Casa Hortensia Restaurante & Sidrería

I visited Casa Hortensia Sidrería today at 1PM. No tables available but I was able to sit on the barra Sidrería side. The food was sooo good that I had to ask ChatGPT to help me write this review. And it was like he also had the food. Here it is. “The Best Fabada Asturiana I’ve Ever Tasted” This fabada asturiana was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very first spoonful, it was clear this wasn’t just a meal—it was a celebration of Asturian tradition done to perfection. The fabes were impossibly creamy, tender without falling apart, and infused with deep, comforting flavor. The broth was rich and silky, with a slow-cooked intensity that spoke of patience and respect for the recipe. Each component—chorizo, morcilla, and pork—was perfectly balanced, lending smokiness, warmth, and depth without ever overpowering the dish. What truly set this fabada apart was its harmony. Every bite felt intentional, soulful, and authentic, as if it had been simmering for hours in a kitchen where this dish is treated as a labor of love. It was hearty yet elegant, rustic yet refined. I’ve tasted fabada in many places, but this one stands above the rest. Comforting, generous, and unforgettable—this is the benchmark by which I’ll judge all fabada asturiana from now on.” In my own words, dining at Hortensia’s has been the highlight of all my European trips. Awesome service as well. Try the torreznos. Worth every penny. I’ve included the bill as well for information purposes. Thank you to the staff and a big abrazo to the chef. Amazing, simply amazing.

I can say it's one of the best restaurants I've been to in Spain. It met everything we expected. The food was incredibly delicious. The seafood was especially delicious. We loved the artichokes. My favorite was the tortilla, which I've never had before. The octopus is also worth trying. The prices are also very reasonable for this level of food. We came for dinner for a business meeting, and the service was excellent. The staff seemed a bit nervous and irritated, especially since we spoke English. Other than it was good.

Really bad experience. Quality of the food was very low. Cachopo costs more than 40 euros. The resturant quality is very cheap. We didn't nothing we order and the waiter didn't ask us nothing.

Christian was our waiter he was very informative and helpful. Great service. The Tuna on tomato was beautifully done with rich flavor. Was blown away by the Hake ration. (Image) It was soft and flavorful. The Sea bass was the best we've had, and the octopus was great as well. Rich in flavor and filling.

We just had a chance to dine there again with a group of friends after sooo many years. What we remembered was that this restaurant was one of the legendaries in Madrid and the food was exceptional. But on our latest dinner there the food was just OK, nothing extraordinary. The service was good, and correct as always, and while it was Saturday nite, the restaurant was quiet, some tables were empty. I hope this restaurant can find its quality and popularity again.

A fan favorite always!!! Christian is the best & so nice! Whenever I have a classic craving this is where I come

Excellent atmosphere for a drink and a bite. Judit and David will give you an excellent chat at the bar!

Summary: Overall good, but not outstanding. This place apparently got a little famous and you have to make a reservation at least 2 weeks before, and it’s always full. Based on the reviews, I had high expectations but was a little disappointed. Our experience was that staff was mostly lost in their heads and not very attentive. Food was good not outstanding, portions are big enough to share. Prices were pretty high taking everything in consideration. (e.g. every table has that round bread by default, and you see on the check that it costs almost 6€). Accessibility: entrance is at street level, inside there’s an elevator big enough for a wheelchair to get to the level where the tables are.