Highlights
Dive into the bustling vibe at Casa Dani, a market gem dishing out stellar tortillas de patatas and tempting tapas with a friendly touch.
Cl. de Ayala, 28, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain Get directions
Closed (Opens Fri at 8:00 AM)
$$$$$$ · Menu
"One of the most famous stalls in the city’s Mercado de la Paz, this always-busy spot serves up generous portions of croquetas, oxtails—and a tortilla de patata that people cross the city for. What makes their version next level is that they fry the potatoes in sunflower oil, which helps them retain their original, sour flavor that’s complemented by the sweetness of the onion. Casa Dani’s tortilla can be anything you want it to be—breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, or an epic hangover cure after a late night of drinking too much garrafón (poor-quality liquor) at a discoteca. Any tortilla this good needs worthy sidekicks, so opt for salmorejo, a creamier version of gazpacho topped with egg and ham, or fish fresh from the market’s vendors. There’s also a menu del día for €15 (they post a photo of the chalkboard menu options on weekdays to Facebook, so rack your brain for your 2009 login) that gets you an appetizer, main, dessert, and coffee." - lori zaino
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Aug 13, 2024
"Tortilla española may seem overrated to some, but for locals, it’s quite the comfort food. It is offered everywhere in the city, but only a few bars and restaurants serve the potato omelet fresh and cooked to perfection. For that, head to Casa Dani, a family-owned bar and restaurant that makes more than 200 a day. Best known as tortilla de patatas, the version here is beloved for its well-done exterior and gooey interior. At lunchtime, the place gets packed, so go around 11 a.m. to enjoy a slice with a café con leche without having to fight for a seat. While there, also give the callos a la Madrileña (Madrid-style veal tripe) a try." - Paula Móvil
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Oct 25, 2023
"Tortilla española may seem overrated to some, but for locals, it’s quite the comfort food. It is offered everywhere in the city, but only a few bars and restaurants serve the potato omelet fresh and cooked to perfection. For that, head to Casa Dani, a family-owned bar and restaurant that makes more than 200 a day. Best known as tortilla de patatas, the version here is beloved for its well-done exterior and gooey interior. At lunchtime, the place gets packed, so go around 11 a.m. to enjoy a slice with a café con leche without having to fight for a seat. While there, also give the callos a la Madrileña (Madrid-style veal tripe) a try." - Paula Móvil
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Oct 25, 2023
"Casa Dani is the kind of no-frills neighborhood bar where napkins litter the floor, cafés con leche (more on coffee in Spain here) come in half-pint glasses, and servers holler orders through the kitchen window. In other words, it's the last place you'd expect to find the city's most exquisite tortilla española: Spanish potato omelet. The kitchen averages 400 a day, cracking 2,000 eggs and frying 1,700 pounds of potatoes in the process. One bite of the still-warm omelet—a holy trinity of oil-poached potatoes, caramelized onions, and oozy egg—and you'll understand why the dish is in such high demand." - Benjamin Kemper
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Dec 11, 2020
Amber Richards
Google
Very popular spot for good reason. There was quite a line when we arrived but it moved quickly. Staff were courteous and made excellent suggestions about the menu. While we went for the tortilla de español (and it was phenomenal) we found the chistorra and the black pudding our favorites!
Mia
Google
Great food, fast service, good experience overall. They offer different dishes based on the season. Tortilla was pretty good here. The garlic prawns and scallops were also juicy. Lamb chops were the best! My favorite out of all I have tried. Was surprised that they offered such good lambs. A great place for different varieties and rich flavor.
Hansjakob Werlen
Google
The tortilla is rightfully famous, rich, and perfectly cooked (with caramelized onions). What we did not like was the plate of jamon de bellota, thickly cut, tough, almost impossible to chew, with stale little breadsticks, the worst we had in Spain (it is usually well worth the price but not here).
Service is efficient and correct. The tortilla fame means the restaurant is very busy, but it is also accommodating.
Viviana
Google
Food: The flavor of this tortilla was probably the best I’ve had as the caramelized onions truly brought the flavor out. Ate here twice because it was that good! However, the bread that came with it wasn’t as amazing as other places. I would have enjoyed the tortilla better if it came with pan con tomate (bread with tomato), which is how it’s typically brought to you at other places.
Service: Can be a bit slow due to the crowd. Not the most attentive staff.
Ambiance: Place is very popular among locals and tourists so expect to wait as I don’t think you can make a reservation. Line moves quickly and there’s actually two locations in the Mercado, which helps to accommodate more people. Both indoor and outdoor seating available, depending on which location you go to in the Mercado.
Victoria Kabakian
Google
Don't sleep on Casa Dani. It really is the best tortilla! I know they have other menu items, but I was here by myself specifically to try the tortilla, and I was able to get a small piece of both the plain and the version with onions.
OMG it is truly the most perfect texture, still soft and creamy inside and firm on the outside. They were both fantastic, nicely seasoned inside and out, but the one with onions really stole the show for me because it just added a whole other dimension of flavor.
The servers were extremely kind and patient. I'm always not sure how they will receive American tourists (we don't always have the best reputation) but they were so nice and one of them even said he loved the Boston Celtics (I said I was from near Boston), haha.
I was lucky when I arrived because although it was fairly busy, there was no line, and there were still a few tables up for grabs, but by the time I left it got busier and busier.
Yu-Ting
Google
Good diner food that is an all around good restaurant.
The omelet was the best one we had in Spain and something you must order if you eat here. You see it on pretty much try much every table for good reason. The oxtail (1pax) and octopus were both very good as well. The shrimp was okay.
Han Zhu
Google
We loved Casa Dani and enjoyed everything we ordered, from the tortilla de patata (which everyone ordered) to the lamb chops and scallops. The lamb chops were some of the best things we ate on our entire Spain trip. The atmosphere was casual and fun, sitting at the counter.
Nhi Ngo
Google
Even for "media" (medium size) the portion was huge. Good value but we didn't know and should have ordered pincho for the tortilla :(
The tortilla was unique - definitely more gooey that what I've tried before, not in a bad way. It tasted good but was too salty. The huevos with morcilla - I've had better morcilla unfortunately.
Service was prompt, no wait (we went during the day on a weekday). I'm not sure if it's worth the hype but if you're in the area, could be a good place for a quick bite.
Victoria K.
Yelp
Don't sleep on Casa Dani. It really is the best tortilla! I know they have other menu items, but I was here by myself specifically to try the tortilla, and I was able to get a small piece of both the plain and the version with onions.
OMG it is truly the most perfect texture, still soft and creamy inside and firm on the outside. They were both fantastic, nicely seasoned inside and out, but the one with onions really stole the show for me because it just added a whole other dimension of flavor.
The servers were extremely kind and patient. I'm always not sure how they will receive American tourists (we don't always have the best reputation) but they were so nice and one of them even said he loved the Boston Celtics (I said I was from near Boston), haha.
I was lucky when I arrived because although it was fairly busy, there was no line, and there were still a few tables up for grabs, but by the time I left it got busier and busier.
Viviana S.
Yelp
Food: The flavor of this tortilla was probably the best I've had as the caramelized onions truly brought the flavor out. Ate here twice because it was that good! However, the bread that came with it wasn't as amazing as other places. I would have enjoyed the tortilla better if it came with pan con tomate (bread with tomato), which is how it's typically brought to you at other places.
Service: Can be a bit slow due to the crowd. Not the most attentive staff.
Ambiance: Place is very popular among locals and tourists so expect to wait as I don't think you can make a reservation. Line moves quickly and there's actually two locations in the Mercado, which helps to accommodate more people. Both indoor and outdoor seating available, depending on which location you go to in the Mercado.
Susan C.
Yelp
4.5 and rounding up. Located within the market building that is Mercado de La Paz, Casa Dani has a couple different areas--entering from the market entrance on Calle de Ayala, walk toward the back right of the building. Here they have a smallish indoor space with counter service and about a dozen odd seated tables. There's also what looks like a take out counter next to this along the right wall. Heading out of the market from the exit/entrance toward Calle de Lagasca, they have another small indoor section and larger outdoor setup.
I only ate one thing here since it was 10:30am and it was a slice of their delicious tortilla, perfect consistency for a soft omelette, lotsa caramelized onions added a sweet touch. Arguably too big for one person to consume alone, I felt quite stuffed and experienced a bit of caramelized onion overload. The tortilla came with a small hunk of baguette, which was nothing to write home about though good to use for sopping up some of the tortilla juices. My espresso was good.
Sitting at the counter, the staff spoke Spanish though I had no problem communicating knowing exactly what I wanted. A lot of locals and Spanish tourists alike on a Monday morning. Very reasonable prices, and they take both cash and card. Coming back next time to try some other items!
Courtney O.
Yelp
Casa Dani is located right outside of the Mercado de Paz in Salamanca. This trendy and chic barrio boasts high end stores and $$$ yet Casa Dani is affordable and offers a great mid afternoon treat.
My husband shared one portion of their famous tortilla. It was a large slice and very shareable. I loved that it had caramelized onions inside! That was a unique twist on the classic. They brought out free bread as well as some fries and fried chicken pieces. We enjoyed these with our tintos on a warm summer day on the patio!
Paola C.
Yelp
La comida está deliciosa, recomiendo las albóndigas y la tortilla. Tienen sabores complejos y bien armoniosos. Los meseros son muy atentos y amables, especialmente Faruk
Muchas gracias por esa experiencia tan agradable!
Clara C.
Yelp
Google reviews made me come try this place. I would typically stay closer to city center, but I took an Uber just to come to Salamanca area.
This restaurant had a queue even at 15:00 in the afternoon. We were offered an English menu, which was very helpful. The server also spoke to us in English and recommended a bunch of stuff - very helpful. This location is inside Mercado de la Paz. They have another location at the entrance of the market, but I went to the one inside.
We started with the pincho tortilla de patata. This is just a quarter slice, but it's still a good shareable portion. They are very generous. We tried torreznos. A half portion was 7.50 euros. This was really good. The oxtail was terrific. A half portion is 10.50 euros. The callos was good if you like innards. The Galician-style octopus was good and came with patatas. I wish they had a half portion of this because it's such a large portion, even for three people.
There's no drink menu, but we got beer and sangria. I learned on the back of their menu that they were featured on a Netflix show "Somebody Feed Phil" in season 5.
Ryan R.
Yelp
Still delicious!!
This place is a must if you're in Madrid. Featured on the Netflix show "Somebody Feed Phil" and having a ton of regulars, makes this place not only a local favorite but an international sensation. The food is delicious but the place is small. However, not many people who eat here linger, so wait a bit and you'll get in.
As far as the food goes, I'll recommend a few things. Let's go! The ox tail is very tender, the tortilla de patata with or without onions (you decide to which side you will be loyal) is their staple for a reason, the bread that comes with the tortilla is always good, the green peppers are a fresh delight, and the torreznos are crispy and savory. With any of these options, or all if you're hungry, you can't go wrong.
Side note for out-of-towners. Sometimes the tortilla can be more juicy (runny egg) than it usually is. If you like the juiciness (which is "jugoso" in Spanish) don't change a thing. If you want to ensure your tortilla is more firm, ask for it "cuajado" style, which means set or curdled but it tells them you would like it to be firm not juicy or at least less juicy.
Gerry T.
Yelp
We wanted to try a place that was more simple, typical, a place where the local folks of Salamanca would go to, for dinner on a Thursday night.
And Yelp seldom disappoints, it Brought us directly here to Casa Dani. We had been walking around all day and felt plumb (meaning wholly) tired.
The line was really long and perhaps these folks were all office mates and some were on a date night?? But to our surprise, after studying the menu for about 15 minutes and looking at people's tables and watching what they were constantly ordering, we knew what we wanted. And it was all traditional Madrid stuff.
We were able to get space on the counter, facing toward other diners but there was glass that separated us, thank goodness. It was a tight fit on high top chairs but we made it work..resilient we are..impervious when it comes to eating for sustenance..
We settled on the gambas (shrimp sizzling in buttah and garlic), meatballs in tomato sauce topped with fried patatas, fried calamari and the star of the show was thee - braised oxtail with deep fried potatoes!!
Wow, this was a heavy meal and everything tasted great with the complimentary bread but of all the dishes, the oxtail was superb and I wanted to eat the juice with a spoon but thought about all the sodium.
So there you have it,, Come here for an authentic Spanish meal and hang out with the locals after work, it's a great experience!!
Julie K.
Yelp
Definitely a pretty good place for tapas taste wise. But I don't think the service here is that good. My friend has extreme allergies to milk and nuts and the waitress gave us attitude and was not clarifying at all. It was very hard to try to order because of this. She also rolled her eyes at us when we asked for tap water???
But service aside the food is still pretty solid. It's a nice restaurant with casual seating arrangements. We came at 5 on a Monday, had no wait but seemed to be full by the time we left.
Pincho de Tortilla - Definitely the best tortilla I've ever had in Spain. Super filling - slightly runny, packed with warm flavor, soft and just delicious.
Oreja/Pig ears - Oreja was ok, too greasy and oily for me. Felt VERY fatty. I can see how some people would enjoy this but not for me.
Pulpo a la Gallega/Octopus - was yummy, a bit overcooked and kinda felt slightly mushy to me? But still delicious, well-salted.
Gambas al Ajillo - must try dish in Spain, nice tender shrimp in oil, wish it had a bit more flavor but still yummy.
Tanner K.
Yelp
Met a guy who lived in Madrid and told him we were visiting and this was his top recommendation. He promised they had the best tortilla in the entire city and he was 100% not kidding. Incredible! And to top it off, the overall experience was as authentic of a Spanish restaurant experience as you could have (including the wait in line, but it was fun!). Many locals were running into their friends or meeting up for a meal here, the staff was so friendly, and the overall vibe was authentically Madrid. If you want the real Spanish tortilla this is the spot!
Stephanie M.
Yelp
We came here around 6:00pm and there were still some spots available for sitting. For a place so famous amongst tourists, they didn't have an English menu which was a struggle for us. But we managed to order the potato omelete (4,30) and the lamb (28,90).
I am not exaggerating when I say the potato omelet was a life changer. It was so soft and custardy. I was blown away. It went so well with bread. I would come back just for this.
The lamb was an accidental order. We didn't know what we were ordering but since it was the famous item in house we had to roder it. The lamb was so flavourful and a good order. It comes with fries and peppers. It's just lightly flavoured with salt and was well done. The peppers were really addictive. The portion is also big enough to share with more than 2 people.
I would definitely recommend getting the potato omelet. Next time, I would just come and order one serving each as it was so good.
David H.
Yelp
Stopped in for a quick breakfast - you already know. a Pintxo of tortilla and an espresso on the side for 5 euro - beautiful.
The tortilla was very good, not as good as the ones you get in San Sebastian but still very good. Soft inside, nice potato and caramelized onion flavor, served with a baguette.
Anna N.
Yelp
I came here at the recommendation of someone living in Madrid. They recommended me to try the Tortilla Española (Spanish Omlette). The tortilla española here is considered one of the best in Madrid. I loved it. It was savory and not very heavy.
They have their menu in Spanish and English. The workers here understood English.
The place is in a closed market, Mercado de la Paz, in district Salamanca. I went in the middle of the day on a weekday and it was not busy. The place was a bit hard to find since I had to walk around the market for a while. It was a small and cute place. I could imagine it would get busy at other times. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in Madrid.
Kimberlie C.
Yelp
Guess what? We're in Madrid !
You can hit up all the classics at Casa Dani! The Iberian ham is an item we can now check off our Spain bucket list. You can also try the fried pig's ear which is super crispy, fatty and rich. But what they're really known for at Casa Dani is their tortilla de patata. It was featured on Netflix's Chef's Table and has tons of accolades listed on the back of the menu. We get it! our party also enjoyed the tenderly grilled octopus-- but have to say, it was the garlicky butter from the shrimp dish that impressed us! We just had to dip everything in it -- the complimentary bread, the octopus, the potatoes... yum!
Ordered: Shrimp in garlic butter, Iberian ham, Galician style octopus, tortilla de patata
Mike B.
Yelp
This spot also gets busy during lunch and dinner, but I highly highly highly recommend going out and trying this place. The Callos and the oxtail are to die for it is absolutely a must try when you visit Madrid. Do not skip this place as you will not find a better spot that serves these traditional dishes. I would come to Madrid just
Eli S.
Yelp
The best fried sardines that I have eaten. The omelette was very good, the croquetas delicious and the ensalada Rusa to die for and of course la cañita. A must try when in Madrid.
Maria C.
Yelp
If I could give zero, I would. I was expecting great things but although the tortilla was above average, the actively rude service soured the entire experience. The owners seemed lovely on Somebody Feed Phil but the staff today, was rude. The waitress slammed the beer we ordered on the table and was shouting at because we had a question about the menu. Bizarre. But never again.
Jason K.
Yelp
Oh my Gosh! This place is amazing. My wife and I were on vacation in Madrid and saw this place on Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix. You have to go here.
They make this fantastic potato and egg omelet with a nice slice of bread and a beer for like 5 Euro. It is mouth watering just reminiscing about it. It is located in a market and it is packed, but it is fast. The egg is runny but just melds with the scallop like potato perfectly. It is so good!
Our server was super great and guests were in in and quickly. It seemed like an American diner and I could have this every day for lunch if I lived nearby.
Madrid is a great city. There are these great markets full of fish and ham everywhere.
E H.
Yelp
My new favorite place to dine in Madrid! Food is delicious and price is so reasonable. They don't take reservations so be ready to fall in line to get seated. The wait time is not that bad when I came and even if it is a longer wait it's all worth it. I highly recommend for you to try it. I prefer the outside seating. The ambiance is ok you're not there for the scenery but the food! Can't wait to come back and eat here again.
Richard P.
Yelp
Overall: come for the tortilla dubbed "best in Madrid" by Jose Andres, but understand it might come at a price as this place is SUPER popular and it might deter from the "experience."
Food:
Their signature tortilla trended on the saltier side (so don't say no to the bread). However, the tortilla is cooked perfectly to allow the egg to firm and set, but the filling is still gooey with all the potatoes and presumably egg. I was unsure if they added cheese or that was simply the tackiness coming from the potatoes cooked in presumably butter. In any case, this dish perfectly starts off your morning that you might want to get 2 of them!
Gambas Al Ajillo come out sizzling on a hot plate, but as salty as the tortilla might be the shrimp was definitely anything but. The flavor of the shrimp comes out with the olive oil/butter it sits in but there isn't much in the way of packed flavor. Feel free to combo it with another dish as it complements well with say the tortilla!
Ambience/Decor/Ambience:
Extremely crowded (line outside) and as it's in the middle of a market it can get hectic if you sit on the outside by the hallway. The service was still super responsive even if it was a hassle for the waiter to run around the entire store gathering orders, seating guests, and ringing up the bill. Had a retro vibe with the "American diner" feel with the glass windows looking into steel architecture.
Julia X.
Yelp
Casa Dani lives up to the hype from Somebody Feed Phil, and then some. But ironically not for the tortilla - I thought theirs was ok, but not the best I've had so far (I like Badila's).
The highlight for me is their menu del dia. They post their menu online on Facebook every morning so you can google translate away in advance, and also see if they have what you're looking for. The menu is very reasonably priced at 12.5 euros for weekdays (13.5 other days) and this gives you 2 courses, a drink, bread, and a dessert. Some favorites have been their emperador a la plancha, salmorejo, flan, and chuletas. But everything on their menu seems pretty solid. In total this is a lot of food, so wouldn't recommend ordering anything else in addition unless you want to take it to go.
Arrive early and definitely before 1:30 if you want to avoid the lunch rush. The staff are extremely friendly and some of them do speak English. This was one of the first places we visited upon arriving in Madrid, and I appreciate that they didn't judge or laugh when I asked for sangria for my menu del dia bebida. Plus they actually do have sangria - it was quite tasty!
Huizi D.
Yelp
Best tortilla I've ever had! I also ordered a steak dish which was big portion and very delicious, definitely will visit again next time in Madrid
Jason W.
Yelp
Great place for breakfast. It was one of the few spots I found that was open at 7am. The coffee was great and I loved the Spanish omelette there. It's a must try
Babbli G.
Yelp
They don't speak English but anyway I was able to order yummy tortillas with potatoes and wine with ice and Fanta.
Deana C.
Yelp
So friendly - loved the food and atmosphere. They're known for their Tortilla (Spanish omelette) and it was really fantastic. Also try the oozing cheesecake for dessert
Gautham P.
Yelp
good service, good ambiance and great food. the tortilla and toreznos are both must try! go early to avoid wait and lines.
Ell D.
Yelp
The breakfast tortilla was excellent, so was the café con leche. As advertised, one of the best tortilla in Madrid!
Jina Y.
Yelp
This place is located in a nondescript local market in madrid. It was a 5 or so minute walk but the prices were really reasonable and the tortilla is quite well known. It's served with bolillo bread for dipping and is really a gorgeous tapa with potato and caramelized onion. The torrezno is a great beer accompaniment of deep fried almost to a pork rind level of pork belly salty and crunchy. We also ordered the oxtail and it was very savory and filling. My husband leans adventurous so we also got the callos which is a tripe soup with potato and other root veggies and he really enjoyed it.
Not just was the food great, when the waiter saw my toddler fussing he stopped by with bottle caps and other distractions to keep him happy. Great service at reasonable prices! Would def recommend to anyone in the area .
Carlos G.
Yelp
They certainly earned the award for best tortilla espsgnol in the city. My daughter and I thought it was amazing and we would crave it again in the future when we come back to Madrid. Oso Bucco looked really good as did the garlic shrimp. Will probably take my wife back in the future since those are her favorite dishes. There was a wait but service was great and efficient and the meal was worth the small wait time
Mackenzie B.
Yelp
We saw this place on Somebody Feed Phil where the tortillas are supposed to be really good, and they ARE. We got it with onion because that's the version Phil liked best, and I definitely think they added to it.
Before we went to be seated, we walked around the market and saw whole tortillas ready and they were massive. When we went to order, we still got half a tortilla, plus callos and grilled pigs ears and it was way too much for two people, but we somehow managed to finish the tortilla still; it was that delicious.
We went around 11am and there were some empty tables so we were able to get a seat quickly. There's a location for Casa Dani outside the market, and in which is where we ate, and it has a little bar there. It seems like it's a decently popular spot for locals too.
Mirei K.
Yelp
Came here for the tortilla and glad we did! We got the half portion which was recommend to us by the server and so glad we did because it was so big! Very good!
Michael U.
Yelp
Located in Mercado de la Paz, with Chef Lola Cuerda frequently at the stove, Casa Dani is not rarely the answer to questions regarding Spain's best Tortilla, both locals and tourists filling both Bar and Terrace daily for a taste of the Omelette and more.
Not merely a matter of Onions or not, though in the case of Dani they are included alongside just Potatoes, Eggs, Salt and Oil, it is minutes after seating that most guests are presented with a plump wedge, its outside seared but the center not fully cooked and pooling such that it can be sopped up by Bread.
Sweeter and somehow lighter than others, no doubt a result of experience, the rest of Casa Dani's chalkboard reads like a who's who of classics, both Chorizo with some snap and crumbly Blood Sausage given a proper sear and served piping hot with piles of fried Potatoes.
Ara H.
Yelp
Food comes out really fast. Most things are just ok, but the Spanish omelette is phenomenal. Was worth the stop.
Henrique T.
Yelp
Ambiente informal dentro del Mercado de La Paz, pero la tortilla con cebolla y café con leche estaban excelentes!
Megan H.
Yelp
Worth the hype! The tortilla was amazing, we split a whole tortilla with onion. We also got fried chorizo which also good but ended up being a lot of food! A must try when in Madrid.
Taylor Z.
Yelp
This place lives up to the hype. The onion tortilla was just the best I've had. So moist and oniony! The oxtail was also fantastic. Some of the most tender I've ever had.
Ranfiel C.
Yelp
La Comida es deliciosa, la tortilla de patata la mejor, el pie de queso sin palabras!! Una excelente atención un buen lugar dentro del mercado de La Paz, muy acogedor.
Ying C.
Yelp
LOOOOOVE THE SPANISH TORTILLA. The Croquettas were also very good and I got this pepper with potatoes inside swimming in the most delicious tomato sauce.
However, ordering is incredibly confusing. Casa Dani literally has like 4 store fronts in the market. Since every single dine-in area has 5 million people waiting when we got there at 3 pm, we found the to go line that goes MUCH faster and can still serve all the food hot. The to-go line is all the way in the back almost looks like a condensed cafeteria front serving food.
Tip: if you are feeling lazy they actually deliver on Uber Eats so you can skip all the stress of ordering in broken Spanish.
Highly recommend it!
TopDog B.
Yelp
Where exactly to begin....? After a red eye from JFK and our hotel room not ready, what's the next best thing to do....go eat of course, but where? Once again my girl comes through with another gem I probably would have overlooked being so tired from the flight that all I wanted to do was eat.... didn't care where but just eat.
After a decent walk from the hotel (figured it would be nice to get around and take it all in) we stumbled on what looks liked a market from the outside. Sure enough it was, but also stalls for cheese and random fresh market items. But all the way in the back is this.....this slice of yumminess (yes, yes that's a real word...I think) after a brief convo with the staff we settled on what everyone was ordering.... potatoes and eggs with a slice of bread on the side. Just to mix things up I ordered a ham and cheese and as always we share.
This place does some business....and I can totally understand why, for the amount of time we spent at the stand / sit-down bar I must have seen the line of customers change at least twice, and we were there for maybe 20 minutes. Two plates three beers and I think my girl got a water 13 Euro! Ha beat that Paris! This was so good we went back again for our last day in Madrid, only this time for lunch and ordered the exact same food.
Final thoughts: if you go to Madrid and forget to go here, it's completely your fault!!
Patrick N.
Yelp
4.5 Lovely location and good vibes. Service is fast and friendly. Our food was excellent and coffee too! I need to come back and try more. Our quick stop was not enough!
Chris M.
Yelp
Quite bad place where to eat. It may be good to eat a Tortilla as the ones that I saw looked nice but otherwise it is really meh.
Service is also rather bad. My waiter was nice but the lady handling the line as well as the guy at the counter were unwelcoming.
I had the menu of the day which was a waste of money for EUR 11.50 which can buy you way better food in many other restaurants.
As first I had a "Arroz a la Cubana" which was a joke, basically white rice with a fried egg and an awful tomato sauce from a can (due to the bad irony and sugary taste, it could have been worse only with ketchup). The second, a "Secreto Ibérico" was rather fine as the piece of meat was good. As dessert I had a bad industrial piece of fruit cake.
I came here thinking to get homey food but I am pretty sure in Spanish houses people don't eat that badly. It is better to save money and avoid this place.
Tracie G.
Yelp
I saw Casa Dani on the Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil. We had the the best omelette in spain the Tortilla with onions. Our server was very nice and made our experience more enjoyable. The atmosphere is very lively. I recommend stopping by if your in Madrid.
Aiko S.
Yelp
With so many places in Madrid serving the famous Tortilla de Batatas or Tortilla Española (Spanish potato omelet) we were a bit lost as to which one to try since we only had a few days in Spain. Of course everyone has a different opinion when it comes to their favorite Tortilla, but according to Chef Jose Andres, Casa Dani in Madrid is where you can get the best ones and this is the place that we chose to try.
While each region in Spain has its own style, the basic traditional method of making this dish is by cooking eggs, potatoes, salt, garlic and onions and then frying it in oil. Casa Dani's version of the Tortilla Española, which uses sour-tasting potatoes and sunflower oil instead of olive oil has won the award for the best tortilla in Spain. I haven't tried enough Spanish omelets to say that this is certainly the best of the best, but I can say that Casa Dani's version was delicious and one of the best I've had.
This place is really popular so be prepared to wait in line, but once you are seated and place your order the food comes out pretty quickly and the service is efficient.
Sophia K.
Yelp
They really do make the best tortilla in Madrid. Perfectly undercooked with what I think were caramelized onions - we came here two days in a row for the tortilla and cappucinos. You can tell it's a place frequented by locals but were were still able to get by with zero Spanish language skills :)
Service is fast and the prices are VERY reasonable.
Marie D.
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Best best best Spanish omelette in Madrid if not Barcelona also. This place is not fancy but the service and the food is as good as Spanish food gets. I would recommend this place to EVERYONE who goes to Madrid.
Catharine L.
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The best tortilla español that I've ever had and that locals say is the best in the city! Quiet around breakfast and very busy around late lunch time, be prepared to wait then. You can sit, proper at the bar, or take out. We sat down and shared the croquetas, sausage, and had two slices of the amazing tortilla. Very local and very good for a nice price!
Suzie L.
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The Spanish tortilla at Casa Dani is amazing! Honestly the best I've had in Madrid and Barcelona combined. It was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. The server was very nice and we were seated very quickly. We did get here early in the morning so there was no crowd, but it does get filled up pretty quickly. Would highly recommend this place!
David L.
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What a little gem of a place to eat in the market. Literally walked down a dark, not so clean alley way and stumbled on the market which has several eateries located inside and a good selection of butcher, cheesemonger, fishmonger, produce, etc.
Dani is hopping at lunch. They cram tables in every spot and waiters are literally running to drop food off. It's a set lunch with a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert with drink for only 10 euro. A fantastic deal!
I started with rice with lobster, which was a nice soupy rice with lobster stock/sauce. No real lobster meat in the dish, but an incredible lobster flavor to the rice and sauce. I then had the boquerones (fried anchovies) which were light and nicely salted. My daughter had the milanese which was very good.
Probably the best bet for a good, very inexpensive lunch within a mile radius of the high-end Salamanca shopping district. Super awesome find!
Danica C.
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Huge tortilla! So yummy. Staff needs to be a little more polite. He basically threw the food on the table and left!