Noi - Madrid

The restaurant Noi is the place you go when you want to give yourself a special treat. Gianni, the chef, is above and beyond! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 S... read more The restaurant Noi is the place you go when you want to give yourself a special treat. Gianni, the chef, is above and beyond! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: €90–100

When you go to a Michelin-recommended restaurant with a high-priced menu, you certainly expect more than what Noi delivers. You also don’t expect to be charged... read more When you go to a Michelin-recommended restaurant with a high-priced menu, you certainly expect more than what Noi delivers. You also don’t expect to be charged for things that are complimentary at other fine restaurants—like bread. These are the kinds of details that win or lose customers. To the food: the starter was very good—the parmigiana was creative and full of flavor. The second course was average at best; my cacio e pepe tasted as it should, though slightly too salty, with an interesting touch of lime. Then came the disappointing part, which aligns with what many other reviews mention about the service. The room became uncomfortably warm, likely because it was now full, and we were no longer looked after. After our table was cleared, we waited about 20 minutes for the dessert menu, with empty glasses and no water—up to that point, they had been attentive. No waiter even glanced our way. Eventually, we gave up and asked for the check. Only then was I asked if we needed anything else. That was how our anniversary dinner ended. When you choose a good restaurant, you’re choosing an experience—not just good food or good service, but everything in harmony. Paying €125 to feel neglected is not something I plan to repeat. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €60–70 Food: 3 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 4