El Sur de Moratín
Experience Madrid's vibrant dining scene at this highly-rated restaurant (4.6 stars). Discover delicious Spanish tapas and innovative dishes, perfect for groups. Reserve your table!
About El Sur de Moratín
Nestled in the heart of Madrid's lively Centro district, this popular eatery consistently garners praise, reflected in its impressive 4.6-star rating. Diners frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the food, with specific mentions of succulent prawns and flavorful grilled vegetables. The thoughtful menu design, offering half portions of many dishes, allows guests to savor a wider array of culinary creations. This, combined with attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere, makes it a favored spot for both locals and visitors seeking an authentic taste of Spanish cuisine. The $$ price range offers excellent value for the memorable dining experience provided.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love El Sur
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Great food and great service. We had the hummus plate (was OK), the prawns with garlic (delicious), the grilled veggies with goats cheese (super delicious) and the Cuban beef (also very good!) and then a very generous cheese platter to finish. Would definitely recommend and would come back to try more of the menu! Also loved that the menu offered "half portions" of most items so you could try multiple different things! The food here is absolutely delicious! Following reviews about busy nights, we opted for lunch, which proved to be a great choice. The restaurant was quiet, and our dishes arrived quickly. The only exception was the paella, which was worth the wait since it's wonderfully made-to-order What an amazing experience! Definitely deserve 5 stars in every aspect. Ham with eggs as delicious, generous portion of ham and three eggs with crispy potato chips, sauce that came with Spanish omelet was also delicious. Service was great got recommendation for wine despite being busy at the restaurant. Bathroom is clean and beautiful.
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Recent Reviews
Eveline
November 6, 2025
Great food and great service. We had the hummus plate (was OK), the prawns with garlic (delicious), the grilled veggies with goats cheese (super delicious) and the Cuban beef (also very good!) and then a very generous cheese platter to finish. Would definitely recommend and would come back to try more of the menu! Also loved that the menu offered "half portions" of most items so you could try multiple different things!
H H.
November 2, 2025
The food here is absolutely delicious! Following reviews about busy nights, we opted for lunch, which proved to be a great choice. The restaurant was quiet, and our dishes arrived quickly. The only exception was the paella, which was worth the wait since it's wonderfully made-to-order
Zarina K.
August 5, 2025
What an amazing experience! Definitely deserve 5 stars in every aspect. Ham with eggs as delicious, generous portion of ham and three eggs with crispy potato chips, sauce that came with Spanish omelet was also delicious. Service was great got recommendation for wine despite being busy at the restaurant. Bathroom is clean and beautiful.
Richard S.
November 14, 2025
Very nice local neighborhood restaurant, with the bonus of the kitchen open many hours of the day. Alberto took care of us and we had a great dinner with plenty of choices of tapas. A nice menu with friendly service and good wines by the glass. Great kind of place to just drop in.
Elya G.
August 17, 2025
Friendly star, cozy and clean place. They speak English, which was very helpful. We ordered for starters eggplant with cranberry sauce and portion was so big and mostly delicious. For main was risotto with mushrooms and ham, grilled chicken salad. Super delicious!:) 👍
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make El Sur special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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