Restaurante Rey de Patones — Restaurant in Patones

Cozy place hidden on the top of the hill, in order to get there you need to leave your car, then take a bus that takes you to the top of the hill, then hike on the inclined, stony road and then you get there (consider 15-20 on the process plus the waiting time on the bus). There’s no host, no walk ins (must have a reservation as the places is small), just a couple of waiters for the entire restaurant so the service is really bad. Small tables and little space between them, uncomfortable seating. On the pricey side considering the cost, the portion and the flavor, the appetizers are better than the main course, the tomato salad is good at 24€, the meat is not seasoned and they bring the grill for you to cook it, that makes the restaurant really Smokey as there’s no ventilation at all (a couple of tables walked out due to this). They only have 3 types of wine by the glass, one restroom per gender and a terrace with a good view that is opened if the weather permits. Pet friendly. The torrija is good. They only open a couple of hours for...

Disgraceful service.

Arrived early for our reservation, informed staff of our arrival and waited patiently to sit. 20 minutes after our reservation slot we were told that they did not know how long it would be until our table was available, despite being outside with babies and elderly members of our party.

We asked how long it would be and were repeatedly told they could not tell us and we had no option other than to wait and see. Similar situation with a number of other guests waiting outside.

When we decided to leave and try somewhere else the waitress approached us to say it was our fault! Full scale disagreement followed between staff and a number of waiting clients.

Will not return and would not advise going.

We were a mixed party of Spanish and expats, all of whom speak fluent Spanish, so please do not think this was a confused tourist issue.

I strongly advise against booking at this restaurant in order to avoid a long and uncomfortable wait with poor service staff who...

In the 1980s, this was the only restaurant in an almost abandoned village 90 minutes outside Madrid. These days the village has been reclaimed and rebuilt (now with telephone lines!) and boasts several restaurants to which families from Madrid come regularly for their weekend lunches.

The Rey de Patones (the King of Patones) has been extended and modernized, losing some of its rustic charm but retaining the outside terrace overlooking the village where you can lunch al fresco when weather permits.

We had a great lunch starting with migas and croquetas, followed by roast shoulder of suckling lamb and tomato salad. Not cheap at €85 for two including water and a glass of tinto de verano. Excellent service in one of the interior dining rooms which was full on a weekday so clearly well patronized.

Walk your lunch off with a stroll around the historic...