Restaurante Farah

SO, SO DISAPPOINTING – not worth the hype. A charming little spot with tasteful decor and genuinely delicious food (although not enough to justify the price tag). What truly let the experience down, however, was the service. We had a reservation for 20:00 and arrived punctually, only to find the restaurant door closed and four or five staff members seemingly engrossed in conversation. Once seated, the service was riddled with issues. There appeared to be no system in place; staff were dashing about in a disorganised manner, resembling headless chickens. We requested water which never arrived, and the servers seemed unfamiliar with the (very limited) menu, unable to guide us through it. They were also oddly insistent that we order more food – which, thankfully, we declined, as three dishes proved more than sufficient. Guests were frequently being moved between tables, and it was unclear whether there was a seating plan in operation or whether something had gone awry that evening. The staff appeared disengaged and rather unhappy to be there, which inevitably affected the atmosphere. Tables inside are uncomfortably close to one another, and the poor acoustics make it difficult to hold a conversation. I take no pleasure in writing this, as it’s clear that a great deal of thought has gone into the concept. However, if the restaurant is to live up to its potential, serious attention must be paid to recruiting and properly training the front-of-house team.

The food is fantastic! A beautiful restaurant and a lovely owner who we had a great chat with. We had the txakoli and crianza as drinks. We got the muhamarra which was divine and pulpo a la plancha with caper berries which I 100% recommend. Great service, great food.

Easily one of the best restaurants in Madrid, a must try! Just make sure you have a reservation

If you’re looking for a place where quality meets impeccable service, this is it. The food is outstanding – each dish is crafted with care, using top-notch ingredients. everything was a flavor explosion. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Yes, the prices are on the higher side, but the quality of both the food and the service more than justifies it. If you’re after a memorable dining experience and don’t mind splurging for something truly special, this place won’t disappoint.

Exceptional Middle Eastern food with outstanding quality. I ordered the octopus, which was cooked to perfection, and the lamb was absolutely delicious. The spinach salad and a mix of cold mezze—labneh, baba ghanuj, and muhammara—were all very tasty. The kenefe for dessert is a must-try when you visit. Highly recommended

Our dinner at Farah was enjoyable but nothing special. It's a small restaurant that fuses Middle Eastern and Spanish cuisine. Given the relatively high prices, we expected somewhat refined dishes. However, the tomato salad (€14) was really just half of a huge pink tomato with olive oil, salt and garlic. The eggplant fatteh (€17) tasted like it was made with canned tomatoes. The suckling lamb kebab (€19) consisted of three meatballs without much of a lamb taste. While all three dishes were okay, the prices are completely out of line with the quality. In addition, we weren't informed in advance that we had to leave by 10PM to make room for the next guests. As a result, we weren't able to order dessert. I don't think we'll come back.

We had a lovely dinner here: the tomato salad was outstanding as was the muhammara. We also really enjoyed the lamb kebab and roasted eggplant.. The chef had several recommendations for wines — all were great, and reasonably priced. It looked as though several parties tried to get in, but didn’t have a reservation. Farah’s did not feel at all pretentious, but it would be a good idea to make a reservation.

Was lucky to find this place, not far from my hotel, while in Spain on a work trip. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was lovely, and the staff and owner could not have been nicer. The lamb kebab was delicious and the Rioja was tasty. But the Knafé for dessert with the vermut especial really made a delicious end to the evening. Highly highly recommend.