(801) 273-0837
2080 E 3900 S
Holladay,
UT
84124
40.6869
-111.8315
Neighborhood: Holladay
What People Are Saying About Cafe Madrid
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The Scene – The one-room dining space seats business folks, small groups of friends and couples in large, simply dressed tables and booths. Colorful portraits of Modigliani-like muses dot the walls, while muted lighting and a Spanish soundtrack (ranging from meditative to lively) envelop patrons in a comfortable, intimate setting. – – The Food – With a menu revamping by famed Madrid chef Nacho Basurto, old favorites and new items showcase the range of Spanish cuisine. Seafood stars in many of the house tapas, such as the seafood-stuffed piquillo peppers in red-pepper…
11/19/09
A LITTLE TOUCH OF HEAVEN
by gottago99 at Citysearch
I travel back and forth from Spain on business quite often and entertain friends and clients while in the Salt Lake. I was in the east valley area and took three people to Café Madrid last week and it was perfect. The service was very attentive but not overwhelming. We had a couple of rounds of tapas, including shrimp ajillo, butifarritas con brevas, and sautéed morcilla ... it was outstanding, as good as any you will find in the USA or Madrid. We then received out entrees; the paella was excellent; lots of authentic flavor, with plenty of shrimp and mussels, the solomillo was cooked to order and served in a rich and creamy roquefort sauce and the sea bass in a delicious shrimp sauce. My guests raved that their dinners were delicious. We had a couple of pitchers of Sangria, then espresso and flan for desert. All in all, everything was terrific. My guests were delighted. If you’re looking to romance that special someone this is your place. Probably a great first date type of restaurant, but definitely a place you should bring a loved one to enjoy some appitizers (they call them tapas), a glass or two of wine, and an excellent dinner. There are only about 15 tables, so make a reservation. The wine list is stellar and the food is outstanding. Service is great considering that you're being served by the owners themselves. Our server, J.C., was very knowledgeable about the menu and a delightful addition to our dining experience. You're sure to impress at this small masterpiece. Don't hesitate to try this place.
- Pros: Great food, outstanding service and uncommon sincerity
- Cons: Too small; not enough tables
11/18/09
Great place to have a romantic dinner!!
by john search at Citysearch
Nice and cozy, great art work, beautiful decor, amazing food and a very attentive waiter staff make of this place a great restaurant. We came to celebrate our anniversary and it was so nice to find rose petals on the table, that made my wife feel very special, our waiter told us about the way as we were supposed to combine the tapas (appetizers) to enjoy the flavors better and he was so right on the butifarritas with fig sauce and the shrimps wrapped in bacon, great combination of flavors, my wife ordered the sea bass and I ordered the beef tenderloin, wow, just delicious, to die for, we were very satisfied that we didn't order dessert, but they showed up on the table with a flan (on the house) and we didn't resist to eat it all after the first bite, great flan, thank you very much for making our anniversary a very special day, we will come back and will tell our friends.
- Pros: Excellent menu choices to try a little bit of everything!!
- Cons: you need reservations
11/04/09
A UNIQUE GEM
by TRIBECA at Citysearch
WHAT A NICE SURPRISE IN THE MIDDLE OF NOTHIING THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL CALL CAFE MADRID,A TRUE GEM AND REPRESENTATION OF SPAIN ,FROM THE SOUND OF GUITARS TO THE COZY AMBIENCE ,VERY PERSONAL SERVICE,WE HAD THE CHANCE TO TRY REAL SPANISH FOOD,LIKE WE WERE ON VACATION,THE FLAVORS WERE DEFINE AND THE SERVERS ASSIT US ON THE CHOICES.THE TENDERLOIN WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD AND THE SPANISH TIRAMISU,AS HEY CALL IT ,THE BEST EVER TASTE,THANK YOU FOR THE PETALS AND PROMPT ATTENTION,THEY MAKE US FEEL AT HOME ,THANK YOU AGAIN
- Pros: BEST SPANISH FOOD
The Details on Cafe Madrid
Know Before You Go:
Make advance reservations for weekend dining so that you're not turned away at the door.
Look Good:
Tapas are a great way to experience many flavors and are meant to be shared. For a group of four, order six to eight tapas.
What to Drink:
The flavorful house sangria is perfect to share with companions during the hotter season, especially when dining al fresco on the flowering patio.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Business Dining, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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