Bistro Madrid

Han Fauziyah , A Bowl Of Clover

5.0

Bistro Madrid by Terry's is one of the Spanish Restaurants that deserves to be known because of every dish that will introduce us to the 17 Regions of Spain.Each dish possess quality ingredients and love for the Spanish food and heritage.So last April 15, website invited some of its verified reviewers to a wonderful Spanish lunch and these are the dishes we had:Chopi Fritos - the Squid is well cooked and blends well with the flour and bleu cheese. It is good with or without the special vinegar.Cocido Bistro Madrid - the meats are all simmered well. The Garbanzos or Chickpeas were chewy and tender, not even intimidating to eat a lot of it 'coz the texture is smooth. The broth is simple but it has a good and flavorful meaty taste.Arroz Al Caldero - the seafoods does not have stinky taste. Each seafood present was well-cooked, tender and chewable. The creaminess of the sauce adds flavor to the seafoods and at the same time the thickness of the broth is perfect with the rice.Callos a Penelope - the Ox Feet was not slimey and easy to chew while the Beef Tripe was easy to cut (I do not usually eat this part of beef 'coz the texture kind of sucks but this one is really tender.) The chorizo added a character to the sauce because of its spice. The sauce is really really good, no words can describe it.Piggy High - the reason why I do not like Chorizo is because I do not like food with too much pepper but Bistro Madrid's Chorizo is a stand out 'coz it is not too peppery. Also, I like this particular Chorizo 'coz it is very tender and does not have too much ligaments or tendons.Terry's Butifarra Sausage - the Sausage is really filling. Having one whole of this after eating a lot is worth it because of how flavorful it is also the texture -- chewy but very meaty.Signature Sangria - has a light and citrusy taste. Goes well with any dish.Chef's Surprise - the desert that was served to us is indeed a great way to end a very festive and fun lunch. The level of sweetness is perfect for a sweet tooth like me and I cannot imagine that bread can be so soft as the one included in this masterpiece.

Teja Indra

5.0

On April 15, 2019, we had a website Meet-Up at Bistro Madrid by Terry's in Forbeswood Heights, BGC. We were welcomed and accomodated by Ms. Babette Gaborro.Bistro Madrid by Terry's represents the unique taste of the 17 regions of Spain and would show the inlfluence of the Mediterranean cuisine in their dishes. Thus, dining here will let you experience the authentic taste of Spain.Each food were introduced by their head chef, Chef Raul Ávila. He proudly mentioned that most of their ingredients were imported from Spain. So, the quality is top notch. You can feel his passion for cooking as he explained how the foods were prepared.We were served appetizer, mains, desserts, and beverages.📍Chopi-Fritos. A classic appetizer. Deep fried baby squid with melted cheese. Partnered with their vinegar escabeche sauce is just heavenly.📍Cocido Bistro Madrid. This is a Spanish stew. It has meat, embutidos, vegetables, and chickpeas. This stew is perfect for cold weather. Very heartwarming.📍Arroz Al Caldero. Seafood risotto. The shrimp, squid, and fish were perfectly cooked. Delicious!📍Callos Al A Penélope. This callos creation is super good. The meat were very tender. The best thing that I loved about this dish is it doesn't have an aweful after taste.📍Calgados de Toledo. These are the chorizos and sausages served hanging in metal skewers. One has a very mild flavor and the other has a strong flavor. Both were amazingly good and the presentation is very unique.📍Leche Frita. A fried desset. I loved the crisp of the outside and the smooth filling that melts in your mouth. It's filled with cream, sugar, aniseeds, and lemon zest.📍Artisan Ice Cream. This is a very sweet dessert and at the same time it is very yummy. It may look small but it can be shared.📍Signature Sangria. Made with wine from Marqués de Cáceres. The best Sangria!📍Marqués de Cáceres Costanilla. Wine. I'm not a wine person but this is good.The experience here is excellent. Everyone is very friendly. A highly recommended restaurant. A must try!

Jane Siao

4.0

Bistro Madrid invited us for a food tasting some days ago and we are excited to share some of the items from their menu here.Iberian chef Raul Avila heads their kitchen and brings in classic favorites from around Spain, starting with deep fried baby squid with a blue cheese flavored batter; house-made chorizos and imported Butifarra sausages on hanging skewers; Cocido Madrileño; seafood arroz; and smoky Callos with some really wonderful chickpeas.Chef-patron and master oenologist JC de Terry again drew the menu and its list of Spanish and Old World wines, which you'll notice aren't expensive and very accessible in flavor.Their Sangria, made with Marques de Caceres' jammy Costanilla Tempranillo, is now my favorite in town. Some might argue for a stronger, riper wine, but I think Bistro Madrid's version strikes the right balance between alcohol and fruitiness.For dessert, get their Mantecado ice cream dessert with ladyfingers, cabello de angel (caramelized citrus zest) and Blanxart chocolate from Barcelona. A must!They're open till 1 am on most nights, and they occupy a central location on the Forbeswood strip of BGC.And just like all other Terry's branches, there is a tasteful selection of deli items for sale on the ground floor.

Megat D

5.0

BISTRO MADRIDBurgos Circle, BGCFrom the outside, you will see the retail products that are readily available for purchase like sausages, processed meat, wines of different ages, imported canned products and many more. I assume that they also get their ingredients here.Upon entering the restaurant, smiles of the staffs will welcome you. The place is really cozy and a lot of Spanish design touch will be seen. Tables are covered with large pieces of paper with the map of Spain, which also serve as a placemat.At the 2nd floor you'll find the bar with lots of different wines and a big chunk of meat ( I forgot what it was called). The warm lighting makes it more of a classy place to have a fine dinner while sipping your favorite glass of wine.The Drinks:SIGNATURE SANGRIA 5/5This is one of the most balanced and refreshing sangria I have ever had, not too alcoholic and not too sweet.MARQUES DE CACERES COSTANILLA - RIOJA 3.5/5Is a bright ruby coloured wine with a crisp and fragrant bouquet with lively notes of red berries that highlight the wine's freshness. Pleasant and balanced in the mouth with rounded silky tannis and with the right balance of fruit and discreet vanillin spice. Though I find it a little bit strong, the taste is fine.The Foods:CHOPITO-FRITOS 4/5A classic appetizer of deep fried baby squid called CHOPITOS in Spanish, is sprinkled with strong bleu cheese accompanied with a vinegar escabeche sauce which is perfect dip for this deep fried babies.COCIDO BISTRO MADRID 4.5/5The most renowned Spanish stew composed of various local meats, embutidos, vegetables and chickpeas / garbanzos which is slowly simmered to achieve the most tender and flavorful meal. Chicken and pork are so tender, embutidos/sausages are so flavorful and the soup is in perfect saltiness. A little more color could be added though.ARROZ AL CALDERO 5/5Seafood risotto slow-cooked in a Mediterranean pot. The fish is cooked well and no trail of fishy taste, other seafood are cooked just right, and the rice taste fine with the complimentary taste of the seafoods that comes with it.CALLOS A LA PENELOPE 4/5A unique callos creation which is a homage to Penelope Casas, the famous American food author and connoiseur on fine wines and Spanish Cuisine. What I like most about this dish is that the meat is so tender and flavorful. The meat from the pata falls of the bones and the unexplainable texture makes you want more.PIGGY HIGH 3/5Chorizo Terry flambeed in Sherry Brandy. The sausages which I find a little bit salty are presented in hanging metal skewers together with sweet cherry tomatoes. It also comes with a plate of crispy onions rings. Both are perfect for fine wine or cold beer.TERRY'S BUTIFARRA SAUSAGE 5/5Catalonian sausages with grilled tomatoes and pieces of red bell pepper are also served in hanging metal skewers. It is also served with a plate of great tasting potatoes with herbs and sauce. The taste of the sausage was balanced and not too salty which I find perfectly delicioso!LECHE FRITA 4/5A fried delicacy filled with culinary cream, sugar, cinnamon, aniseeds, and a touch of lemon zest. At first I find it weird having the taste of aniseeds in a dessert, but at the end I was convinced that it was a dessert. This is a must try soft jiggly sweet dessert!ARTISAN ICE CREAM BY BISTRO MADRID 4/5Mantecado ice cream with lady fingers plus caramelized citrus zest (cabello de angel) and Blanxart chocolate from Barcelona; is a one of a kind dessert for the Gods. This is the ultimate dessert for those who have sweet tooths.So if you want to have some awesome meal with fine wines and terrific ambiance, this is the place to be.

Semih Ozang

4.0

Staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - accomodatingAmbience ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - stayed at the second floor and it was just way too warm. Would appreciate it if it was a bit colder than room temperature Food & drinks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had Chopi-Fritos, Paella, and meat & cheese platter. Of course a bottle of wine. Nothing exceptional about their food. Their Paella is okay. Everything is just okay. We like coming to this place because not a lot of people come here. Place is cozy and we love the location.

Afifah Nabila

5.0

Their Chopi Fritos (fried baby squid) ARE TO DIE FOR. It has this bleu cheese sauce (gorgonzola) drizzled on the squids, and they paired really well!We also got the House Sangria on promo (to come complimentary with picas - shoestring potatoes, sardine tapa, bite-sized tortillas, and the bite-sized burger)Service was great 5/5, staff were very friendly.Ambiance is great, they have this small store filled with spanish goods 5/5.And their food is oh so divine! 5/5

Zac C

4.0

I was lucky to be able to attend a private event recently where we were able to sample several dishes. I was excited because I’ve heard that Chef Juan Carlos (JC) de Terry is an expert when it comes to Spanish food. Bistro Madrid by Terry and Terry’s Bistro have the same owners. If you are looking for a more casual (and affordable) dining experience than Terry’s, Bistro Madrid is the place to go to.Before I go to the food, the service was excellent during the event. I’ve read the previous reviews on this app and found a lot of complaints regarding the service. If the staff replicates how we were served during the event, they would surely get higher ratings in future reviews.Now for the best part - the food! We tried several dishes but I’ll just focus on my favorites.1) Chopi-Fritos or deep fried baby squid for appetizers was delicious! They were perfectly fried: crisp outside and tender inside. Also, they added a twist by adding blue cheese! It adds another layer of taste, something different from the usual chopitos and we loved it.2.) The hanging tapas, Toledo style, were both fun and delicious. Can’t go wrong with sausages and I enjoyed both the Chorizo and the Butifarra Sausage.Butif you ask me, I prefer the chorizo more. But what really stood out for me was the side dish that came with the sausage - the diced potatoes!!! They were to die for, seriously. Can’t wait to go back and have more. The outside is crisp but the inside is super soft and they’re tasty by themselves but of course, the aioli made them so much better. They were served hot & fresh so eat right away for maximum enjoyment (I know, they’re just potatoes! But reallllyyy gooood ones!)3.) The Callos A La Penelope was also delicious, one of my favorites. I can imagine it to be perfect with hot white rice. That would be an enjoyable and satisfying meal already.4.) Desserts! The Leche Frita (fried cream / milk), was delicious but 1 piece is enough to be satisfied so make sure to share! Their artisan ice cream is also really good and creamy. In our case, the Chef made it extra special by adding other ingredients (too many yummy elements to mention) and I must say everyone was wowed.5) Sangria - I enjoyed the Sangria a lot probably because I am a “light” drinker. I like fruity, juicy types of liquor so this was perfect for me. For people who like stronger drinks, might be better to choose another drink and skip the Sangria. But during the event which was held on a sunny afternoon, the Sangria was refreshing and just perfect.Beautiful interior (we stayed at the second floor). The ground floor also houses a mini grocery where you can purchase their homemade (i.e. own) products as well as food items specially curated by them like sausages, crackers, olives, tomato sauce, chocolates, etc.P.S. Parking is also conveniently available at the basement of the building (pay parking).

LHforever21

5.0

This Spanish Culinary gem Bistro Madrid at Forbestown is one of the best casual dining experiences i’ve been to and definitely one for the books. With all the dishes that I tried, top of mind is the Callos, which I don’t really fancy but this one is really good. The Chopi fritos which is calamari with bleu cheese on the batter. But the one that takes the cake for me is the Mantecado ice cream with chocolate/caramel sauce topped with citrus zest. Oh my god, I’m not a fan of ice cream but this is a homerun. The items on the menu are true to the heart of Spanish cooking and not Filipinized, and as chef de Terry said - it is reminiscent of the seven regions of Spain.

Ayesha Marie

4.0

A casual dining at Forbestown, BGC that aims to bring the unique taste of the 17 regions that make Spain an authentic mosaic of culinary cultures, flavors and fragrances and textures. My favorites were the Callos ala Penelope, Piggy High and the Terry’s Butifarra Sausage.Chopi-Fritos – Php310*Deep fried squid (chopitos) sprinkled with melted blue cheese. (best with vinegar to balance the strong cheese flavor)Cocido Bistro Madrid – Php620*Cooked meats, embutidos, vegetables and chickpeas (garbanzos). Slowly simmered and served in a potArroz Al Caldero – Php620*Seafood risotto slow-cooked in the traditional Mediterranean potCallos ala Penelope – Php380*Unique callos creation is a culinary homage to PenelopePiggy High – Php345*Chorizo Terry (Chef Terry’s Recipe) flambeed in Sherry BrandyTerry’s Butifarra Sausage – Php345*Catalonian sausageLeche Frita – Php220*Fried delicacy filled with cream, sugar, cinnamon, aniseeds and a touch of lemon zestArtisan Ice Cream Bistro Madrid*Ice cream with Bukayo (Coconut sugar) and alcohol (Sugar overload)Signature Sangria*Marques de Caceres with fruitsMarques de Caceres Costanilla (Rioja)*Red wine📍 Location: Unit F130-131 Forbeswood Heights, Forbestown Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Rhosecel Valerio

1.0

During the course of our stay we ordered two jars of their sangria. After the first one, I requested the waiter to add a little more rhum as it tasted like they were just serving us juice. When the next jar came, it still tasted the same. When I requested for the waiter to have our sangria adjusted, he said that if I wanted more alcohol, I should just order a shot of rhum to add to my jar. WOW! P950 for a 750ml jar of sangria and they can’t even add enough alcohol to make it substantial! So disappointing!