Ferretería Restaurante

Unfortunately, we didn't have the best experience at this restaurant, and in my opinion, I don't understand why it's in the Michelin Guide. Although the food is good, it's not exceptional enough to stand out. Now, the reasons why this restaurant didn't please us: 1) Upon arriving at the restaurant, we received no greeting from any employee, and we entered an extremely noisy and crowded environment. We waited for about 10 minutes in the midst of total chaos until, almost by force, we managed to get a waiter to pay attention to us. Only then were we able to inform them that we had a reservation at 20:30. 2) The front area of ​​the restaurant was so crowded that even the waiters couldn't move around, and no one from the restaurant was there to control the entrance and direct customers to the appropriate place. Total chaos, and very, very noisy, you could see that even the employees were stressed. 3) After a long time, we were finally led to the back/basement part of the restaurant where there is a large space for dining. This environment is already much calmer and cozier, but it was extremely hot there. 4) The waiters are unprepared to explain the food/drinks menu and have difficulty with English. 5) The food is good, it came quickly, but it's nothing exceptional, that is, nothing that deserves to be in the Michelin Guide. In the end, we left quite disappointed with the overall experience, that is, either they improve, or I cannot recommend this restaurant. We were so stressed by the initial situation we had to go through that we couldn't relax for the rest of the dinner.

A very unique experience eating in a historic hardware store converted to a restaurant. We tried 4 of the 5 vegetarian dishes on the menu and each was unique and super tasty. Tried a passion fruit dessert that was yummy and a very interesting take on tiramisu on a plate. Highly recommend giving this place a try but recommend reserving ahead.

I walked by and got attracted by the Michelin mark, so I decided having lunch here I ordered a Russian salad, it’s generously full of seafood! as a girls appetite at lunch, this would be already enough, but I was greedy so I ordered another grilled avocado. It’s like a piece of art! beautifully presented and full of flavour I highly recommend here not only for the food and the whole atmosphere

We loved this restaurant. It was the best meal we had in Spain! It hit at every level of the experience. Food, service, ambiance all great! It’s really nice downstairs with a relaxing and romantic vibe. The food was delicious and creative! Table setting is immaculate. Service was kind and fast. I would suggest making reservations.

From the moment you walk in, this restaurant captivates with its unique charm. Housed in what was once a ferretería (hardware store), it has preserved many original features that now serve as quirky and authentic decor. The blend of history and design creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that sets the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor. It’s the kind of place where you want to savor every bite and secretly wish for a bigger stomach so you can try more from the menu. The staff were very attentive, polite, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food, they offered excellent recommendations and made us feel well taken care of from start to finish. This spot is more than just a restaurant,it’s an experience. Highly recommended.

Really great tapas place! Loved the croquettes, the avocado, the eggplant, and the meat dishes. The octopus and the pork were meh. Nothing super outstanding but overall a very enjoyable experience.

Is this the most overpriced, overhyped restaurant in Madrid? It very well might be. My husband got an old fashioned, which was good. He also got croquettes which were very overpriced. I got a caipirinha that was all lime. It was so sour it made me pucker immediately. I had to call the waiter over and request that they remake it; the manager seemed very angry, but when I pointed out how incredibly sour it was, he relented. They then brought out a glass of almost entirely ice with one sip of drink, almost out of spite. I also got the steak tartar, which was more mayonnaise and lemon juice than anything else. I ate about half and gave up, and left the restaurant with a disgusting taste in my mouth, since I couldn't get the mayo taste to go away. With the most expensive croquettes in town and overpriced cocktails, this was actually more expensive than steak dinners I've had in Madrid. And we both left hungry and gave up and went somewhere else. Terrible food, terrible drinks, rude staff. They also play terrible pop music from the '90s, which does not match the ambiance at all. It was practically schizophrenic. You are paying for the decorations on the walls, that's it.

We arrived around 16:00 and by that time only starters were being served still. The portions are quite large. We ordered potato salad, pork belly, croquettes, and tinto de verano. It’s a very nice place👍 I've stopped giving 5-star ratings because I feel that it makes every place look the same, so I rated it a 4 instead. The food is very good, but it isn't among the best I've ever had. There are probably 10 places in the whole world that I would rate as a 5/5.

After a day of much walking and exploring the city, we were so tired to go far and this place is so close to our hotel and has good Yelp rating. And boy, we are so glad we ended up here! Service is good, as they are attentive and nice. We love the ambiance... it looks like a high end hardware store and surprisingly, it keeps going inside. We got seated in the 2nd room, but they have more seatings as you go the next room, and downstairs too! We ordered Anchoa del cantábri (anchovy) and it was delicious! We also had the Torrezno con ceboll (fried bacon belly) which is probably the best one we've had during our stay in Spain! The Albóndigas de vaca (beef meatballs) was also good! My husband enjoyed it! And I also found out from my friend that Ferreteria means hardware ... no wonder their facade and the first room looks like a high end hardware store! Would sure go back next time we're in Madrid!

Great view of your meat being attended to while you wait. There's a small space where everyone crowds and waits for the delicious. If you pass by, just stand outside for a few minutes. I'd be surprised if you aren't tempted to go in. Really cool vibe.

This place was a hardware in Madrid and now it's a amazing and wonderful bar. The service is prompt and the waitress was very kind. I highly recommend this place.

The terrenzo con cebellita encuritda is a destination dish. Wow. Crispy pork with a soft center with pickled onions and an amazing sauce. Worth the trip by itself.

A very nice place to meet before a night on the town. This used to be a old hardware store which has been transformed into a sleek lounge/bar. The decor is great because you can still see some of the old hardware on the walls and on some of the tables. They have an extensive selection of wines and will accompany each round of drinks with appetizers (on the house). The service is top notch.

This was my favorite meal in Madrid by far. Get the tomatoes appetizer, you will never have tasted such amazing tomatoes in your life. The servers were knowledgeable and honest about the different ham options and they provided great history and cultural context for the dishes when applicable. The croquettes were the best I had during my trip, and I ordered them at many places. The front bar room has a very hip and cozy vibe, and the cocktail list was interesting although we didn't try any - we stuck with wine. The pumpkin dish served with goat cheese is amazing although I'm not sure if it's a seasonal menu item. The cheese plate was great, and lots of bread was provided. Ask for olive oil with dried olives and salt/pepper to dip your bread in!

We had a tough start here. Came in around 9p. Not very crowded but our single order of a simple Jamon plate took over 1 hour before we gave up and asked them to cancel and bring us the check. We were ready to walk out. Instead, they rushed our order and Comp'd it. 5 stars on doing the right thing and 4 stars on food. I understand that sometimes things go wrong in the kitchen. Normally after the experience we had, it would be 1-2 stars but because Luis made things right in the end...4.5 stars.