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01/18/09
Very Disappointing!
by Rocillo at Citysearch
My trip to Viva Madrid was terribly disappointing! I thought that I was going to an authentic Spanish restaurant, but I found that it is a crowded, gaudy, dive restaurant. The restaurant is extremely small (think of the size of a living room), and patrons must sit at long tables right alongside strangers. Reservations are not available, nor can one sit at the bar while waiting. I have been to Spain, and this restaurant simply does not represent Spanish culture. The decorations are a mish mash of unsightly junk, and the wait is obscene. When I arrived, there was no one to be found to take my name, and I had to search for someone to help me. When I finally tracked down a server, I was told that the wait was forty-five minutes, but after two hours of waiting to no avail I decided to take my patronage elsewhere. Not even in Spain, where gratuity is not expected, is service so poor. I cannot comment on the food, since I did not have the patience to stomach the horrible service any longer. I did look over the menu during my two hour wait, and the prices were high, with not much to choose from. I will certainly not return, and do not recommend this over-rated restaurant.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Long Wait, Poor Service, Expensive, Ugly Decor, Limited Parking . . .the list could go on
04/27/08
Yum!!!!!
by 242008 at Citysearch
I love this place! Great ambiance, friendly service, and delicious food! Because this place is so good it usually takes a LONG time to be seated but it's worth the wait (or just don't go on a weekend). You have to try the Gazpacho, it's AMAZING, and out of all the Spanish restaurants/tapas bars I've been too this place has the BEST sangria!!!!!
P.S. Parking is scarce so plan accordingly.
- Pros: Food & ambiance
- Cons: Parking & waiting to be seated
04/21/08
Best tapas anywhere
by prisc at Citysearch
I haven't had food this good since I lived in Spain. The large number of items on the menu is great, but I couldn't decide. We asked the waitress to serve us. She brought lamb chops, shrimp, chicken skewers, tomato bread, bread with cheese and cooked pears, shrimp in wine and an empanada. Everything was fantastic. Although we were in pain from eating so much we had to have dessert. We took a flan and the custard that they finish cooking at the table. Wow-Fantastic. The sangria was even better than the food. The only complaint, we were in physical pain when we left from eating so much. Can't wait to do it again.
- Pros: fantastic food, great sangria, great atmosphere
- Cons: too many choices
