Real Madrid Restaurant

I visited for their lunch special.
It came with a choice of soup or salad, Main entrée, and family style rice, and Spanish style potatoes.
I had the veal extremena; veal, chorizo, and peppers cooked in a brown wine sauce.
The size of the salad was one that easily could've been split between 2.
As far as the main dish, the veal was extremely tender, with pieces of chorizo and peppers in a wonderful brown sauce which was thankfully chopped up with soft, tender rolls.
under $25; how can anyone go wrong? The waiter was attentive, and catered to us.

The lunch was wonderful, and I expect to be returning.

So I have been contemplating writing a review but I feel like it is necessary for anyone looking to go. Sorry in advance for the long post.

My husband is from Spain and when I saw this I thought this could give him a taste of home. I called and asked if the food was authentic and I was assured it was. I am glad I read some of the instructions because the parking was hard to find. It was around a building.

Fast forward, it is his 40th birthday and I take him and his friends to this restaurant. There were a few Spanish decorations accompanied by some Italian ones as well. There were not many people in the restaurant which should have been my first clue.

We got a sampler platter. It all tasted frozen and there were items on it that were French, not Spanish. The chorizo was also not Spanish chorizo.

At that time I was a little disappointed but they had paella options and I was excited about it. Everyone ordered different types of paella. The paella was just ok to say the least and all the seafood didn't taste fresh at all!! Now I was extremely disappointed. I paid a decent amount of money to take him and his friends out and it wasn't what I was expecting and wasn't even that good.

The only reason for the 2 stars instead of one is because the wait staff was fantastic. They were all very happy and pleasant and willing to help.

Excellent food. Large portions. Great paella, lobster, gambas al ajillo & sangria. Never disappoints. A staple on Staten Island's north shore.

First time coming here tonight to celebrate a family member's birthday (party of 4). I thought the food was ok because it didn't really taste like Spain. Seems more like a fusion in their dishes. Service was good and polite. The atmosphere was old with some Spain decor. The one thing was not mentioned to us was the credit card surcharge of 3% when paying with a card. This wasn't listed on their website, menu or by the waiters and waitress. I only found out after they have ran my card. Also, the receipts are all hand written so check carefully to make sure everything is correct amount.

I have been going to this restaurant for at least 17 years. You would think that when I came into the restaurant, they would show signs of recognition since I have been going there for so long. There have never been any arguments, and I tried to be friendly and greet the staff. My tips have been good more than 20% most times. Tonight, there were only two other tables, and the waiters were nowhere to be found. Most times, I start out with one waiter, and after that, the waiter is nowere to be found, and I end up with several different ones. Apparently, they were all watching a soccer game. The food is good ,but the service and their attitude need to be improved . As far as I am concerned, I should be greeted as a long-time patron of the restaurant, and the wait staff should be present on the floor at all times.

Loved this place food was delicious and well priced. Service was great and restaurant was clean. Lobster steak and soups were delicious.

I give this restaurant a decent rating for its food. ONLY. The service is mediocre and worse of all the friendliness does not exist. We have been going there for twenty years and every time we walk in is like our first time there. No hello, how are you doing, welcome back. We enjoy the casual atmosphere and the food.. In these times restaurants need to be more friendly do what is needed to keep the customers coming and spending a small fortune for these expensive meals. We are decided to not go again or not go at all.

Always a great meal never disappointed! Food and Sangria are delicious! Would Highly Recommend the Broiled Lobster !!!!

This is by far my favorite place to eat on SI.
I have been eating here for over 30 years and have never been disappointed in the food. It's funny that I have watched the waiters grow older and some have now retired. They are all WONDERFUl even when the crowd is heavy on weekends. The favorite items are the lobster especially during lobster feast, filet mignon, paella with lobster or Valencia with sausage and chicken. Drinks are expensive and if you get soda ask for no ice or ice on the side. Coffee and expressos are good but dessert can be hit or miss. If they offered better desserts that were ALWAYS fresh they would be a 5. Why serve tarumisu from a pre packed cup? No have it made fresh like all of the rest of your food.
Defiantly a spot that is a favorite though. I eat so much I don't really need the desert anyway!

Food is good but drinks are ridiculously expensive $14 for a glass of sangria and $4 for seltzer water what kind of place even charges for seltzer water says a lot about there position ....