Tablao de la Villa

There is no shortage of options for flamenco shows in Madrid, and after researching options and reading reviews, I ultimately chose Tablao de la Villa even though it wasn’t as close to my hotel as other options, and the décor is very neutral and modern compared to most of the other places. In the end, I was very happy with my choice, the food was very good (I had red pepper stuffed with cod and prawns for my starter, sea bass for my entrée, and the Spanish version of French Toast with ice cream for dessert). The flamenco show and the performers were outstanding, and I personally like that they do not explain or translate any of the performances because it would distract from the authenticity of the dancing and singing. There are other options in Madrid where they do that, but my preference is to learn more details about flamenco on my own. p.s. I did not take any still shots of the performance and videos are only permitted in the first five minutes. I was unable to upload a video with this review so I uploaded a snapshot of one of the videos instead.

Simply stunning. I have been to most of the tablao venues in Madrid and hands down this is the best show I’ve seen thus far. From the friendly hosts, the guitar player, the singers, the dancers, everything was absolutely spectacular. You can feel the passion and love for what they do reflected in their performance.

Absolutely incredible! We have just left Tablao de la Villa and were the last ones to leave because we were having such a great night!!! Victor (our friendly waiter) took very good care of us (even invited us on stage to take our photo once everyone else had left), the food was delicious, and we were entranced by the passionate performances! Thank you so much for the best night. Don’t even hesitate - just book your tickets now!

The performance was absolutely stunning—intense, passionate, and full of raw talent. It was my second flamenco show in Madrid, and the artists really delivered something memorable. Unfortunately, a few guests nearby continued filming with flash despite the clear request not to, which was quite distracting. While the initial response from staff wasn’t great, the venue followed up quickly with a full refund and a sincere apology. That gesture meant a lot and showed they do care about the audience experience. Hopefully they’ll enforce their phone policy more consistently in the future. With that sorted, this would easily be a 5-star experience.

MUSICIANS AND DANCERS MUST SEE THIS SHOW. I watched 3 highest scoring flamenco shows whilst in madrid and this one was in another class. I've played guitar all my life and have a music degree. The guitarist is world stage standard. The singing and dancing are absolutely incredible. The show gave me goosebumps and anyone would love this. Please go see it. Hector the waitor will take very good care of you.

I had the pleasure of attending the show on April 1st at 9:45pm. There wasn’t much crowd in attendance so I was worried that the group performing may not be that into it. But was I wrong. Such a wonderful performance, so much passion. The dancing, singing, all exceptional. Highly recommend to all to attend this flamenco show!

Wow, stunning flamenco show. The performers were absolutely amazing!!! You could tell how dedicated they were and how well they worked together as a team. Worth every euro spent!! The food was pretty good too and the service was amazing. A must do if you’re visiting Madrid!

The food was fantastic! I highly recommend the bacon strips and the pork cheeks! The show was also great along with the service. Absolutely recommend!

Unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. We were misled by the rating and positive comments but ended up attending a show where we were rushed to our seats, and no one even asked if we wanted to see the menu — we had to ask for it ourselves. The waiter was rude and clearly unprofessional. Every table was so close to the others (obviously to fit more customers at the expense of comfort) that we could barely move. Our table was right next to the dancers, and I ended up with a terrible migraine from the excessive noise. The whole place felt tense, as if customers were expected to remain completely silent throughout. When the food arrived, we expected more — especially since the waiter told us that an entrée and a main course would be enough. The entrée was just a quarter slice of bread with a tiny strip of ham, and the main course was a small portion of salmon and pork, presented as if it were gourmet, but completely lacking in flavour. For the quality and quantity provided, both the food and the show were extremely overpriced. After the show, the lights came on and the same rushed, apathetic server immediately brought the bill without giving us the chance to ask about dessert options — even though there was still plenty of time before the next performance. It was made very clear that we were expected to leave. We walked out of the place hungry, with a migraine, extremely confused, and feeling completely scammed. This restaurant clearly sees customers only as a source of money, without any regard for the actual experience. I will say, however, that the dancers and musicians were truly talented and passionate. They deserve to be performing in a proper setting that respects their art and offers a much better atmosphere for both artists and audience. I truly hope more people write honest reviews, so others aren’t deceived and can support businesses that actually put in the work and passion — not this one, which has clearly lost all respect and care for the people who keep it running.

Great show, great atmosphere..food is delicious and the service is 10/10. Highly recommend

My 23 year old son and I came here on the recommendation of my friend who has lived in Madrid for 40 years. We had a very good 3-course meal that included two drinks (I had braised leeks, salmon, and cheesecake; my son had the burrata salad, pork cheeks, and cheesecake). The flamenco dancers were excellent, accompanied by a trio (one guitar and two singers). I would highly recommend the dinner and the show!

This place is why you come to España. Great music, dance atmosphere. Get away from the tourist regular bars and restaurants. 5 stars all the way!

Amazing restaurant! The food was delicious and the flamenko show was outstanding! Highly recommended I will come back here every single time I visit Madrid! They even sang a special song for my birthday and congratulate me from the stage. Definitely you have to visit it!

Amazing place! Delicious food, great show and high quality service. We were a group of 30 people with different special menus, the waiters Hector, Pablo and Iban made our evening just perfect. Very professional service. Everyone left happy! Highly recommend

Better than all of our expectations. A beautiful demonstration of culture mixed with an exemplary culinary presentation. Dinner and a show is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should absolutely be taken. Service here is incredible as well, especially Ivan who was very personable and friendly to us Americans. If you are in Spain, you definitely want to check out the Tablao de la Villa!

We had a nice dinner accompanied by an awesome flamenco show. The Iberico cheekbones was the best food I had in Spain. The dancers and singers are so talented and the staffs are welcoming as well! We had so much fun !!

The best experience in Madrid. The performers were fantastic and the food was delicious. Our server Victor was so nice and attentive. They recommend arriving a bit early before the show to have dinner because they don’t want to disturb the performance. Highly recommend booking a show.

When you walk by it’s unassuming and when you walk in- you’re transported into an intimate space that is breathtaking. Candlelit tables, not a bad view in the venue. We sat the second table to the front and it was perfect. What I loved about the performances was the authenticity of it. I didn’t feel like I was at some over the top touristy production. Most people around me seemed local. The talent of the performers was off the charts. I had goosebumps for each of them. My favorite aspect was the camaraderie between performers. Each one was cheering for each other during their time. I absolutely loved this experience and it has been the highlight of my trip to Madrid. I will recommend this to anyone visiting Madrid. Can’t miss!!

Best spent money while in Madrid. The location was nice and cozy, the singers were absolutely fantastic and the dancers were incredible! We loved every second of the show. Highly recommended place!

Excellent experience from food to the show. La guitarra, al cantar y al baile is a perfect combination for a great dinner. Food is great! Got burrata with jamon iberico and estofado. Deliciously good! The ambiance is welcoming and is nice for a solo traveler like me. Gracias!

An amazing experience all around! The dancers were excellent (both him and her)! The guitar player and singers were outstanding! They really put on such a powerful show and had such passion for their culture. The food was absolutely delicious! We had the beef tenderloin served by Victor who had great hospitality. We will definitely come back.

OMG! What an experience!! I would be chasing that energy, that passion, the sound for a long time. If we had visited this place the first night, I would have happily booked us to go back every night. I am audiophile; the sound stage is at par with Paramount Theater in the US which hosts likes of Hamilton. The artists poured their very souls in the performance.

Wow, wow, and wow. This was an experience that will leave you in awe. The ambiance is great, service is excellent and the flamenco is out of this world. The dancers and singers dance and sing from their hearts. They live their performances. I couldn’t recommend it more. Do this, you won’t regret it!

Highly recommend Tablao de La Villa for an amazing dinner and authentic flamenco dance! The musical performances and dancing were incredible, and our server Rai was wonderful. She was very friendly, personable, and took great care of us and made us feel special. 10/10.

The show was incredible!! The guitarist and dancers were spectacular! Intimate setting with very good Spanish dishes. Hector our waiter provided impeccable service and made us feel at home! Lastly, this is our 3rd time at a Flamenco show and this was the best by far!! Worth every penny!

What a beautiful experience! The energy between the dancers and musicians created an amazing evening for us. The food was delicious and the service staff were kind and accommodating

We had dinner and watched a flamenco show while on our anniversary in Spain. The food was okay. The croquettes came out fast, were crisp outside and creamy inside. However, my oxtail was cold and the parsnip(?) cubes were bland. As for my wife’s pork cheeks (sweetbreads), they were good and had good flavor, but were also cold. They gave bread, but no olive oil or butter to eat it with. As for the flamenco show, it was really good. I couldn’t really tell the difference between two of the singers voices. One singer’s voice was grinding to my wife. The service staff was polite and overall was a good experience. One suggestion, put a sign out on the inner doors to let customers know you’re open.

It was absolutely amazing performance! We enjoyed every minute of it. Hector and other staff were very friendly. The food was also very good and reasonably priced. Despite the fact that I went with kids, they gave us the perfect table in front of the stage. Highly recommend and will come back next time in Madrid!

This was an absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. The host is gracious and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious - we had several different tapas and dishes that were fresh and flavorful. We especially loved the mushroom soup! The chocolate tart for dessert was out of this world too. Our server, Rai, was the best - super warm and friendly, and made the experience flawless. She was very sweet and let us practice speaking Spanish with her (but her English is excellent). The dancing and the music was outstanding! The dancers and singers were so passionate and creative. All in all a perfect night. Can’t recommend Tablao de La Villa highly enough!!!

I booked the place based on the high reviews on Google. It really lived to the hype. I always hated the commercialization of these shows, where they stuff 10 or 12 people up on a table. This is the complete opposite. Beautiful sitting, amazing food, and the show is breathtaking. It's rather an upscale place, so you need to dress up for it. Truly amazing and highly recommended.

The food, the music, and the dancers were absolutely incredible— but the star of the show was our server, Pablo. Thanks for helping guide 2 Americans who barely speak any Spanish through the evening. You made the night extra special.

I recently had the pleasure of attending an exceptional flamenco show at Tablao de la Villa in Madrid. The performance was an authentic display of flamenco dance accompanied by passionate music. The talented guitarist, along with the two singers and the incredible flamenco dancers, delivered a mesmerizing experience. The singing and dancing were the purest forms of expression. I was completely spellbound by the entire show. I highly recommend Tablao de la vila, the show itself exceeded all of my expectations.

The show was absolutely breathtaking! So much emotion and great energy from the artists who seemingly enjoyed dancing, singing m, playing the guitar and each others performance. Amazing and friendly service especially from Ray, who was super sweet to us! The food was also good. Overall a fantastic evening. Would highly recommend.

Great place for authentic Flamenco. We’ve been host by the owner who was very welcoming. Food was excellent, service was friendly and the show was one of the best!!! Goosebumps all night long. Thank you so much.

AMAZING! The show was so fun and great to watch, the performances were so talented. Our waiter, Rai, was so kind and very nice. She made our experience just that much better!

A hidden gem in Madrid! Hospitality, gastronomy and Spanish culture in a 19th-century palace house. We felt very welcome and experienced an unforgettable flamenco evening.

This was one of the best shows I've ever seen. It felt very authentic and powerfully emotional. The music and singing would have been amazing even if there was no dancing. Amazing talent. The restaurant was also great, the food and wine were fantastic, and Danilo was a great host for us. Highly recommend if you're in the area. If you're not in the area.... Make the trip. I only took one picture, because I never reached for my phone .

Thank you for a very beautiful and emotional dance performance, wonderful voices and a masterful performance by the guitarist. Thanks to Hektor, he was very nice, attentive and helpful! Thank you all for tonight. Greetings from Lithuania, Vilnius.

The food was served very quickly, cooked perfectly, and didn’t disappoint . Hector and Juan did an amazing job at providing great service. We enjoyed every part of being apart of this restaurant and Flamenca. I’d definitely recommend it and will happily come again.

DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE!! If you are in Madrid you have to come here. It wasn't what I expected, it was a lot more!! The food wasn't just good, it was great. Flavorful, fresh, and made with care and respect to the ingredients. The show was amazing!! The singers, the dancers, and the guitarist, were all masters in their field. An amazing traditional show that you must see. The staff were absolutely one of the best I've ever encountered. They were so attentive to our requests, and they did everything and beyond, to make us feel welcome and that we will enjoy our night. It shows that they not only love their work, but also take pride in it. This is definitely going to be a place I'll always visit when I'm in Madrid, and I would suggest you to do the same!!

What a really amazing experience to say the least. Never been to one and my wife wanted to see one during our honeymoon trip and this delivered in every way. We did the dinner with show option. The singing and the dancing were both inspirational and very moving in every sense. Powerful and Romantic evening. We are glad we did it.

Fantastic experience, beautiful show with phenomenal dancers and music. Food was excellent, this one of the highlights of our trip.

Where do I begin? My wife and I were not looking for a touristy spot. Our Concierge recommended this place and we cannot say enough. I'll start with the service by Hector and Tito. Gracias por todo. It's not a service. It's a passion and thank you for a memorable one. Now the show. We saw an amazing flamenco show in Cuba, but this one took it to another level. It touched our souls and we will never forget it. The emotions were high. Gracias Tablao De La Villa for an unforgettable evening.

Show was great, both singing and dancing. Waiters were efficient and discrete. Owner talked to all guests, true professional.

I loved visiting this place as it was thrilling and exciting to see the singers and dancers bounce off each other on the dance floor. The singers had beautiful voices and the guitarist was amazing as well. Wonderful outfits too, plus the food was very nice, and the waiter Hector was very kind. It was a wonderful experience for me and my family to see it all in person and I hope to come here once again!

Spectacular show, skillful and passionate artists, great food and service. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful evening! Fantastic flamenco performace, great food and wine, great service from our host Hector. Thank you !

I haven't attended many Flamenco shows but I can honestly say that we were thrilled throughout the show. Both the dancers, and the singers did an amazing job. We didn't eat there since we had an early dinner elsewhere but the food on other tables looked very good. Dont miss the show, it really should be a part of your trip to your Madrid.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Tablao de la Villa in Madrid, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and welcoming energy that set the tone for an amazing evening. Our waiter Hector was an absolute gem, providing exceptional service and attention to detail throughout our meal. He made excellent menu recommendations and was always there to refill our glasses and answer any questions we had. But the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. Every dish was prepared with the utmost care and attention, and the flavors were simply divine. From the tender ham to the perfectly cooked steak, everything was absolutely delicious and left us wanting more. And let's not forget about the entertainment! The singing and dancing performances were nothing short of breathtaking. We were moved to tears by the raw emotion and passion displayed by the performers, and it truly added an extra layer of magic to an already unforgettable evening. Overall, I cannot recommend the Flamingo Dancing Restaurant enough. It truly exceeded all of our expectations and left us with memories that will last a lifetime. If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience in Madrid, look no further than this wonderful restaurant.

The most amazing experience. The show was unlike anything ever seen before. The performers put so much emotion and energy into the performance… is something I will never forget and can’t wait to come back Madrid just to experience this. So incredible. We did not have dinner but the food looked quite good. The olives and wine we had while watching were delicious. Highly recommend.

Very strong experience, show is powerful and full of emotion. Food is excellent too. I recommand what we tasted : Piquillo pepper stuffed with codfish and iberico pork cheek in cherry sauce and also salmon with sautéed with figure and green asparagus cream.

An unforgettable Spanish experience recommended for all foreigners as well as for native clients. Delicious food, Spanish tapas, breathtaking show with amazing dancers, singers, and musicians! I have seen various Flamenco shows, this one is a must! ❤️👏👏👏

INCREDIBLE experience!! The flamenco was beautiful and food was to die for. Can’t recommend this place enough. Quintessential Spain. Will 100% return here!!

Amazing show. Loved the salmon and asparagus. The little girl at the end was amazing and I loved that she was part of the show. All seats are good to see the show. Definitely recommend!

This was such a fantastic and unique experience! Hector was great, so prompt and so patient with us. Thank you for a great night of fun music and dance from the ❤️ .

Incredible performers in a very intimate location. Our server Hector was very helpful in recommending several of their great food options. Would definitely recommend it if you are interested in Flamenco!

We had a great time at Tablao de la Villa on New Year's Eve. The restaurant had a special menu and the flamenco show was spectacular! We could have been happy listening to the guitar player alone, but the dancing added so much passion and drama to the music. The servers kept the food coming, and even brought us party hats and grapes for the stroke of midnight. Overall a very enjoyable evening and we would definitely return.

Fantastic place for flamenco. Good atmosphere and great dancers and musicians. The food is also very good as well as the service. Genuine and very Spanish experience. Has to be visited if in Madrid

Our first Flamenco, and we had our breath taken away by the intensity, passion, and artistry. The interplay among the performers was fascinating. They really put all of their effort into the performance. We were greeted warmly at the venue, and service was attentive. Our waiter spoke very good English and helped put with wine and food recommendations. The food was very good. My wife had pork cheeks - one of our best meals in Madrid. My fish dish was perfectly prepared and very tasty. The venue is long and narrow. We were pleased to get a table on the lower level near the stage. Highly recommend Tablao de la villa!

Without a doubt the best place I have been enjoying flamenco. The place is super comfortable and super well decorated, it's nice to enter. The show is a real show, how well you can see it and how beautiful it sounds, and the artists are top. Finally, the food, everything delicious, Spanish food and quality. I have already been several times and of course I will continue going

Authentic tablao with friendly service, good service and high quality show. Loved the vibe.

What an event! I’ve seen many flamenco shows but this one is more than incredible ! The subtlety and nuances are beyond any comprehension. The Guitar player’s performance will be in our heads for a long time. The energy and vibrancy of the performers (both the dancers and singers) are phenomenal. The food is delicious! Truly remarkable event Highly recommend, especially if you prefer to be in authentic places instead of tourists traps It’s in a very convenient area.

I went to the tablao not very convinced and left it fascinated. The flamenco show captivates and dazzles you in a wonderful palace decorated with great style, and the dinner, which is delicious; quite a discovery!!