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Cafe Madrid

The concept of Café Madrid is hundreds of years old. Exceptional food and world class service blended into an intimate, charming environment, providing a rich and memorable dining experience. Imported from Spain, this concept has become a reality for the people in the Salt Lake area.
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102 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(102 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 102 reviews
5 stars
(68)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(71)
  • romantic(68)
  • fit for foodies(56)
  • neighborhood gem(52)
  • notable wine list(25)
  • good for groups(19)
Cafe Madrid Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best European

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Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I found this place several years ago and have been coming here for all of my special occasions. The staff always goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. The food is always spectacular!!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delightful as usual!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was not the first time there and again the experience was wonderful!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food/Romantic Restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was excellent, the sauces/gravy's were amazing. The wine selection very good...but you need to know your Spanish wines. The service was very attentive and congenial. A great place for a relaxing evening."
Dined on 6/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Food and Service

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our dining experience was over the top. The tapas, soup and entree's were excellent. Our evening dining experience was among a wedding party and reception which at times became very loud, but Cafe Madrid did everything to ensure that our dining experience was great.
Cafe Madrid did everything possible to ensure that our dining experience was great. Although, I had failed to listen to the voice mail left by Todd, they had accommodated my request to move our reservation to an earlier time. They were gracious enough to make room for us when we arrived an hour later and treated us with special care. Thanks!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We will definitely be back

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We celebrated our anniversary with dinner at Cafe Madrid. The food was delicious, service outstanding and overall we were very pleased with the experience. We will be back and recommend it to all."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"great combination of food, ambience, service and environment"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A truly great restaurant

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Its a beautiful restaurant with great food, great atmosphere, and great staff. It is a world class caliber but you don't have to travel to a foreign country to go there. I have traveled a lot and dined in many foreign countries and Cafe Madrid is one of the best !"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

In my top 5

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Dined on 3/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Cafe Madrid is an absolute favorite of mine and one of the best restaurants in the Salt Lake valley. Excellent atmosphere. Wonderful service. Superb menu and thoughtful wine list. Just lovely. ~m"
Dined on 3/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic restaurant

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My wife and I went here for our anniversary. The restaurant was very comfortable and romantic. The staff was very helpful in picking the right dish. The food was perfectly prepared and very flavorful - GREAT sauces.
My favorite part was the customer service from Todd. It was a great introduction to this great restaurant. He was very cheerful and fun to talk with.
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Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

disappointed

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"High priced. Mediocre food. Terrible service. Noisy. Chipped dishes. This is not the place for any special occasion. We've had a better dining experience at Subway Sandwich."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 11 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Seafood Paella is wonderful

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"You have to give them 24 hours notice to be able to order the Seafood Paella and it is well worth it."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Cafe Madrid

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent restaurant to be highly recommended.
The food is exquisite, very similar to what we can eat in Spain. The wine list is very extensive and fits all budgets.
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Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 13 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for a special occasion!

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The building is new and the ambiance is very Mediterranean.
The hosts are very friendly and accommodating.
The wait staff is knowledgeable about their wines. Even though I did not recognize most of their wine list, I asked for something similar to what I knew, and it was very close and good.
The food is a little more expensive, but celebrating a special occasion, it is worth it.
The tapas (cold and hot) are very different and delicious.
The entrees are appealing and the portions are the right size.
Many of the desserts are very light and refreshing and enough to share.
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Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Real Getaway next door

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A real get away in our own neighborhood! Beautiful art and atmosphere and they make you feel like family. The food is a work of art on it's own."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was very good, especially

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was very good, especially the gazpacho and paella tapa. The downside to our experience at Cafe Madrid was the slow service. We had a 7:30 reservation and arrive promptly at the time expecting to be seated. Instead was waited 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged our presence and additional delays between ordering and getting our food courses."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Was celebrating our 30th wedding

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Was celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, we were in a room with a large party, I felt a little out of place, it was loud, noisy and kids running around. We should have asked for another table but didn't want to embarrass ourselves or the other guests. It was not the romantic evening I was looking forward to. The food (cuisine) was good but not extraordinary. When I ate the leftovers the next day, the rice was missing, too bad it was good. I also think the food was overpriced for the quantity given. The clam appetizer we ordered was a standout! My recommendation: when customers make a reservation, the restaurant should ask if it's a "special" occasion, and seat them in areas that would be welcoming of their "occasion."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2012
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Review 17 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service with adventure!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Café Madrid continues to be a great place to dine. I have been going there for years and continue to have great dining experiences. The food is interesting and tasty, and the selection of tapas on te menus ensures that there is something for everyone. What really makes dining at Café Madrid so enjoyable is the service. In a dining world based on speed, table turn and expedited meals, it is refreshing to know that a meal is best enjoyed when you know the table is yours for the evening. The serving staff works with you and recommends pairings of food not only with the plentiful wine list but with each item on the menus to ensure that every bite can be sublime. For classical service with a pallet for adventure there is no better place."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service and food was great.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Service and food was great. A little slow on drink order getting to table, but forgivable. Sever did not write our order down and came back at least twice for a reminder of order requests, again forgivable."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 19 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing food! Wonderful attention

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Amazing food! Wonderful attention by wait staff. I would recommend Cafe Madrid to everyone."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first time with

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was our first time with actual spanish cuisine. A quiet and romantic ambiance, very knowledgable server on both food and wine, and the entire staff was helpful and attentive to all of our questions. We would definitely recommend this to any couple looking for a new dining experience. We were to full for dessert, but our server insisted we try a complimentary tiramisu, which was absolutly deliscious! We will return in the near future."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A must go place!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was excellent! I will definitely recommend this to all my friends!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First class all the way.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"First class all the way. Went there for my wife's birthday. Excellent paella! Staff made us feel at home. Favorite new restaurant in SLC."
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Welcoming and ambience very

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Welcoming and ambience very nice. Ordered Paella. It lacked taste and was served luke warm. Complained to owner who gave no acknowledgment or understanding but asked, "Would you like this in a take home box?""
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a special restaurant.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is a special restaurant. Very good experience all the way around."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had a friend in from Denver

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had a friend in from Denver and we had such a lovely evening."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Birthday Dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It was my girlfriends birthday and our first time there. The owners and staff made us feel like family. Thanks for the Great Evening."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Top Notch

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was my wife's and my second visit to Cafe Madrid, this time on our wedding anniversary. The food and service were exemplary (even though the food was great the first time, this time it was even better), the staff was warm, efficient, and accommodating, and for the overall experience, the prices were relatively moderate. I'd even arranged ahead for some special touches for our anniversary night, and the Cafe came through in spades."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had great attentive service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had great attentive service from Nathan. He made good suggestions and was focused on excellent service. The food was great and perfectly prepared. The ambiance had a very welcome feel and all the art added to it. We can hardly wait for a return visit to try another entree."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was excellent and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was excellent and the waitstaff knowledgeable. My complaint would entail the noise level (a bit loud for my taste) and our staff kept changing or was unavailable for long periods of time."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food is absolutely amazing.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food is absolutely amazing. One of the best restaurants in slc."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Way way too loud. People

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Way way too loud. People around us were literally shouting to talk
I couldn't hear my husband speaking to me
And conversation was difficult
Also the menu has remained the same for too long
Please put some new staples on the menu to update it
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Dined on 03/09/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 32 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

GREAT food in this case overcame...

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I LOVE Cafe Madrid and try to go as often as I am able to. I have read about noise level issues that others have had but had never experienced it until last night. A large group was there celebrating a birthday and they were extremely loud and at times profane. That would normally not bother me but there were some older customers there who were visibly bothered by it which in turn was bothersome and embarrassing to me.
The food was exceptional, as usual. We had the Croquetas as appetizers fir the furst time. While the ham Croquettas were good the spinach croquettas were sensational.
The service however was VERY slow. While Spanish dining is traditionally lengthy as to enjoy yhe company and the food, in this case it was simply slow.
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Dined on 03/09/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My favorite place to eat in

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My favorite place to eat in Salt Lake City."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 34 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not the most authentic Spanish

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Not the most authentic Spanish food and the Sangria was very sweet and also lacked authenticity. The service and staff were very good, even though our waitress recommended us order another dish, which was clearly too much food. Very nice atmosphere and the management was very friendly."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2011
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 35 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A very nice neighborhood restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A very nice neighborhood restaurant offering some good Spanish dishes and wines. Our paella was tasty although we remember "the old Café Madrid" paella being amazing. The service was attentive and professional. We had ordered the paella but decided to try one tapa which was a complete disappointment.. " a rubbery texture" sausage with a fig sauce. Enjoyed our wine, paella and desserts but decided to leave sooner when the noisy party of 8 sat next to us.
Overall a nice outing.
Thank you.
"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 36 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food, service and ambiance

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"The food, service and ambiance was perfect. Every bit of food was delicious and fresh and perfectly prepared. The art work throughout the restaurant was gorgeous! I will definitely be returning to Cafe Madrid again and again. In addition, I was greeted by the owner on the way out of the restaurant and he took special care to insure I enjoyed my meal. That type of customer service is lost and was a welcome change."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Just ok

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I thought the food was fine but a bit pricey. My wife thought the sauces over powered the tenderloin rather than enhance the flavor. Waiter was nice but difficult to understand. We probably will not return."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2008
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Review 38 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food, but timing was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good food, but timing was off and it was extremely slow."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2010
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Review 39 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was amazing. We had a very knowledgeable server who recommeded the right pairings - wonderful!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 40 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
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"It seems to me your special features questions are terribly limited and don't really apply to this restaurant. The food here has always been excellent and the wait staff top notch. Due to the prices of the entrees I don't believe it is an every day restaurant, but more for special occasions. It is a place I like to go to treat myself or someone special and have always had a wonderful time. The wait staff are friendly and not stuffy or snobby. I have always felt comfortable and welcome here. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who asks my recommendation for a special place with consistently good food and service."
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2013
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Review 41 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food is served,

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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(Very Good) 4 / 5
"Very good food is served, by a friendly and attentive staff, under the watchful and amiable eyes of the owners, Todd & Gabriel.
Definitely worth a visit when in SLC!
e"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good, Not Great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My wife and I went for Valentine's Day and were impressed with the food. The sauces with the beef were heavenly, the appetizers were magnificent. The restaurant is well decorated and lighting just right. Being Valentine's Day, the restaurant was full the entire time we were there and thus was fairly noisy. The surprise was the bill at the end, $80 per person with no alcohol. Thumbs up for the food and service, thumbs down for the noise and price."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love Cafe Madrid. Service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We love Cafe Madrid. Service and food are always great."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very enjoyable and relaxed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Great recommendations about tapas food pairing."
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and great atmosphere

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great food and great atmosphere the staff we very friendly. I can't wait to go back again."
Dined on 02/18/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Incredible with only one set back

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful place! Was treated like a long lost friend. Absolutely loved it! My only critique was that we waited a very long time for the waitress to even notice us. And a family that was seated 5 minutes after us were finished with their dessert before we even received our entrees. No excuse can be made for that, and it should be improved. But everything else; Todd, the food, the ambiance, it was incredible and an unforgettable night!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

When we arrived, we had a

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"When we arrived, we had a reservation, however still waited 20 minutes to be seated. I was looking forward for the seabass but they had run out so I opted for the salmon. Disapointed, the salmon was over cooked and tough. the one good thing was the wine selection suggested by our server."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
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Review 48 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My wife and I went here for

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My wife and I went here for Valentines Day. We were anticipating the broad selection of tapas and salads for our meal. Although we were initially disapointed to discover it was a fixe prix menu that night, we were pleasantly surprised at the food selections offered. We had a wonderfully prepared meal and the service was refreshing. Certainly not stuffy like many other high end restaurants. I would recommend Cafe Madrid for any special occasion!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was perfect but

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Everything was perfect but the price is a bit high to come for anything other thana very special occasion. Truly an amazing meal, fantastic seervice and loved every minute."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 50 for Cafe Madrid
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Valentines Night(mare)

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We have visited Cafe Madrid many times and always been happy. February 14, 2013 was an entirely different experience. Our server interrupted us at inappropriate times, asked to clear plates when there was still food on them, didn't offer coffee with the dessert course and worst of all totally misrepresented the evenings Pre Fix menu pricing to us. To top it off I had a coupon for $100 dollars and presented it to them at the time of payment & it was rejected as already redeemed & implied I had used it already. Come to find out it was "redeemed" by them that very evening!! Needless to say, we won't be back due to the humiliation caused me that night."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2007
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