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Taberna Gastromaquia

Pelayo 8, Madrid, Spain (Salamanca)
915226413
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Ranked #8 of 4,572 restaurants in Madrid
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Good for: Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Neighborhood: Salamanca
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Dubai
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

A hard to find restaurant, tucked away in a side alley, however this is a place you cannot miss. The food is truly gastronomic, with a variety not commonly found in Madrid, definitely a must try if you're Tapas tasting. The owner was extremely helpful and translated the entire menu and explained each dish so you're quite prepared when you... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

we had a very nice evening with great food and service. The ambience is a little bright bit overall very good

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

Hard to find and tricking by looks. However, this restorant iz amazing! They spend time to explain everything and threat everyone so nicely. Food was wonderful and this place is deffinitely something you don't want to miss when in Madrid!

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chorley
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

We were keen to find this place having read the reviews on TA and were lucky enough to get a table early in the evening. Hugo was fantastically helpful in translating the menu and advising us and the food was just amazing! Very different from anything we have had before, mussels in a spicy sauce and octopus in a delicious... More

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Cork
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

We spent the week in Madrid and decided to try this restaurant for our last night as it was close to our hotel. The place is small but extremely friendly. The owner often came to our table to chat with us and making sure everything was ok. The food was excellent, we had a selection of spanish tapas, and had... More

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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013 via mobile

Don't judge by the entrance. I found this place on TA and decided to try. Food is really tasty and they offer a good service. Plus, prices are really reasonable. 40 euro for 3 tapas, 1 stake and 2 glasses of wine for 2. Portions are big. Totally recomended!!!

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

I arrived quite late in the evening 2 weeks ago, ( even by Madrid standards ) and although the kitchen was almost closing the owner made some hot snacks. They were good and reasonably priced.He was an interesting guy,a Catalan married to a Madrid girl. He had learnt quite a lot of his trade as a chef in New York.... More

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Munich
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

We read good reviews on Tripadvisor about this place and decided to visit it. The restaurant apperance is very basic, however the food and atmosphere is very good. You get the menu only in Spanish, however the owner explains you every dish in details in a perfect English. You will get the tapas one after another and the portions are... More

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Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Do NOT be put off my the exterior appearance ! We had read previous comments and actually went around the block had a drink and discussed among our group in wanted to go in - we decided to go for it based on other TA reviews. Don't pass up this experience ! The food was incredible !!! Hugo superbly guided... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

I suppose I am not familiar with front door appearances of Spanish restaurants, so to walk through this door and discover an over the top dining and service experience was quite a surprise. Listen to Hugo when he comes to your table. Take time to hear his story and enjoy the experience. You will not be disappointed.

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