El Desván
Restaurant · Madrid
About El Desván
El Desván, ubicado en el corazón de Madrid, es un restaurante que ofrece una experiencia gastronómica completa desde el desayuno hasta la cena. Nos caracterizamos por un ambiente agradable y acogedor, complementado por una estupenda terraza, acondicionada tanto para el verano como para el invierno....
El Desván, ubicado en el corazón de Madrid, es un restaurante que ofrece una experiencia gastronómica completa desde el desayuno hasta la cena. Nos caracterizamos por un ambiente agradable y acogedor, complementado por una estupenda terraza, acondicionada tanto para el verano como para el invierno. Nuestra cocina destaca por su excelente menú del día y deliciosas tapas, elaboradas con productos de calidad. Contamos con una cuidada selección de vinos y cócteles, además de un café excepcional. El servicio es atento y amable, con un equipo que se esfuerza por brindar una experiencia memorable a cada cliente. Ofrecemos opciones para todos, incluyendo acceso para personas con movilidad reducida y la posibilidad de disfrutar de nuestra comida en el local, para llevar o en nuestra terraza.
What Customers Say About El Desván
El Desván ofrece una experiencia generalmente positiva, destacando su menú del día y tapas. La terraza es popular, especialmente en verano. Algunos clientes mencionan problemas con el servicio, pero otros alaban la amabilidad del personal, como María de Paraguay.
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Tip: La terraza es ideal, especialmente con buen tiempo. En invierno, aprovecha las estufas y mantas que ofrecen.
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El Desván Madrid Reviews
Menú diario a 13€ o menú de un segundo plato por 10€, o menú de un primer plato por 9€. Es un poco más caro que los restaurantes cercanos, pero tiene algo más de calidad también. Tienen una buena terraza con difusores de agua cuando aprieta el calor, y con estufas verticales en invierno. Para los desayunos recomiendo la barrita con tomate y aceite.
Buena comida, buen trato, menú de fin de semana increíble !!!! Comida que nunca había probado y no puedo decir mas que estaba deliciosa, cachopo increíble , solomillo increíble , pulpo increíble … volveré sin duda
The best bar in the neighborhood! It has a fantastic terrace; it's perfect in the summer, and in the winter they provide heaters and blankets. The tapas are great, and the daily menu is excellent value for money. The waiters are super friendly, and the owner is incredibly nice. We come here all the time—unbeatable!
We were there on Sunday, and the weekend menu was very good. It includes starters to share and a choice of main course. Everything was delicious. Highly recommended.
The place is very nice and pleasant, and they have a very good daily menu. One drawback is that although they have good tapas, they welcome you with a bag of chips. If they served good tapas from the moment you order your first drink, that would be great. And be careful, I know they have good tapas, but they bring them out after the second or third drink you order. Otherwise, it's excellent. The terrace is also excellent, and you can bring your pet.
The food was delicious. The presentation was excellent. The waitress, María from Paraguay, was very kind and gave us recommendations for what to order, while the Argentinian waiter was charming. The atmosphere was fun. The burrata and pesto salad was delicious, and the beef tenders in a delicious sauce! The Rioja wine was incredible. We loved it! We'll be back ❤️
Really great service. Great attendants(waiter and waitresses). Good food and nice ambience!
Buen sitio para comer de menú del día. Limpio y amplio con buenos camareros. La comida está muy rica también. Tiene terraza en el exterior.
We ate there on January 5th and were pleasantly surprised. The menu was very complete and varied. The sea bream was exquisite and perfectly prepared. The starters of torreznos (crispy pork belly), patatas bravas, aioli, and baby squid were all well-prepared. The cachopo (breaded and fried veal cutlet) with cecina (cured beef) was very good. A wide-ranging menu to suit all tastes. We were delighted and will definitely be back.
A few years ago, my father and I used to eat here a lot. Although the menu has increased, the quality and quantity are still very good for the price, and we go back for lunch from time to time. The salmorejo in the summer season is unbeatable, and the service is very good. If you're looking for a place with good value for money, I recommend it.
What a shame that, despite the good food and location, they were so clumsy in hiring staff. They have two wonderful sisters on staff with a smile and 10/10 service, but the new hires do a disservice. No "hello" or "thank you"—just grimaces and onomatopoeia. I'd say the service is terrible, but the politeness is a shame. Being regular customers and always recommending this place to friends, I don't know if we'll return.
The first time, a beer and some very well-fried baby squid, with a generous portion. Good appetizers with the drink. Fast service and attentive to tables so they can be filled quickly. I'll return to try other options. Price for 3 drinks and glasses (€22).
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Highly recommended! Spacious terrace with plenty of tables. We sat down for dinner, and although we had to wait 5 minutes for a table, the waiters were very efficient. In my opinion, the terrace needs more lighting, at least in one section, as it was a bit dark. Other reviews mention a limited drink selection, which I couldn't verify. The terrace was full, yet the service was quite fast. All three dishes were delicious and a good size. We had farm salad, scrambled eggs with black pudding, and marinated anchovies. Enough for two, no fried food, and something out of the ordinary. We paid by card without any problems.
Es el bar de barrio al que vas a desayunar con ganas. Pedí un café y un colacao con churros. Estaban fríos y acartonados, pero para frialdad la del personal que me atendió. Para cuatro clientes que había, se les habían acabado las sonrisas y la amabilidad de trato.
This establishment has both indoor and outdoor seating with heaters if it's cold, and they provide blankets if needed. The waitresses are very young, and some seem unprofessional and lacking in customer service skills. The staff are quite attentive and helpful, but you have to ask for orders or drinks twice! It's also surprising that they don't have any liquors or a wide selection of beers. A bit limited!
Lo único que mereció la pena fueron los postres ,raciones muy pequeñas y nos ofrecieron chupitos y nos cobraron 12 euros,cua ndoen la mayoría de los sitios es agradecimiento de la casa,pues pagamos 180 euros,no un simple plato combinado para que no te inviten ni a un chupito,desde luego que no volveremos ni lo recomendaremos.
Quite disappointing. The zucchini soup was burnt, you tell them, and they don't even apologize. After ordering cod, they come and tell you they're out, and it's 3:12 pm, and I made the reservation a long time ago. Lack of foresight. I would never go back to this place, honestly.
We had dinner inside the restaurant; the air conditioning was barely noticeable. The tapa they served with our drinks consisted of slices of chorizo and salchichón, obviously dripping with oil due to the heat, and a small piece of cheese for two people. The food took quite a while to arrive, the portions were small, and the mushrooms and bienmesa were fine, nothing special. The nachos had a strange taste due to the combination of so many ingredients. The menu lists "Bolognese" nachos, but they don't have Bolognese sauce. Bolognese is minced meat with tomato sauce; they should correct the menu, as well as the description of the patatas bravas. They aren't patatas bravas; they're boiled potatoes with the skin on, cut in half. They could offer house potatoes instead. The service was adequate, but the food is expensive for the quality. I won't be back.
We went for lunch today (a Thursday) and, unfortunately, the overall experience wasn't positive. When we arrived, it wasn't crowded: there were two free tables on the terrace. We sat down at one and were immediately asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, they moved us to another table, which we accepted without issue. The menu was quite average, nothing particularly noteworthy. However, the most uncomfortable part came at the end: while we were finishing our dessert and coffee, the waitress asked us again if we had a reservation and, after we replied no, asked us to leave the table because it was "reserved," barely after we'd finished our coffee. We found this an unfortunate and inconsiderate gesture, especially considering there were no other customers waiting and only a few minutes had passed since we finished eating, even though we ate quickly. In short, we were left with the feeling that we were being asked to leave for no reason. It wasn't our first time there, as we live just a block away, and it's true that it had been a while since our last visit. However, this time the service was truly unpleasant. We don't know if it's due to the new staff or new management, but the difference compared to previous visits was significant. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.
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C. de Aquitania, 63, San Blas-Canillejas, 28032 Madrid, Spain
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