Restaurant Cafe Madrid in Leipzig

Nice atmosphere, but unfortunately that's it. Juicy prices for average food and if it were my shop I would have fired the waiters who served us. Completely arrogant and inattentive, that it was annoying. We had to wait for almost an hour and were pissed if we dared to ask. So, for 100€ for 2 people I definitely get more elsewhere in Leipzig. Hard but real.

An evening in the Cafe Madrid restaurant in Leipzig – a culinary feast for the senses! 🤩 We knew from the first second that there was more than just eating here. It was an experience that we will not soon forget. The tapas – oh, the tapas! Every bite is an absolute taste experience. Delicate, intense, and yet perfectly balanced. The prawns in garlic oil? A real treat! The patatas bravas with a sauce that just strikes the perfect balance between hot and spicy? Simply heavenly! And the Albondigas? To kneel down. But that wasn't all - the wine! A very special wine that went with every dish as if by magic and made the evening even more unforgettable. And then those sighs of pleasure - as we ate our fill of the delicious dishes but never got enough. Every moment was a pleasure that we wanted to deepen with every bite and every sip. Everything really works here: 7 out of 5 stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you want an unforgettable tapas experience in Leipzig, you definitely have to go to the Cafe Madrid restaurant! Here, enjoyment is served at the highest level, and the only thing you can do afterwards is sit back satisfied and full but overjoyed. A must for anyone who loves good food and excellent wine!

Have eaten better. Service was quick and good. Room very loud

Staff are very friendly, but food is very average compared to prices.

A welcoming restaurant in downtown Leipzig with mostly good tapas. The quality of the dishes is very good and the staff is very accommodating, although the staff found it very difficult to advise us when ordering the dishes and unfortunately could not describe some dishes well enough. So we sometimes received the wrong dishes, or dishes that were prepared differently than we were familiar with from our many stays in Spain.

The restaurant was full, but there was still no rush or bad mood among the staff. Absolutely recommended.

Very nice atmosphere with wonderful food. The price is a little higher than others, but you get very tasty food with great service.

Very good service, despite the full house there is still time for a short personal conversation. Food excellent, wine selection great.

Thank you for a great stay. The service and food were very, very good. Always friendly service. Highly recommended!!!!! Thank you!!!

Very tasty 😋 we always like to come 😉

Great restaurant, rooms a bit noisy, acoustics certainly not optimal due to the high rooms. Food and drinks great; but it was better. The summit: When entering: "You have until 8:15 p.m." That doesn't work at all! It is clear why this is stated so directly. Just leave out such sayings! There are guests who leave early and there are those who take longer. Who brings money to the store???? The customer! I've been here several times and unfortunately I was a bit disappointed this time.

The food was good. But it was very loud in the restaurant. The kitchen also closed early. There wasn't enough for dessert.

I don't understand the positive reviews: nice ambience, friendly staff, but that's where it ends: when you get the food on the table 3 minutes after ordering, it's clear: nothing fresh, everything microwave (which the waiter confirmed), soggy (grilled haha) Vegetables, chewy dates wrapped in bacon, microwaved rabbit in a completely tasteless sauce, soft limp chorizo ​​with no taste, aioli without aioli, never such a bad tortilla eaten. Don't the people of Leipzig know how to enjoy a real tapas experience? Oh, the red wine was good.

Post from 2024 As always, a safe bank. However, savings measures can also be seen here. The mojos used to come with the Canary Islands potatoes in separate bowls, but today the mojos are already on top of the potatoes. Great children's menu for under 10 euros. Post from 2022 As always, the quality of the food was very good and the kind of attentive, warm service you rarely find these days. We felt so welcome here with 2 small children, there were even painting supplies and two high chairs of different heights. The prices are not cheap but worth every cent. Once again a big compliment to the entire team, who were always so kind and nice despite the full house and who conjured up such a delicious meal for us!

Nice welcome, super nice service and the food, as always, very good. Recommended restaurant with a nice atmosphere.

Another excellent meal, good service and great atmosphere. A truly TOP restaurant!

Super nice service, delicious food in a pleasant atmosphere, we will definitely be back!

Fun and quick service - Thanks Sasha Good food and nice atmosphere

The price of the food is a bit higher, but it's worth it. Great selection of Mediterranean, Iberian dishes. Matching selection of drinks. Great starters. The staff is on the ball and was very friendly, the atmosphere is great. Unfortunately it was very crowded and - since it was indoors in winter - relatively loud. But the restaurant can't do anything for guests in a good mood. All in all, I can only recommend the restaurant.

Nice restaurant, unfortunately relatively loud. The tapas are typical, although, as in more and more tapas restaurants, you pay a relatively high price for them.

Large restaurant - good atmosphere - small portions vs. high prices

Great ambience, attractive selection, good quality, TOP service (!)

Summary: - For the price, the quality of the food can be improved - The service is good - The ambience is good, but the seating is quite tight Service: - The service was great. The drinks were picked up and brought quickly. Someone came by at regular intervals to ask if we needed anything else. Even with a large group, nothing was messed up - The service was friendly and accommodating. Just as you would expect Ambience: - The interior is very nice, but the seating is relatively tight. There was little space to "maneuver" between each table. - We were a relatively large group and were seated very closely Eat: - The selection is great. There are the Spanish classics, especially tapas, but also a selection of meat dishes - I had the lamb rump with mashed potatoes and two shandies. Including the tip I came out at €42. Quite ok in itself. But unfortunately the food was disappointing. - Of the three lamb rump medallions, one was very tough and dry. You could tell from the puree that it was already prepared and waited a little longer to be warmed up and consumed. Beyond that it was only lukewarm. The sauce was very "obtrusive" in taste, so I could hardly eat it. There was something quite bitter and sour about it. Maybe it's just my taste, but I had to avoid the sauce completely. As I said, for the 42€ (including 2 cyclists and tip) I expected more.

Very interesting to try everything. Atmosphere is very pleasant and relaxed. Everything tastes good. The portions are large. I didn't manage to empty my plates. We ordered an appetizer platter so we could try everything. Service is perfect!♡

Had the feta and leek soup with salmon. The staff are very friendly and have fun for everyone. 5 stars!

We had various tapas and everything was to our complete satisfaction. Thank you & see you next time.

Very good tapas. When we are in Leipzig, at least one visit is mandatory.

A wonderful evening and very delicious food.

Nice tapas shop in the city center. We recommend the octopus and the dessert variation.

Great ambience, nice service, have been there several times. You feel a bit like you're in Spain - a great culinary short trip.

We've been there before and were really happy, so we reserved it for our Christmas party this year. We wanted to go to the cabaret first and eat and party there from 6 p.m. We were informed that the first "reservation slot" ends at 8 p.m. and that we had to leave the restaurant. For some unknown reason, our request to block both slots because we wanted to celebrate was not complied with and our reservation was simply canceled. We are a little stunned by this way of treating us. The focus here is probably on filling every chair twice in the evening. Probably never again. There are plenty of more guest-friendly alternatives. Still, a shame!

Big and loud. Food at a high price, but the quality and taste do not justify this by any means. Then a waiter caught in a 'professional mood'. You don't really have to have everything.

Very good tapas, nice evening. Attentive service and nice decor.

A very nice restaurant, very tasty food and capable waiters. Gladly again :)

A very large, beautiful Spanish style restaurant. We had dinner here and I have to say, it was very good!!! We both ordered the Grillplatte Café Madrid as our main course and were almost perfectly satisfied with the portion size. We would only have been happy if there had been a whole chorizo ​​on our plate, as it was really excellent and that should actually be possible for the price. It would have been great if the pieces of beef had been the same thickness, unfortunately mine was a little undercooked. In terms of taste, the whole thing was still totally convincing. Crispy wedges, great grilled vegetables and a very tasty alioli rounded off the meat platter perfectly. So for dessert there was a Crema Catalana which was also very good.

Historic restaurant in the center of Leipzig with Spanish cuisine. Tapas, meat and vegetable dishes, beers, wine and excellent cocktails. However, the prices are quite high and some portions are not too abundant. The quality is very good.

TOP FOOD (TAPAS), TOP SERVICE, GREAT AMBIENCE, GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL LOCATION!

In the courtyard with the Akademixer event, it was an all-round successful evening with very good food, friendly and attentive service, everything was very uncomplicated

I have been a couple of times, I think that is a little expensive the place. The food was okay. What I did no like was they the waitress made a mistake and bring us something different that we ordered and was his mistake and didn’t want to change. He said that only if we order again (pay for the other one) I think that was not nice because was his mistake and is not cheap

Super tasty tapas and excellent service

Wonderful. We were out of town spontaneously and burgers and fries weren't an option. I haven't been here in years, but Caffe Madrid is always a safe option for good food, great service and a great ambience.

Nice interior, nice staff, food very tasty

Nice tapas bar with friendly, fast service and good wine selection

Very good Spanish cuisine and very nice and attentive service that provides excellent advice. You'll be happy to go back here.

We spontaneously got a table for Saturday evening. Staff was very friendly and super fast, we didn't have to wait long for anything. The food was also very tasty, I can only recommend it.

Excellent tapas and the other dishes also tasted very good. Good Rioja and Kava and quick, humorous service. Recommended in Leipzig.

Overcooked fish and a “vegetable” salad from different types of onions 🫠🥴 for ~30 euro. Disappointed. the place is overpriced..

Mediocre food and super expensive for what you get

Just beautiful there. Even if it's a little crowded, even then it's not that loud. No bright lights, the waitresses are friendly and the food itself is also very, very good... The price is affordable and the menu is quite varied.

The food is actually typically Spanish and very tasty and we were served very quickly and in a very friendly manner. There is even Spanish food without garlic.

A little higher priced, but I really enjoy coming here. :) Super delicious tapas! :)

Great food and the service is also very competent and friendly 😃

Very nice restaurant. The food was delivered to the table quickly. The service was humorous and quick. Unfortunately it was very loud there. You couldn't have a good conversation. The space was too big.

Very tasty restaurant, but the main courses are very expensive. The Iberico pork was a little bit too tough this time, but the sauce and vegetables were really phenomenal. I'm already looking forward to the next time!

We were there on September 21st, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. The service was poor, the waiter didn't know which draft beers were available, bread was forgotten at the tapas - no excuse - drinks were empty for ages. Some food was cold

Very nice, interesting and delicious food

Very nice atmosphere and excellent service. The food is great and tastes very good. Be sure to order seats in advance in the evening.

Jennifer Spijker should get a promotion! Simply great!

It was disappointing, I expected more based on the reviews. Food wasn't good, the service wasn't really friendly, the wine was tasty.

The staff was very responsive. I was satisfied with the food 😃

A MUST for me every time I visit Leipzig! This time it was a pleasure again. We tried different tapas, all delicious! A warm chocolate cake for dessert. The colleague from the service was also very nice and accommodating! An absolute recommendation.

Nice atmosphere, super delicious food and drinks! Very nice restaurant!

Delicious food, super friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere The summer cabaret was also a lot of fun.

Beautiful food, lovely setting, would go again. Edited my review because we went again last night and everything was perfect, our waiter Matthias was incredible, he made a very positive impact on our evening.

The Paulanerpalaisinnenhof is ideal for theater performances. Oedipus was delightful to laugh at.

All the tapas we ordered were very good. Food, service and ambience recommended Very difficult to get a seat without a reservation. The visit was very worthwhile.

Very tasty food, nice summer theater, nice service. A bit expensive.

Very welcoming and friendly staff. They also explain which dishes are on the menu if you have any questions.

We ate here during a city trip. The service was very accommodating and also pointed out to us that the food would take a little longer due to high capacity. We tried different tapas, all of which tasted very good.

We went twice: once in 2019 and once in 2024. Both times we enjoyed the food but felt sick to our stomachs shortly after leaving the restaurant. We had tapas and suspect the alioli. We also found it comparatively expensive: three small croquetas for 6,50€, over 30€ for a platter that ended up being mostly feta, olives and dried tomatoes. We won’t be going back.

Friendly service, nice advice, not a long waiting time, very good tappas and drinks

We were thrilled with the variety and taste of the food. Everything came to the table hot. Absolutely recommended.

We went to a performance by the academixer in the courtyard. Very nice atmosphere, delicious food, nice service. But I also think the design of the actual restaurant is very, very nice.

Large tapas bar with two outdoor areas and a cozy interior. Service was great, knowledgeable about the wines on the menu. Food was great too!

Absolutely recommend the restaurant. The lady who served us was very friendly and attentive. The selection of tapas is amazing and the food is impeccable. A nice selection for vegetarians. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere.

Very good and recommended The boss is very nice and really on the ball

Very tasty here. Everyone will find something for themselves, even children. We also liked drinks. Very happy again. We showed up at short notice without a reservation...we got a place for dinner for a short time...very nice and would be happy to come back. Thanks

Unfortunately, the good cuisine took a back seat due to unfriendly service in the courtyard area. Calling people inside at 9:57 p.m. to collect and then leaving guests to wait in line for 20 minutes doesn't invite another visit. Too bad, Leipzig

Exorbitante Preise für das Essen und die Getränke.Qualität schlecht.Service aufdringlich, unangemessen. Hatten uns auf einen schönen Abend mit Freunden mit kulturellem Erlebnis gefreut und wurden bitter enttäuscht. Das kulturelle Erlebnis war sehr gut, die gastronomische Begleitung ein Reinfall.

Super nice waitress with a lot of heart! We would be happy to come back next time in Leipzig

Delicious food but quite high prices. You should make a reservation on the weekend, otherwise you'll only be lucky to get a table. The staff is friendly, but not very flexible.... Tables don't like to be put together.

Very nice restaurant in a quiet, small, beautiful alley in the middle of Leipzig. Apart from the somewhat wobbly chairs, the outdoor seating was also very comfortable. The service was great, friendly and accommodating!! Now about the food, we had main courses and they were great. Super fresh and good quality of ingredients, really well seasoned and just perfect. The portion size is more than enough and what you definitely have to like is garlic. That was the best part of the whole dish!! All in all, highly recommended. Next time we'll try the tapas!!

Last Saturday we made a reservation at Café Madrid for 6 people at 7:30 p.m. When the weather was nice (24 degrees), we had a legitimate desire to sit outside. Everything in front of the entrance was occupied. The tables in the beautifully located courtyard were well occupied. There were a few free tables for 2 and 4 people. When we asked if there was a table for 6 people available in the courtyard, a young lady outside told us that everything was full. We should inquire again at the entrance. We were informed there that it is generally not possible to make reservations outside. We were then given a relatively sloppy hint that we could ask the staff outside again. We then met a nice waiter outside. He was clearing a table for four. We asked him if it was possible to turn this 4 table by 90 degrees and push the table 20 cm closer to the 2 table next to it. This wasn't a problem. He even helped us with it. Actually, there is no need to mention this. This should be a given in every restaurant. Unfortunately not in Café Madrid. We then ate very well. We can highly recommend the kitchen. We have rarely had such good Spanish cuisine. We were all the more astonished that after paying we were informed by the first waitress (she told us at the beginning that there was no free table for 6 people outside). We were given a few minutes of instruction on how to behave as a guest in Café Madrid. So you don't move tables. We didn't do it ourselves! Of course we asked and the waitress even helped us. And if she says there's nothing free outside for 6 people then you probably shouldn't ask a colleague anymore... 😇 To this day it is completely unclear to us why a service employee actively turns very satisfied and happy guests into dissatisfied and disturbed guests through this instruction?!? That makes absolutely no sense! Because again... the food was sensationally good and the other service was excellent. Please see my explanation as feedback, constructive criticism and please question your approach. In my opinion, the guest should be king. Teaching this person doesn't fit at all. Thank you very much for the very good tapas….😉

I wouldn't go back again, there is pre-packaged Serrano ham and if you ask you will be lied to🙈🙈🙈Price/performance should also be reconsidered as the portions are very, very small

It was very tasty and nice with you again! I'm looking forward to the next time 👍🏼😄

A little bit of Spain in Leipzig. Very attentive and friendly service.

Waren während unseres Urlaubes im Café Madrid zum Abendessen gewesen und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Super Services und tolle und leckere Speisen. Wir können das Café Madrid nur empfehlen. Es ist ein Besuch wert, der gerne Tapas essen möchte.

Hvis du sætter næsen op efter ægte spansk mad, må jeg desværre fortælle, at du vil blive slemt skuffet. Muslinger og rejer fra frost. Derudover var betjeningen meget arrogant på grænsen til at være flabet.

Großartige, nette und angenehme Bedienung, hervorragende und herzhafte Speisen, nettes Ambiente. Der Besuch lohnt sich.

Gingen er 5 jaar geleden ook weleens iets eten. Vonden het altijd goed de tapas dus dachten we gaan wat tapas eten. Het viel wat tegen . Patatas brava dreef in de saus en was koud. De rest was ook minder kwaliteit als jaren terug.Jammer

Wir waren Sonntag abends hier. Die Reservierung klappte einwandfrei. Die Speisekarte ist zwar etwas überfrachtet, aber das muss wahrscheinlich so sein. Das Essen war sehr lecker, der Service sehr freundlich und angenehm. Das Ambiente ist sehr ansprechend. Es könnte etwas laut sein, wenn es mal voll besetzt ist.

The food is not what I expected. The classic steak with side dishes, I would have preferred food instead traditional home-style, to feel like I'm eating in a Spanish restaurant. The coffee is very good, you have nothing to choose from, too few options, likewise, I think a Spanish-specific dessert would have been beastly Inside the restaurant is gorgeous, Spanish decorations and paintings, uncovered terrace, no ambient music. It's a shame that the most important things are missing, otherwise they wouldn't have had me and my friends like loyal customers. We have Latin blood and we have other expectations as customers. I only left €300 on one outing. I hope the restaurant managers see and take the attitude that we know how to eat in Spain, I lived there

The tapas came quickly and were tasty. Unfortunately the churro's were totally greasy and not good. The restaurant manager apologized. But they were still on the bill. At around 7:30 p.m. the restaurant was full and therefore it was very loud and uncomfortable. We decided to have a second glass of wine somewhere else.

More than just tapas. Simply great!

After more than a year we were guests here again. This time we tried our way through the many small tapas. Starting with olives, aioli, cheese, in between all kinds of meat, fish, potatoes and... finally the dessert variation. Wine and a digestive schnapps are also included! We were thrilled again, it tasted great. Our waiter was very nice and gave us enough time between courses. We had a nice little break from everyday life! And be sure to reserve! Thank you and see you soon 🌝

Absolute recommendation! Great atmosphere, nice service, delicious food!

This was our second time at Cafe Madrid and again we were not disappointed. The service staff is very friendly and always tries to fulfill the guests' wishes as quickly as possible. The food was also perfect again. We were there in a large group and all the food was served at the same time and still hot. Not to mention the taste - simply heavenly. You almost feel like you've been transported to Spain. The location is also very nicely designed, but it is a bit noisy when there are a lot of guests present. Of course there's not much you can do about it, as it's most likely due to the architecture. It shouldn't seem like that either. The rest is really more than great and absolutely recommended!

This is how all restaurants in Leipzig should operate! Great service, the guest is still the focus here. If you want something special, I can only recommend Café Madrid. I have been an occasional guest for several years and have never been disappointed. The inner courtyard with outdoor seating is particularly recommended in summer. Reservations are essential here. The staff is polite and courteous. The food is of consistent quality. My favorite is the Variación de Tapas Grande “Café Madrid” (large tapas variation) for just under 60 euros. This will easily feed 2 people. A bottle of Cochino red wine rounds off the evening. The ambience inside is also impressive. Thanks for the pleasant evening, keep it up!

Very tasty tapas place. We were there as a large group and our waiter memorized every order without any errors and was able to assign them to the individual people without asking. I was very impressed with the service. The taste was fantastic too. However, unfortunately it remains a rare and special visit due to the prices.

Very good food, very nice and, above all, lots of waitresses