Reviews - La Carmela
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Victoria B. • 6 reviews
March 20, 2025
2/10When we arrived at La Carmela, we were left to wait although we had a reservation. The place was packed with people and seems that the restaurant was overbooked. After 20mins waiting we left, afraid that to order and actually eat was also going to take long. Very disappointed as I had booked way in advance.
Mitrea M. • 1 review
March 18, 2025
10/10
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality made us feel truly special. The food was simply outstanding—every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. We left with big smiles, feeling completely satisfied and eager to return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for excellent food and top-notch service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Кос С. • 1 review
March 9, 2025
5.5/10The service is awful. Seems that once you are at the table you will pay anyway, so nobody cares. Especially when you are alone, not the company. The fish was good, but tomato salad is just 5 pieces of pomato with 3 slices of tuna fish on. Definitely, all these aren't worth the money I paid. I do not recommend this place.
Thiago P. • 2 reviews
February 24, 2025
7.5/10Service must be improved.
Francesca R. • 26 reviews
February 21, 2025
10/10In the centre of Madrid a very historic corner with great food
Hamza T. • 7 reviews
February 21, 2025
3.5/10I ordered the €18 menu (starter, main course, dessert, and drinks). Starter: Tasteless paella with chicken pieces, mostly bones. Main course: Undercooked entrecôte, impossible to eat. I barely finished half. Dessert: Tiramisu, quite good. Wine: not bad. Service was fast but not friendly at all.
Hamlin L. • 465 reviews
February 8, 2025
9.5/10
Cold tomato soup with smoked sardine worked well. Super crispy pork rinds. Great green olives. Cheesecake went well with sweet moscatel wine.
Driss B. • 4 reviews
January 31, 2025
4/10
After paying the bill in cash with four €50 notes and one €20 note, the waiter returned three or four minutes later to inform us that €40 was missing. The manager then acted in bad faith by exchanging a €50 note for a €10 note. When we asked to view the surveillance camera recordings, he responded that it would only be possible the next day. We had to insist that he call the police to access the footage. After 5 to 10 minutes, the director arrived, apologized, and informed us that he would check the recordings the following day. Additionally, they refused to grant us the 30% discount with which we had made the reservation." "I strongly advise against this restaurant and warn the community to be very cautious
Vasilda R. • 3 reviews
November 25, 2024
9.5/10Super food
Alfredo D. • 4 reviews
November 22, 2024
8.5/10Very good
Blum S. • 8 reviews
October 8, 2024
9/10Perfect waiters, good food, perfect food serving... 1-2 debatable things in set, but 100% enjoy, fun and good mood. I recommend!
David P. • 4 reviews
October 2, 2024
9.5/10Wonderful and generous food!!
Crescenzo e. • 27 reviews
September 25, 2024
10/10Very good food. Good service and enjoyable atmosphere.
Roman z. • 6 reviews
September 10, 2024
8/10I took a trippa . Was tasty but portion of octopus was less. Service friendly and quick.Very pleasant atmosphere.
Lorna W. • 2 reviews
August 29, 2024
6.5/10Menu is limited. Pricey
Manuela D. • 32 reviews
August 29, 2024
6.5/10The food is delicious and served promptly. The staff is attentive and polite, but their strictness about our reservation through The Fork made us feel uncomfortable. They insisted we could only sit inside if we had booked via the app, which caused a bit of unease.
Lucien J. • 5 reviews
August 26, 2024
8.5/10nice hamburger, wine good too
Ivana A. • 1 review
July 15, 2024
6.5/10The food was great, but the attention wasn't friendly. We felt that they wanted we leave as soon as possible.
Ivan F. • 1 review
July 12, 2024
10/10
La Carmela was is my wish list for my Madrid trip, and it didn’t disappoint us. Delicious food, awesome paella, fresh intern ambient (with Madrid summer time, it’s a must), and friendly service. For sure a place to visit and have great food at Madrid.
Leo L. • 10 reviews
July 8, 2024
6.5/10Seafood wasn't fresh, and all the dishes we ordered were too salty. Waiters were friendly but didn't respond promptly, usually ignored our raised hands. NOT RECOMMENDED. A very disappointing experience.
Ana S. • 1 review
May 7, 2024
5.5/10Was expecting more from this restaurant
Gustavo A. • 5 reviews
April 25, 2024
6.5/10
The food came very quickly, but it was over priced for the quality of it, the fried options were very oily. If there was not a -30% discount I would not recommend.
Manuel F. • 9 reviews
April 24, 2024
10/10Good quality-price
Gentil M. • 7 reviews
April 2, 2024
10/10Excelent food. Nice e cozy.
Michael G. • 20 reviews
April 2, 2024
7/10
Good location and a lot of space. Prices are high and quality is poor. My steak was a thin cut piece of mear without any flavour
Zayda M. • 1 review
March 3, 2024
10/10Amazing food
ELENI T. • 2 reviews
November 30, 2023
10/10Everything was perfect. The staff was polite and friendly
Michael R. • 6 reviews
October 23, 2023
9/10Our favorite place for paella, in Madrid. Good wine list; padron peppers and great truffled mash potatoes;
Hamid K. • 1 review
October 5, 2023
6/10
We obviously had a reservation upon arrival we waited without any attention from staff which was passing by without interest then we asked if we could sit outside a waiter said yes. We sat for 20mn no contact from outside staff then when we dared ask a bouncer like waiter his demeanor and way of talking almost made us leave such a shame as the food was good. We then were ordered to go inside with by the same unhinged staffer as if we were supposed to know that food was not served outside
Susana G. • 27 reviews
August 30, 2023
8.5/10The service was very fast. Quite expensive without any offer or discount.
Daisy B. • 19 reviews
August 28, 2023
2/10If you reserve, they won’t let you sit on the terrace. They make you sit inside in a hot restaurant.
Elena G. • 1 review
August 27, 2023
10/10
Excellent dinner at La Carmela. We ordered a chevre salad, veal cheeks, sea bass and fideua and everything was top notch. Too bad we didn’t leave room for desert but we at least tried the flan and it was delicious. Julian was a wonderful host and his suggestions were spot on. The white one helped a everything settle in . Wonderful night .
Federico L. • 11 reviews
June 29, 2023
10/10Very good excelent food
Sara P. • 7 reviews
May 29, 2023
9/10
Very good food and very fast service. Excellent price quality. Cozy interior and exterior, Pleasant, professional and kind staff.
Lidia L. • 5 reviews
April 12, 2023
10/10We had an excellent time at this restaurant.
Irina K. • 3 reviews
March 23, 2023
6/10Had to sit outside even with the reservation and all. The food was average.
Joanne S. • 30 reviews
March 10, 2023
10/10Great service,excellent atmosphere! So good we went twice in one day!!
Joanne S. • 30 reviews
March 10, 2023
10/10Excellent food & service. The restaurant has a great atmosphere- so good we’ve booked to go back again for dinner!
Emilija S. • 1 review
February 27, 2023
2/10Horrible service
Charlotte G. • 24 reviews
February 24, 2023
10/10Delicious food, highly recommend
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