Bodegas Rosell — Restaurant in Madrid

Just like stepping into 1920s. The restaurant is like traveling back in time, and it was an unforgettable experience. Recommended by a nearby hotel, the timeless ambiance started outside and continued as I entered. Despite being told reservations weren’t necessary for a Tuesday evening, the place was bustling even at 6:30 PM—early by Spanish standards.

The wine list was remarkable, boasting over 10 pages of Spanish options. Unable to choose, I asked for a wine by the glass and was served a 6-year-old oak-aged delight. Amazing. The food was impressive: chorizo in wine gravy melted in my mouth, and the medium-rare Angus beef was tender and perfectly cooked.

The restaurant’s authenticity was heightened by locals enjoying traditional Spanish dishes, just like in the old Spanish village. The attentive staff went above and beyond, always around and very friendly.

This spot offers more than just a meal—it’s a cultural and gastronomic journey. A must-visit in Madrid, and a place I’d just return...

We got off to a shaky start here when the matriarch of the bar told my husband off for standing in the wrong place. However my husband was delighted about being mistaken for Spanish and understood the telling off so we moved down the bar and had some genuinely lovely tapas and vermut. The bar was busy and had a great atmosphere and the staff are fast and efficient. The tostas are a great bar snack and they are generous in the toppings - I had bacalao de Rosell and it did not disappoint, lots of cod and garlic on crispy toast which made a great partner to my drink. It seemed like a food tour party was in at the same time as us and the dishes they had looked fabulous - the alchofas (artichokes) and meatballs seemed to be big hits. If you like La Cova Fumada in Barcelona, this is a great place to have on your...

If it were possible, I would give this place 6 stars! I found it on my search for foie, one of my passions, and something difficult to find. There, I discover one of the hidden gems of the traditional tabernas of the city. Out of the beaten track, close to Atocha train station, this is a real local place. The exterior is decorated with tiles designed by Alfonso Romero Mesa, whose work you can also see in places like Villa Rosa, the "tablao" flamenco. Inside, a good selection of wines by the glass, and portions of classical tapas to die for: toasts, ham, salmorejo... They have a little room in the back for lucnhes and dinners, but I prefer to stay at the bar, enjoying my glass of vermú, or at the outside tables during the summer...