La Fisna Wine Bar

Wow! What a discovery! Without doubt the best dining experience of our 1 week stay in Madrid. The full-bottle wine menu is by far the largest & most expansive I've ever seen. The wine-by-the-glass selection equally amazing - wines from top to bottom of Spain, of an eye-opening standard; from complex, aged reds to desert wine & sherry, which I thought I liked neither of - until I tried here! Our hostess was clearly a sommelier, super pleasant & informative. The food menu, at first glance, appears somewhat limited but the flavours of every dish was utterly outstanding - all wonderful pairings for the wine! Great setting, great atmosphere - you'll need to make a reservation. La Fishna is faultless! (Why some complain of price is beyond me - if you want cheap - go to a little Teberna - I think La Fisna represents true value for quality.)

We visited a little over a year ago, with a reservation,and enjoyed everything about the restaurant (food, wine, service, the space). So much so that we asked if we could come back the next night. They found a reservation for us and we returned to eat everything we didn’t have the first night. Except we had the blue cheese cake both nights. Allowing half-orders on many items makes trying more dishes possible. It was one of our favorite, places, if not the favorite place, to eat and drink wine on the whole trip. We liked it so much that we’ve made back to back reservations to eat there two nights in a row on our trip to Madrid this week. Exceptional and interesting food and wines. Warm, knowledgeable, and very personable owner and staff. Can’t wait to go back in a couple days.

Amazing wine, food, and service at La Fisna Wine Bar! We came on a Monday evening without a reservation but they fit us in with a nice table. The wine list was extensive and it was great that they had the option of glasses, half glasses, and bottles. Our primary server was so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. She explained the wines to us in detail and helped us pick some great glasses of wine. The food was exceptional too. We ordered a few half orders of dishes and everything tasted amazing. The standouts were the steak tartare, meatballs, and blue cheesecake. The servers also cleared our plates in between courses and never rushed us. From start to finish, it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this place for the wine, food, and atmosphere!

An exceptional wine bar with friendly, warm, expert wine service, expansive wine list and excellent, simple tapas

If you enjoy wine, you have to come here. The wine list is amazing and Delia has so much knowledge, she always picks the perfect wine. Food is great, atmosphere is special. Definitely a must when in Madrid.

During my short week in Madrid I visited it twice: the first time by chance and the second to try again the tomatoes. The wine selection is egregious, i tried some Spanish and some French wine. Special mention for the orange Mondo 2021 from Valladolid. Food: more than excellent. Highlights: the tomatoes (week's special), the patatas bravas with mussels, the steak tartare. Special mention for the ensaladilla rusa - delicate & delicious - and the squid stuffed with pork ears and trotters. I ordered the squid just because the stuffing with pork sounded outrageous: it was divine. Finally, the best was the service: the waitresses are super nice and gracious, i felt very welcome. It was the best service i experienced in Madrid and i went to two Michelin-starred restaurant during my stay. Well done!

Amazing series of courses with all fresh ingredients and gorgeous presentation. Tortilla Vaga Sabrosada (crispy tortilla packed with chile and sauce) was a standout. Staff also genuinely cares that the food is enjoyed, and takes time to explain the dishes and origins. The cheese board is a strong way to end, and the staff walked us through the order to eat and why.

An absolute top notch experience! We got a 6pm reservation, and it didn’t really start getting busy until about 630, but then it was packed. With only 8 tables and such tremendous food and wine, you’ll likely be disappointed without a reservation. Our server, Giselle (and so sorry if I’ve misspelled it) was incredible. It was like having our own wine tasting experience. She’d make suggestions, then we’d try half glasses so we could experience several - a very nice, uncommon option. And the food…wow! They had some choices not on the menu we ordered, including stuffed squid and a fresh tomato salad, Best tomatoes eaten in my life, period. And the stuffed squid - I lost my mind. We had several other tapas, and everything was fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. Lastly…the cheese plate. Five types of cheese, a couple of which were national award winners in their categories. We took home a few bottles of wine, some of which were discounted. A truly perfect night and unforgettable experience. Thank you for such a wonderful Madrid memory!

What. Sweet gem of a wine bar- the owner treated us like a friend, loves the experience and food-

We visited in mid April 2023 and we had a fantastic experience! Staff there was very knowledgeable & very accommodating. I think they mainly carry Spanish wines (to be expected), but we simply told them what we like, and their suggestions were on point. The FOOD!! We tried two types of meat that were incredible and it made us realize we must get at least a small cheese plate with it that was also incredible. My wife is gluten-free, and they did a small HOT gluten free loaf for her that she said was the best she's had in a long time. I also had a small plate of meatballs, and they were amazing. To conclude, an amazing experience that might be a little off the beaten path, but definitely worth the effort! (Sometimes the food was so good I forgot to take a pic before we ate half the plate)

This was an awesome visit to this incredible wine war. The service was excellent and our waitress was very knowledge with her explanation about the wines we ordered. The bar is mall but nicely decorated. Make sure to call and make a reservation before showing up to ensure there is a table available, as this place is very popular and fills up quickly during the night.

If you are looking for an intimate date spot that is not well known to tourists, allows you to sample amazing wine, and has phenomenal tapas, come to La Fisna. My wife and I came during our honeymoon and were amazed. Our waiter (Juan) helped select wines based both on our flavor preferences and the tapas we ordered. His guidance was spot on. I will boldly say - this is the best food I have ever eaten. It is now my favorite restaurant. Everything from the wine to the desert was simply astonishing. A big part of me didn't want to leave this review for fear of the restaurant getting overcrowded and overrun by tourists, but it was also too good not to applaud and promote them. 10+/10!

Amazing place. We got recommendations for wine and tapas from our waitress and had a fantastic experience. The cheese plate experiencing various Spanish cheeses was great. Cannot wait to return to Madrid so we can come visit this place again.

This is a very local Spanish wine bar. We asked a bartender at San Miguel Market if he knew of any wine tasting bars and he suggested this place. It was definitely an interesting walk to this destination but I'd say it was worth it. Not touristy at all with staff who were excited some foreigners were drinking it out. We were able to describe what type of wine we liked and the bartender brought back glasses she thought we might like. We each loved the wine she suggested! Definitely recommend!

Enchanting little wine bar in the middle of Madrid. Lovely selection of wine, great food, and a perfect vibe!