Updated July 2018

Mamá Bistro is part of Grupo GMI (Gusto Made in Italy), a local family-run venture that I think serves some of the best Italian food in town. This is a slightly different concept, a restaurant offering stylish Mediterranean cuisine along with some classic Spanish dishes. It’s a great addition to Mateos Gago street, which over the years has become saturated with (mostly) mediocre tapas bars, and it’s also a nice option for people looking for something other than tapas.

Co-owner Fabrizia Innocenzi has worked her usual magic with the décor, a wonderful rustic chic pastiche that is both attractive and inviting. There are two dining areas, with a more casual spot for drinks in front of the bar, and a small sidewalk terrace. Terrific food – love the cod in squid ink tempura! – but everything we tried there was excellent. There’s a good wine list and the service is attentive and friendly. Check it out.

Bread/Service Charge: 1€ per basket

Mateos Gago 9
Tel 954 227 309
Open 13.00 – 16.00 / 20.00 – midnight
Closed Tuesday all day and Wednesday lunchtime
€ € € €

Food 9 | Wine 9 | Service 9 | Ambiance 9

amuse-bouche: watermelon “tataky” with peanut ajoblanco

Cantabrian anchovies on toast with herb butter

bacalao in squid ink tempura, granny smith and wasabi mayo

grilled octopus w/ potatoes, chorizo, parmesan cream, black olive brunoise

Segovia cochinillo (suckling pig) slow-cooked for 13 hours with honey,
chili and fresh fennel

peanut cookies: rough translation from Italian, ugly but delicious

passion fruit bavarerse with white chocolate and lemon crumble

tiramisù de la Lorena: mascarpone cream, nutella,
Baileys ladyfingers, meringue crumble

Marco and wine

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Updated July 2018