Jardín de los Duques

Lovely. I went this past weekend with a friend. The food was exquisite-imaginatively delicious with periodic surprises in texture, taste, and effect, which were delightful. They accommodated my pescatarian preferences with much grace. The service was relatable and engaging, just enough to feel their charm as they guided us through the meal. My friend paired his meal with their wines, which he very much enjoyed.

This is definitely a perfect place for a romantic dinner but it also would work well with children. The wait staff (Jaimie and Manuel) were extremely attentive and very helpful in choosing food and wine. The food was very good. The atmosphere was striking. The restaurant is part of the Gran Melia which at one time was a palace. Across the courtyard to a preserved horse stable. If i lived in Madrid, I certainly would be here for dinner often.

I was excited about this reservation. The Gran Melia is a wonderful property. Ultimately, I would try this location again during the spring / summer in order to enjoy the patio experience as well as the food. One dish seemed to be over seasoned to me, but otherwise the dishes served were well executed. The wine pairing was enjoyable, but I would have liked an unprompted offer of additional insight into purveyor as it would have elevated the experience. The service within the actual restaurant was a littler looser than hoped both in terms of form as well as training. Covid has been tough on the service industry, but additional training is needed. Last notes; I suggest either using a table cloth or losing the fixed place mat and using a cloth/organic material to bring warmth to the space as it felt 'cold'. *The lighting was obtrusively bright. I suspect the lighting is on a dimming system and that the 'settings for dinner' were not managed by the floor manager that evening. If you are seeking a more casual experience, this is a good fit. My wife's espresso martini was well made and the flatware is of high-quality. (*Note, F&B service within the hotel is very strong. Red Level is even better both in product quality as well as service knowledge.) Respectfully, M. Anderson

This restaurant has one of the best settings in Madrid. The way they utilize the space is very chic. Excellent place for a romantic night out or for a group of friends. Each dish that comes out is unique and thoughtfully prepared. The mix of flavors explode in your mouth. The ambiance is the best quality of this place.

The tasting menu for 85€ felt appropriately priced for a 10 course meal. 40€ wine pairing was nice value as well. Favorite dishes were the fish courses, and the mochi filled with gorgonzola and apple was very delicious, too! We were a party of four people—two women, two men. To me, it seemed like the women were served noticably smaller portions of food than the men in a few cases. Specifically the fish portion for the guys were maybe around 4 oz instead of 2-2.5 oz for the ladies. It was a surprising difference! I noticed because I love fish and made my husband trade his plate with me 😜 This is a type of restaurant where I would expect even portioning, so I am hypothesizing that it was purposefully done, but with good intentions to cater to smaller appetites. Wrong assumption to make for us, but maybe generally this is true. This happened also with the meat dishes. Service was pretty attentive until the very, very end when we couldn't get the bill for 45 minutes. Our servers seemed to all have gone on break. Dining room is intimate and comfortable, so we considered moving in. 😂

The service was excellent. The food was over the top amazing. Tasting menu for my spouse, our 14yr old and myself. The chef created a simple pasta dish for our 9yr old. The best meal we had in Madrid. Hands down.

Absolutely superb! The restaurant is beutifully designed with pretty dishes and comfortable seats. Food was exquisite and service was impeccable. We were treated with two delicious appetizers on the house. We then were served with bowls of smoked olive oil, salt and a choice of crispy wonderful breads that tasted heavenly. Had drinks and great wine, shared a dish of ravioli with fois and chestnut sauce, had succling pig and french style hare for main course and a lush sculpture of African chocolate for desert. Everything was creatively designed and delicious. To end this great experience, for my husband's birthday the waiter brought 2 jewel boxes that contained a golden traffle. If you're in Madrid, this is a must

If you're expecting an experience similar to the prior restaurant in this hotel Dos Cielos, you will be thoroughly disappointed. For the price point the food and service was not worth it.