So disappointing. Went in tonight and had the tasting menu for $93 each. The food was a bit pretentious, quite bland and boring. I did like the steak tartare and the risotto wasn't bad but I could have done without the rest of it. Portion sizes were very small. I would think that when we left food on the plate on the third course, the server would have the sense to ask why but no, not once were we asked if we enjoyed the food. The cadence of service was much longer than it needed to be and only one of the people who served us made any effort to describe the dish. The bill came in at $266 for two of us (only one of us had wine) and had it been 50% of that, it still wouldn't have been worth it. I won't return and strongly advise others to go elsewhere.
Ana Cristina
I went to Madrina Bar & Tapas to celebrate my wedding anniversary, and we had a lovely experience. The place is beautiful, and the service was excellent. The dishes are visually stunning and well presented.
However, if you’re going with a big appetite and want to keep it budget-friendly, this might not be the best option — the portions are quite small. Even though Google shows it as a $$ restaurant, I would say it’s closer to $$$, as I found the prices to be on the medium-to-high side.
We ordered a starter, main course, and dessert. In my opinion, the portions could definitely be more generous. That said, the overall experience was worth it — especially for a special occasion.
David Deibler
We had the best experience at Madrina. We ordered the 11 course tapas with wine pairing. Our server Mays was knowledgeable, entertaining and prompt while servicing our table inside and tables outside. The manager, Ishaan checked on us frequently making us feel at home. When you consider the amount of courses and wine the price point was more than reasonable. We highly recommend this restaurant. Paella for the win!
David Deibler
We had the best experience at Madrina. We ordered the 11 course tapas with wine pairing. Our server Mays was knowledgeable, entertaining and prompt while servicing our table inside and tables outside. The manager, Ishaan checked on us frequently making us feel at home. When you considder the amount of courses and wine the pricepoint was more than reasonable. We highly recommend this restaurant. Paella for the win!
M D
Nice place. Good ambience. We had 2 standard beers which were cold. But the cost of two beers was almost $32 And then expected to tip aswell. Apart from the price the place was good. Other peoples food looked very nice. Just be prepared for the price.
Diana Abel
If you are looking for good food - look elsewhere. Otherwise, great service and atmosphere. I went for my birthday and we had a great time because of the service. We were able to make light of how bad the food was. We were in disbelief tbh. We ordered: truffled egg york, patatas bravas, oxtail buns, paella, heirloom tomato&qual egg salad and chicken lettuce wraps. Oxtail buns were nice but nothing memorable and the paella was the worst I've had in my life unfortunately.
David Delgado
One of the waitresses was super nice, but the other who served us first was not that good and was very unpolite complaining when we decided not to tip as much as she was expecting. Not coming back again.
weber luo
Michelin selection 2024, good to try it out. Small Spanish dishes very much like Cantonese dim sum, a bit more expensive though. Tasty 8 out of 10, some are better but a couple just ok, not at the WOW level.
Camille Paget
This man Andre, did…surprise…did do beyond the gods should .…this dude. Best server ever. Better tip this guy or my ancestors will get ya. They can get angry. Great atmosphere, great man. You won’t regret. Top service. Top time. Enjoy. Kisses.
Service: 5
Gabriela Balzan
It's a really tight space when it gets so busy as it was during the holidays. Their staff is sweet and accommodating. The only thing that took more time than I'd like was getting the bill, and during full house service, it'd be better to have more people helping the diners and their parties.
Food wise - It is pretty pricey over here with its michelin guide. I think the food here is fine but for its price point... hmm. Shoutout to the pork which was extremely tender and beautifully done with the sauce. The desserts were also pretty nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee Lee
Loved this place! The drinks were good, and the food was amazing !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Wilson
A lovely update on traditional Tapas and Pintxo. Even the famous El Bulli olives. Beautiful room, attentive service, creative cocktails and a spectacular Spanish wine list. Best choice in the Distillery district.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Julie Nguyen
My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Madrina Bar y Tapas while exploring the Distillery District during the Christmas season, and it turned out to be an absolute gem! We were lucky to snag two seats, and from the moment we sat down, we were blown away. The food was simply outstanding—every bite was bursting with rich, bold flavors that showcased the best of Spanish cuisine. Although the portions are small, as tapas are meant for sharing, it gave us the chance to try a variety of dishes, and each one was better than the last.
The cozy, festive ambiance added to the charm, making it the perfect spot for a memorable evening. Highly recommend for anyone craving top-notch tapas and an intimate, vibrant atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
grace gasperi
I’m had dined here once with my husband years back and we remembered it as a great dining experience. We decided to return with a couple of friends during the holidays and we regret suggesting it. The server said for 4 people we should consider 8 plates to share. We ordered 12 sharing plates and still left hungry. The portions are ridiculously small. While the drinks were just ok, the americano coffees at the end of the meal, were horrible. The whole experience was underwhelming. There are numerous other options in the city that are notably better.
So disappointing. Went in tonight and had the tasting menu for $93 each. The food was a bit pretentious, quite bland and boring. I did like the steak tartare and the risotto wasn't bad but I could have done without the rest of it. Portion sizes were very small. I would think that when we left food on the plate on the third course, the server would have the sense to ask why but no, not once were we asked if we enjoyed the food. The cadence of service was much longer than it needed to be and only one of the people who served us made any effort to describe the dish. The bill came in at $266 for two of us (only one of us had wine) and had it been 50% of that, it still wouldn't have been worth it. I won't return and strongly advise others to go elsewhere.
I went to Madrina Bar & Tapas to celebrate my wedding anniversary, and we had a lovely experience. The place is beautiful, and the service was excellent. The dishes are visually stunning and well presented.
However, if you’re going with a big appetite and want to keep it budget-friendly, this might not be the best option — the portions are quite small. Even though Google shows it as a $$ restaurant, I would say it’s closer to $$$, as I found the prices to be on the medium-to-high side.
We ordered a starter, main course, and dessert. In my opinion, the portions could definitely be more generous. That said, the overall experience was worth it — especially for a special occasion.
We had the best experience at Madrina. We ordered the 11 course tapas with wine pairing. Our server Mays was knowledgeable, entertaining and prompt while servicing our table inside and tables outside. The manager, Ishaan checked on us frequently making us feel at home. When you consider the amount of courses and wine the price point was more than reasonable. We highly recommend this restaurant. Paella for the win!
We had the best experience at Madrina. We ordered the 11 course tapas with wine pairing. Our server Mays was knowledgeable, entertaining and prompt while servicing our table inside and tables outside. The manager, Ishaan checked on us frequently making us feel at home. When you considder the amount of courses and wine the pricepoint was more than reasonable. We highly recommend this restaurant. Paella for the win!
Nice place. Good ambience.
We had 2 standard beers which were cold.
But the cost of two beers was almost $32
And then expected to tip aswell.
Apart from the price the place was good.
Other peoples food looked very nice. Just be prepared for the price.
If you are looking for good food - look elsewhere. Otherwise, great service and atmosphere. I went for my birthday and we had a great time because of the service. We were able to make light of how bad the food was. We were in disbelief tbh. We ordered: truffled egg york, patatas bravas, oxtail buns, paella, heirloom tomato&qual egg salad and chicken lettuce wraps. Oxtail buns were nice but nothing memorable and the paella was the worst I've had in my life unfortunately.
One of the waitresses was super nice, but the other who served us first was not that good and was very unpolite complaining when we decided not to tip as much as she was expecting. Not coming back again.
Michelin selection 2024, good to try it out. Small Spanish dishes very much like Cantonese dim sum, a bit more expensive though. Tasty 8 out of 10, some are better but a couple just ok, not at the WOW level.
This man Andre, did…surprise…did do beyond the gods should .…this dude. Best server ever. Better tip this guy or my ancestors will get ya. They can get angry. Great atmosphere, great man. You won’t regret. Top service. Top time. Enjoy. Kisses.
Service: 5
It's a really tight space when it gets so busy as it was during the holidays. Their staff is sweet and accommodating. The only thing that took more time than I'd like was getting the bill, and during full house service, it'd be better to have more people helping the diners and their parties.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
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Food wise - It is pretty pricey over here with its michelin guide. I think the food here is fine but for its price point... hmm. Shoutout to the pork which was extremely tender and beautifully done with the sauce. The desserts were also pretty nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved this place! The drinks were good, and the food was amazing !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A lovely update on traditional Tapas and Pintxo. Even the famous El Bulli olives. Beautiful room, attentive service, creative cocktails and a spectacular Spanish wine list. Best choice in the Distillery district.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Madrina Bar y Tapas while exploring the Distillery District during the Christmas season, and it turned out to be an absolute gem! We were lucky to snag two seats, and from the moment we sat down, we were blown away. The food was simply outstanding—every bite was bursting with rich, bold flavors that showcased the best of Spanish cuisine. Although the portions are small, as tapas are meant for sharing, it gave us the chance to try a variety of dishes, and each one was better than the last.
The cozy, festive ambiance added to the charm, making it the perfect spot for a memorable evening. Highly recommend for anyone craving top-notch tapas and an intimate, vibrant atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m had dined here once with my husband years back and we remembered it as a great dining experience. We decided to return with a couple of friends during the holidays and we regret suggesting it. The server said for 4 people we should consider 8 plates to share. We ordered 12 sharing plates and still left hungry.
The portions are ridiculously small. While the drinks were just ok, the americano coffees at the end of the meal, were horrible. The whole experience was underwhelming. There are numerous other options in the city that are notably better.
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