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Madrid's Ocean Treasures: A Deep Dive into Restaurante Ogrelo!

Hola, when you think Spain, you might think tapas I raved about last time. But let me tell you, their seafood? Absolutely out of this world!

Let's talk about Galician cuisine. Hailing from the northwestern corner of Spain, Galicia is a seafood paradise. Their culinary philosophy is all about showcasing the pristine quality of their catch, often with minimal fuss, usually simply boiled or grilled to let the natural flavours sing. It’s honest, hearty, and utterly delicious. 

Restaurante Ogrelo: Where Seafood Dreams Come True!

Restaurant entrance


The dinner started with oysters. Again, not peak season, so they were decent but didn't blow my socks off. But then, the main event: the seafood platter. The staff were kind enough to swap out the crayfish for some glorious clams. And what arrived was a vision of oceanic perfection!
Nice decor

Here’s the thing about Ogrelo: there's no fancy trickery, no elaborate sauces trying to steal the show (as I mentioned earlier this is the Galician way of cooking). It's all about the produce. Everything was simply grilled, which means the quality of the seafood has to be top-tier – and it absolutely was.

Average oyster

The shellfish was simply divine. Scallops, razor clams, and clams were all impeccably clean (zero gritty sand, a miracle!), cooked to perfection – tender, not rubbery, and bursting with their natural, briny sweetness. The baby squid was equally impressive; none of that rubbery disappointment you sometimes get.

Can never get enough of them

And then, the moment of truth: the prawns. Oh, the prawns! They were, without a shadow of a doubt, the highlight. That deep, intense prawn flavour you dream about but rarely find. The red prawns were, as expected, amazing, but the smaller prawns offered incredible and better value. They tasted just as phenomenal, giving those fancy red prawns a serious run for their money!

If you consider yourself a seafood aficionado, you need to put Ogrelo on your Madrid hit list. Booking was easy, the price was reasonable for the quality, and I'm already mentally packing my bags for a return visit.

Ratings:
Food: 5/5 - (Simply perfection. Every single piece of seafood was top-notch.)
Service: 4.5/5 - (Attentive and accommodating, especially with my crayfish phobia.)
Decor: 4/5 - (Elegant and comfortable, love the seafood display counter).
Value: 4/5 - (seafood is not cheap overall, so reasonable price)
Overall: 4.5/5 - A must-visit for any seafood lover. You won't regret it!
Estimated cost: 70euro per person (without wine)


Restaurant Information:

Restaurante OgreloAddress: C. de Menorca, 39, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: +34 914 09 72 04
Website: https://restauranteogrelo.com/
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=16429709511954583743&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQ

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