El Barril : C. Real, 79, 28721 Cabanillas de la Sierra, Madrid

High-quality produce, scallops, croquettes, entrecote, and desserts. The place is simple but very clean. The dishes are hearty, and the service is very friendly and warm. Hence, the prices are reasonable. The best artichokes we've ever tried. And the cheesecake... if you're with a partner, it's best not to share.

Recommended by a friend. It's definitely worth it. The pan-fried shrimp and scallops are spectacular. The stuffed onions were recommended, but they're a real delicacy. Very attentive and pleasant service. Next time we'll go for rice. 100% recommended.

We stopped here on our journey north. The place was small and not very elegant. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, the service, and the owner's recommendations. We ordered salmorejo with a scoop of mango ice cream, …