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The atmosphere at El Telégrafo is rated 8.9/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at El Telégrafo is rated 8.3/10 by TheFork users.

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The noise level at El Telégrafo is rated 7.3/10 by TheFork users.

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The service at El Telégrafo is rated 8.8/10 by TheFork users.

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The quality of the food at El Telégrafo is rated 9/10 by TheFork users.

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Reviews - El Telégrafo

Name: El Telégrafo
Address: C/ Padre Damián, 44, Madrid, 28036, Spain
Price range: €34 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.9

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8.9
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Fabulous

1869 reviews

Ambience

8.9

Food

9.0

Service

8.8

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Francisco G. • 7 reviews
May 31, 2025
10/10
The food, but you have to clear the way to enter the toilet for handicapped
Stefan E. • 1 review
April 29, 2025
8.5/10
Fantastic seafood, elegant ambience, and impeccable attention to detail—every dish and moment felt thoughtfully crafted.
Elizabeth B. • 2 reviews
October 17, 2024
10/10
The food was delicious! Erickson our server was great. He recommended some items for us to try and a very nice wine. I will definitely go back!
Francesca W. • 2 reviews
September 8, 2024
4/10
There was no option to select sala or terraza at the booking stage. We were seated on the terraza at a table in blazing sunshine with no option to move the fixed parasol. Being seated on the terraza means a diner is exposed to cigarette smoke and in some cases, dogs (some diners may be allergic). On the menu, lubina a la sal states a minimum of 2 people. We asked for lubina a la sal for 3 people and were told it has to be precisely 2 people. I would strongly recommend modifying the menu to reflect this. The service was sloppy and untimely, resulting in a dissatisfactory experience.
David a. • 11 reviews
July 22, 2024
10/10
Salt baked fish as always exceptional, top quality anchovies, polite service
Ernesto F. • 1 review
April 27, 2024
10/10
Food is amazing, service is really good and the general ambiance of the restaurante is very nice.
leon v. • 1 review
April 22, 2024
8/10
This a real Spanish place ! It’s a high end restaurant not modern ! But elegant ! Clean it’ has its charm ! You could feel the longevity of the place ! Mostly older people. ! Lots of usuals which I think gives the place character ! It’s a bit dark inside for my taste ! It’s has a few different rooms I guess for bigger parties, it’s situated in a safe and affluent zone. I would repeat the experience again . Good quality food.
Alpay O. • 1 review
April 9, 2024
10/10
Enjoy every time so much this restaurant. Thank you
Richard M. • 37 reviews
December 16, 2023
10/10
Quiet table away from the bar. Excellent service, very quick and attentive. Food was excellent.
Rebecca S. • 1 review
October 31, 2023
9.5/10
The food was stunning, fresh and savoury. Service was a bit chaotic but overall friendly and helpfull
RUBEN S. • 1 review
June 18, 2023
10/10
We heard about this place by a friend, we were attended by Gabriel and Rem, two great persons; the food recommended by them pulpo a la gallega, bogavante a las brazas and cogotes de merluza was so great, and the arroz con leche cremoso excelent for dessert, the price $155.00 for two people I think is razonable for the service and food quality.
Pablo H. • 1 review
June 7, 2023
9.5/10
Excellent place to have a traditional, perfectly cooked meal, very well chosen menu with top of the list ingredients. Absolutely recommendable for a pleasant evening with family or friends.
Ignacio G. • 1 review
January 22, 2023
8/10
The service was very good even though the restaurant had few personnel for the amount of clients it had. The food was good, the lenguado was excellent.
Claudia F. • 2 reviews
November 5, 2022
8/10
Excellent food, but quite expensive. The place was clean and decorations are original , bye there where a lot of fruit flies in our table. The price was way to much for the place presentation.
Claudia S. • 2 reviews
October 27, 2022
10/10
Excellent spanish seafood with an extense variety to choose from. Fresh from the sea, fresh ingredients. We were there with locals and they love it. Excellent wines.
Sandra R. • 11 reviews
October 29, 2022
10/10
A place we visit regularly when in Madrid for our fill of deliciously fresh fish and sea food. Staff are always very accommodating and friendly. Never disappoints!
Davide C. • 3 reviews
July 30, 2022
9/10
Dining at El Telégrafo was really enjoyable. The staff is attentive and professional. Food quality goes beyond the expectations.
Fiona S. • 1 review
May 7, 2022
9/10
We have not visited El Telegrafo for some years but it was as excellent as ever. Fantastic food and great service.
Burcu s. • 18 reviews
August 19, 2019
7.5/10
My fish, turbot, was disappointing
- -. • 1 review
December 25, 2018
10/10
Thank you
- -. • 1 review
October 15, 2018
10/10
I would definitely recommend and come back to this place!
Oyuki B. • 17 reviews
August 26, 2018
10/10
Great service! We were a group of 8! And all of us enjoyed our dishes, the wine, the ambience, and great attentive service by Marivi and the Sommelier! Can’t remember his name, I would recommend this place.
- -. • 1 review
April 6, 2018
10/10
Great place with fabulous seafood
Dmitrijs J. • 5 reviews
March 17, 2016
10/10
Delicious food, perfect service. Prices not biting
Eduardo M. • 2 reviews
February 23, 2016
10/10
Great food!
- -. • 4 reviews
July 22, 2015
7.5/10
The meal was excellent the waiter that attended our table was also very good BUT he had too many tables and was very stretched. The head waiter however was very arrogant bordering on the bad mannered and provided a very unpleasant experience which ruined what was otherwise a good experience. Does not do the restaurant any favours.