La Maruca

La Maruca offers a refined yet approachable dining experience, catering seamlessly to the business crowd that fills its stylish yet unpretentious space. The menu is built on quality ingredients and classic flavors, executed with precision, though it left me yearning for a bit more excitement. We started with the croquetas de carne de cocido, which were impeccably fried—golden, crisp, and yielding to an interior of velvety béchamel infused with the deep, comforting essence of slow-cooked meat. A textbook example of technique, though they didn’t surprise. The tartar of avocado and smoked salmon from "Las Coruñesas", with its creamy richness and delicate smokiness, was well-balanced, further elevated by the subtle tang of cheese. A pleasant dish, but it played things safe. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly La Original merluza de rula—perfectly cooked, its flaky, succulent texture speaking to the freshness of the fish, with a restrained preparation that let the quality shine. A dish of quiet elegance, yet one that could have used a touch more boldness to make it truly unforgettable. Service was professional and attentive, striking the right balance between efficiency and warmth. The atmosphere, dominated by the hum of business conversations, lends itself well to power lunches and sophisticated yet relaxed dining. Overall, La Maruca delivers consistency and quality, making it a reliable choice. While every dish was executed with care, I found myself wishing for a spark of innovation to elevate the experience from simply enjoyable to truly memorable.

One of my favorite places in Madrid. Four things that are amazing: avocado salmon tartar, croquetas, artichokes and egg with truffles. A must try in Madrid.

I visited this place on October 2024 for a company meeting dinner. The food was good and the staff were friendly. Everything was well curated, from dish presentation to location atmosphere. Prices are slightly high but It is understandable considering food quality and service. This is an upscale place so I do particularly recommend it for special occasions. All credit cards are accepted here, including American Express.

Lovely restaurant with good food. Great place for a meal with friends or family. We had the ‘Terrina de foie’ and a ‘Tortilla’ for starters, followed by the ‘Tartar de novilla’ and ‘Pluma de cerdo ibérica’. To finish we wanted to try their ‘Tarta de queso’ and ‘Tarta al limón’. The food was amazing and their desserts did not disappoint!

Neat and cozy environment, full of guests, an eye-opening fine restaurant. The attendants were polite and competent. She actively recommended smaller portion of the dishes I ordered. It turned out to be a magnificent decision because I tended to order too much. The fried artichoke, pan-fried clams, porched eggs w/ mushroom were all great in taste and presentation. The leek and shrimp gratin pudding was a bit too much for me, but it was good as well. Wines were great. I was told that I had 1h 30m to finish during booking online. It was not hush since their serving was very efficient. The cost was unbelievably reasonable. Top-tier diet/environment with a mediocre price. Unbelievable. An unforgettable dinner at La Maruca. It is definitely a must you have to try at Madrid.

Group of 15, food randomly coming at different stages. Some people not receiving their food at all, mine was cold and had two attempts to get it right. Staff shouted at one of our group for trying to speak local language. Summary, food was good (when warm), wine was excellent but service left a lot to be desired.

04/03/24 Nice classy restaurant with dim lighting, and a menu filled with mouthwatering dishes. The pork steak goes very well with the blue cheese sauce.

This northern Spain food place ticks most of the boxes for a 5 star restaurant: good quality food, elegant decor, location but it drops the ball in price and service. This is a large place and service was a bit impersonal. For example no one dared explain the menu or what the specialties were. Price wise it is quite expensive.