Taberna Laredo — Restaurant in Madrid

The restaurant has two separate sections, right after the entrance there is a bar area with high tables, and there is a seating space after the stairs. The upper side was quieter since the lower floor was full when I got there. I ordered croquettes (half portion, 4 pieces), entrecote and a cheesecake (called tarta de queso in Spanish). I was offered an amuse bouche type of a starter consisting of mortadella with pesto. The croquettes were delicious, outside was crispy but not crunchy, stuffing was well seasoned and creamy. Although they were deep fried, they were not greasy. Good technique. Steak was also delicious, the only downside would be the fat distribution, the fat in my cut could have been more evenly distributed. But still prime cut and good cooking. I picked salad as a side and loved it since it was very well prepared, seasoned and mixed. Simple but delicious. The last dish was the cheesecake. Again very delicious and very well balanced. Their touch was to create a crunchy sugar layer on top like a crème brulé. It wasn't runny like a San Sebastian cheesecake. Overall it was a...

Went on a recommendation. Our starter, anchovy with tomato and burrata, was just OK - missing some taste. The tortilla with artichoke and the steak tartar were nice, and the rabbit ribs were excellent.

The service seemed a bit challenged. They were responsive when we flagged them, but not attentive and missing some basic skills, especially for a higher-end restaurant, such as refilling our wine/water, taking away the menus after we ordered, etc. My wife (who speaks fluent Spanish) asked a waitress about a menu item; the waitress couldn’t describe it, nor offered to find out what it is. Further, we each ordered a main plate (not shared), and they brought out one at a time (intentionally; weren’t planning on firing the 2nd one until the first was served). When we pointed out they were individual plates, there was complete confusion and we decided to let it be). Hopefully, this was just an unusual night and not the norm.

I would return, but probably just stick with the bar (if I can find room -...

Absolutely fantastic experience at Taberna Laredo! The food was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was top-notch and reflected true local taste.

The service was exceptional. We had a small accident and accidentally dropped a bottle of wine. Even though it was clearly our mistake, the team handled it with such kindness and professionalism—they replaced the bottle free of charge, which we truly appreciated.

A special thanks to Miguel, who went above and beyond to help us choose the perfect local wine and food. His recommendations were spot-on and really elevated our experience.

The atmosphere was warm and vibrant—an unforgettable evening overall. Highly recommended for both the quality of food and the outstanding...