Tapa Tapa: Calle de la Montera, 47, 28013 Madrid, Spain






This restaurant was so so good and right that it almost felt wrong. And when I say good, I mean damn good (I mean, look how many photos I had to upload here to get my point across!). The atmosphere was second to none when it came to everywhere that I ate in Madrid. The customers was buzzing and the atmosphere was lively and social, it just couldn't be beat. And on top of that the food was some of the absolute best I had the entire trip. The meat platter was an over the top size, but that definitely didn't take away from the quality - tender, juicy and delicious chicken, beef, and sausages - it was an experience like no other. The sizzling prawns, were made fresh and came bubbling at the table in that flavourful olive oil. I was honestly so excited to eat them that I burnt the roof of my mouth, but it was totally worth it. Finally, while not traditionally a regional dish, they do it well - the seafood paella was rich in saffron and plenty of seafood - a perfect dish in my books.

Alhambra Bar: Calle de la Victoria, 9, 28012 Madrid, Spain






So who's a sucker for seafood and platters? That's right, I am. And maybe you will be too after I explain to you just how good this tapas bar was. Just around the corner from Alhambra Bar, standing in this spot is what I would call tradition at its finest - very delicious and incredibly affordable food, with some of the nicest staff despite the language barrier - Casa Toni has little to no competition in my eyes. The meat platter had an array of different things to sample, and the calamari was fresh and lightly battered. This is a place that I can tell you, you should not and can not miss. If you walk by and it's looking a bit full, worry not, they have an entire second floor full of tables waiting to be filled up with your food orders!

Casa Toni: Calle de la Cruz, 14, 28012 Madrid, Spain