Great restaurant! I went to eat there with my girlfriend a couple of days ago and I recommend it to all Spaniards who want to feel like they're in our homeland again, even if it's just for one night. Carlos treated us very well and we will surely return. The food was GREAT 🤤 Until next time Lion
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulpo a La Gallega, Tortilla Española, Iberico & Olives
Antonio Cabrera Garcia-Arevalo
Our experience in Madrid Temtempie was wonderful. Peaceful and intimate space. I truly recommend the croquetas, cheese board and iberico meats. Amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pimientos del Piquillo, Pimientos Rellenos, Croquetas
Y. Espinal
Nice atmosphere, great service, superb dishes! They have Mocktails, I don't drink much so I find that very nice. I loved their Risotto with Shrimp and Scallops. Their mussels were awesome as an appetizer. Their Tiramiso was delicious. I can truly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fille au boulot
I have been to this place a few times only when outdoor seating is available, the indoor area is crammed and you can hear what everyone is saying. But let’s move on. The food is great but the rigidity and inflexibility of the owners is off putting, they have no idea of what customer service is. I was walking back from work and I saw the outdoor tables available so I figured I’d stop by and have a quick bite (that’s their menu) but the owner quickly ran over to me to block me like a security guard and said he will not be serving food at the outdoor table, this time because of the rain?! At some point I did not know what he was talking about. All outdoor dining of the hundreds of restaurants on the avenue were full. Of course It was not raining, the rain was not expected until after 10pm when the place would be closed. Some manners in treating people would be very helpful
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Michael Umile
A reservation is a really good idea. They fill up ASAP. These plates are amazing.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of items are vegetarian
Dietary restrictions: Tell them your allergies and they’ll mention the items safe / non-safe for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C Scrivo
I have a new favorite restaurant!
Out of pure happenstance I ended up at this lovely restaurant and it was a transformative experience. Carlos the owner helped guide us on a wonderful unforgettable culinary adventure that was both eye opening and a delightful sensory trip. There were fantastic aged meats and cheeses from Spain unlike any I've ever had. Tender fresh pulpo that almost melts in your mouth. Croquetas that you'll never forget. Many others!
You owe it to yourself to try this fantastic authentic culinary taste of real tapas cuisine from Spain and leave all the counterfeit tapas alone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulpo a La Gallega, Breaded Pork Chop, Pimiento Relleno, Estrella, Gambas Al Ajillo
Bashir Abdulkareem
Got turned away because I’m black? literally no one was sitting there and no one was there an hour later.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gina Wallach
Delicious! Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, will surely return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Con Tomate
Oscar de Agustin
This cozy restaurant is the best Spanish Restaurant that I’ve been to in the US. I’m from Madrid, my standards for cuisine from Spain are very high and this is definitely the best place in NY-CT area. Much better than Barcelona and Basque Tapas Bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Duclod
Absolutely spectacular. I was in spain for 2 hours. Very authentic and delicious. A genuine experience with a reasonable sound level
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Con Tomate, Tortilla Española, Gambas Al Ajillo
This is the most authentic Spanish restaurant I’ve been to outside of Spain, and my family is Spanish. It’s worth a visit from out of town. Carlos, the owner/bartender/server/busser/chef really takes a lot of pride in his restaurant. This place is truly special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mejillones, Pan Con Tomate, Tortilla Española
Joanne Hogan
First time visit and most definitely will return. Have already sent two sets of friends… The food was fantastic and this is my kind of setting: small, intimate but not pretentious or fancy. Chef is a star and recommended the perfect plates and a great wine as well. The garlicky shrimp, patatas bravas and the tortilla espanola…table favorites. Next time we will make time for the paella.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Marie Coscia
Where do I begin?!!! I have been trying to get a reservation at Tentempie Madrid & finally received my call for a table... The Owner Carlos called to discuss his availabilities and mention that Tentempie Madrid is a traditional tapas with only small plates, NO MAIN COURSE and house wines and beer... Loved the call, perfect table for two at 7:30!My boyfriend and I were greeted by the Owners wife, and seated right away... She was just as lovely! What a great duo!! My boyfriend & I could be wrong BUT they seemed to be the only two running the magic over there... And they do it very very well!!!!! What a treat we were in for!!!FOOD: 5 STARS! We started off with drinks, we were unsure of which wine or beer to go with and Carlos's wife had no problems letting us taste them so we enjoyed what we ordered... LOVED THAT!!! There were so many choices... After we made our decision we put ourselves in the mindset to sit back relax & not RUSH.... Seems like (well i'll speak for myself as an American) we RUSH through everything... For food we did order the paella (made to order and takes about 55 minutes) again NO RUSHING, enjoy your wine, tapas in between, & your company.... Every dish we ordered, the flavors just took us right to Spain! We had the Jamon Iberico (order that!) the SHRIMP!!!! I'm still thinking about it, and every other dish!!!!!SERVICE: 5 STARS! Top notch!!! She didn't skip a beat with us or any other table for that matter! Very impressiveATMOSPHERE: 5 STARS! Small intimate piece of gold! Barrel high-tops and a few tables... The bathroom was spotless, that's a thing for me...After dinner service was complete, Carlos who is also the Chef checked in with every table with his lovey wife and offered us a traditional house after tapas drink (i can not remember the name, but it was so good!)Also, I did ask the Owner her name... It was a very beautiful name that I have a hard time pronouncing and unsure how to spell. (my apologies that I keep referring to her as "she")Thank you guys for such an unforgettable night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Mixta, Gambas Al Ajillo
camille ley
A trip right to Madrid - food was delicious and authentic! Highly recommended, and the service was the best
Liliana Santizo
I came here for a few tapas and some wine and couldn’t believe I had not been. The food was close to what you have in Spain, and the service was amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gambas Al Ajillo, Pan Con Tomate
Great restaurant!
I went to eat there with my girlfriend a couple of days ago and I recommend it to all Spaniards who want to feel like they're in our homeland again, even if it's just for one night.
Carlos treated us very well and we will surely return.
The food was GREAT 🤤
Until next time
Lion
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulpo a La Gallega, Tortilla Española, Iberico & Olives
Our experience in Madrid Temtempie was wonderful. Peaceful and intimate space. I truly recommend the croquetas, cheese board and iberico meats. Amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pimientos del Piquillo, Pimientos Rellenos, Croquetas
Nice atmosphere, great service, superb dishes!
They have Mocktails, I don't drink much so I find that very nice. I loved their Risotto with Shrimp and Scallops. Their mussels were awesome as an appetizer. Their Tiramiso was delicious. I can truly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I have been to this place a few times only when outdoor seating is available, the indoor area is crammed and you can hear what everyone is saying. But let’s move on. The food is great but the rigidity and inflexibility of the owners is off putting, they have no idea of what customer service is. I was walking back from work and I saw the outdoor tables available so I figured I’d stop by and have a quick bite (that’s their menu) but the owner quickly ran over to me to block me like a security guard and said he will not be serving food at the outdoor table, this time because of the rain?! At some point I did not know what he was talking about. All outdoor dining of the hundreds of restaurants on the avenue were full. Of course It was not raining, the rain was not expected until after 10pm when the place would be closed. Some manners in treating people would be very helpful
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
A reservation is a really good idea. They fill up ASAP. These plates are amazing.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of items are vegetarian
Dietary restrictions: Tell them your allergies and they’ll mention the items safe / non-safe for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have a new favorite restaurant!
Out of pure happenstance I ended up at this lovely restaurant and it was a transformative experience. Carlos the owner helped guide us on a wonderful unforgettable culinary adventure that was both eye opening and a delightful sensory trip. There were fantastic aged meats and cheeses from Spain unlike any I've ever had. Tender fresh pulpo that almost melts in your mouth. Croquetas that you'll never forget. Many others!
You owe it to yourself to try this fantastic authentic culinary taste of real tapas cuisine from Spain and leave all the counterfeit tapas alone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulpo a La Gallega, Breaded Pork Chop, Pimiento Relleno, Estrella, Gambas Al Ajillo
Got turned away because I’m black? literally no one was sitting there and no one was there an hour later.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious! Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, will surely return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Con Tomate
This cozy restaurant is the best Spanish Restaurant that I’ve been to in the US.
I’m from Madrid, my standards for cuisine from Spain are very high and this is definitely the best place in NY-CT area. Much better than Barcelona and Basque Tapas Bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely spectacular. I was in spain for 2 hours. Very authentic and delicious. A genuine experience with a reasonable sound level
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Con Tomate, Tortilla Española, Gambas Al Ajillo
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the most authentic Spanish restaurant I’ve been to outside of Spain, and my family is Spanish. It’s worth a visit from out of town. Carlos, the owner/bartender/server/busser/chef really takes a lot of pride in his restaurant. This place is truly special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mejillones, Pan Con Tomate, Tortilla Española
First time visit and most definitely will return. Have already sent two sets of friends… The food was fantastic and this is my kind of setting: small, intimate but not pretentious or fancy. Chef is a star and recommended the perfect plates and a great wine as well. The garlicky shrimp, patatas bravas and the tortilla espanola…table favorites. Next time we will make time for the paella.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Where do I begin?!!! I have been trying to get a reservation at Tentempie Madrid & finally received my call for a table... The Owner Carlos called to discuss his availabilities and mention that Tentempie Madrid is a traditional tapas with only small plates, NO MAIN COURSE and house wines and beer... Loved the call, perfect table for two at 7:30!My boyfriend and I were greeted by the Owners wife, and seated right away... She was just as lovely! What a great duo!! My boyfriend & I could be wrong BUT they seemed to be the only two running the magic over there... And they do it very very well!!!!! What a treat we were in for!!!FOOD: 5 STARS! We started off with drinks, we were unsure of which wine or beer to go with and Carlos's wife had no problems letting us taste them so we enjoyed what we ordered... LOVED THAT!!! There were so many choices... After we made our decision we put ourselves in the mindset to sit back relax & not RUSH.... Seems like (well i'll speak for myself as an American) we RUSH through everything... For food we did order the paella (made to order and takes about 55 minutes) again NO RUSHING, enjoy your wine, tapas in between, & your company.... Every dish we ordered, the flavors just took us right to Spain! We had the Jamon Iberico (order that!) the SHRIMP!!!! I'm still thinking about it, and every other dish!!!!!SERVICE: 5 STARS! Top notch!!! She didn't skip a beat with us or any other table for that matter! Very impressiveATMOSPHERE: 5 STARS! Small intimate piece of gold! Barrel high-tops and a few tables... The bathroom was spotless, that's a thing for me...After dinner service was complete, Carlos who is also the Chef checked in with every table with his lovey wife and offered us a traditional house after tapas drink (i can not remember the name, but it was so good!)Also, I did ask the Owner her name... It was a very beautiful name that I have a hard time pronouncing and unsure how to spell. (my apologies that I keep referring to her as "she")Thank you guys for such an unforgettable night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Mixta, Gambas Al Ajillo
A trip right to Madrid - food was delicious and authentic! Highly recommended, and the service was the best
I came here for a few tapas and some wine and couldn’t believe I had not been. The food was close to what you have in Spain, and the service was amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gambas Al Ajillo, Pan Con Tomate
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