lobby, greeted by the front desk team who made us feel instantly at home.
Stepped into a world of elegance where the front desk staff delivered exceptional service. Highly recommend this hotel for a memorable stay.
What guests repeat
front desk x4highly recommend x3stepped into x3
Often mentioned on Google: terrace · garden · drawing room
2Only YOU Boutique Hotel
Desde el primer momento, el equipo nos recibió con una calidez que nos hizo sentir en casa sin duda.
Desde el primer momento, el equipo demostró un trato impecable. Sin duda, cada detalle desde el primer momento refleja un servicio excepcional.
What guests repeat
desde el primer momentoel primer momentoel equiposin dudadesde el primerdesde el primer momento
Often mentioned on Google: boutique hotel · terrace · staff friendliness
3URSO Hotel & Spa, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Sip chocolate caliente at the lobby bar, where attentive service and customer service make every moment feel like a warm welcome with a simple "que si."
Enjoy chocolate caliente and the cozy lobby bar ambiance, where attentive service and customer service shine. Revisit the experience and say "que si" you’ll want to stay here again.
What guests repeat
chocolate calientelobby barattentive servicecustomer serviceque sistay here again
Often mentioned on Google: live piano · piano · spa
4Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila
At the front desk, they went above and beyond, making every moment feel like a five star experience, lo que truly defines ch teaux.
From the moment we arrived, the front desk made us feel like family, going above and beyond with every detail. The elegance of ch teaux, the warmth of lo que we experienced, and the five star service made it unforgettable.
What guests repeat
ch teaux x6front desk x5above and beyond x4lo que x3five star x3
Often mentioned on Google: terrace · wedding · boutique hotel
5The Principal Madrid Hotel
Stay in the heart of Madrid, en el center, where great location meets gran via and unforgettable service.
The Principal Madrid offers a great location, en el heart of the city, perfect if you want to explore Gran Via. Enjoy una experiencia unforgettable, with special thanks to staff who make every moment feel personal.
What guests repeat
great locationgran viaen eluna experienciaspecial thanksif you want
Often mentioned on Google: rooftop · terrace · rooftop bar
6Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII
Justo enfrente del parque del retiro, el hotel offers a quiet escape despite the non refundable rate confusion.
El hotel is justamente enfrente del parque del retiro, perfecto para caminar al aire libre. Del siglo XIX, el hotel necesita mantenimiento, pero el front desk ayuda con el cambio de habitación. Aunque el precio incluye un non refundable rate, el refundable room no se confirmó en el email.
What guests repeat
non refundable x7refundable rate x6parque del retiro x5del retiro x5el hotel x5del hotel x5
Often mentioned on Google: proximity to retiro park · bunk beds · balcony
7Paseo Suites Hotel
I highly recommend booking through hotels com and using the key box for seamless front desk access
I highly recommend this hotel if you're booking through hotels com just use the key box for easy front desk entry. The staff, especially Claudia, are always helpful and the key box makes check-in smooth.
What guests repeat
highly recommendfront deskbooked throughhotels comkey box
Often mentioned on Google: comfortable beds · spacious rooms · modern rooms
8Tótem Madrid Hotel
The front desk made me feel welcome, and the room itself was worth every euro per night.
The level of service exceeded expectations, and I’d definitely stay here again. Lo que matters most is how the front desk and staff made the experience feel personal.
What guests repeat
front desk x5lo que x4room itself x3per night x3definitely stay x3level of service x3
Often mentioned on Google: excellent shower · retiro park · corner junior suite
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Questions people ask
What is the best restaurant in Madrid for a great steak and excellent service?
The steak is delicious and the service from David or Diego is outstanding. It’s a wonderful Argentinian steakhouse with a great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Are there good brunch options in Madrid with friendly staff and healthy choices?
Yes, there are brunch spots with amazing food, friendly service, and plenty of healthy options. The staff are welcoming and even accommodate food allergies with care.
Is there a hotel in Madrid with excellent service and a great location?
Yes, Urso Hotel has exceptional staff and is perfectly located near shops, restaurants, and the Retiro park. Guests say the service is unbeatable and the experience unforgettable.
What should I expect from a typical Madrid breakfast spot?
You’ll get generous portions of delicious food like eggs Benedict or pancakes, with friendly and attentive service. The atmosphere is cozy and the coffee is excellent.
Are there any places in Madrid that are great for families with kids?
Yes, some brunch spots are perfect for families with toddlers, offering kid-friendly food and even activities for babies. The staff are very kind and welcoming to children.
How good is the food at popular Madrid cafes and restaurants?
The food is consistently delicious with fresh ingredients and great flavor. Many guests say the quality is better than expected and the service is always friendly.
What should I know about checking in at Madrid hotels?
Some guests had trouble with check-in, especially if the gate code wasn’t provided or the front desk was unresponsive. Others praised quick and friendly check-in with helpful staff.
Are there any highly recommended places for coffee and pastries in Madrid?
Yes, one place serves the best pastel de nata and coffee, with staff who are very kind and welcoming. The pastries are fresh and authentic, just like in Lisbon.
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