Reviews - El Senador
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Dragan C. • 1 review
February 16, 2026
8/10A restaurant that does not cater to tourists but instead radiates a genuinely local atmosphere shaped around its regular guests. The setting is typically tavern-style, unpretentious and not designed to impress at first glance. The waiters and staff project a warm, friendly attitude while still giving you enough space to enjoy your meal in peace. A good choice for those who want to experience authentic local cuisine in an everyday, no-frills environment without unnecessary pretension.
Rieffe K. • 2 reviews
February 3, 2026
10/1010/10 recommend for a solo dinner for any dude solo traveling. Literally the roasted pork was phenomenal and the service was excellent as well!
Jennifer Y. • 2 reviews
February 8, 2026
10/10
Great suckling pig. We went with a group of friends for a long, delicious lunch and everything was delicious. The staff all indulged our terrible Spanish and the food didn't disappoint.
Mary Joyce T. • 1 review
December 30, 2025
10/10Excellent food. The cochinillo is the best! Very good customer service. Staff take pride of what they do. We noticed a lot of locals eating there so you know it is not touristy but a genuine Madrid gem.
Erika P. • 1 review
January 14, 2026
10/10This is my second time in Madrid with my family, and I made a point of bringing them to El Senador. The service is incredible, the food is wonderful, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. I have a 2-year-old niece, and the staff were very attentive. I will definitely return.
Norman M. • 11 reviews
January 5, 2026
10/10
great pork and lamb.
Nedette O. • 1 review
December 18, 2025
10/10Wonderful staff, authentic Spanish food. We were on vacation with a large family and they were able to accomodate us. We didn't know exactly what to order since we wanted to try the traditional lamb and suckling pig. Our Spanish is not so good. Didn't know exactly how much to order and what sides, etc. So we left it to the staff who took excellent care of us from the wine to the desserts. One of our favorite restaurants of the entire trip. Thanks so much!
Gunnar M. • 1 review
December 30, 2025
8/10The worst service I have ever received in my life. Purposefully charged the wrong price for menu items and had to ask for the bill three times over the course of 45 minutes. Food is absolutely amazing, but I think they take advantage of non-native speakers
Chris C. • 3 reviews
December 22, 2025
10/10Very delicious!
Jason A. • 1 review
December 22, 2025
10/10The staff was amazing, the food was beyond compare. We had the cuchinillo and some lamb chops. Easily the best lamb chops that we have ever had. The cuchinillo was superb also. We absolutely will visit any time we are in Madrid!
Gerardo R. • 1 review
December 22, 2025
10/10Excellent, as usual.
Gerardo F. • 1 review
December 20, 2025
10/10Great food, service and super clean! I like a lot the cochinillo (the best I ever tried), and the tarta de queso was wonderful.
Carlos C. • 1 review
November 24, 2025
8/10The cochinillo was amazing
Rico S. • 1 review
November 22, 2025
10/10
THE FOOD WAS FABULOUS. Our server Jesus was fabulous & very fun. The presentation of our roast suckling pig was great. We loved this so much. The crispy salad was perfect. The wine was a perfect choice for the four of us. The surprise small dessert drinks deliscous and the birthday dessert and chocolate added more good memories to our visit to El Senador. We would definitely go again and recommend. From our little travel group of four, from Ontario, Canada
Ernesto F. • 1 review
November 17, 2025
10/10Excellent service. Very friendly staff and great food!
Diego A. • 4 reviews
November 20, 2025
7.5/10Very good the roasted lamb kidneys.
kit k. • 2 reviews
October 31, 2025
7.5/10
Service is decent but not exceptional! Their specialty roasted pig is very moist, crispy and delicious! Squid we ordered was excellent as well.
Christopher G. • 1 review
November 1, 2025
2/10We ordered the signature dishes of roast lamb and suckling pig, the pig was just edible, the lamb was cremated but cold. We had ordered a nice bottle of wine so we enjoyed that and wrote the food off to experience. For a Saturday night the restaurant was empty, having suffered the food I can understand why.
Marvelo Jr Y. • 1 review
October 20, 2025
10/10The food was excellent! We ordered a cochinillo, Callos de Madrilena and drink. Tasty! The service was awesome, the owner himself entertained us.. very friendly and funny.
Armando M. • 3 reviews
October 18, 2025
10/10
We love this restaurant. Great food and great service!!!! We go there every time we can an bring along ours friends and relatives that como to visit us overseas!!!
Mark M. • 1 review
October 10, 2025
10/10
we had the sheep for 2 and it was incredible, the wine selection is great. the servuce was also very good. we had a very good evening! will definitely come again.
Rita A. • 2 reviews
October 9, 2025
10/10Excellent service, beautiful atmosphere. Delicious roasted suckling pig with potatoes and tomato salad.
Andy L. • 6 reviews
October 6, 2025
9/10
+6Fantastic food
Jay V. • 1 review
September 29, 2025
9.5/10The top service
Patrizia G. • 2 reviews
September 15, 2025
10/10
Excellent Food! The anchovies, tomato filled with tuna, and the cochinillo!!!
Robert G. • 1 review
September 20, 2025
10/10We travel to Madrid on yearly basis and are always looking for authentic environment with quality food. Today our expectations were exceeded with service. And the best tomato salad with al little oil and salt, cochinillo with potatoes and freshest melon for desert. For sure we’ll be back on our next trip!
Keith D. • 2 reviews
September 18, 2025
10/10The food was tremendous. Very typical restaurant with friendly and efficient staff So good we booked again
Antonio M. • 1 review
September 17, 2025
10/10Service was excellent waiters were excellent. Food was very good. Very happy
mads H. • 1 review
September 9, 2025
10/10The food was amazing, especially the gazpacho and the tomato salad. The waitstaff was friendly and helpful.
Monica L. • 1 review
September 3, 2025
10/10High quality service and food.
luisa B. • 1 review
July 31, 2025
9/10Booking was easy, the staff was nice despite the language barrier, they were all wearing a smile and just happy to serve.The Cochinillo was delicious and the cod melts in your mouth. It was a good dining experience.
Matheus G. • 1 review
July 19, 2025
10/10We had a great time at the restaurant. Special thanks to Jesus who gave us an incredible service.
Marjorie T. • 1 review
July 19, 2025
10/10
great service and food.
Jon P. • 1 review
July 16, 2025
5.5/10We went to this restaurant for the suckling pig. Although very tasty it was mostly bones and skin hardly any meat.
Jonathan B. • 1 review
June 28, 2025
10/10One of the waiters was Hella funny
Char L. • 2 reviews
June 24, 2025
8/10The service was good and the food taste better than it look .
Greg R. • 2 reviews
June 21, 2025
10/10Great food. Suckling pig did not appear to be available but pig was. All of it was great. Lovely service and very good place. Would return!!
Dan E. • 1 review
June 20, 2025
10/10Friendly stuff, very good food and fare prices.
Jenny S. • 1 review
June 18, 2025
10/10
The owner's generosity & hospitality aside from their food's quality made our experience a memorable one.
Peter B. • 2 reviews
June 12, 2025
6/10Expensive.
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