Madre

Wish there was a way to add another star. Mike Gleason and his FOH team took care of a group of us wine lovers and made it an evening to remember. Everyone brought a special bottle to share, and the staff was super helpful at pairing with each wine, making sure we had spare glassware, decanters, the whole nine. They let us take our time and geek out on wines, camaraderie and incredible food to pair. Nothing irritates me more than when you are rushed, or forgotten. The service was flawless and though we were not a typical table of 8, they made it perfect. It says a lot about a restaurant when they can pivot to a large party with a lot going on, and make it an exceptional experience from start to finish. Pacing was key and they nailed it!Looking forward to some of the wine dinners they are throwing, in addition to routine visits. Thanks gang for the tremendous evening. I should add that this was over 3 months ago and I am still raving about it. This is not some review the day after where you are still on the "high", it's rather based on how often I get to look back and recall that awesome dinner. Cheers Madre!

I recently dined at Madre, and while the experience initially took an unexpected turn, the staff's response truly impressed me. Upon ordering a drink that I believed to be safe, I experienced an allergic reaction. I informed our server, and the reaction was immediate and compassionate.The manager quickly came to our table, expressing genuine concern for my well-being. They ensured I received the necessary medical attention and even went to the pharmacy for me to get Benadryl.The care and attention they provided went far beyond standard service. They turned a potentially distressing situation into a testament to their dedication to customer safety.The food was outstanding--flavorful, beautifully presented, and clearly made with fresh ingredients.I left Madre not just satisfied with my meal, but truly impressed by the extraordinary service. This restaurant exemplifies what it means to prioritize customer safety and satisfaction. I wholeheartedly recommend them, knowing that they genuinely care for their patrons.

I've been here twice now with friends! The first time was right around the time they opened and the second experience was much more recently. My first visit didn't leave the most amazing impression on me but it feels like they must have improved since then because my second experience was great. The restaurant is gorgeous and their bathrooms are really unique! It's a great spot to hang with friends or for a date. Most recently I came around 6:30 pm on a weekday and it was not busy and our server was attentive. One of my friends cannot have dairy and the server took time to edit the menu and explain everything they could do to accommodate her! We tried a variety of dishes and I thought every dish was well done. It is easy to share since most everything is a small plate! The food is a mix of all cultures, take a look at the menu if you're picky or nervous about what you can eat there! Plenty of vegetarian options too! I am usually nervous to order octopus because if not done well, it can be tough to eat but I thought they cooked it perfectly! However I know their menu changes so I am sure you will enjoy whatever you order! For drinks they only had one nonalcoholic mocktail option. It used a NA gin and was really delicious, I would definitely order it again!

***FOOD: Elevated Tapas Like Food. larger plates than a tapas Over all food was Good to Ok, PULPO - was a little hard to eat, not my favorite; PORK BELLY - OK although was expecting it to be more melt in your mouth good but it was a little difficult to eat; SCALLOPS - maybe it was the sauce but it was a little too salty; FRIED MUSHROOMS - it was Ok, because it was fried didn't really taste the Unami ness of the mushrooms, didn't taste the mushrooms at all; DUCK - took a very very long time for it to come, if you do get this dish, definitely order it right away so that they have time to make it, we were wondering if they were plucking the duck in the kitchen because it took sooooooo long. BLUEBERRY FLAN - tasty but didn't look or taste like a flan. ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$$ dishes were $14-25 each. DUCK was $29 ***DÉCOR: beautiful contemporary, cool vibe, velvet curtains, looks like west elm type furniture. BATHROOM is so cool, doors are see through but once you lock the doors the glass becomes opaque. I've seen this in a house and in Asia hotels before, so I wasn't surprised but it may catch people off guard. Parking an issue, need to pay for parking ***SERVICE: Friendly, made a point to touch base with us and fill our water glasses. Only issue was the Duck taking so long. We ended up being there for 2hrs waiting mostly for the duck. ***RECOMMEND: Yes RECOMMEND and if someone else invited me & paid to dine here I wouldn't oppose the invitation

Madre has a cool modern ambiance with an airy main dining room and a buzzy bar area. They have a short but sweet menu of tapas style dishes. For the most part, flavors are on point and drinks were great. I loved the Rosemary Paloma for a light refreshing cocktail and Off the Record for something more complex without being overly strong. Overall we had an enjoyable meal with just a few let downs.Watermelon salad 4/5 - satisfying combination of sweet and savory but unexpectedly arrived with half honeydew despite no mention of it on the menu or from our serverFried mushrooms 5/5 - our favorite dish of the night, very well seasoned and flavorful!Yellowtail crudo 3/5 - not bad, but generic and unremarkableSteak 2/5 - based on other photos online, we got stiffed because we ordered medium rare and received what looked like the leftover ends of a cut. the meat was barely pink in the middle and tasted gamey. luckily the sauce helped mask the flavorCalabrian chicken 4/5 - meat was tender and came off the bone easily. the exterior is quite sweet and not spicy, but overall yummy.Vanilla flan - very small portion but strong vanilla flavor. we were celebrating an anniversary so it wound up being comped and it came out with a candle.

A weekend in the triangle area came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The place offers indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated outside cause it was full indoors.Everything we ordered came out fresh, hot, and tasty. These dishes are phenomenal. The only thing that would give it 5 stars would be bigger portion size. The quality of the food is spectacular, but the serving size is small.

Walking into Madre was like entering into a modern Spanish version of Wonderland. It is its own little planet in terms of decor and vibe. If I were to describe it using just one word, it would be shwae. But not only is the ambiance dank, the food is so very tasty. Some of our favorites were the chicken, potatoes, and burrata. Unfortunately, we had one small set back: my friend was served her bourbon with floaties in it (i'm assuming it was residue from the cup). The lack of attention was concerning, but this did not ruin our experience, as they were happy to give her a new one on the house. Not to mention, our waiter was prompt, helpful with choices, and had the most beautiful green eyes. I will definitely be coming back to try more tapas, cocktails, and maybe a dessert if i'm feeling ambitious.

What a cute little vibe here at Madre. It is a small plates place. Lots of tasty items on the menu. We got different items to taste test more. Our fave was the Calabrian Chicken for sure. Mind blowing. The bread and butter was very hard, but they said it's different each time so hey. The salchipapas disappointed me really bad but maybe that's because I actually like Authentic salchipapas and this was nowhere near close. This was potato's with sauce and droplets of ground up chorizo. I guess more of trying to make a street meal fancy. I was sad. The Hanger Steak was delicious once we got it cooked to the right temp. I had a piece as that wasn't my order. Butternut squash is a yes for sure as well. The bathrooms were the star of the show. I liked how they were see through until you turned the lock and voila! I went to the bathroom about 2 times just because it was an experience. Id come back for sure. Plenty of the food was delicious!The service was great as well. Everyone was friendly and polite. They were accommodating and did what needed to be done.

Beautiful restaurant and fantastic food. This is literally the type of food I imagine I would try from a chef in a professional cooking show. Everything was exploding with flavors and also looked good on the plate. Make reservations because it's definitely trendy.The restaurant itself is extremely beautiful and decorated so well. It reminds me of a place I'd look for when I go out of town. The bar and dining room is very aesthetically pleasing and makes you want to look nice and take pictures. Make sure you take a trip to the cool bathrooms. I came for brunch and got the mimosa carafe, biscuits, burger, french toast, and chicken and donut. The stand out was surprisingly the biscuit. My partner and I agreed this was the best biscuit we've ever tasted anywhere and it was paired with a nice jam and onion-y butter that I loved. The chicken was good as well and even though we weren't a fan of the bread for the french toast because it made it too crispy, it was still tasty and the chantilly was sooo flavorful. We also wanted some scrambled eggs since it was breakfast and even though it wasn't on the menu they delivered. I loved my experience here, the service was great, and I'll definitely be back for dinner and interested to see how the menu continues to change.

Meet at Madre for amazing food , service and ambiance. Located in Downtown Raleigh in the Smoky Hollow area, I found parking in the garage just walking distance from restaurant. There's also street parking. I met up with two girlfriends, who had dined here before and have been raving about it , so I was happy to join them and see what was all the hype about. I definitely exceeded my expectations as everything was so delicious. Starting of with something that sounds so simple as bread and better gave a great first impression. The butter will change with seasonal ingredients, but the bread was fresh, warm and yummy. My top 3 small plates were the cauliflower..pork belly.. callabrian chicken. Definitely order a cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine and get ready to have a wonderful time at Mardre!