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Vegan restaurant located in front of Retiro Park, since summer 2016. Offers a nice dining atmosphere and serves vegan cuisine as well raw food and raw dessert. Gets very busy in the evening so reserve ahead to ensure seating. Reported closed February 2024.


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140 Reviews

First Review by Kukiaries

Heners37

Points +50

Vegan
29 Mar 2018

lovely food and venue

Beautiful chic restaurant with lovely helpful staff, for a first visit we took the suggested tasting menu and were blown away. Everything is utterly delicious, the showstopper is the lasagna and mushrooms in paper. Would travel a long way for another meal here!! It gets very busy make sure you book online!!

Pros: everything vegan and alot raw vegan, beautiful dec

Cons: booking required!!

austinac

Points +344

Vegan
07 Mar 2018

Overpriced, creative

I have mixed feelings about Level. My food was quite good, but compared to other vegan restaurants in Madrid I'm not sure it was worth the price difference. Nice atmosphere, but not somewhere I can afford to return.

Pros: Creative dishes, Fancy

Cons: Too pricey, A bit bland

ForbesMetalhead

Points +99

Vegan
24 Feb 2018

Best service. Great interior. Superb food. But, at a cost.

We got very lucky. Either it was my girlfriend's great looks, or just my luck, but we showed up here on our second day visiting Madrid, around 2pm, without a reservation. The place was full. Hesitantly, I entered, and politely asked if a table is available. One staff informed us, without a reservation there's not much they can do (it was obvious- this place is very chic, classy, and happening). However, one of the gents behind the counter, was supremely kind to interrupt, ask us "Are you vegan?", to which we of course said "Absolutely!" and he said "Ok, give me 20 mins, I'll try to arrange something". We waited outside on a bench and within mere minutes, he invited us in. We saw others get turned away after us, so... we really did have a stroke of luck to get served here.

The decor, is fantastic. Clean, modern, stylish- a very 'business', upscale style eatery. It's the kind of place you could take a date to, if you're trying to see if he/she has vegan-potential. ;)

The food was excellent. I wouldn't say it was the best we've ever had, but- it certainly will not disappoint. It's well done, nicely presented, and of course- everything is flawless down to a micro-nutrient level.

The best part however- was the service. Everyone here either genuinely cares about the vegan scene (and thus, the customers who come here), really likes their job, or, were trained in Siberia. Either way you look at it- service-wise, this place puts everywhere else in town to shame. Always with a smile, very attentive, pleasant, charming, just top class service- everyone inside.

The only setback... the cost. This place, isn't cheap. Don't worry, it's not fine-dining level but, if you're backpacking through the region, chances are, this place won't be for you. For a couple, having dinner, with a glass of wine, expect to hit the 60-80 Euro mark when it's all said n' done. No complaints here. We enjoyed every minute and will be back again.

Pros: Service. Service. Service. 5 Star service., Food- excellent., Decore/interior. Chic, stylish, modern, clean.

Cons: Price point. A bit on the expensive side., Gets very busy: reserve in advance or miss out.

T0

Points +352

Vegan
20 Jan 2018

perfect

This place is by far the best plant based restaurant in Madrid. Everything is in a perfect balance. The food is excellent. The staff is professional, very friendly and one can really simply trust their recommendations.
The dishes might be by name similar to other restaurants, but are finely balanced and tasteful. Julien, the head chef is a true talent. We will be back for sure.

Pros: everything

Kasperle

Points +70

Vegan
19 Jan 2018

Nivel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amables, bonito y comida deliciosa

arisberna

Points +166

Vegetarian
10 Jan 2018

Great food in a awesome spot

The restaurant I believe its pretty new.

Food is tasty! Good quality and well presented.

The restaurant is modern, cleaned and well presented (with sort of Art exhibition in it), so cool place for couples or just dinner with friends.

Staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating!

In addition its next to park El Retiro, which makes it perfect for a Saturday or Sunday lunch and then a walk in the park!



Updated from previous review on 2017-04-27

Pros: Great food, Great service, Awesome location

Cons: Food menu could be expanded, Dishes could be change once in a while

Jabilin

Points +33

Vegan
09 Dec 2017

Excelente comida, excelente trato, extrañas cuentas.

Hicimos reserva telefónica sin problemas, por si acaso no teníamos sitio. La verdad dimos con ellos por el happy cow, y no lo pensamos demasiado. Buen lugar , al lado de donde estábamos para proseguir en nuestro viaje.
Quedamos con amigos en el local y mientras esperamos pedimos algo para nuestra hija. Una crema de puerros sabrosa. Unos falafel crudiveganos para ir abriendo boca. Son realmente ricos. Sorprendentes y deliciosos.
Llegan nuestros amigos y decidimos pedir un plato cada uno y otra cosa para picar. Nos llegan unos entrantes o aperitivos que no habíamos pedido, pero una vez en la mesa, te los comes. (2 raciones). Al final, en la mesa había un entrante con hummus delicioso, tzatziki sorprendente y otra salsa más que no recuerdo los ingredientes. El pan que acompañaba las salsas, si bien es así, riquísimo. Un burrito, una hamburguesa, un bowl de budha y una lasagna. Algunos crudiveganos otros no. Todos bastante ricos.
Los postres fueron la tarta de chocolate y la de queso. Estéticamente muy parecidas pero de sabores distintos. Súper ricas.
Dos botellas de agua, cafés, ... más tarde, revisas la cuenta y vemos cosas que hay cosas que no cuadran. Los entremeses que no pides, están cargados, imaginas, cuando te llegan, que es un detalle del local., también se anota un “extras” que no sabes bien a qué atribuirlo, pero la distancia hace ya imposible consultar estos detalles.
La conclusión, es un lugar con comida especial, rica, bien preparada, personal agradable y atento, pero que no es para ir cada semana, precios elevados con raciones justas ( sobretodo en el falafel).
Volveremos, pero seguramente revisemos la cuenta antes de salir!

Pros: Comida especial u rica, Personal amable

Cons: Precio

AMKNL

Points +61

Vegan
29 Oct 2017

The WOW factor!

Heaven on Earth, a Goddess in the kitchen and Angels in the service!
This is the best, by far, vegan (and organic!) restaurant I’ve ever been to.

This is fine dining at its best and one taste explosion after another. I had two dinners and one afternoon lunch here in a row.

Not sure where to start, but right from the first impression (there’s never a second chance!) to the very end everything was simply perfect. A beautiful designed restaurant with many fine details, hospitality at its best with fantastic, attentive and swift service made my stays feeling as if it had been my place for many years. Professionals at work!

Starters are amazing: I had the 24 hour Falafel, Veggie Rolls and Mushroom Brochettes. All three intense flavours due to the dehydration (Falafel and Veggie Roll) and the creamy pesto Genovese in the Mushroom Brochettes... bellissimo! Pesto with pistachos, what an ingenious combination!

My first main course was the Mushroom Papillote. What a taste explosion – not just mushrooms but „fancy“ varieties and the sauce with Tarragon and a hint of Pernod – wow! The other evening I had the crepe which was delicious and a host of herbs and tastes... For lunch the following day I went for the burger – the best ever! The bun toasted in a way I’ve never experienced before and it was actually possible to eat it with your hands and in such a way they stayed clean. Wedges well spiced and „ketchup“ and „mayonaise“ outstanding.

The desserts, WOW!
I had Cheese Cake, Frozen Petals, Double Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Kisses.
The only one I left out was the Carrot Cake and I regret forgetting to at least take a piece 2go for the Sunday evening when Heaven is closed for a well deserved rest.
All desserts were out of this world. The texture and taste of the Cheese Cake amazing, the same with the Double Choc – best ever and very fine! Frozen Petals – just go for it, an experience in itself and not to be mistaken for icecream.
Strawberry Kisses... dehydrated layers of strawberry filled with Vanilla Cream – OMG. Another dessert out of Heaven.
Considering all desserts are made with raw natural sweeteners and NO sugar and me being a Sweet Tooth & Chocoholic, I bow before you, oh great Goddess!

Drinks are all as one would expect from this kind of level: Rioja, liqueur (Frangelico - another wow!), coffee with hazelnut milk, simply delicious and cider from hoila gave all courses the necessary company.

I'll be back - with The Wife!

Pros: Excellent and delicious food!, Best service in town!, Fine dining at its best!

Cons: Still thinking - but no Cons!

bondifox

Points +45

Vegetarian
19 Oct 2017

Gourmet Vegan Experience

Great service and delicious food. The asparagus with pumpkin and hazelnut cream were exceptional. Will definitely come back to try the lasagna

Pros: Exceptional food, High quality ingredients , Friendly stuff

Cons: A little expensive

YR2017

Points +45

Vegan
15 Oct 2017

the lasagna was delicious

Delicious lasagna and a very nice waitress who explained everything very well. Thank you!

Edu

Points +43

Vegetarian
12 Oct 2017

Para repetir y repetir!

Excelente restaurante al lado del parque del Retiro. El local es realmente acogedor y los camareros son suuuper simpáticos. Te explican cada plato y te ayudan a elegir si estas en la duda. La carta es bastante amplia y muy original. En cuanto a la comida, realmente deliciosa con muchas opciones crudiveganas. Como consejo, la tarta de chocolate estaba buenísima!

Pros: decoración, servicio, comida

JamesMarbella

Points +29

Vegetarian
06 Sep 2017

Amazing

Great food. We had the Lasagne, Burger and Falafel.. all were exceptional and the sauces served with everything were great too.. All Vegan, Heathy and Delicious!

Nurss

Points +18

Vegetarian
02 Sep 2017

Great overall experience

This place is amazing. It's very beautiful in the inside. It has this clean and peaceful vibe. The waitresses keep you informed about everything, they recommend you some dishes and answer any question you could have very nicely. We tried two entrants and four main dishes, and every and each of them was completely delicious.
You can easily notice the good quality of the ingredients they use, and the dishes that try to emulate other usually non vegan ones completely achieve it.
The prices point is between 11 and 14 € per dish, Wich is not cheap. But what they give you is high quality food very well cooked and an excellent service.
I completely recommend this place for especial occasions or if you don't mind to splurge a little bit.

Pros: Great service and friendly staff, Delicious food made with high quality materials, Lots of Raw-vegan options

Cons: High price point (yet it's worth it in my opinion)

Olatz

Points +44

Vegan
18 Aug 2017

Maravilloso

Comida muy elaborada y riquísima, local agradable y camareros muy simpáticos, sobre todo Judith, que fue la que nos atendió. Salimos contentísimos tanto mi padre como yo, y me cuesta que un restaurante 100% vegetal le guste! Volveremos sin ninguna duda y por supuesto se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo.

Pros: comida riquísima, hay que probar la lasaña., Trato excelente., Local agrdable.

RosaDeFrancisco

Points +58

Vegan
03 Aug 2017

Delicioso.

Nos encantó a toda la familia, tanto el ambiente con la comida es muy bueno.
Los camareros muy amables y conocedores de todos y cada uno de los platos.

Pros: calidad precio acorde

Cons: Nada

AmaliadelOjo

Points +100

Vegan
10 Jul 2017

Excelente

Alta cocina, enfrente del retiro, elaboracion artesana crudivegana, con arte en las paredes, muy agradable

SergioLara

Points +95

Vegan
10 Jul 2017

EXCELENTE

Alta cocina y presentación exquisita en una de las mejores zonas de Madrid, con vistas a El Retiro. Muy Recomendable!!

jveganl

Points +16

Vegan
23 Jun 2017

Muy buen lugar para comer

El servicio es excelente al igual que la comida. En mi caso particular, tuvieron la gentileza de prepararme dos platos a pesar de haber llegado después de que habían cerrado la cocina. El postre ha sido uno de los mejores que me he comido en mucho tiempo. En definitiva un sitio para ir y repetir.

Pros: Servicio, La calidad y presentación de los platos, Los postres

lemontree

Points +40

Vegan
18 Jun 2017

vegano

Todo casero! Excelente ubicación, mucho amor en la comida, para experimentar si se es vegano o no! Super recomendable , lujo repetiremos seguro!

Pros: vegan delicioso

gobyul

Points +36

Vegan
10 Jun 2017

Dreams

This vegan restaurant is a haven. Having been around other parts of Spain including Barcelona, this thus far is the best vegan eatery in not only in Madrid, but in Spain. They also do quite a few raw options too, and best raw vegan dish I had anywhere - the lasagna. This dish was recommended by a wonderful staff who helped me with gluten free selections and recommendations. In fact, all staff are very friendly, professional, very informative, happy to accommodate and recommend. The price is not as cheap as other vegan eateries in Madrid, but once you dine there, you will understand why. The dishes' presentations are beautiful pieces of art, tastes heavenly you don't want it to end, and perfect yet fulfilling portions. The raw lasagna for instance both portion and taste wise can't be compared to other places. So far I ended up going twice, always absolutely trusting the staff with their recommendations, and I still want to dine here again before leaving. You have to dine here.

RosyLou

Points +34

Vegan
27 May 2017

Great meal out

Staff were really friendly and the food was so tasty. It was a little more pricey than I had expected but I didn't mind so much as I was really happy with the service. The menu wasn't very big however there weren't many dishes at all that sounded boring or that I'd scene a million times before. I especially recommend the strawberry kisses desert!

Pros: Friendly staff, Tasty and interesting food

Cons: A little more expensive than expected

cleme36

Points +22

Vegan
25 May 2017

Excellent vegan/organic restautant

Excellent vegan restaurant! starers, main dishes and deserts! they have raw and cooked meals! taseted both! yummy! lasagna recommended! atmosphere is great and staff is very friendly (waitress describes the dish and ingridients). fair portions and prices. LOVED IT

Traceykeller1205

Points +36

Vegan
11 May 2017

Great restaurant

We visited Level for lunch and had a fabulous experience. Our server, Pablo, suggested that we let him bring various dishes for us to share. He started with bread and a spread that was very tasty. We had veggie rolls (very good), sushi (one of the best dishes), cucumber soup, pate, crepe, and lasagna. All of it was very flavourful. We are so glad we trusted Pablo with the choices. We will be going back again during our trip.

Updated from previous review on 2017-05-11

Pros: Variety and flavours. The decor is very nice.

Cons: None

LorenaV

Points +37

Vegan
24 Mar 2017

Great Experience

It was a great experience, the food was quite good.
It was the first time some friends tried vegan food, and they like it.
The hummus was delicious, and the wide selections of breads. The hamburguer was quite good.
The service was quite good.

Pros: Food, Service

Cons: Non

Nanitaveg

Points +46

Vegan
23 Mar 2017

deli!!

Awesome food and service!! Everything was yummyyyyy

Cons: a bit expensive but worth it

Vitto

Points +13

Vegetarian
22 Mar 2017

Exquisito

Me encantó todo, desde la exquisita comida, el lugar y la gran atención recibida por Judith, Pablo y Andrés. Para volver ¡¡¡¡¡¡

Pros: Comida excente, Amorosa y comprometida atención , lugar muy agradable

IsisRodriguezLopez

Points +27

Vegetarian
18 Mar 2017

Un 10 para Level

Nos encantó, desde los deliciosos platos elaborados con ingredientes de calidad hasta el ambiente y la sala del restaurante. Con una buenísima atención y cuidado de los detalles, comimos en uno de los mejores restaurantes veganos.

Pros: Comida, Atención, Ambiente

Cons: Nada




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