El Barril de las Letras
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Stefan W. • 1 review
August 14, 2025
5/10The owner was very unfriendly and didn't know something about his own menu. The food in general wasn't good prepared.
NATALIA S. • 3 reviews
July 17, 2025
10/10
+1Amazing food, and service. Went for lunch with my husband and 12 year old son; we shared oysters, shrimp (gambas blancas) and a nice seafood rice. The place is really nice and relaxed and, though somewhat expensive, they have fair prices for the amazing food and sercice!
sam j. • 1 review
July 19, 2025
9.5/10The wait staff were great. Spoke enough English and have English menus to help us get what we wanted. Oysters and Paella for dinner with a white wine from acacia barrel. Definitely worth a visit. Really friendly people with a great price.
James R. • 3 reviews
July 14, 2025
10/10The food was delicious and presentation was perfect. The monkfish and Hake was very nice
Victor D. • 1 review
May 31, 2025
5/10We just finished an 18-day trip through Southern Spain, Madrid and Portugal, and although this restaurant came recommended by our Madrid hotel, it was EASILY the WORST dining experience that we had on the entire trip (and we ate at a wide variety of restaurants -from expensive and gourmet quality -to- street food and neighborhood cafes ) The service was literally NON-EXISTENT ??? Seated us and then proceeded to IGNORE us for our entire visit, we were "served" by at least 5 different staff members ( not even waiters some of them ) and finally had to ask to pay, so we could leave..... Restaurant design and interior are very nice, food was good - acceptable BUT not better than average and above average in price. We would NEVER return to this restaurant, and would NEVER RECOMMEND to anyone During our trip, we were very please with at least 14 or 15 of our 18 dinners ( see our other Reviews ) but NOT this restaurant, SORRY
Joe C. • 1 review
June 7, 2025
10/10One of the best restaurants we went to while in Madrid. I have had monkfish in many places in many countries. Never like this. Delicious. Good wine list. I’ve already recommended the restaurant to a number of friends. And while it certainly wasn’t inexpensive… I wouldn’t expect it to be… The prices were extremely fair for what you get.
TJ H. • 1 review
May 27, 2025
8/10Great food, would’ve liked to see a bit more variety all in all a great restaurant.
Maria P. • 33 reviews
May 30, 2025
9/10Really good food, service could be better.
Joan B. • 6 reviews
May 29, 2025
10/10We shared a delicious seafood paella. Service and food are top quality.
Sergio D. • 1 review
May 18, 2025
7/10Service was slow
Bernardo W. • 2 reviews
May 8, 2025
10/10Great food and attentive service. I had the Merluza in an olive oil and garlic sauce. Also, the arroz con leche for desert. All delicious. The waiter was very friendly and the ambience was very pleasant. Highly recommended.
Stanley K. • 20 reviews
April 30, 2025
10/10Great food and a well curated wine list. The green salad is terrific.
Juan D. • 7 reviews
May 1, 2025
10/10Second time I plan a dinner at the restaurante and once more I leave very happy and satisfied. Great food great service.
Sylvie W. • 2 reviews
May 1, 2025
10/10Really delicious food ( emphasis on fish) in lovely neighbourhood restaurant with impeccable service.
Stanley K. • 20 reviews
April 27, 2025
10/10Our favorite restaurant in Madrid. Excellent food and service and a comfortable and attractive room.
Deborah L. • 14 reviews
April 25, 2025
10/10
+1Very surprised by the quality and the value for money of this restaurant. All the dishes were delicious. I highly recommend the tortilla with bacalao , the duck and the meat with truffles. For desert the caramel cheesecake… yum!
mj s. • 2 reviews
April 6, 2025
9.5/10Excellent entrees, and starters/small plates. Quality high, preparation high. we went twice.
Ilan G. • 1 review
April 8, 2025
9/10The food
Luis L. • 2 reviews
April 5, 2025
6.5/10Nc
Roxana G. • 2 reviews
March 28, 2025
8.5/10the food was excellent, so we made a second visit. not very inspired choice, as being Friday the restaurant was crowded and extremely noisy making conversation at table almost impossible
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