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Orio Fuencarral

c/Fuencarral 49 | 28004, Madrid, Spain
902 520 522
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Ranked #377 of 4,571 restaurants in Madrid
Price range: $29 - $65
Cuisines: Basque
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Reservations, Late Night
Description: ORIO's cuisine is known for its tapas bar and a varied menu inspired by the fishing villages of Euskadi; is located next to Fuencarral market, shopping and cultural center of the city. /
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Reservations, Late Night
Description: ORIO's cuisine is known for its tapas bar and a varied menu inspired by the fishing villages of Euskadi; is located next to Fuencarral market, shopping and cultural center of the city. /
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Mt. Dora, FL
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

I was spending an evening on my own and scoured the area not far from my hotel for tapas. The bar was loaded with what appeared to be the type of Basque tapas that I had enjoyed some years ago in Barcelona. Having bellied up to the bar with a copa of refreshing white wine, I made my way through... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013 via mobile

Stopped in for a pintxo but in the end didnt like the look of them. They didnt look bad just not what we were looking for (my wife is basque so well versed in this). Waiter was rude when realised ee hadnt eaten anything as we asked for the bill for our way overpriced cañas. Impression is more of a... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

This place was recommended to me and my boyfriend by a friend who lives in Madrid so we were pretty sure it would be a good spot! Pinxos were tasty and creative, we tried cider too who was nice. Try Pinxos that the waiters bring out fresh from the kitchen, they are fresher and hot! It is not a cheap... More

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Washington, DC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

I definitely am a Sangria connoisseur and I loved their Sangria. The tapas are arranged on the bar with toothpicks in them and you pay 2 euruos per toothpick --interesting... I loved some of the things I tried and others not so much but I highly recommend the place for its Sangria, crowd, novel way of selling tapas and its... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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34 reviews 34 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

This place was just opposite my hotel in Madrid. The neighboorhood is good for going out and this place is great for a beer and a choice of "pinchos", bread with different basque specialities, cheese, sausage, salmon etc. The main dishes are also quite good and the staff is both welcoming and friendly.

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Madrid, Spain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Wow, what a find. My English speaking cab driver had suggested this little gem, as he loves it and it's a two minute walk from the apartment I'm renting. I had 8 pintxos (tapas) and two very good glasses of Rioja wine, which was more than enough for the lunch I'd missed and an early dinner. I'd expected a bill... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

We found this bar by chance having just been pick-pocketed in Gran Via we needed a drink near our accommodation. The Pintxos looked exquisite, especially compared to Huertas region, and I thought they'd be far too expensive. I was mistaken, they were at least half a euro cheaper and very elegant in both appearance and taste. Marco was the manager,... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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32 reviews 32 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

We went the first time to the menu restaurant upstairs, but never made it to the menu because the tapas looked so good. Very neat how they use the honor system and count your toothpicks. If you eat too fast, it will kill your wallet, but take your time and enjoy, and it's delightful.

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See 6 more reviews by Lost_Shaker for Madrid
Madrid, Spain
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75 reviews 75 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

This restaurant offers great pintxos, with a well priced and wide selection available there is something for everyone. I do agree with the other writers that perhaps the pintxos aren't as authentic and the restaurant appears quite touristy but it is a decent restaurant to spend some time in Madrid at an affordable price.

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See 20 more reviews by zefferttlisa for Madrid
Madrid, Spain
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

Most reviews I see here about this bar seem to be written by tourists... and they love it!. As a Spanish/Barque native (the place is supposed to be typically Basque), I can tell you it has nothing to do with the real thing. I sampled about eight different pintxos. To start with, none of them looked particularly fresh, many seemed... More

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