Reviews - El Barril de las Letras
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Michael S. • 2 reviews
February 9, 2026
10/10Delicious food, impeccable service. 10/10
Lendon J. • 1 review
February 14, 2026
10/10El Barril never disappoints Food amazing Cesar gave great food and wine recommendations All the staff were attentive Can’t wait to return
Wilfredo R. • 1 review
January 5, 2026
8/10Good location, great service.
Ivica P. • 2 reviews
January 10, 2026
5.5/10Bad service
Mauricio H. • 4 reviews
January 6, 2026
4.5/10We ordered three dover soles. 20 minutes later, they told us they only had two left, so we ordered another fish. 10 minutes later, they told us they could only serve one! On the other hand, the waiter was not attentive of our table and yawned all the time. Finaly, when they brought us the check, they asked us if we were not going to leave more tip!!!
Camille K. • 4 reviews
December 30, 2025
10/10
The food was delicious, service was professional, and ambiance was delightful.
Catherine F. • 5 reviews
December 29, 2025
6/10Although there were few diners, service was slow. The salad was dripping with olive oil and inedible (when we finally had it cleared and said it was too oily not only did the waiter not care, the salad remained on the bill). The fish was well-prepared. A disappointing last dinner in Madrid.
Regina S. • 1 review
January 1, 2026
9/10the quality of the seafood was unsurpassable. the service excellent, we will defiinitely be back!
Joel O. • 1 review
December 21, 2025
8.5/10
Food and service were really good.
Michael R. • 4 reviews
December 22, 2025
10/10Fresh delicious seafood. Great service.
juan de Dios H. • 9 reviews
December 7, 2025
10/10Amazing service and the food with high quality with a great value…
Deborah L. • 15 reviews
December 11, 2025
10/10Great value per money. great service
Mario G. • 27 reviews
December 6, 2025
10/10
+1Excellent
Libby C. • 16 reviews
December 2, 2025
10/10
The best lobster rice and Fidea noodles I’ve ever had. Service from GOJO and the manager Caser were extraordinarily and so friendly - we had such a wonderful night there! Thank you so much!
Max B. • 1 review
November 23, 2025
10/10
loved how it was a relaxing sit down reataurant with plenty of seafood choices and wine selection. service was great and attentative and overall relaxing and positive experience
Susan Y. • 1 review
November 19, 2025
10/10A wonderful experience. Food and service were excellent. The chef’s special, neck of hake was absolutely delicious.
Eva V. • 1 review
November 13, 2025
10/10
Everything was great.
Mary-Ann O. • 1 review
November 1, 2025
10/10
+1We heard about this place from a friend. We were received at the door by Horacio. He quickly prepared a table and seated us. We wanted many of their offerings but he helped us narrow them down. We ended up with a Ensalada Verduras, a plate of grilled razor clams, and a whole turbot with potatoes and roasted red peppers. We complimented the meal with an Albariño. The food came efficiently but not hurried at all. The atmosphere was relaxed but not slow. staff were friendly and gracious. Unfortunately, we did not have room for dessert. Next time!
Roberto R. • 1 review
October 7, 2025
9.5/10Bit noisy but excellent service and food quality
Mitchell S. • 1 review
October 12, 2025
5.5/10The wait staff ignored us. When they finally took our order, the food began to arrive but I had to remind the staff that we had ordered wine. The grilled octopus and a chick pea soup appetizer was delicious. The rolls were stale and the rice with seafood was over salted and the seafood was hard to find. Our hotel concierge made the recommendation and I suspect she gets a kickball.
bobby g. • 7 reviews
October 6, 2025
10/10I come to this restaurant at least o ce ir twice every time I visit Madrid. I love the food and the warmth of the staff
Kim G. • 1 review
September 27, 2025
10/10Great food and excellent service.
Francis F. • 1 review
September 27, 2025
9.5/10Friends
Ingrid C. • 17 reviews
September 20, 2025
10/10Excellent, attentive service and delicious food in a comfortable, easygoing ambiance.
Andreea S. • 1 review
September 9, 2025
6.5/10The food was good. The service changed for the worse since last year. We had a table of 10. No one received their dishes, they were randomly placed on the table, so we had to get them ourselves. Very poor waiter memory and order management. Also, 3 of us received dishes that were not ordered by our table, the waiter trying to convince us to take the wrong dishes. For one of us the third attempt was successful, after the waiter tried to convince him by bringing again the menu that he ordered something else. Very rude and unprofessional staff! Also, we had the inspiration to check the bill, thus discovering that it reflected the dishes that were not ours, but brought at our table and refused as we did not order them. The waiter was even annoyed that we told him he overcharged us, but he corrected it without much fuss. Nevertheless, there were no apologies from them, after all the mix-up throughout the dinner. Once a wonderful place, our expectations were not met this time!
Joy H. • 1 review
September 3, 2025
10/10Great atmosphere! Friendly staff, bread & olive starter, Yum! My only complaint is we had too much food!! Oh, the cheesecake, to die for!
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. • 2 reviews
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.
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