Excelente lugar. No busquen más!!! Recomiendo que si quieres algo más tranquilo y al fondo del restaurante (más cómodo) reserven antes. Si vienen por una caña y una ración, está bien al frente. Las masas más pequeñas o de plano parados. El sabor es buenísimo.

Acierto seguro en Madrid. En esta casa de comidas encontrarás platos castizos así como de la cocina española en general. Local que conserva su encanto por su decoración mantenida, carteles, cuadros,… A la entrada, su bar muy parecido a una taberna. Ya, si sigues entrando, su comedor. En cualquier sitio que te sientes, comes bien. Carta extensa. Multiples opciones para todos los gustos. Metería prima de calidad. Carta de vinos correcta. Hay mano en la cocina. Atención muy buena. Servicio atento y rápido. Buen asesoramiento a la hora de pedir. Pregunta por los fuera de carta. No te resistas a sus postres. Si tienes posibilidad, visítalo porque sé que te gustará mucho. Se suele llenar, así que para mayor seguridad, reserva.

Magnífico. Platos muy madrileños con calidad y abundantes. Callos insuperables, rabo de toro espectacular. Cocido madrileño de dos vuelcos. Bacalao... Buena cerveza y buenos vinos. Personal con mucho oficio, muy profesionales y eficientes, con buena atención a pesar de que el lugar está siempre muy lleno. Gente con tablas en su trabajo. El local es precioso Recomendable reservar con antelación

Comimos de maravilla en Casa Alberto. Los callos estaban impresionantes, se deshacían en la boca y con un sabor espectacular. Las croquetas de chipirón también estaban de escándalo, cremosas y muy sabrosas. Se nota la cocina tradicional bien hecha. Un sitio con solera y muy buen producto. ¡Repetiremos seguro!

Tradición en el centro de Madrid. Buen trato desde la entrada y tapas de calidad. Un buen sitio para disfrutar de la gastronomía de la ciudad.

Local centenario en el barrio de las Letras. Uno de los clásicos de Madrid por donde nunca pasa el tiempo pero si van pasando los clientes para disfrutar de su cocina. Uno de sus platos estrellas es el rabo de toro, la carne se desprende del hueso solo con mirarlo, la salsa guisada como la de la abuela, hay que pedir extra de pan para aprovechar toda su salsa. Tiene unos huevos rotos que llevan el nombre de un célebre escritor. Un local muy recomendable con comida muy española

Anthony Parr

Absolutely love this place. Friendly staff who know hospitality. They will fit you in at the bar without a reservation. We ordered oxtail and there was a slight delay in it coming out. I honestly didn’t even notice the delay but the barman filled up our drinks for free a gave us a free plate of mussels and some bread and ham while we waited. That’s some five star customer service. When the oxtail came out it was divine. Everything about this place is five stars… atmosphere, staff, food, drinks. It simply can’t be beaten. The staff in front of the house and the back of the house deserve recognition.

Kelly Sidney

This was our favorite place to eat in Madrid, hands-down. Florentine and Jonathan treated us with such kindness and great hospitality. The food was superb and the menu featured many authentic local Spanish dishes. We enjoyed this spot so much. That way you came back several days in a row. I highly recommend Casa Alberto !! I loved the tomato, tuna salad, artichokes, and shrimp, stuffed red peppers.

+10

soumya

The best spot in Madrid to daydrink, talk to locals and people watch. Absolutely enjoyed sipping the vermouth on tap, served over ice. The tapas options are plentiful and delicious. The staff were extremely hospitable and kind. Also loved the old world charm and interiors.

Esquired Wexford

Beautiful historic bar in central Madrid, great food and service, get here early as it gets busy!

+1

Melissa Charity

Well worth any wait. The food was delicious and service was friendly and efficient. Would recommend!

Rinor Zejna

The place is amazing, it takes you back in time and has is typically local place. The bartender was very welcoming and easy to order a drink to. We drank a vermouth around the corner. The food from starter to the main course was very delicious. You van order the usual meal that most of the people eat around there (pic meal) and is simply amazing.

+3

Pei C

It’s a historical tapas bar opened since 1827. Fully decorated with old paintings and pictures. The ambiance is vibrant and local. Nothing fancy but you feel truly Spanish I ordered mussels and pepper-stuffed seafood. The flavour is great. I appreciate how they season and make the food magical The staff doesn’t speak much English but I had no problem ordering food. they are friendly and the service is so professional! They remain efficiency despite it was as busy as a battle during rush hours They have many tapas on the shelf that I can order directly because I was at a standing space at the bar. If you want to sit at a table, there’s always a long queue. Be well-prepared not to wait until you are already hungry. come here earlier and prepare for queuing *went back again and received the same warmth hospitality! I tried Russian salad and the stuffed pepper as last time, the same great experience as last time

+2

Daniel GOMEZ HARO

As good as it gets. Oxtail, croquettes, freqshly baked bolillo bread and gambas al ajillo perfectly executed. The place has a Castizo old Madrid legacy vibe. Spanish locals plus savy tourists. If you know you know.

+6

V Ursu

We visited Casa Alberto on September 5th, 2025, as a group of 10 people. We were lucky to have Florentin as our waiter – besides the fact that we spoke English and Spanish, him knowing our native language – Romanian – was a huge life saver. Thanks to that, we understood the menu much better and felt more confident in our choices. His recommendations were spot on – the food was absolutely delicious, and we got to taste authentic Spanish dishes that perfectly matched the atmosphere of the place. On top of that, he shared some interesting insights about the restaurant itself, which made the whole experience even more special. Casa Alberto is definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for great food, authentic vibes, and attentive service. Highly recommend!

+1

Graeme

You will come for the home made vermut and stay for the blood sausage brownie! The anchovies are pretty dynamite too. This venerable classic tapas joint is super popular so come early or be prepared to wait. The staff are super friendly while dealing with the fantastic controlled chaos of a busy, loud, crowded, fun environment. Exactly the way a great tapas joint ought to be! Salut!

+1

jade williams

A fantastic tavern with a lovely, lively atmosphere. The food was hearty and delicious, accompanied by lots of beer and their house vermouth, which was so good we took a bottle away with us. The waiters are also really helpful and friendly. Even when it was extremely busy, we were closely attended to, and our glasses weren't ever empty for long. Thank you for a lovely experience on our last full day in Madrid!

Melanie Kostrzewa

Delicious! Great service, iconic atmosphere. I felt honored to eat there. Sangria was lovely, tomatoes perfection. Pork chops- with apples and onions- every bite heavenly. The people are so kind and gracious, and accommodating to my lack of Spanish speaking skills. ❤️

+1

Ella Mae

Definitely book if you want a seat in the restaurant. Such a good variety of traditional food such as beef cheeks or fresh hake. Seen some reviews saying the staff were not friendly - they do not speak much English & are super busy so do not let this put you off. Such a good atmosphere and was made to feel welcome.

+1

Cindy Liu

We came here twice for dinner, once on a weekday and once on a weekend, both times between 7:30-8:00p. There was a small line both times but the wait wasn't too long. We had counter seating at the bar once and a small table by the door the other. Both times, the servers were really friendly. We spoke broken Spanish very apologetically, but our servers were patient and even encouraging us to try out our horribly accented Spanish to order and interact with them. Our drinks and food arrived fairly quickly. We ordered the stuffed pimento (very flavorful), smoked sardines with guacamole (refreshing and tasty), patatas bravas (I think the best we had our whole week in Spain), and carracoles (delicious and saucy). Our servers changed halfway through our meal the first time, as one of them ended his shift, but he made sure to point out his relief and took time to say goodbye on the way out. The second time we visited, we tried the veal meatballs and the trotters stuffed with tail. The meatballs were tender and juicy, easily cut by just a fork with the most delicate and delicious sauce. The trotters with tail were fall-apart tender and cut like butter, with a deep rich gravy. The mashed potatoes were super buttery and paired really well. I'd highly recommend this place for good food and friendly service.

+4

Mary Grace Aurelio

We had our first dinner here and enjoyed the great food. The service was awesome too and they made us feel welcome. They made good recommendations for the food. We will definitely come back for another round. We had to wait a bit to get a table but it was definitely worth it!

Georgios Eleftheriadis

Very traditional and authentic restaurant in the heart of Madrid. Trusted by locals, the only sure thing is you will try Madrid local authentic recipes. Everything we tried was fresh and tasty. Snails, squid croquettes, Spanish tortillas. Maybe make a reservation if you don't want to wait, but you will definitely find a table if you are happy to wait for a few minutes.

+4

What a gem , we ordered a selection of the tapas and weren’t disappointed accompanied by the homemade vermouth , both didn’t disappoint. Very busy establishment.

Highly recommend this historic bar/ restaurant. The food/ drinks/ service were all excellent. Get here early because it gets very busy with locals & tourists alike. A Special thanks to all of the …

Highly recommend this historic bar/ restaurant. The food/ drinks/ service were all excellent. Get here early because it gets very busy with locals & tourists alike. A Special thanks to all of th…

Highly recommend this historic bar/ restaurant. The food/ drinks/ service were all excellent. Get here early because it gets very busy with locals & tourists alike. A Special thanks to all of th…

Highly recommend this historic bar/ restaurant. The food/ drinks/ service were all excellent. Get here early because it gets very busy with locals & tourists alike. A Special thanks to all of th…

We had a great experience here. Lively atmosphere, great food, great service and good value. Would definitely recommend and return here.

We had a great experience here. Lively atmosphere, great food, great service and good value. Would definitely recommend and return here.

We had a great experience here. Lively atmosphere, great food, great service and good value. Would definitely recommend and return here.

We had a great experience here. Lively atmosphere, great food, great service and good value. Would definitely recommend and return here.

This is an old-fashioned, picturesque Spanish tavern that serves food both at the bar and the main seating area, where we dined. The food was delicious, the service cordial, and the environment c…

This is an old-fashioned, picturesque Spanish tavern that serves food both at the bar and the main seating area, where we dined. The food was delicious, the service cordial, and the environment coz…

Great little hole in the wall bar. Was buzzing when we went. Service was good despite the bar being full. Mix of locals and tourists. Great range of tapa and drinks. Try their vermouth

Great tapas, great service and fantastic atmosphere. Dined here with my wife and adult daughter. This place is not to be missed. During the week the restaurant was packed with locals with many ot…

Excellent tapas and wine, great staff, entertaining and friendly, traditional bar with tapas and restaurant busy very reasonable

There was a good mix of locals and tourists here the night we visited. There seemed to be a wait of 20min or so every time we passed over the weekend. (For the tapas service. The restaurant part ca…

Delicious and well apportioned porciones. Friendly staff and quick service Lively atmosphere with a revolving door of patrons coming for a drink and a bocadillo and moving on.

We stopped at the Casa Alberto for dinner. It is only possible to book the restaurant area and not the bar tables at the front of the restaurant. We had to wait a few minutes having a drink at th…

A small tapas bar, and you will almost certainly have to wait for a table. But it is worth the wait. The food is fresh and tasty. I had jamon iberico and Callos a la Madrilena. Both very tasty an…

Lovely traditional tavern. It was really busy and we didn't have a reservation so we had to wait for about 30 minutes before we got a table but it was worth it. We liked the traditional interior an…

I had my online dinner reservation rejected so I decided to walk in without one. It's extremely popular I couldn't get a place for a while. One waiter waived me in and I stood by the bar counter. T…

Restaurante y taberna con solera, casi 200 años lo contemplan. Muy lleno desde antes de las dos. Obligado reservar. Merluza con langostinos, muy rico, lomito gordo. Callos riquísimos, picantitos. Y tarta 🍰 de chocolate 🍫 con frambuesa, como una mousse, pero más mazacote. Buff 😋😋! El servicio de camareros, un poco distante y frío.

Ian Campbell

Busy spot with good service and decent food. We had heard the oxtail was especially good here so we all ordered it. Each of us thought it was pretty good. However, the full portion just came with three pieces, two of which were large and easy to eat,but the third piece was tiny and didn't really have much edible meat on it. For the price, I felt it wasn't really worth it and would've appreciated a more edible third piece and/or some sort of side included to soak up the sauce (e.g. fries). I would come back but I would probably try something cheaper on the menu.

The Compass Guy

Founded in 1827 which already makes it 3rd oldest operating restaurants in Madrid.. older than most modern nations. Casa Alberto sits quietly near Plaza Santa Ana pretending to be just another tavern while casually flexing nearly 200 years of Madrid history. Cervantes once lived and worked in this very building in the early 1600s so yes, you are technically eating near Spanish literary royalty. Inside feels like a museum that decided food was more important than plaques. Dark wood, old tiles, an onyx bar that has seen enough vermouth to fuel several empires. The vibe says serious tradition, the menu confirms it. Sopa Castellana arrives humble but deeply comforting, garlic, paprika, egg, the kind of soup that feels like it was invented during a long winter and never improved because it did not need to be. Bocatin de calamares con alioli proves Madrid does not need a coastline to dominate the squid sandwich game, crispy, greasy, glorious. Bacalao does its usual Spanish duty, reliable, soulful, and quietly reminding everyone that cod has held this country together for centuries. Service is very Madrid. Warm if they like you, efficient if they do not, zero interest in fake smiles. You are here to eat, not to be emotionally validated. Touristy? Yes. Worth it? Also yes. Some places survive nearly two centuries because they adapt. This one survives because it refuses to change and somehow gets away with it. Verdict. Come hungry, order wine, respect the soup, and remember you are dining inside a building that has outlived kings, wars, and probably better chefs than you.

+11

Angel Adonay Ortiz

Casa Alberto, a Madrid icon of food serving classics at competitive prices. The Rabo de toro is hearty and melts in your mouth coated in a silky sauce packed with flavor and a bit of spiciness for the perfect kick, this is an absolute must if it’s the first time you visit. The accompanying french fries are also great and homemade. The langostillos al ajillo come to your table sizzling and be ready because they don’t skimp on the garlic, a simple dish but still with lots of depth and flavor. Service is friendly and straightforward

Annabelle Codali

We came upon this venta by accident but what a pleasant surprise. The food was great and the service was as well. The place was absolutely packed and we managed to bag a place by the bar near the entrance. The tapas menú is good and well priced. Definitely will come again!

+2

The waiters don't tolerate a lot of foolishness ( i.e showing up without a reservation for lunch) and are quick to dismiss you if you havent planned ahead.. BUT with some patience you'll find a …

I understand wanting to go here because it’s the oldest tavern in madrid, but just don’t. It’s overpriced and overrated. Service is pretty terrible. I felt more like a nuisance. Worst sangia and …

We were looking for someplace to eat a traditional Spanish dinner and this place has been around for 195 years. Service was slow but not rude. Wines were fine and reasonably priced. They had vegeta…

Vamos a ver; este es el típico sitio de tapas de Madrid y no voy a ser yo el que te diga que no vayas, pero cuento lo que nos pareció. Para empezar el precio de la bebida lo normal en estos sitios= caro; la cerveza donle 4,2€, cocacola (pepsi) 3,5 y el vermut casero 7€ (eso si, bien servido) Pedimos callos y la salsa estaba estupenda pero será a mi pero me tocó toda la gelatina del mundo (poca tripa). Si vuelvo aquí no pediría callos. Luego media de ensaladilla rusa, que nos resultó un poco escasa para el precio (es algo que nunca entenderé) y con ciertas sospechas de que la patata fuese congelada (no digo que fuese así y el sabor era muy bueno). En fin que puede ser que no acertásemos pero no salimos especialmente contentos. Eso si el sitio merece la pena y quizás una opción es el restaurante (o probar con otras cosas), pero por mi experiencia no le puedo poner más que un tres.

Muy decepcionante, y comienzo así la reseña porque es un lugar de mucha fama y solera en Madrid, como madrileña siempre pasaba y lo veía hasta arriba, y por fin me decidí a pasar, 18 de enero, plena ola de frío en Madrid, y la puerta abierta de par en par. Después de una pequeña espera en la calle, nos pasan a barra, nos sirven vermut (sin tapa…sé lo de “no es obligatorio” pero como madrileña es una punzada en el corazón). Nos sientan, a todo esto el camarero se iba de las mesas haciendo comentarios despectivos por lo bajini, la puerta siempre abierta y todos comiendo helados con los abrigos puestos, un chico de los que estaban comiendo se levantó y la cerró para el alivio de todos, y el camarero vino como una bala a abrirla…mi opinión: que entre mucha gente pero que se vayan rápido. Que si, que las croquetas muy ricas y el pincho de bacalao meh, pero tampoco me apetece volver a pasar por situación de turistada. Muy antiguo y mucho nombre, pero no vuelvo señores

This place was near my hotel. Great vibes, and a real old school tapas place. Very busy and loads of tourists. Decent prices and nice staff

No logro entender cómo este lugar, con casi 200 años de historia, puede seguir sirviendo una comida tan mediocre para los estándares —altos— de Madrid. Resulta aún más incomprensible que tenga calificaciones tan altas. Todo fue una decepción absoluta. Pedimos seis platillos del menú y ninguno se salvó: uno peor que el anterior. Hice 40 minutos de fila, entré con expectativas altas y salí francamente frustrado. Madrid está lleno de opciones extraordinarias como para perder tiempo aquí. Ahorren su tiempo y su dinero: no vengan. Si van a hacer fila, háganlo en Casa Lucio; al menos ahí sí vale la pena. Esto, sin exagerar, fue una absoluta decepción.