Reviews - Parrilla El Barril
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Leonard M. • 20 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. • 306 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. • 2 reviews
May 10, 2024
9/10Parilla 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. • 306 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. • 8 reviews
April 6, 2024
10/10Antonio is awesome! He and the waiters make it a great experience. Highly recommend this place.
Roxana R. • 6 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. • 1 review
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.
Jeremie R. • 11 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. • 3 reviews
August 29, 2023
10/10Fantastic restaurant ! All meals were perfect and perfect service. 5 stars !
jemima m. • 1 review
August 1, 2023
10/10The service was excellent! The foods were great feels like home and the waitress rania is very good at her job. Very good pretty lady keep it up! Will be back again soon.
Kathleen W. • 4 reviews
June 5, 2023
10/10Perfect meal. Delicious seafood.
Mathieu g. • 30 reviews
May 31, 2023
10/10The meat was perfect. Good service. Great restaurant overall.
Juan d. • 306 reviews
May 23, 2023
9.5/10Very good food and very large servings. Service was very attentive and quick, our waiter was great. Nice decor and overall quiet, the restaurant was somewhat empty. I really liked it and will surely come back.
Carole I. • 10 reviews
February 18, 2023
10/10Good service and good food. Highly recommend
Pedro R. • 40 reviews
February 10, 2023
10/10This is certainly the best kept secret of Madrid. The quality of the food is amazing, from a great Tuna steak, to the Best Hamburger you can imagine, to excellent desserts. The wine selection is also great! We had an excellent Corimbo Ribera del Duero! But the best part is the service by Antonio and the waitresses that are the nicest people on earth. An amazing experience at a great price! This is my 6th time there in 2 months!
Brenda B. • 179 reviews
December 28, 2022
10/10Great food and very friendly staff Recommended!
Chris S. • 2 reviews
November 22, 2022
10/10We had 9 adults, 1 toddler in a high chair, and 1 baby. They were very accommodating. We had a great experience. We would absolutely eat here again.
Are H. • 4 reviews
November 17, 2022
10/10Excellent restaurant with very good food and very pleasant employees. The choice is very good and varied (too good - it was hard to make a choice), and the waiter gave good advice for the meal choice. Prices are reasonable for the quality and the quantities. I will come back.
Stephanie Z. • 1 review
November 5, 2022
10/10Very good food...All dishes ordered (steaks and fish) were delicious!!! Excellent service..very well served!! Definitely recommendable...Thank you!!
ROSA C. • 234 reviews
October 22, 2022
10/10Great, as usual!
Adam W. • 4 reviews
November 1, 2022
9/10Food of a good quality. There is a lack of sides when ordering mains. For example, the chicken or the beef fillet - they come with no sides and look lonely on the plate. The potato fries we did order came as a handful on the plate. The menu needs sides. Vegetables etc...
Chi-Ting L. • 2 reviews
September 11, 2022
10/10Carabinero (scarlet prawn) is excellent and with very good price! Average 10-12EUR a tail of carabinero.
Rosalia P. • 9 reviews
April 11, 2022
10/10Great food and service. Will return!
Rosalia P. • 9 reviews
June 6, 2022
10/10Great restaurant. Staff is amazing and gave great recommendations!
Joris E. • 27 reviews
May 7, 2022
8.5/10Great ambience and tasty food, but at a premium price. You’ll spend at least €40 a person for a meal, and you won’t have eaten a lot and want more.
Linda G. • 6 reviews
April 22, 2022
10/10Excellent!! Thank you!
Elle A. • 2 reviews
April 11, 2022
10/10We enjoyed the grilled chicken (pollo) and steak (entrecot) which is served with potatoes (patatas). Both were perfectly seasoned and grilled! We decided to had the cheese plate l as an appetizer instead of dessert and I’m glad we did! it included a delicious assortment of soft and hard cheeses with jam, dried berries and nuts. The server also served warm raisin bread before dinner and he was very friendly and accommodating.
Artavazd M. • 2 reviews
January 6, 2022
10/10It was a great discovery, the food, the service, and the music were excellent. We really enjoyed the evening.
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