El Viejo León - Menu

Calle de Alfonso X, 6, Madrid, 28010, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

🛍 Europeo, Francés, Vegetariano, Comida Rápida

3.9 💬 23923 Reviews
El Viejo León

Phone: +34913100683

Address: Calle de Alfonso X, 6, Madrid, 28010, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

City: Comunidad de Madrid

Menu Dishes: 21

Reviews: 23923

Website: http://www.facebook.com/www.elviejoleon.net

"Located on a side street in the quiet Salamander neighborhood of Madrid, this restaurant is a real surprise. We decided to try it because it was located walking distance from our hotel. We had our doubts as to whether it served French food because its name is Spanish. But, it is a French restaurant, and quite a good one. It is a charming, but small restaurant with only 8 tables. Although reservations were suggested, we went at 9 pm (early for dinner by Spanish custom) on a Tuesday and needed no reservation. My wife and I both had the French onion soup which was excellent. I had entrecote de Paris, a steak with a fine tasting sauce which came with sauteed potatoes and a small salad. My wife had a vegetable crepe. Both were delicious. Now for the quirks. There is only one waiter, an elderly gentleman, who I believe was the owner. He was kind, efficient and attentive, but he did not speak either French or English. (On the other hand, whomever was doing the cooking probably had been to France and knew what they were doing). Next, the restaurant had only 3 menu books available. Three were in Spanish and one was in English . However, the English translation was so bad as to be unintelligible. In the end, I used the Spanish menu which was more understandable (after 2 weeks in Spain) than the English one which was useless. And if you did not understand Spanish, you were guessing. If it were not for this, I would give this restaurant 5 stars."

Full menu - 21 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Principales

Dessert

Salads

Postres

Appetizer

Main Courses

Soups

Beef Dishes

Entrées

A La Carte

Dishes

Tapas Vegetarian

Vino Chablis

Jerrod Jerrod

all very good but the awesome boletus crepe that delights

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Reviews

Norma
Norma

all very well, homemade French cuisine, simple and of quality. great meats and rich desserts.


Violet
Violet

Thanks for everything. attention, atmosphere and dinner. There's a lot special in the old lion.


Genesis
Genesis

very good attention, but the ratio quality price. a little come up with the prices, making the discount useless. View menu


Francisco
Francisco

It's like visiting your French grandmother in Madrid! We will respect without fail! the magnificent food the good French classic, the very nice owner, cozy place.


Yasmine
Yasmine

the food is great, very careful. the duck confit and the tatin 10 cake, not to mention the codillo, the crepes, the boletus... and the phenomenal treatment. the very pleasant atmosphere. without doubt to repeat


Fátima
Fátima

romantic French bistro. small room with more brightness probably in the past. few tables and screens for separation by the covid that gives security. letter with good references of meat and duck. Wide rations. I recommend sharing an inlet for each two more main dish. duck magret, singlemillo and rich confit even though it came cold. red wine Spanish and French at a somewhat inflated price. View menu


iSaFoodAddict
iSaFoodAddict

We did a wine tasting for 25 euros.. was meant to include some picoteo or tapas, but they were few in between and extremely average, to say the least, only the tortilla was worthy of a bite! And the wine itself.. well.. for 25 euros we could have bought almost 3 full bottles of it, as opposed to 4 tasting glasses (just a taste and much smaller than the average glass). In any case we met sime great people and had a good time, but unfortunately were not pleased by the food and wine encountered...


chazbot3
chazbot3

I can 't describe exactly how truly terrible this restaurant was. I actually felt kind of sorry for the folks work in there, because the food was so awful. I don 't generally write bad reviews but in this case I had to let everyone else know not to waste your time or money with this place when there are so many better restaurants in Madrid. The name is actually El Viejo Leon BAR. It 's you 're traditional Madrid bar rather than an upscale restaurant. However the prices are set up to seem as if it were an upscale restaurant. Let 's talk about about our main course: overdone steak . Not good quality meat with salad dressing on top... yes there was actually kraft style Roquefort salad dressing...


Ray
Ray

Located on a side street in the quiet Salamander neighborhood of Madrid, this restaurant is a real surprise. We decided to try it because it was located walking distance from our hotel. We had our doubts as to whether it served French food because its name is Spanish. But, it is a French restaurant, and quite a good one. It is a charming, but small restaurant with only 8 tables. Although reservations were suggested, we went at 9 pm (early for dinner by Spanish custom) on a Tuesday and needed no reservation. My wife and I both had the French onion soup which was excellent. I had entrecote de Paris, a steak with a fine tasting sauce which came with sauteed potatoes and a small salad. My wife h... View menu

Comunidad de Madrid

Comunidad de Madrid

Categories

  • Europeo
  • Francés Classic French cuisine showcasing timeless elegance, our menu offers rich and flavorful dishes crafted with traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. Bon appétit! View menu
  • Vegetariano Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.
  • Comida Rápida Enjoy a variety of quick and delicious meals perfect for on-the-go dining. From juicy burgers and crispy fries to refreshing drinks, our fast food menu satisfies your cravings with speedy service and irresistible flavors.

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