Bodegas Rosell

Food is just okay. It was served quick but mostly subtle taste and way much oil. Great service and owner is very welcoming.

Just like stepping into 1920s. The restaurant is like traveling back in time, and it was an unforgettable experience. Recommended by a nearby hotel, the timeless ambiance started outside and continued as I entered. Despite being told reservations weren’t necessary for a Tuesday evening, the place was bustling even at 6:30 PM—early by Spanish standards. The wine list was remarkable, boasting over 10 pages of Spanish options. Unable to choose, I asked for a wine by the glass and was served a 6-year-old oak-aged delight. Amazing. The food was impressive: chorizo in wine gravy melted in my mouth, and the medium-rare Angus beef was tender and perfectly cooked. The restaurant’s authenticity was heightened by locals enjoying traditional Spanish dishes, just like in the old Spanish village. The attentive staff went above and beyond, always around and very friendly. This spot offers more than just a meal—it’s a cultural and gastronomic journey. A must-visit in Madrid, and a place I’d just return to Mardid for.

Such a wonderful, local restaurant. My wife was recovering from jet lag and I dined alone. It was such a perfect meal on my first night in Spain! Cold beer, delicious tapas and tasty dessert. The staff here is attentive, hard working, and patient with my attempts at speaking Spanish 😅. Quite full at 10 pm with locals. Highly recommend!!!

Looked this up and was recommended as well by the friendly hotel staff when asked for a local restaurant that serves good and honest food. They are super busy and I think I know why. The food is great, fresh ingredients, delicious preparation and a very unique atmosphere. Had some croquetas, the salad madrileña and a cheese cake as dessert. Perfect!

Fantastic local vibe that was clearly the place to be for lunch between 2-4 pm with very limited seating. Limited English speaking service but they do have an English menu. Hubby loved the chips with sardines and we had great egg dish, croquettes and chorizo!

One of Madrid's emblematic eateries, Bodegas Rosell dates back to the 1920s and maintains its historic look, with a beautiful tile façade and wooden interior. The menu centers on traditional Spanish dishes, most of which are meant to be shared. Having been here several times now, we've always had a great meal. Our favorites are the croquettes, the potatoes of granny Mercedes and the oxtail meatballs. The desserts are delicious as well. There's nothing fancy about the food served here—it's just really good down-home cooking. The place tends to be packed, especially on the weekends.

Very authentic food and accommodating staff, whom can speak some English ! Food is fresh and hot, particularly enjoyed the croquettes , tripe, and oxtail meatballs. The snails were delicious as well but have an earthy taste which may not appeal to everyone .

Food is great. I especially loved their meatballs. Price is very reasonable. Staff can speak English. We even saw Daniel Padilla (a famous actor in the Philippines) dining here.

Amazing place to eat! Loved all the variety. Service was great! Our waiver was warm and welcoming, made some jokes and took good care of us!

Stayed at Marriott AC Atocha for a few nights on the way to the Canaries. Perfect dinner after a long trip flying in from the US. I wanted something close, simple and local and this fit the bill! It was a crowded Thursday evening about 8pm but a table for 1 was found for me swiftly in the back room. And they assigned a super friendly English-speaking waiter (whom I found out lived in England and has a son who lives there). Wait staff was super busy but yet attentive enough. Back room was a little stuffy but this was late Spring so weather wasn't too hot to affect. It'd be more of an issue in Summer. I wanted prawns so he recommended half order for me as I was looking forward to the comfort food of stewed tripe as well. A couple glasses of the recommended vino tinto with crusty bread and I was in heaven! The cherry on top was that it was all about US$20!!!

Excellent food, neighborhood restaurant. Enjoyed the Spanish Omelette; the tomato and Brie salad was epic. A small space, loud, but really relaxed and enjoyable.

There were about 30 people eating at the outside tables when we got there around 10 pm. We chose to sit inside where only one other table was occupied. I think everyone preferred to sit outside to stay cool on this hot humid night. But because the restaurant is located on a small street, there was not much car traffic to bother the eating experience. The waiter spoke English and took our order, even offering to give us a half order on a menu item we weren't sure whether we should order since we had ordered so much already. The food came out one by one in a perfectly timed manner. The white asparagus was so light and fresh. If you could eat a white cloud on a summer evening, this was it. The snails were in a most delicious sauce. I used the same sauce to dip my tripe in, which came later. The grilled octopus was so tender and perfectly charred. We were full and satisfied at the end, as we waddled home on a full stomach.

Wandered inside for a bite to eat, not suspecting it to be so attractive. Don't let the outside deter you! We had lamb chops (not like Americans are used to but very tender leg and potatoes. I had bean soup (it was getting chilly out) and it was delicious with a couple kinds of ham. Just perfect. A neighbor ordered for dessert a decadent dark chocolate cake. I didn't taste it but it looked wonderful. Our last night in Madrid was memorable

We stayed two blocks from this local gem! If you're staying in the neighborhood or just passing through, it's a must! We speak little Spanish and were wee bit intimated upon arrival, but they found a server who could assist us and we were well on our way. Everything we had was delicious, but especially the wine and the octopus! We're only here a few days and plan to return before we head back home to New Orleans. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Enjoyed a light lunch at this neighborhood joint. Tried the Tapa de Tavern, Tuna Salad, and White Anchovies. Just delicious. Place was packed with a que; service was courteous.

When it's busy- which is most nights before 11pm- the service co-workers are overwhelmed and service can be a bit brusque, but they still go out of their way to recommend the perfect wine to go with your order. We order the bacalao, the Madrid salad and the chorizo in wine. Our server stepped in and said that she would put in a half-order of the chorizo, and she knew exactly what she was doing for us. It was perfect. And as if to say ' sorry I was a bit rude earlier' she gave us complimentary herb appetitive after dinner. There is a reason this place is always busy when it's open.

Meh. One of worst meal I had on my Spain trip. The king muscles I ordered was definitely not fresh muscles. Shrimp tapas has the tiniest shrimp. The wine was really good but obviously the restaurant didn't make it.

Terrible service. We asked for a table for two. We were told to wait. While waiting, at least 3 other parties were seated as they walked up. We were the only non-Spanish party there. Seems like a popular place among locals though, and very close to the AC Marriott.

I stayed at the AC Atocha Marriott and found this spot just across the street. The staff were friendly and they had an English menu for me. A couple of the waiters were assigned to me who could better understand my English. It was great to sit outside on the patio. Tapas were great and I wish I had room to try more.

Grilled baby lamb rib is very nice and delicious. Decent price and good service. Crowded but food came out quickly. Better than expected.

As we stayed in AC Hotel Atocha by Marriott (100 meters) we ended up in this "Warm Bath" called Rosell. The waiter who noticed our struggle to find a place to stand or sit immediately offered us white wine and a stand with high seat. Now we were comfortable. Within minutes we got some delicious tapa's to kill the time whilst waiting for a table. I can't call it waiting though. We were enjoying the evening from the very first minute we arrived in Bodegas Rosell. Then the food, the wine, el camarero..........el perfeccionismo! There cannot be a reason to eat in the hotel. Even if you're not really in the mood to go out......

Our hotel said this joint was "famous." I don't know about famous, but it sure was popular for lunch. The service was great. The atmosphere is cozy and fun. The tapas was awesome.

This places is great. Awesome wait staff, great food and very good wine. The ambiance is fun and inviting. It's the only place I ate twice at on my trip and will definitely eat here next time I'm in town.