A visit to Little Madrid feels like stepping into a cozy corner of Spain right in the middle of Chicago. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, lively, and inviting—dim lighting, rustic wood tables, and the soft buzz of conversation that makes you want to slow down and savor the experience.
The food is simply outstanding. Every dish feels thoughtful, authentic, and beautifully presented. The pan con tomate arrives with perfectly toasted bread brushed with olive oil and paired with a vibrant, fresh tomato sauce that’s bright, garlicky, and full of flavor.
The staff are attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and clearly passionate about the food they’re serving. They make excellent recommendations and create a welcoming environment that makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit.
Between the exceptional tapas, beautiful plating, warm atmosphere, and impeccable service, Little Madrid is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. It’s perfect for sharing dishes with friends, enjoying a relaxed date night, or simply treating yourself to a little taste of Spain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Alexander
This place lowkey sucked & the high ratings really confused me. They kept bringing my table the wrong food & after we’d start to eat it then our waiter would come over to say it wasn’t something we ordered. We ended up getting charged for the stuff we didn’t order. Our waiter was frantic & confused the entire night. I pointed out the dishes that were served to us mistakenly on the bill, our waiter said he had to charge us for them anyway. I paid because I wanted to leave and didn’t want to deal with it. The food ranged from “just okay” to “forgettable” to just nothing worth spending money on. I did enjoy my non alcoholic beer. But that was pretty much it. I won’t return.
Service: 1
Faruk Mızrak
It was our first experience we didn’t have much idea about Spanish food but our server had been so helpful.He recommend us delicious food.Everything was amazing 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leo Finan
Just really bad... Food was lukewarm, portions insanely small, overpriced and waited over 2 hours total. They tried to charge me for an item I never receieved.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Angel Ronces
I loved this place, it's a beautiful cozy restaurant, great service and absolute great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Albondigas, Paella De Mariscos, Pulpo a La Gallega, Paella Valenciana, Tortilla Española
Tom
Such a great place - with authentic world class Spanish cuisine conveniently located in Andersonville. Wonderful energy and ambience.
Patty
I'd love to tell you that my experience was great but honestly, it was just OK. The waiter & wait staff were friendly; the food was tasty. But the service was spotty at best. I went to Little Madrid for the Restaurant Week brunch. I placed my order and the appetizer plates arrived at the table in a timely fashion - they were each delicious. Then it was 30-35 minutes before the entree arrived (and there was only one option, the 2nd had been scratched off the menu). Not sure I'd recommend this restaurant - sorry.
Caroline Papreck
We had a great date night experience at Little Madrid. I have celiac disease and follow a strict gluten free diet. The staff was knowledgeable about safely preparing GF food. The menu denotes which items are GF. Our fantastic waiter also mentioned that they could modify many other items to be gluten free. I should note, I purposely made a reservation for a time when they wouldn't be super busy. I recommend this if you have strict dietary requirements - less likely for kitchen mistakes.
On to the food! Since the kitchen had time, they were able to modify the fried calamari to make it gluten free! It's very hard to find GF fried calamari, so I was elated! The calamari was perfectly cooked. The grilled octopus was fantastic. I also recommend the Gambas Al ajillo and mussels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mario
Very nice ambiance and good was great. Enjoyed the restaurant, food, service, and Spaniard music in combo with Moby songs.
Janet Smith
Highly recommended. We had a delicious meal here for restaurant week. I’m not usually a big fan of meatballs but the albondigas have converted me! The atmosphere is warm and the vibe is fun. Fantastic sangria. Get the churros for dessert - you won’t regret.
We enjoyed an early dinner with friends on a snowy sunday a few days ago. The staff was very friendly and professional. We enjoyed the wide range of dishes that all of us shared at this restaurant. They were all very good. The wine list had many choices at a reasonable price point. For us the noise level was low as we had an early dinner. I can't speak to noise level if all or most of the tables were full.
Gaby
Came for Restaurant Week $45 Dinner menu. Wow! Portions were large for tapas dishes and everything was delicious!!! Our waiter, Fernando, provided excellent service and very accommodating! Highly recommended
MrJ4gu4r
I am the son of parents from Spain and we go to Little Madrid all the time because my parents say it is the best Spanish restaurant they have ever been to. We go very often because they love it and I love it too. The food is amazing and tastes like the food my grandparents make in Spain. I really like the croquettes and the tortilla because they are very yummy. The restaurant is nice and the people are very kind. We always leave happy and want to come back again. It is my favorite restaurant and my parents’ favorite too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Opentable Diner
Little Madrid is everything you look for in a restaurant: delicious food, an attentive and friendly staff, and a warm, relaxing atmosphere. I've introduced Little Madrid to several friends. Each enthusiastically praised their experience.
Brian Abrahams
Great food, genuine Spanish tapas and warm, attentive service. A bit loud but fun and high energy.
A visit to Little Madrid feels like stepping into a cozy corner of Spain right in the middle of Chicago. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, lively, and inviting—dim lighting, rustic wood tables, and the soft buzz of conversation that makes you want to slow down and savor the experience.
The food is simply outstanding. Every dish feels thoughtful, authentic, and beautifully presented. The pan con tomate arrives with perfectly toasted bread brushed with olive oil and paired with a vibrant, fresh tomato sauce that’s bright, garlicky, and full of flavor.
The staff are attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and clearly passionate about the food they’re serving. They make excellent recommendations and create a welcoming environment that makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit.
Between the exceptional tapas, beautiful plating, warm atmosphere, and impeccable service, Little Madrid is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. It’s perfect for sharing dishes with friends, enjoying a relaxed date night, or simply treating yourself to a little taste of Spain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place lowkey sucked & the high ratings really confused me. They kept bringing my table the wrong food & after we’d start to eat it then our waiter would come over to say it wasn’t something we ordered. We ended up getting charged for the stuff we didn’t order. Our waiter was frantic & confused the entire night. I pointed out the dishes that were served to us mistakenly on the bill, our waiter said he had to charge us for them anyway. I paid because I wanted to leave and didn’t want to deal with it. The food ranged from “just okay” to “forgettable” to just nothing worth spending money on. I did enjoy my non alcoholic beer. But that was pretty much it. I won’t return.
Service: 1
It was our first experience we didn’t have much idea about Spanish food but our server had been so helpful.He recommend us delicious food.Everything was amazing 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just really bad... Food was lukewarm, portions insanely small, overpriced and waited over 2 hours total. They tried to charge me for an item I never receieved.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I loved this place, it's a beautiful cozy restaurant, great service and absolute great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Albondigas, Paella De Mariscos, Pulpo a La Gallega, Paella Valenciana, Tortilla Española
Such a great place - with authentic world class Spanish cuisine conveniently located in Andersonville. Wonderful energy and ambience.
I'd love to tell you that my experience was great but honestly, it was just OK. The waiter & wait staff were friendly; the food was tasty. But the service was spotty at best. I went to Little Madrid for the Restaurant Week brunch. I placed my order and the appetizer plates arrived at the table in a timely fashion - they were each delicious. Then it was 30-35 minutes before the entree arrived (and there was only one option, the 2nd had been scratched off the menu). Not sure I'd recommend this restaurant - sorry.
We had a great date night experience at Little Madrid. I have celiac disease and follow a strict gluten free diet. The staff was knowledgeable about safely preparing GF food. The menu denotes which items are GF. Our fantastic waiter also mentioned that they could modify many other items to be gluten free. I should note, I purposely made a reservation for a time when they wouldn't be super busy. I recommend this if you have strict dietary requirements - less likely for kitchen mistakes.
On to the food! Since the kitchen had time, they were able to modify the fried calamari to make it gluten free! It's very hard to find GF fried calamari, so I was elated! The calamari was perfectly cooked. The grilled octopus was fantastic. I also recommend the Gambas Al ajillo and mussels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice ambiance and good was great. Enjoyed the restaurant, food, service, and Spaniard music in combo with Moby songs.
Highly recommended. We had a delicious meal here for restaurant week. I’m not usually a big fan of meatballs but the albondigas have converted me! The atmosphere is warm and the vibe is fun. Fantastic sangria. Get the churros for dessert - you won’t regret.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We enjoyed an early dinner with friends on a snowy sunday a few days ago. The staff was very friendly and professional. We enjoyed the wide range of dishes that all of us shared at this restaurant. They were all very good. The wine list had many choices at a reasonable price point. For us the noise level was low as we had an early dinner. I can't speak to noise level if all or most of the tables were full.
Came for Restaurant Week $45 Dinner menu. Wow! Portions were large for tapas dishes and everything was delicious!!! Our waiter, Fernando, provided excellent service and very accommodating! Highly recommended
I am the son of parents from Spain and we go to Little Madrid all the time because my parents say it is the best Spanish restaurant they have ever been to. We go very often because they love it and I love it too. The food is amazing and tastes like the food my grandparents make in Spain. I really like the croquettes and the tortilla because they are very yummy. The restaurant is nice and the people are very kind. We always leave happy and want to come back again. It is my favorite restaurant and my parents’ favorite too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Little Madrid is everything you look for in a restaurant: delicious food, an attentive and friendly staff, and a warm, relaxing atmosphere. I've introduced Little Madrid to several friends. Each enthusiastically praised their experience.
Great food, genuine Spanish tapas and warm, attentive service. A bit loud but fun and high energy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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