Abel Valverde is a highly respected Maitre and dining room director, renowned for his expertise in high-end restaurant service. He leads the dining room at Desde 1911 in Madrid and is responsible for the restaurant...
Fortunate to get a call just before their August break that they have a lunch seating for us after their return. Lived up to the high expectations. True to their roots as fish mongers, the seafood remains the star. Rivals Le Bernardin for our favorite fish forward experience and hands down the best we enjoyed in Madrid. Additionally, they were so gracious to our young yet well-behaved and adventurous boys for whom they offered an abbreviated menu and fun mementos as we enjoyed our courses. Can’t wait to return.
For a restaurant boasting a Michelin star and a €265 set menu (their least expensive is €180), the experience was shockingly uninspired. The ever-changing menu—based on fish from their own market—should be a chef’s playground, yet each dish felt basic, lacking the creativity or finesse you’d expect at this level. Portions were smaller than usual, supposedly to make room for cheese and petit fours. But for the price, I came for culinary brilliance—not a trip to a cheese shop. Desserts were no redemption either; my filloa was cold and rubbery, and the rest just forgettable. I always say these type of restaurants should offer an experience that is hard to re create at home, but truly here, I felt half of the food (grilled fish, grilled lobster, Caesar salad, filloa, brioche crab sandwich), anyone with minimal culinary skills can make it at home.
Not worth the hype, the price, or the wait.
5
I would give it 4 stars. Why? If you go to places like Gueyu Mar in Asturias o a Elkano en Getataria, you get a higher quality without the high prices, but …. It’s Madrid, I understand. Since 1911 is a product restaurant that’s trying to be an elevated restaurant, I ‘d recommend others like Smoked Room in Madrid, Campero in Barbate or Pepe Vieira in Galicia…if you want a more sophisticated cuisine, before Dessert 1911. Again, it’s not a bad place, it’s a great meal, but you don’t get good value here, it’s just a good meal, not a superb one like in afore mentioned places.
5
Highly recommended! What a surprise to enter this beautifully-designed, modern space from an otherwise rundown backstreet. Outstanding seafood-based seasonal set menu from the Pescaderías Coruñesas team. Excellent service from friendly staff. Must book far, far in advance!
5
My favorite restaurante in Madrid, a Michelin-starred restaurant with a Sol rating. The ambiance, decor, and service were exceptional. They made my birthday extra special by preparing a beautiful cake.
Highlights from the menu include the Ecugis Smoked Salmon, Viarigan Anchovy in Tempura, Classic Seafood Salad, Grilled Palamos Red Prawn, and the Baby White Bean Stew with Squid. Each dish was crafted with care, showcasing the freshest ingredients and expert preparation.
The restaurant offers a great selection of cheeses and desserts included in all menus, providing plenty of options to satisfy any palate. They also have a beautiful terrace.
