Reviews - Parrilla El Barril
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LaBree T. • 1 review
May 30, 2025
3.5/10The first indication that the evening would not go as planned was they did not have our reservation made on The Fork? The service was very rushed even though the restaurant was not full. As we were seated in tables that were too close, we noticed the captain was very pushy to everyone. They were also out of the day’s special and we were early in the evening. For starters we had artichoke and asparagus. Both were served lukewarm warm. The asparagus was 23 euros for three and they were over cooked to the point of tasteless mush. Very disappointing. We had to pour our own water and wine. We would not recommend nor would we return.
Dominique F. • 2 reviews
May 18, 2025
10/10
Many thanks to all the staff for a great experience (especially Sr Antonio)! We loved the artichokes, clams, beef tartar and green salad.
Kevin B. • 3 reviews
May 12, 2025
10/10Antonio was a great server, the food was top notch.
Taoufik r. • 15 reviews
May 6, 2025
10/10
Great food and very nice environment
David Z. • 1 review
May 5, 2025
9/10Food and service were great. The restaurant is very noisy though, making it hard to have conversation over dinner.
Peadar M. • 10 reviews
May 2, 2025
8.5/10Food & Service was very good.
Ron B. • 2 reviews
April 18, 2025
10/10Very fresh fish. Pleasant ambience. Attentive service.
Polina S. • 7 reviews
April 14, 2025
9.5/10The best monkfish, we ever got
Luis C. G. • 13 reviews
April 15, 2025
10/10Amazing place, loved the food, service and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it and will be back soon!
Janice B. • 1 review
April 12, 2025
8/10A nice place with very accommodating staff a bit expensive but food was freshly prepared and fish and seafood were excellent
Veronica P. • 69 reviews
March 15, 2025
10/10The atmosphere, the personnel, the food! I loved everything. Thank you!
Bruce R. • 1 review
March 14, 2025
10/10Great seafood dishes in a lovely atmosphere. We went back a second time!
Dennis R. • 10 reviews
March 3, 2025
9/10My wife and I ate here, and overall enjoyed our dinner and experience. My sirloin steak was excellent. My wife's selection, lamb ribs, tasted good butvtgerecwas very little meat, which we did not expect. A disappointing offering indeed. But, the service and ambiance were good. We would return.
Jorge T. • 22 reviews
December 28, 2024
9.5/10A quiet and intimate grill, with 5 star service and produce at the heart of Madrid.
Yolanda Y. • 4 reviews
January 20, 2025
9.5/10
+1Loved the shrimp, squid, hake grilled and salads were so fresh and delicious. We ordered before we saw the specials on the table. Check them out!
Clarisse L. • 1 review
January 16, 2025
6/10The service was superb, but unfortunately the food was too oily and heavy to digest.
JAVIER L. • 41 reviews
January 10, 2025
10/10Antonio was exceptional. Thanks for a great lunch experience!
Rodrigo D. • 7 reviews
January 1, 2025
10/10Amazing seafood! Thank you!
Michael L. • 1 review
November 28, 2024
9/10our waiter was fantastic ! the only problem was my friends undercooked burger which they fixed with no problem <3 very much recommend this restaurant
Leonard M. • 26 reviews
October 22, 2024
9.5/10We had the garlic prawns and steak tartare along with a house red wine. Everything was first rate with a small amount spice heat in the tartare that I tasted before it was served. Dessert was tiramisu which was a bit too wet but otherwise a light post dinner repast. The cappuccinos were great. When the house is full the noise can be loud. We will return.
Finn W. • 2 reviews
September 16, 2024
8.5/10The monkfish was delicious. Friendly service. Nice setting.
Renee C. • 3 reviews
June 24, 2024
10/10The waiter was so attentive
Juan d. • 325 reviews
June 5, 2024
8/10I really like this place though today I found the food to be just “normal”. Service as usual very good. As always, somewhat empty and lacking ambience
Joy O. • 3 reviews
May 10, 2024
9/10
Parilla el Barril Carnes y Pescados a las Brasas in San Agustin, Madrid, offers a quaint and cozy dining experience with a focus on grilled meats and fish. The ambiance is warm, inviting, and perfectly suits the environ that greets you as you enter. We were intrigued by the menu, although we found it a bit limited. This restaurant is very near the Madrid Westin Palace Hotel on Prado where we were staying. During our visit, I opted for the Steak Salad. It's important to note that it featured "Steak Bonito," which to my misunderstanding, was not beef but rather a tuna steak. While this was a delicious surprise, it was not what I initially expected. Make sure to read the menu descriptions CAREFULLY! For those accustomed to American steak preparations, be mindful when ordering. My husband's steak ordered at medium doneness came out quite rare, more on the bloody side than he prefers. It seems that steak here is generally served less cooked than in the States, so I'd advise specifying if you like your meat more on the well-done side. Overall, our experience at Parilla el Barril was delightful, with friendly service and a charming atmosphere. The only drawbacks were the limited menu and the need to adjust expectations regarding meat doneness. A solid four-star experience for anyone looking to enjoy traditional Spanish grill in Madrid.
Margarita I. • 1 review
May 13, 2024
10/10Amazing place with very friendly people. Food was excellent, especially steak tomahawk and baby squids. The wine selection is superb!
Juan d. • 325 reviews
April 25, 2024
9/10Very high quality food, amazing clams and sirloin. Spectacular service. Nice decor but pretty empty and lacking ambience
Paul A. • 10 reviews
April 6, 2024
10/10Antonio is awesome! He and the waiters make it a great experience. Highly recommend this place.
Roxana R. • 9 reviews
March 21, 2024
10/10The food very good, the ambiance nice and the staff friendly. Good food, tasty, fast service, very good sangria, very good paella ( a few more sea food within would have been appreciated 🙃) Highly recommend the restaurant!
Gerardo B. • 2 reviews
February 12, 2024
10/10It is the third time that we went to this place and it is great, the service of Antonio is excellent.
Jaime G. • 3 reviews
January 20, 2024
10/10Very nice food, a little overpriced.
bunny r. • 1 review
January 19, 2024
10/10We loved this restaurant. Had the artichoke special appetizer and wonderful Hake in a lovely garlic sauce served for two. Dessert was a heavenly pastry. Super delicious bread served too. Loved our very friendly waiter. Don’t miss this place.
Jérémie R. • 12 reviews
December 25, 2023
10/10The whole team was adorable and the food was beyond good. Antonio made us feel at home and gave excellent advice.
Matthias K. • 1 review
November 27, 2023
10/10Based on a recommendation from our Spanish colleague, we reserved a table for our group of 8. The service and food quality were great and the restaurant offers a very nice location to dine and drink well. Thank you!
Andrei I. • 88 reviews
November 19, 2023
9/10Excellent food, very friendly and helpful service, generous kitchen. Great for lunch!
Jules D. • 3 reviews
October 30, 2023
2/10DO NOT GO - Deceitful! Paid more than I ordered, slow service (even though we were the only table in the restaurant). Very expensive for the quality as well. The quantity of Fries was ridiculous. The manager is entirely responsible and should be fully ashamed as his employees are great (I believe they should leave for another restaurant btw).
Artavazd M. • 2 reviews
October 27, 2023
10/10The best place for family and friends. Food and service are exceptional you fill like you are at home.
greta m. • 1 review
October 17, 2023
10/10Beautiful restaurant, beautiful food and beautiful people!
Gabrielle B. • 1 review
September 9, 2023
10/10Coming from a family of foodies, chefs and sommeliers, I have to admit that I can be a harsh critic.. So trust me when I say this place was wonderful. My husband and I were visiting Spain on vacation and just LOVED this place. We were having a hard time narrowing down which restaurant to go to and finding a middle ground between not wanting busy and touristy places with bad food and not wanting to go to a locals place with mostly tapas either. We finally decided to make 2 reservations and then walk past both to get a feeling for each place and decide. We first walked past this place and at 9:30, we were surprised to see it empty. There was a manager/owner) dressed formally in a white coat who was friendly and kind and the place looked clean and had great ambience. We went to the other place just to compare and while it was busy and the ambience looked good there too, we couldn't help but think of the friendly face and the empty restaurant and decided to go back here instead. WE ARE SO GLAD WE DID!!! For the first 30 minutes we had the place to ourselves and despite not speaking very much Spanish they were so kind and friendly and accommodating. The food was so fresh and the portions were surprisingly large. The flavor of everything was truly phenomenal and prepared to perfection. The restaurant also provided us with a few dishes on-the-house as well: bread and chorizo, two little cakes and two shots of a delicious liquor to finish. I cannot rave enough about the staff, the quality of the food and our experience. My husband claimed it was his favorite restaurant experience ever (that includes all places we visited in the US, Greece, Italy and Portugal). We loved this place so much that the next night (our last night of the trip) we searched for other places and decided that we had to go back to this restaurant because we knew we would end our trip on a great note. The restaurant was busier on that night (Saturday) but we still received the exact same supreme service and quality. Do NOT look over this place!!
EDRICA R. • 1 review
September 3, 2023
10/10Raina was excellent she was attentive, knowledgeable and great personality. Antonio also added the great service. This place is worth at all, will return for sure
Stephan M. • 4 reviews
August 29, 2023
10/10Fantastic restaurant ! All meals were perfect and perfect service. 5 stars !
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