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What diners said about this restaurant:
Eduardo S. • 25 reviews
August 10, 2024
8/10Reading the previous reviews help a lot to understand what to expect when eating there: they will try to charge you 2,5€ per bread unless you tell them you don’t want it, also beware that the menu does not includes the tax which will be added later at the bill. Besides these two important things, the overall experience was ok, the food was acceptable with the discount of the Fork, and the service was between average and for some moments sightly less than average, as a few examples, the waiter spilled the wine when serving it, and took very quickly the empty dishes almost without asking. By that point my family decided that they didn’t deserved any tips, when we always do.
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Victor B. • 1 review
July 11, 2024
10/10good service
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Johm F. • 1 review
June 15, 2024
5/10Nothing to rave about. A tourist place. Not recommended.
La Paella Real • Owner
Gracias por su respuesta, que todavia seguimos sorprendidos con lo de un lugar de turistas, cuando usted vino con 5 turistas , quizas lo no recomendado es gente como usted para tener en cuenta los restaurantes de la zona
João M. • 13 reviews
June 12, 2024
10/10The experience was overall very positive. The food was good, both the croquettes and the paella. The employees were nice and the service was fast. It takes a bit for the paella to come, but it's worth the wait for the quality. Overall a very nice experience!
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Ronette L. • 3 reviews
May 6, 2024
8.5/10Their paella is great, although the starters could be better in my opinion
Michael B. • 1 review
April 1, 2024
8/10A hiiden gem that our tour guide recommended.
Federico A. • 88 reviews
February 18, 2024
9.5/10Historical restaurant near underground stop "Opera", very well connected. The service was fast and friendly. The paella was the best I've tried in Madrid (not the best overall). Final price is a bit expensive, but really not too much considering the location. With the discount the bill is absolutely fine.
Eric G. • 2 reviews
January 16, 2024
9.5/10While Madrid is not known for Paella, we wanted to partake in this traditional dish before ending our trip to Spain. One of the guides we utilized suggested this establishment, we wound up delighted! We noticed that we could order it as part of a "Menu" which included starters, a beverage and dessert. All food was presented in an outstanding manor, was well prepared and tasted very good. The Paella was perfect, not overcooked over-seasoned nor greasy. The service was also spot-on. In all, a wonderful experience on our last night in Madrid.
Diana A. • 1 review
November 2, 2023
9/10We had a wonderful time and the food was excellent. Our only little quirk was the waiter who came across as a bit snobbish but he slowly loosened up towards the end
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Essential L. • 1 review
October 31, 2023
2.5/10Abysmal offhand service
Maria A. • 1 review
October 2, 2023
10/10Cozy small restaurant near Opera House. Food was fabulous but the service was outstanding! The waiter was very engaging and made excellent recommendations. But hats off to the chef for providing such a delicious paella!
Armando A S. • 1 review
September 14, 2023
7.5/10Paella was very dry and rice was tosted in bottom around oven plate. Taste wss great and, I liked tge tosted rice.
Jehan A. • 1 review
July 13, 2023
8/10The paella is good! So we highly recommend it!
Miguel M. • 1 review
May 9, 2023
6/10Good not as good as it used to be. The paella was so so and the rice was hard and lobster very small for two. The shrimp appetizer had the vain in it. Didn’t even clean the shrimp accordingly. Will never go back again when in Madrid
Tom P. • 4 reviews
May 10, 2023
9/10First time I ever had paella and we picked probably the best place in Madrid for it. It came out in a huge pan complete with all sorts of shellfish. Very tasty and filling, can’t ask for much more
Agnese m. • 1 review
March 24, 2023
5/10Paella quite good, but the waiter has been very posh, pressing us and constantly telling us that we should leave soon cause they had to close at 21:30 o’clock. They also asked for us to pay 6 cents with coins because they could not let it go, evens if we paid the rest with card. As italians (who live in the most beautiful food country in the world) we do not recommend this place.
Fabrizio D. • 1 review
March 17, 2023
9/10Good food and friendly staff. Good location in the centre of Madrid. The internal look of the restaurant should be improved. Overall it was a good experience
Catherine S. • 1 review
March 13, 2023
8.5/10Lovely atmosphere, well presented & good food. A very enjoyable experience
Laura B. • 1 review
March 4, 2023
8.5/10Best paella I have ever had. It tastes just amazing. The staff could be more welcoming, but overall the experience was very good and I would go back when in Madrid
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Georgette M. • 1 review
February 13, 2023
7.5/10The restaurant's ambiance is quaint. It's clear that the owners intentionally decided not to modernize the interior. However, the paella is to die for! Highly recommend.
511 Tripadvisor Reviews
"La Paella Real is one of the restaurants of reference on Madrid's dining scene. Listed as the best specialist in paellas and rice dishes. The place is characterized by its luxury and sophistication, large paintings, chandeliers, garnet tones and ochre. Exquisite elements resulting in a spectacular environment. You can also taste dishes full of flavor such as the rich and traditional paella. The fantastic location of the restaurant, near the Royal Palace, puerta del Sol and plaza Mayor make it an ideal destination to take a walk after the meal and enjoy one of the most emblematic places in Madrid."
C/ Arrieta, 2, 28013 Madrid
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