Classic of the classics. 11 out of 10. Este es un Restaurante CLÁSSICO. Si estás buscando restaurantito instagramable del momento, no vengas. Acá se atiende, se come y se disfruta excelentemente bien. Reservas, llegas tranquilamente, te reciben, colgan tu campera, prontamente te sientas en una de las mesas de doble mantel ultra blanco, recibe las cartas de comida y vino. El señor que te atiende se ve que trabaja de have mucho en el restaurante, silba una canción romántica classica (me parecia bossa nova). La carta es completa, de mar, de carnes, arroces y platos de la casa. Las sugerencias del Chef están indicadas. Nos pedimos un carpaccio se camarones de entrada. Mientras esperas te sirven pan de campo acompañado de un aceite de oliva pictual, espetacular. Además de distintos aperitivos como mayonesa y croquetas. Los carpaccios no tardan en llegar bajo una fina camada de salsa de la casa, divino. Los principales fueron cochinillo y callos a la madrileña. Los callos casi me llevan a las lagrimas de la memoria afectiva y el disfrute de ese divino plato. El cochinillo ni hablar. La piel en crosta crujiente, húmedo por dentro y la dualidad de los platos de carne de cerdo que muy pocos lo dominan. Seco crujiente afuera y rico jugoso y sabroso por dentro. Un licor de aperitivo es ofrecido al final. Entendes que el restaurante es super clássico cuando una de las meseras te limpian el mantel con su instrumento especialmente diseñado para retirar migajas de pan. Más clássico que eso, imposible. 1000 out of 10. Volvería y en definitivo lo haré. Las fotos colgadas en las paredes de personalidades hasta Su Majestad el Rey, no dejan dudas de la calidad y consistencia de entrega del Rincón de Esteban.

El Rincón de Esteban superó todas mis expectativas. Desde que entramos, la atención fue impecable: amables, atentos y con un servicio de primera. La comida simplemente deliciosa — todo perfectamente cocinado y con un sabor auténtico. El chuletón estaba increíble, jugoso y lleno de sabor, acompañado de unas papas y pimientos espectaculares. Se nota la calidad y el cariño con el que preparan cada plato. El ambiente es acogedor, clásico y con ese toque madrileño que hace que te sientas como en casa. Sin duda, un lugar para volver una y otra vez. ¡Recomendadísimo!

Una excelente sorpresa. La cocina es deliciosa, las entradas deliciosas, el cochinillo y la cola de res muy buenas. La atención del personal es inmejorable. Regresaremos!

Panagiotis Ntarzanos

It was one of the best experiences we had in Madrid! Very nice food and very nice people in service. They tried to help us with all the questions we had, even though they didnt speak english. Very nice experience! Also the place seem very historical, many famous people are there in photos.

Broc White

Highly recommend this spot. Once inside you forget you are located next to a Busy part of Madrid. The food is so good. The staff is very attentive and Good. Johan(sp?) is attentive and so helpful for someone like myself not knowing much Spanish. He even helped me with a gift for my niece!

Afif Nassar

One of the best experiences I had in all of Spain. Been to many cities and many restaurants across Spain. The waitresses were very friendly and the owner came and made us feel at home. The food was delicious, one of the best paellas I’ve had. Would definitely recommend the octopus. Very good night and would recommend this place 100%.

Amelie Sorbello

We had the most amazing experience here. The service was outstanding and the food was incredible from start to finish. The warm atmosphere was delightful as well. I highly recommend!

Michael Fuller

Great service and excellent food. The paella was outstanding.

Nick Gillen

I absolutely adore this restaurant and aim to go every time I'm in Madrid. The food is exceptional and the staff are experts in their craft. Johan is so attentive and knowledgeable that he really adds to the experience of dining here. I love the old school, traditional feel of the place. Highly recommend!

e cogent

Good food. Friendly staff (they speak English!). We had the perfect combination of Candied Suckling Pig, Seafood Soup and Tempura Eggplant. Delicioso!

Amanda Onwuka

Stumbled on this gem yesterday. Beautiful restaurant with very warm staff. I enjoyed reminiscing about New York with Johan! I loved the paella 🥘 and the limoncello was a wonderful bonus! Thank you and I hope to see you all again.

Waldo Amaro

Me and my wife came to celebrate friendship with another couple. We had a great time, food was excellent and service from Johan was splendid. Looking forward to come back.

Johann Mendoza

Had an amazing experience here. Our host, Johann, made us feel like he welcomed us to his home. He made us feel like family. The food was good and the ambience was great as well.

Mayra Boitel

This restaurant delivered an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was phenomenal, but what truly set the evening apart was the impeccable service provided by our waiter, Johan. He was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely cared for throughout the entire evening. We started with croquettes and clams, both fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. For our main courses, we had the black paella and the seafood paella, and both were exceptional. The black paella had incredible depth of flavor, while the seafood paella was vibrant, perfectly cooked, and generous with its seafood. Every dish felt crafted with care, and Johan’s service elevated the experience even further. It’s rare to find a place where the service is even better than the food, but this restaurant manages to excel at both. Highly recommend!

Azzam

Nice restaurant in the heart of Madrid. Had tapas dinner with colleagues. Felt like home, beautiful interior, cosy atmosphere. Excellent service.

+4

tomer mor

Every dish was fantastic and the staff were friendly. We had the octopus appetizer, seafood paella and the monkfish for 2. Each dish was filled with flavor and cooked to perfection. At the end, they also provided an after meal liquor with a unique almost licorice flavor. Highly recommend.

My Linh Nguyen

Lovely place to eat, the interior felt very cozy and homey. We had a variety of dishes: - Fried eggplant with sesame and honey - Croquettes - Potato fries - Traditional Paella - Candied suckling pig - Fish and seafood soup - Cheesecake - Chocolate cake All very good, tasted like homecooked food. Seasoning well balanced, not overly salty. The Paella was a tad bit on the dryer side for my taste, but I loved the crispy exterior of the rice. The croquettes were absolutely amazing, very crispy, and light. The meat of the candied suckling pig was soft and juicy. The cheesecake is definitely a must try. Overall, satisfied with the food and service. Highly recommend this restaurant

+3

Neno Balić-Kosor

My friend and me visited this beautiful restaurant 3 times during our 7 days stay in Madrid and we couldn't tell which experience was better. Atmosphere is awesome and you can tell restaurant has tradition behind it, staff is extremely attentive and professional plus they all seem to be bilingual. It is hard to single anyone out but if I had to pick I would single out older gentleman who is probably the best waiter I have seen in my life as well as a beutiful young lady that is extremely likeable..she took her time to explain thin beef dish to me(pic added) when they did not have lamb chops..sadly I did not catch anyone's name All the dishes we had were superb but that cheesecake is just otherworldly. Can't recommend this place enough ✌️✌️

+2

Yi-Min Hsu

Excellent service. Very unique dish. We had traditional paella, stingray fish and smoked octopus salad. Complimentary mint liqueur and blueberry liqueur are very good. Finally, THE one restaurant provided a place for bags and jacket.👍

Fantastic food and friendly staff! The octopus, seafood paella, and monkfish were all flavorful and perfectly cooked. The unique licorice-flavored after-dinner drink was a nice touch. Highly recomm…

Fantastic food and friendly staff! The octopus, seafood paella, and monkfish were all flavorful and perfectly cooked. The unique licorice-flavored after-dinner drink was a nice touch. Highly reco…

This restaurant did not disappoint - it was such a pleasant and wonderful experience overall. service was so friendly and welcoming. Interior is quiet, but cozy. Appetizer of grilled squid with scr…

This restaurant did not disappoint - it was such a pleasant and wonderful experience overall. Service was so friendly and welcoming. Interior is quiet, but cozy. Appetizer of grilled squid with s…

It was a laid back and cozy atmosphere. We were the only table for a while and did not know what to expect. But the waiters and the owner or manager made us feel warm and very welcome. I had a …

It was a laid back and cozy atmosphere. We were the only table for a while and did not know what to expect. But the waiters and the owner or manager made us feel warm and very welcome. I had a se…

Was recommended by our concierge at the JW Marriott to go for dinner to this local place and it did not disappoint. We did not have a reservation, but they still had tables to accommodate us around…

Great food, wine, ambiance, and great service. We've eaten here before, and this most recent visit, the experience was even better. Great traditional spanish food, very friendly, and just an all-…

Relied on a tip from a concierge and went for dinner. Food outstanding - real care and craft evident. wine list excellent. Staff friendly, genuinely warm and accommodating. There will be chea…

Lovely old style Madrid restaurant - visited after zarzuela content at the Teatro a few blocks away. No reservation but we were seated quickly in a rather crowded room. Service was spectacularl…

Cene con mi Amigo Jorge Luis, llegamos a las 22.30hs, luego de un día agotador en Madrid. Comimos pescado, un buen vino Blanco, postre y digestivos. La comida estuvo sabrosa y fuimos bien atendidos. Un lugar tradicional, que regresamos cada año que venimos a FITUR. Se estraña la presencia de quien llevo adelante este proyecto. Unos conocidos prefirieron la Bodega, comieron a gusto y con excelente atención. Se nota el paso de los años del restaurante pero la verdad a nosotros con nuestros amigo eso nos cae simpático. Además de comer y tomar a "Gusto" pudimos platicar. Nos sentimos como en casa. Gracias.

El Rincón de Esteban, sin la presencia física de quien armó y conduzco este rincón gastronómico madrileño, logró conservar su espíritu con Jesús a la cabeza. Resumiendo es una gran opción para comer muy bien, productos de calidad y de mercado. Reconocen a sus clientes, el servicio q cargo de Yuli es de 10 puntos. No tiene el glamour de los nuevos emprendimientos madrileños, pero sí de comer se trata, este lugar es muy buena opción.

La verdad que fuimos por casualidad, porque estabamos por la zona, y nos gustó mucho. La comida estaba muy rica. Y quitando el grupo de la mesa de al lado que estaba haciendo bastante ruido, el sitio es bonito y tranquilo.

J MV

We loved the experience and the atmosphere. The staff was super friendly. We even got some shots and a bottle of cava on the house. We had some starters, meat, drinks and dessert. The oaxtail was great and big, the beef steak (escalope) was a bit dry and chewy, the cochinillo (suckling piglet) lingot was great, although it could have been bigger. The starter could also have been larger. The location is great, near the parliament. It has a lot of famous people pictured on the walls.

Chester Cheng

A fairly traditional Spanish restaurant with a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere and décor. The paella was well-executed, with the rice texture and sauce perfectly balanced, creating a deep and flavorful taste. The red meat dishes were slightly on the salty side, but overall, the flavors were memorable and left a lasting impression. However, one small downside was that a kitchen staff member unexpectedly handed their contact information to a friend at our table, which felt somewhat unprofessional and disrespectful to the dining experience.

+12

A very cosy restaurant, with a family feel that creates a comforting ambience. Served by the owner, and you immediately get to feel his passion and pride in his restaurant and his staff. Food was …

Fuimos un lunes como a las 7pm específicamente para probar el lechón. Solamente había una mesa más entonces nos sentaron al momento. Cuando íbamos a pedir plato fuerte nos avisaron que no había lechón. Entonces solo comimos una ensalada de papa (sin alga), y un tomate. La ensalada de papa estaba bien rico. Nunca había probado el tomate como lo hicieron allí, que es un tomate entero, pelada, en aceite de oliva. Para esos dos platillos, y una cerveza, y agua, nos salió en $55 euros. Te sirven unas croquetas complementario, muy ricas. Los meseros nos atendieron muy bien.

This is a very cozy restaurant, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. Our INDOOR table was beset by a dozen tiny flies. We'd kill one and another would appear. The grilled octopus was outstandi…

This is a very cozy restaurant, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. Our INDOOR table was beset by a dozen tiny flies. We'd kill one and another would appear. The grilled octopus was outstandi…

It was okay.... but fatty and no dish we had was yummy. Quite pricey though. Nice service and extra little bocas. Good drinks. Everyone in the restaurant was tourist

We didn't have a reservation but the hostess was nice enough to seat us next door in a larger room. We sat and the waiter didn't really speak english, she did. So we ordered a beer, I had still wat…

Pedi un carpaccio de gambas, incluso les enseñé la foto de su propio restaurante en donde viene el platillo. Me trajeron un platillo asqueroso, nada que ver con la foto l o tuve que devolver. Presumen que tienen fotos con grandes celebridades como si eso fuera un logro. Muchas de las fotos son viejísimas. El restaurante Lo recomendó el concierge del hotel, tendré que llamarle la atención ya que es uno de los peores restaurantes que he comido en Madrid. No me extraña que esté tan solo. Lo único rescatable fue el servicio de la mesera de pelo negro. El mesero de la tercera edad ni al caso aparte de que se desespera al momento de uno estar pidiendo la comida. Primera y última vez que vengo a este “restaurante “ la peor paella que he probado

Vine específicamente para probar la tarta de queso. No es la vasca que anuncian en el menú de afuera. Incluso con una imagen que no corresponde a lo servido. No caigan como yo en otra idea. Es por ello que lo comento. Las croquetas fueron muy buenas. Papas de inicio como botana, no sé si me tocaron ya viejas pero muy correosas, en algunas mordidas difíciles de masticar. Servicio discreto pero lento. Lugar acogedor.

Alexander Vorslov

Michelin sign on the front door and high rating raised our expectations, which were unfortunately not met by the dinner itself There were fruit flies flying around, the portions were quite small for the price and food was lacking in taste. We ordered Croquetas, Burrata, Fried eggplants, Tartar and Paella. While nothing was exceptionally bad, we had cheaper and much better versions of each of those dishes in other restaurants in Madrid. Service, however, was great

First of all, the restaurant was literally empty and had a weird bad smell. The served bread was dry with a weird taste. We ordered the bull tail ( this is supposedly the “signature” dish of this res…

First of all, the restaurant was literally empty and had a weird bad smell. The served bread was dry with a weird taste. We ordered the bull tail ( this is supposedly the “signature” dish of this r…

Was recommended by our hotel to try for typical Spanish style food. Had zero atmosphere and tried the Paella that was tasteless. Definitely better places to eat.

Was recommended by our hotel to try for typical Spanish style food. Had zero atmosphere and tried the Paella that was tasteless. Definitely better places to eat.

Was recommended by our hotel to try for typical Spanish style food. Had zero atmosphere and tried the Paella that was tasteless. Definitely better places to eat.

Pedimos paella y tuvimos que pedir que se la llevaran. El rape pasado y con regusto a amoniaco. Vergonzoso. En sustitución y para no volver a arriesgarnos con otro arroz, pedimos rabo de toro y escalope. El rabo de toro estaba muy bueno, el escalope normalito. Lo que no ponen es ningún tipo de guarnición. Sobre todo en el escalope se echan de menos unas patatas fritas, un pimiento...... La única que se salva del desastre es la camarera, extremadamente amable y solicita, nos pidió disculpas reiteradamente. Nos invitaron al postre, pero esto no compensó el desastre del arroz ni la falta de complementos en la carne. No lo recomiendo en absoluto. Relación calidad precio nefasta.

Nawaal

Seems like this was once a great restaurant which is now past its prime. The service was a little slow, and the starters were the only good part of our meal, except for the Tempura aubergine which were too oily and drenched. The mains were disappointing, especially for the price, and the bugs which came crawling out from under the paella pan were concerning…

+2