Arzábal | Restaurante Retiro Madrid

Marcos and Nico were great. We only had about a half hour to eat to before our Carlos Santana concert started and it was a 20 minute taxi ride from the restaurant to the music venue, yet Marcos made everything work and even flagged down the taxi for us. We promise to visit again on our next Madrid visit only this time allowing much more time to savor everything. Respectfully, Tony P., Chicago, IL. July 28, 2025.

We went there for lunch by chance without a reservation and we were lucky to find a table. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance and the staff is all kind and friendly. The butter and bread they serve before your food is amazing! Russian salad was okay but we didn't like the croquetas. However, “salpicon se marisco”, “salted de arroz con trufa y setas”, and french fries were above anything we had in Madrid! About the desserts, we didn't like tarta de queso and they served the coffee long after we finished our dessert but the torrija was good.

Very disappointed. Didn't ask how meat has to be cooked in the burgers ( sent rare), Angus beaf sent with side only some chilli on grill. Lamb was bitter 300£ bill for nothing. What is Michelin star?

Stopped in this trendy bar for a few beers before dinner and sat at the bar. Staff kind and helpful. Very nice ambiance. Good beer and lovely olives provided. Unable to comment on food as we didn’t eat here sadly.

Most of the dishes we ordered were good but our risotto was overly salty. Our server recommended an incredible red wine that was well worth the €10 per glass price tag. They play loud music later at night with a lot of people drinking in the bar area so it has a fun, energetic vibe.

Location - 10 Menu - 10 Service - 10 Prices - 10 (really fair for the quality of the food) Wine list - 10 Get there around 5pm and enjoy a walk in the Park after some tapas and wine. The atmosphere and playlist are so inviting... we had a fantastic time in our 12h layover. Special thanks to our server from Morocco! She went out of her way to explain the dishes and select the best options for us. Try the cold cuts, mushroom risotto and the garlic shrimps. Outstanding! Highly recommend it!!!

First of all i have to say: All staffs were so kind and helpful and especially Alex pernando was so kind and polite when we ask something even he doesn’t understand English very well. I found out this time again , the language is no problem when someone works with a great manner with heart. Food was fantastic and so delicious Please try traditional Spanish Dessert(I forgot the name but they know)Cheese cake was not normal one it was namely the best. Very popular restaurant: so need to have a reservation. Only need to improve : Toilet. It’s not so clean and a bit uncomfortable mood for ladies.

Fun atmosphere and outstanding classic Spanish dishes. Service was friendly and professional, meal was appropriately timed for a group of friends enjoying a meal together. Highly recommended!