Recomedando si visitas Madrid. Este sitio es ideal para probar el tipico bocata de Madrid, junto con la Campana y alguno mas de la zona. Te atienden super rapido, muy bien coordinados y a buen precio. Los bocatas y bravas muy bien. Fuimos un lunes sobre las 3 y habia una cola de 2 personas, en 20-30 nos sentaron.

Para nosotros se ha convertido en tradición este restaurante en plena Plaza Mayor, es como nuestro rincón cuando queremos comer algo tan típico como un bocadillo de calamares!! Es chiquitito y acogedor. La comida buenísima, siempre nos pedimos nuestro bocadillo acompañado de unas buenas bravas! Precio razonable salimos con bebida a 10 euros por cabeza!

Gracias 🙏🏻 Chiqui por tu hospitalidad y compartir con nosotros la historia del bocadillo de calamares. Por cierto muy rico abundante e histórico. Excelente restaurante que hay que probar si vienes a Madrid.

El lugar con los bocadillos de calamares más deliciosos!!!! Es un lugar pequeño, entonces a veces toca esperar un poco a que se desocupe algún lugar, pero vale totalmente la pena. En Madrid es nuestro lugar favorito para comer bocadillos de calamares. El servicio es rápido y amable. Hay que pagar al ordenar. Puedes ver cómo están preparando todo desde la barra. También tienen servicio para llevar y también despachan muy rápido. Siempre que vamos ordenamos también patatas bravas y son buenísimas, el tinto de verano y las cañitas también nos encantan. En verdad recomiendo comer en este bar, no se van a arrepentir.

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Sergio

If you're looking for the perfect first bite in Madrid, look no further! As has become my personal tradition, I headed straight to La Ideal near Puerta del Sol after arriving. And once again, it did not disappoint. The star was, without question, the calamari sandwich (bocadillo de calamares). It was absolutely fantastic—crispy, tender calamari on fresh, perfect bread. This spot is a true classic for a reason. The atmosphere is authentic, fast, and exactly what you want. An essential Madrid experience that I’ll keep coming back to, trip after trip

Erol Oray Eren

It was a fruitful experience with bocadillos de calamares and cerveza.

AR Shaikh

This is an amazing to have the Calamary Sandwich with Mayonnaise. Very underrated place but the Bread and Calamary are supremely fresh. I didn’t click photo of the Sandwich because of The Beautiful aroma of the food. I would highly recommend this to everyone. The price of the Calamary Sandwich is 4.50 euros.

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Abora Travel by Dream Vacations

Authentic Madrid Experience - A Must-Try! If you’re in Madrid and craving something truly authentic, La Ideal is THE spot! I tried their bocadillo de calamares (calamari sandwich), and it was hands down the best I’ve ever had. The calamari was perfectly fried, tender, and crispy, all packed into freshly baked bread. It’s simple, delicious, and absolutely worth the hype. The place itself is small and always buzzing with locals and tourists, which only adds to its charm. Friendly staff, fast service, and unbeatable prices make this a must-visit spot when near Plaza Mayor. Tip: Get there early to avoid the lines, but even if you have to wait, it’s totally worth it. Don’t leave Madrid without trying La Ideal!

Kayla Mcdermaid

This place was recommended to my husband and I for the famous Calamari baguette! Wow were they not kidding when this place does it right, it was extremely fresh and delicious, was served super fresh out of the fryer and the flavors were fresh and amazing. I would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to share a snack walking down in Plaza Mayor. It’s the perfect pairing!

Vicky Li

Had the famous calamari sandwich and got it to go so we can only comment on that but the service was instant (you don’t have to queue up if you’re getting takeaway) and our sandwich was fresh and hot). Great price, too. Edit: Came back and got the tortilla for a quick breakfast and it was delicious!

Pablo D.

You’ve to make quite the line to get your bocadillo de calamares, but it is worth it! Easy to order and pay, and very quick to make your food, just go anywhere in plaza mayor and eat it! Especially if it’s your first time, you need to try!

TK Yeung

They're in competition with their neighbor Bar La Capana. Specialising in calamari. Bar La Ideal have more options as well. Great calamari. Bouncy when chewed, almost has a crunch to it. The batter is light but not my cup of tea. Get it to go so you don't have to wait in line. there's not many seating. It's a good amount and we couldn't finish it all

YAFEA ALYAFEI

A very traditional Spanish restaurant. In the heart of Madrid, it's located in the mayor square. Very central. The place is small but cozy and authentic. The squid sandwich, which is a must in Madrid, is very delicious. The craft beer was good too. The prices are great and there are huge food portions. I highly recommend it. Have a great day.

abdurrahman gadi

Authentic bocadillos de calamares It’s one of the best places to try the real Madrileños Calamar Sándwich in Madrid with affordable prices and amazing taste. It’s located in the heart of Madrid old square “Plaza Mayor” I highly recommend it

Judy Hung

Try the fried squid, blood pudding and sausage. All excellent! The sausage was very salty, too salty for my taste. The blood pudding was a hit! SO good!!! Fast service. It’s a busy spot. I was lucky arriving at dinner time on a Monday with extra few tables available. An enjoyable meal in Madrid!

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Nana

Simple but very tasty! Calamari sandwiches have tendered inside and crispy outside. It’s salted but it’s perfect with the bread. Very simple combination with great taste. My husband doesn’t like Olive but here he ate a lot. Willing to visit here again! Staff are nice too!

Alireza Siadat

It's a very traditional and good place know and preferred by the locals. If you are looking for some very good calamaris and good beer for an unbeatable price, then this is the place to go to. The service is good but Spanish speaking only. However, this is exactly what tourists need to feel the real Spanish flair. Very recommended.

Un lugar ideal para tener una primera impresión de la gastronomía Española. Todo rico y sobre todo, un espacio acogedor y muy de la cultura local. Recomendado los callos a la madrileña.

Bar pequeño pero con muchísimo encanto en pleno centro de Madrid. Siempre lleno, y con razón: los bocadillos de calamares están espectaculares, crujientes y sabrosos, y el de morcilla es una auténtica joya. Todo con muy buena calidad y a precios más que razonables, especialmente para la zona. Ideal para una parada rápida con sabor auténtico madrileño. Servicio rápido y amable, incluso con el bar a tope. Sin duda, un sitio al que volver.

Antes con mis padres de pequeño y ahora a punto de jubilarme. Total, mucho tiempo ha pasado desde entonces y aun sigo disfrutando de los riquísimos bocadillos de calamares que ofrecen en La IDEAL. Pero también de las ricas raciones de Callos, pimientos o patatas a la brava. Todo muy rico y recomendable. El bar por excelencia con los mejores bocadillos de calamares. Aprovecho para saludar a todo el personal por su trabajo y la excelente atención de servicio. Saludos

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Típico bar de barrio de toda la vida con buen servicio y buen producto. El punto fuerte de este bar son los bocatas de calamares aunque tienen alguna que otra cosa más. Los bocatas son grandes y contundentes por 4,50€ sales más que comido. Los calamares bien fritos y de calidad notable. Tengo que destacar que aunque vayas sin reserva no tienes que esperar apenas porque es impresionante la eficacia y rapidez de los empleados con la que sirven y atienden, a pesar de ser un bar pequeño. Muy recomendado justo al lado de Plaza Mayor.

Maria Lee

Always super freshly made fresh calamari. Don’t want to sound like an American that needs a sauce for everything, but something wet other than a beer would be nice to down it. I asked for some brava sauce and it was slightly better. It says they sell give you an aioli packet for 20 centivos if you want to try it that way. Also, I am not sure the quality of the breas changed (for the worse) since I had it last years ago. But it’s a great meal for 4€ plus 2€ draft super refreshing beer.

ray tsang

Came here on a food tour stop and had a calamari sandwich with a Mahou beer. At first glance the bocadillo doesn't look like much, but on the first bite that quickly changes. The texture is different from what I'm used to. The meat is softer and more chewy and the flour used gives a better taste. Squeeze the lemon and eat with olives and beer and you'll know why the locals keep coming back.

Josh Baltazar

This was Easter weekend around 1 pm, I was roaming around Plaza Mayor and wanted to grab some food. A lot of the good places were packed and unavailable to get a table or you needed a reservation. One of the places I scouted out was La Bar Ideal but this place had a little bit of a line out the door, not as much as La Campana. So I went up to the door and then the employee asked if I wanted to eat inside of take it to go, so I took it to go to get away from the craziness. I got a Calamari Sandwich, the calamari was breaded nice, the only thing I wanted more of was mayo or anything to that sort. Think I’m just not a calamari guy though.

Izzy J

The calamari sandwiches are far from the best. They come out greasy and lack the flavor that others I’ve tried have. It’s also odd that the accompanying sauce is optional, which doesn’t help elevate the dish. And not to contradict all the great reviews here, but if you want to try a good traditional calamari sandwich, in my humble opinion this isn’t the one to try. Positive side is that the take-away service is fast and the sandwich is affordable.

Rasim

We went here as we did not want to wait for the queue at the next restaurant La Campana. The food is quite fair for the price&quality performance. The hygiene and cleaning in the restaurant is a disaster. Where people sit down to eat is full of leftovers, tissues and napkins on the ground. Unfortunately, even in the toilet. They had not cleaned the toilet probably for at least a few hours that day as there were toilet papers and calamary on the ground

No logro entender la fama del lugar más allá de la ubicación. Bocata normalito a precio de caviar, y para colmo con salsa de sobre. A media comida el camarero te obliga a pagar alegando "política de empresa", sin nombrar la suciedad del local que comes con trozos de calamares por los suelos. Para guiris, si quieres algo que merezca la pena no es el sitio.

Akshata Bhurke

The food is okay to good but the service is bad. I don't know if they like tourists or not. The place is too small and is too crowded and they can't handle it. There are no clear instructions about where to order and where to sit. The lady at the bar at that time was extremely rude in Spanish and didn't even understand what people were asking her. There are more places with the same dish you can try the calamari bocadillo anywhere else if you can

El pan no estaba crujiente y tenia pocos calamares. Las patatas alioli son con sobres de alioli. Las patatas estaban bien fritas al menos. La salsa brava no estaba mala. El servicio súper rápido y atento, pero no volveré.

Alberto Formenti

I opted for a bocadillo con calamares to go. The bread was poorly defrosted, dry and parched. The fried calamari, are clearly bought pre-packaged, and were rubbery and tasteless. There was no sauce, no oil, not even salt. A miserable experience.