A'Barra

A’Barra is a true fine dining gem in Madrid. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor — the blue lobster ravioli and steak tartare were outstanding, and the Crêpe Suzette dessert was the perfect finish. Excellent wine selection (the Finger Lakes Ravines was a great recommendation), and the service was professional and discreet. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an elegant and memorable dining experience.

restaurant is a little tucked away in the middle of a residential area. so best to get there by walking or Uber. food was excellent. I loved the beef and appetitiser. beef looked a bit raw but when slicing it, you realise it is cooked but yet still very tender and easy to cut. fish was also very fresh. desserts was OK with some chocolate pieces and ice cream with some accompanying gelatin. but I thought service was slightly inconsistent. dishes were not served to entire table at once and at times, some dietary restrictions were also slightly overlooked.

As someone that was expecting something incredible, it was alright, I mean putting caviar and truffle on everything doesn’t mean it automatically tastes better. We had the tasting menu, I felt like there was something lacking… oh yes, flavor, that’s it. You can tell it’s just a place where the super rich go to tell others they’ve been to a “Michelin star”, but the ingredients were so simple, I was expecting something more complex, using rare Spanish ingredients. Also they fill you up with a big bread with butter and olive oil since the dishes are extremely tiny. Other than that, service was good. I went for someone’s birthday, we had called earlier to confirm it was for a birthday and they completely forgot, only after we paid the check and reminded them, is when we got a little birthday surprise.

Amazing dishes and great staff! We had the tasting menu and all courses were delicious! Staff was very attentive and friendly. absolute recommendation for anyone who loves fine dining

Had organised a private dinner for 50 pax at A'Barra, and glad we picked A'Barra for our celebration. The location was convenient and the interior of the restaurant was cosy and intimate. Service was good and the restaurant acceded to all our requests. All the staff made sure our event went well. Food was well presented, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed the five-course dinner. Special shoutout to Marta and Enrique for liaising with us for 2 months before the event to ensure that it was an enjoyable dinner. Highly recommend this restaurant

Great experience. We had the tasting menu with the “Senaorial” wine pairing, and enjoyed it fully. Food was delicious, wines very interesting and helped to get the most out of each plate, and service was top-notch.

Marvelous experience in a Michelin Star awarded TOP restaurant (should have a 2nd already. From the reservation call attended by Marta and the welcoming atvthe entrance, until the bill and goodbye, everything was super. The excellency by the service, the amazing food and the mix between tradition and modern cuisine, made A'Barra an brutal experience. The wine service by the sommelier was simply unique. Congrats team. Thanks A'Barra.

Beautifully simple relaxing ambiance but luxuries all the same. Unbelievably great attention and service. It was a magnificent first Michelin star experience. Very mindful of our dietary restrictions. Thank you for a unique experience. The bread was out of this world.

My experience here was like eating a too ripe apple. It looks nice on the surface, but after a bite it leaves a sour and bitter taste. This is particularly true for A'Barra, especially being Michelin rated. Service was not prepared or organized. When we came in there were still fixing the lighting, making the "fine" dining experience not so fine. There would be 5 people waiting on our table but when we asked for someone only 1 person would show up, not because the others did not know English, but for some reason they were ordered to do so - it was weird and uncomfortable. They said we were given these complimentary starters but then get charged after. The waiter that misinterpreted our order in the beginning did not apologize and instead we got a new waiter and he ignored us the rest of the time. Food was inconsistent in presentation and taste. Those with better taste had poor presentation and vice versa. Nothing wowed me but I would choose the yolk dessert if anything. Overall not a fan.