El Paraguas

Here, food is not just sustenance—it’s storytelling, memory, and performance… Loved the fine dinning experience, high quality of their fresh products and their intention!! Amazing gazpacho, lovely grilled octopus…. My Mother couldn’t talk enough about that delicious artichoke lasagna!! The best one I’ve ever had!! However, I must comment on the host of the terrace Alex who was rude and had an entitled attitude about him approaching the guests with such a demeanor!! Passive aggressive comments and felt rushed every time he came to our table. His service was the only down side of this experience, otherwise every other server was kind, attentive, courteous and very efficient!! Each course that followed built upon the last like movements in a symphony—cohesive yet surprising!! Loved everything about this place, except our disappointed encounter with this guy who should clearly not be serving at a 5 star restaurant!!

El Paraguas was an absolute standout. The service was warm, attentive, and flawless from the moment we arrived. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor—the quality of the food was truly unmatched. It’s no wonder this place has the stellar reputation it does. A friend recommended it, and she couldn’t have been more right. This was easily one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Spain. The table side steak tartare was the best I have ever had. A must try.

The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere - great lighting, tasteful decoration, and everything was clean and well-maintained. Entrées: The grilled octopus and the burrata with tomatoes were excellent starters, definitely the highlights of the meal. Plats: However, the main dishes were quite underwhelming. There were no sides offered, even after asking, which made the plates feel incomplete. I tried the lamb and the cod: the lamb was served with just a small bowl of plain lettuce - literally just a few leaves in a bowl. The cod was decent in terms of flavor but also came with nothing on the side. For the price, it really didn’t feel like good value. Dessert: Apple pie - was interesting choice. Cocktails were very good.

Went there on a Friday night with no reservations, I got welcomed so well and taken care of. Really nice service which is as important as the meal for me. Also the food was simple and tasty, hot and comes in good portions. From the bread to the little espresso, I enjoyed everything. I will come back.

It's one of the best restaurants in Madrid. I always order the verdinas whenever they're there. The service is excellent, and they have a very good wine list. For dessert, the yogurt ice cream is addictive.

Elegant and classy restaurant with quality tablecloths, dinnerware, and impeccable service. The pasta with morels was perfectly al dente and full of flavor. The crispy pork was delicious. My wife’s hake (merluza) wasn’t as good as on previous visits. Desserts were excellent—highly recommend the torrija and the apple tart. Gin and tonics are well made. The wine selection by the glass is very good, though the pours are on the small side.

This was a great experience liked everything I had especially the pan fried squid just stumbled upon this restaurant great discovery

Dinner was superb Food amazing Service great Prices great We liked every single dish at the table 👌🏼 We over eat :)

Our guide recommended El Paraguas to us. It was fantastic! The outdoor setting is very comfortable. The service was impeccable. We shared all the dishes, salad and two mains. Sadly, I only have one photo, 1/2 of the grilled veal tenderloin. The green salad was well dressed, fresh and crisp, butter lettuce, tomato carrot, onion. We split the Asturian stew, classic version. Wow, delicious, white beans, chorizo, sausage and pork in a tomato broth. We finished with sharing the veal. Tender, well seasoned, just terrific. If in Madrid, we highly recommend El Paraguas!

Wonderful service and cuisine. Staff was both helpful and attentive providing good service with a nice demeanor and personality. Would recommend to any friend.

Usually this is 5/5 for me, yet this time something was off. Anyway the food and service were almost as great as usual, and ambiance m/decor is still beautiful. Sure it was one off and it sill usually keep being 5/5.

This is one of the best restaurants in Madrid for a reason. For starters it's in a great area. Second, the group that runs this restaurant has multiple successful restaurants in Spain. The restaurant itself is very charming. whether you sit inside or outside, you feel like you are in a house. The place has rooms throughout and is extremely busy and lively in a good way. We were a large group so we sat in a private room with an oval table that made us feel at home. The service is top notch from start to finish. Most of the dishes we had were seafood except for the Asturias bean stew which we just had to try and it was a hit. We had so many dishes that it would take too many paragraphs to describe so I will focus on our favorites. For starters, The creamy foie-gras and tomatoes with artisan burrata were delicious. Texture and flavor on point. They have several Monkfish dishes. I would recommend ordering one whichever way you prefer. All of their fish dishes in general are masterfully prepared to provide the right combination of texture and flavor. If you are a fan of truffle, try the grilled veal tenderloins with black truffle. absolutely delicious. overall, this restaurant was a highlight in Madrid.

I would highly discourage anyone from eating at El Paraguas while visiting Madrid, despite the oddly high ratings. Clearly the customers who have reviewed this restaurant do not understand what good food actually tastes like. El Paraguas does serve some excellent scallops, and that's about the end of my compliments. The fish entrees are only decent, the appetizers are atrocious, and the sorbet arrives completely melted like it's a drink. Our confirmation email from the restaurant clearly stated that we were confirmed for 7:00 p.m., but upon our arrival they claimed our reservation was for 8:00 p.m. (even after showing them their own email). The hostess acted like she didn't enjoy working there anyway. Beyond paying high prices for mediocre food, the service is absolutely horrible! At least three waiters acted like they didn't really want to be there, and the service was a reflection of that. Patrons paying these prices deserve excellent service and that did not happen. Even from the beginning after being seated, we waited 30 minutes before anyone even arrived to take our order, and that should never happen in an upscale restaurant. The water glasses went empty at least six times, and that's a cardinal sin in a nice restaurant. Servers are typically trained not to let that happen. Eating became very uncomfortable with nothing to wash down the food. At other pricey restaurants in Spain, the water glasses didn't go empty even once. The wait staff speaks less English than our hotel housekeepers, so that was a struggle, and especially strange since there were predominantly Americans and Canadians in the restaurant. Just avoid this experience altogether and pick a different restaurant. It's our #1 disappointment of any restaurant in Europe!

The restaurant offers an elegant and formal ambience with a great atmosphere and professional and customer service driven professionals in the food industry. Furthermore, the food was delicious, on time and very well presented. Highly recommend it!

Made a very last minutes reservation, but they were still able to accommodate us. Lively restaurant where we sat outside. Very good menu, I recommend the Sea Bass. Wait staff was exceptional. Great place.

Maravilloso restaurante , su especialidad comida asturiana. El único problema para los que vivimos en USA es que no estamos acostumbrados que nos digan que tenemos que ir a las 2 horas. Así que no sobre mesa en este restaurante

the moment we were seated, i knew right away from conversation with the staff that it will not be a good night. the service was terrible, from the wine sommelier to the waiter (which we did not see at all after he took our order. we felt that the staff felt privileged to work there and not show good service to their client. the food was also just mediocre. the rice dishes was not good at all and made one of my friends sick. will not go back there, and please do not go.

Super elegant. The service is top notch. The atmosphere is elegant. The decor a mix of old and new. The fish from northern Spain, Asturias is called rapè was fabulous. The chips were yummy. The wine list is wonderful.

Tiene trenta minutos Para conseguir agua...servicio muy mal, comida nada especial y cara. Buenos noches!! Nunca volver.

My wife and I went to dinner while in Madrid and had a fantastic experience. People complain about the service and other reviews but I can tell you that we had at least 3 to 4 people waiting on us during the course of our meal. Very elegant place and I highly recommend it. We had the rice with lobster and it was fantastic.

The terrace is so nice. The staff is friendly and the service is fast for madrid. Overall the food was good. They started off by giving us a Gazpacho de fresa: not my thing, I prefer the original flavor. Definitely try the mushroom appetizer, it was delicious ! The arroz negro is also very good. I would recommend this place for lunch and likely dinner. It is on the higher end side, plates ranging between 25-40 euros each. Only negative comment- The have put the menu codes on their hand sanitizer bottles. I absolutely hate this! The bottle at our table was leaking everywhere and it was very difficult for us to take a photo of the menu without getting liquid all over us.

One Greatest restaurant is extremely delicious their solomillo with truffle and fries and the varieties and wine and champagne selection excellent this is a first class type.

Delicioso. El lugar muy lindo y la comida deliciosa. Estaba muy alta la calefacción. Pero todo lo demás excelente.

We had a lovely leisurely meal on the outside terrace. The food was excellent and as we hoped we were not rushed. Started with gimlet which was delicious (the on the road cocktail was a bit disappointing though). We were able to complete our cocktail by the time our first dishes arrived. The wine requested was unavailable but they suggested an amazing alternative. Our main courses were excellent. We skipped dessert because we were so satisfied. Service was superior.

F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C I ate dinner here for the second time while vacationing in Madrid. We were a larger party of 8 and I tried many plates... Bread & olive oil 4+/5 Artichoke hearts in oil appetizer 5+/5 delicious! Cigalitas salad 4/5 (well prepared cigalitas rest of salad ave) Tomato buffalo salad - I heard it was great! Terrific entrees, especially the fish! Pasta with almejas 4/5 good, not great - maybe overpriced? Cocochas merluza 5+/5 very special plate :) Lubuna W/artichoke 5/5 Solomillo (steak) medium, it was juicy (w/out truffle) 5/5 Desserts are magnificent! La reina de Saba (chocolate...) 5+/5 Tarta Manzana added Ice cream 6/5 (probably the best apple tart I have ever had!! Arroz Con leche 6/5 absolutely fantastic!! Heard good things about tarta Rosita Floating islands version and fig desserts a tad on the sweet side (I recommend others better) Service is very friendly... Ambiance is superb!!!!!! Btw, I ate a "ten con ten" (same owner-chef) like that restaurant as well - but I had a better overall experience here! Highly recommended - Expensive, but worth it - you get what you pay for! Best meal(s) I had in Madrid in a very long stay!

We were staying in the Salamanca area and our hotel made us a reservation at this restaurant. A lot of places start serving dinner around 9 pm in Madrid, but we were looking for an earlier dinner spot and this place gave us an 8 pm reservation. They have a beautiful outside area, which is where we requested to sit and the inside looks like a typical formal restaurant. We both ordered a sea bass and shared their tomato and burrata salad. The food we got was excellent especially the sea bass however it was a little on the pricier side, which is typical for that area and cuisine. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because the service was a little slow and they gave us an outside table with the precondition that we be done by 930 because they had another reservation coming then so it felt more rushed than it had to be due to the slow service. However, in general, I've found the service in European countries tends to be slower anyway compared to America perhaps because they don't work on tips.

This is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Madrid. I have been coming here for years and I have always had a great experience with excellent food. I recently went there for my BDAY for dinner sitting outside and I had the best time. We ordered the sea urchin and the Steak tartar which one of my favorites there, also the burger with no buns. The restaurant is in one of the best streets in Madrid. And the energy is wonderful.

Creative, simple, tasty, fulfilling and great service and attention. Great place for locals located on a strip full of great restaurants at Barrio Salamanca. We went in without a reservation on a busy Thursday. We were seated immediately outside and enjoyed a great meal in company of family. Need to come back for La Fabada. Every course was superb. Plates big enough to share. Highly recommended.

A recommendation by Bless Hotel. Let me just say this, if your boss is paying, go! But if you want to take your sweetheart to a romantic dinner out, find s more quaint, intimate restaurant. The fish dishes are hit and miss, focus on he meat side of the menu. starters were excellent, large portions, enough to share with three or four. Service for my table of two Americans that speak poor Spanish was slow and inattentive. Sommelier, was on me before I had a chance to look at the wine list. Then disappeared for the rest of the night. I'm sure if you were in a larger group they would attend to the table more. My advice is find a smaller, fine dining restaurant and you'll do better for a couples night out. One last note; they charged €10 for water, bread and amuse bouchée...really.

Amazing dining experience. Great Ambiance for either a romantic night or business dinner. We have a party of 4 and the ordered quite a few appetizers. The waiter had to cut us off or he said we would be too full for our mains. Octopus was divine, shrimp crab cakes delicious - different than American style crab cake - more of spread. We also had these amazing mushrooms. For mains we had Hake, halibut and lobster. Perfect dining.

El Paraguas is an excellent restaurant and it deserves five stars. We had some setas, cochinillo and rice with squid and a great pie. I highly recommend it.

I was extremely disappointed with both the service and the food. I had read nothing but good reviews of this restaurant and maybe I caught them on an off night. We had to wait 15 minuets before we were seated in the entrance area and we were in the way of the servers. It was very awkward. We were seated in a back room that definitely needs a face lift. Carpet is old and worn as well as the chairs. Absolutely no ambience. I ordered a special of the day a crab bisque. It was a fishy, brown broth that I could no even eat. Next was the Chileans Sea bass. The fish was fresh but was in a heavy oily liquid. We were not even asked if we wanted more wine and had to track down a waiter to pay the bill.

This is great place to be The service and food are great.... excellent You definitely need to try the Paraguas Salad and the aguacate and tomato salad and you can order these in a half order, for the main dish we split the solomillo con trufa negra The service from Fe, Dennis, Iraida and Romari was great including the hostess..... i did not get her name but a very nice young lady

I can say the place is stunning and the service is good! But the food is not a big deal. There are so many great restaurants at Madrid for equal or lesser prices! If you are staying at Madrid for a few nights! Don't consider this as your first choice

delicious! every course was perfect. pea soup amuse-bouche was a nice way to start followed by the green salad with avocado pear with an interesting basil/pesto dressing. for the main i had a baked hake with spider crab that was cooked perfectly. finished off with cheesecake. waitstaff was also attentive throughout

Great location and service. Food is good. Prices are high. Had same wine on a Michelin Guise BIB restaurant the day before at eur 15 less. Besides the price tag I like it

Excellent dinner. We came unprepared in our shorts and tee shirts, but they treated us very well. We got a seat right away. The host/waiter/waitress were very helpful with recommendations when asked. The seafood shine here. Food came with a starter and ends with almond wafers. Had we knew, we could have ordered one less desserts. I are stuffed to the hilt. Will recommend others to this place.

It was recommended by my friend living in Madrid. Excellent food and service. Entree was larger than I expected... After being accustomed to ordering 2-3 tapas per person, I gotta admit that I ordered too much!!! But every dish was so great.

Awesome -- loved the stews, gazpacho and mushrooms in particular, but might also go straight to dessert next time, and have the cheese froth crepes. And one impressive thing for service -- we frankly were waiting a bit to order desserts, with a waiter who had temporarily disappeared, and had the "where did our waiter go" look at the table. The hostess noticed, I guess couldn't find the waiter, but someone else (the manager?) came over, took our dessert orders, and with no prompting said they would be there in one minute. Well, I guess he does have a "Bat signal" to the kitchen, since it seemed like they did arrive in less than a minute! So nice recovery on the service, without a word being said on our part. Anyway, great food, good wine, a place we will remember.

Great restaurant with delicious food and nice wait staff. Hard to get in at popular hours and days but worth it. Going off peak hours is great as the restaurant isn't as noisy. We sat on the terrace which was very relaxing. Chilly outside but with the warmers on you'd never know it. We tried the baby potatoes with truffles to start which came out as deep fried potato slices chips with shaved truffles and a sunny side up quail egg. For entrees we had the grilled Sea Bass with Scallops and lime juice (absolutely mouth watering) and a special listed of crab lasagna. This was more like a crab cake with a crepe topped with a delicious sauce. Finished off with a couple of glasses of wine and our bill came in at 135 euros. Overall I enjoyed the meal and atmosphere, people watching is fun on a Saturday night.

Great food! Service is mediocre... not because anyone is rude, but wait staff in a hurry. We would definitely return for an excellent dinner again. The service would not stop us, but maybe they will put more attention to service from this review.

My favorite place in Spain. The food is wonderful and reasonable. The service is a little slow but since I love the food here, I can be patient. I think the pigs trotters are wonderful. I eat them every time - so soft and tasty and the morel mushrooms just wonderful. Everything is good and I make it a point to eat here every time I'm in town!

Perfect from start to finish and the best meal of our weeklong vacation. The service was attentive, the patrons were well dressed (surprising number of suits in our area) and the atmosphere was quiet and subdued (there are multiple rooms in this restaurant and I can't vouch for the other areas). The meal began with a foam gazpacho amuse with fresh lobster that was hard to fathom and my appetizer of burrata on shaved tomatoes held together unlike anything I've had at most restaurants. I would highly recommend the steak with black truffles and try to leave room for the coffee cake with marscapone cheese which would hold its own with any tiramisu we've ever tried in Italy or the states. I'm not sure if this is for kids or families but it is a must for special occasions or for a memorable meal.

A delicious space for typical sophisticated Spanish food My favorite dish is merluza rellena de centollo. It is worth the price

Staying across the street led us to this highly rated 4 star restaurant. We were highly disappointed. The service was professional, but rote and w/o enthusiasm. The food was competent but not innovative or exciting or even interesting. The buffalo and tomato was tasty but enormous, suited for two. The clams w/ pasta was bland. The chicken risotto was unexceptional. This restaurant is not bad but boring in the most traditional sense. I can not see a reason to return.

NOT LIKE THEIR SISTER property (Ten Con Ten). Major let down. Food was worthy of 5 stars but the service was terrible. We had a table of 4 so it's not like we were a large group that overwhelmed the staff. Two of the 4 entrees (pheasant lasagna) were cold and had to send them back be reheated. The waiter had a very dry personality. The servers were disorganized. For example, they brought us a bottle of wine that did not belong to us. The manager kept coming by our table but never checked on us to wonder why our dinner was a 3 hour experience. They need to clone the manager of Ten Con Ten. He is the best.

Best food I have had in Madrid so far. Little bit on the expensive side. However, great attentive staff and a great decor!

This restaurant is located in the upscale historical Center of Madrid in the Salamanca district or Barrio. It has a beautiful and elegant sidewalk patio on a quiet but trendy street near boutique clothing stores. Marni's is across the street. We had an expensive bottle of wine, baby squid, pasta and fresh fish. The food is delicious and the restaurant is well run. The staff speak English and the restaurant is frequented by fashionable locals.

Great food, classy environment. Service people absolutely polite and giving the best of them to make people happy. The only detail is that waiters doesn't speak any english so it's a bit challenging if you go there with a group of 10 english speakers. Otherwise I'd got very nice suggestions from them. I would keep this place for special occasions since it's expensive. Make reservation in advance because gets full!

Wonderful experience! Lovely restaurant on a beautiful street in Madrid. We recently celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary at El Paraguas with a wonderful meal worthy of the event. The menu was varied offering many meat and fish selections. The wait staff was extremely efficient and polite. If a server was not able to answer a question because of the language barrier, someone else was quick to jump in and make sure we were fully attended to. Great restaurant for a special occasion while in Madrid.

Recommended by everyone for very good reasons. Must have the octopus. The steak with truffles was superb. The burata was also great. Hake was OK. The chocolate desert was other worldly. Compared with NYC prices. This was reasonable.

Elegant and nicely formal for dinner on its 2 inside floors -- and casual & chic for lunch on the sidewalk cafe/restaurant area. One can dress well and it will feel just right! I think is the best restaurant in Madrid and love so many of its genuine Spanish dishes: the croquetas de fabada, the gazpacho, the scallops, the filet mignon...The menu is elegant but not 'weird' nor too modern. This is what I love! La creme de la creme of Madrid comes here for its ambiance and great cuisine --and one can see so many beautiful women and elegant men! It is surrounded by many trendy and also great restaurants in the Barrio de Salamanca .

One of the best restaurants we visited for dinner in Madrid! Traditional Spanish cuisine with modernist swerve! Friendly, able & admirable professional servers--not haughty like the other borish waiters we encountered at the tapas bars in the Salamanca barrio districts! Started with savory gazpacho and mixed green salad with strawberries! Medium rare beef medallions; tasty cheese cake that reminded me of flan!