Sacha

Victoria★★★★★★★★★★5.0a week ago

Truly spectacular food. So many interesting options on the menu. First restaurant that I will return to when I am next in Madrid.

Peter Levchenko★★★★★★★★★★5.011 months ago

Absolutely original excellent clean, and casual looking but at same time rich on delivering flavour and precise. No wonder it has the reputation of a quintessential original basque bistro that precedes it. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, highlight was the lamb kidneys as well as Sacha’s take on crab lasagne, lobster salad was excellent and the cod tartare - simple but exceptional! The service was caring, we were looked after by the manager Jason and the attention as paid throughout our meal: serving portion sizes (splitting dishes into two plates before serving etc). We finished with a lovely home made and fresh tasting sorbet on the terrace. A meal to remember. MUST visit when in Madrid.

SteakEm All★★★★★★★★★★5.02 years ago

Quaint restaurant inside a garden in the middle of the block. Once inside you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The service is very professional and the table is pristine. After we ordered our food. We looked around us and absorbed the history on the walls and decorations. The food came 15 mins later and we all enjoyed all the plates. The soft omelette was easily one of the best we’ve had in Madrid. The steak was really good too. Lamb chops, fish with prawns, garlic soup, and ravioli was good. Overall this was one of best lunches in Madrid as we were fortunate to get reservations. Don’t skip on this restaurant.

Igby T. A.★★★★★★★★★★3.06 months ago

We were genuinely excited to finally try Sacha, especially after hearing so many wonderful things. The space itself is undeniably charming, small, intimate, and full of that cozy, old-world character that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem. Unfortunately, our experience got off on the wrong foot. When we arrived, the restaurant was completely empty, and we kindly asked if we could sit at a different table. The maître d’ responded in a way that felt unexpectedly cold and unaccommodating, telling us the tables were “taken” without any warmth or flexibility. It set a tone that caught us off guard, especially in a place known for its hospitality. Even so, we were very eager to dive into the food we’d heard so much about. But, if I’m being completely honest, the dishes were just… okay. Not terrible by any means, but surprisingly underwhelming. Perhaps it was an off day in the kitchen—these things happen—but given the restaurant’s reputation, it was disappointing. We arrived with high hopes and left feeling a bit let down. I really wanted to love Sacha, and maybe with a warmer welcome, and a better night in the kitchen, the experience could have been what we imagined. But this visit simply didn’t live up to the expectations.

Erdem Tosun★★★★★★★★★★5.011 months ago

Sacha Madrid is truly an institution. You feel it the moment you step inside. It is not easy to find a table here, and I was lucky to get a late lunch reservation. The ambiance is full of character, with ultramarine blue floors and white walls adorned with framed historical photos and artwork. The space feels like a charming home, and the combination of blue and white tones with crisp white tablecloths creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. The service was impeccable from the start, the staff was incredibly attentive and kind. The food combines classic tradition with artistic expression. The “fake lasagna” filled with king crab was outstanding, delicate yet rich in flavor. A large langoustine served on a vegetable sauce was equally memorable. We also tried the “Snowfall” salad, a refreshing mix of peach and young pea shoots with a perfectly balanced dressing. The sole meunière was flawlessly cooked, delicate and buttery. It paired beautifully with a non-oaked Albariño, which was crisp, fresh, and vibrant. Dessert also deserves a mention. I forgot the name, but it was absolutely delicious. I will let the photo speak for itself in my post. The menu was only in Spanish, but we used our phones to translate and never felt lost. The manager and our waiter explained every dish with care and enthusiasm, so the language was never an obstacle. We were truly happy to find a table. Sacha is much more than a restaurant. It is an experience worth having in Madrid.