Best Spots in Madrid for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic Restaurant La Campana and Chocolatería San Ginés, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 20,516 reviews
Join the line at La Campana, the no-frills Centro tavern behind Madrid's famous calamari sandwich. Order it with a sangria or a tapa and judge whether the hype is deserved.
★ 4.3 · 73,503 reviews
Visit Chocolatería San Ginés, a Madrid institution serving churros and chocolate since 1894. Dunk your churros into thick hot chocolate inside its traditional dining room, at almost any hour of the day or night.
★ 4.4 · 3,329 reviews
Discover DiverXO, the Chamartín restaurant where chef Dabiz Muñoz rewrites the rules of fine dining. Work through a changing run of inventive courses on theatrical dishware, each one introduced by the service team.
★ 4.3 · 15,903 reviews
Drop into Casa Labra, the old-school Centro bar that has made fried cod a Madrid ritual. Queue briefly, then enjoy golden fritters, croquettes and a glass of vermouth straight from the tap.
★ 4.4 · 9,455 reviews
Dive into StreetXO, the Salamanca address known for loud, inventive fusion cooking. Share the Korean lasagna and creative seafood plates, then linger over cocktails in a room that stays lively into the small hours.
★ 4.2 · 8,041 reviews
Step into La Bola, a historic wood-paneled dining room in central Madrid. Settle in for a traditional cocido madrileño, accompanied by vermouth, olives, wine and dessert on the set menu.
★ 4.7 · 1,707 reviews
Experience Coque, the Chamberí restaurant that turns dinner into a journey through several rooms. Follow the staff from space to space, tasting contemporary dishes and visiting the wine cellar before the final table.
★ 4.4 · 5,378 reviews
Step into Casa Alberto, the Centro tavern that has been pouring drinks and serving tapas since 1827. Settle beneath old paintings with house vermouth, garlic langoustines and classic Madrid plates.
★ 4.6 · 2,781 reviews
Settle into Tortillas de Gabino, the Chamberí favourite for classic Spanish comfort food. Order silky croquetas and a perfectly set tortilla, then see what the seasonal menu adds.
★ 4.8 · 12,507 reviews
Book a table at Frutas Prohibidas, the Centro brunch address that made plant-based eggs Benedict a talking point. Sit down to a vegan brunch with specialty coffee and see how convincing the poached eggs are.
★ 3.9 · 6,689 reviews
Pull up at La Casa del Abuelo, a Madrid tapas institution in the centre. Dip bread into sizzling gambas al ajillo and sip sangria or small glasses of local wine at the crowded bar.
★ 4.4 · 6,746 reviews
Stop by Casa Revuelta, the classic Centro tapas bar known for its fried cod. Squeeze in at the bar for a golden tajada de bacalao, a gilda and a cold drink alongside Madrid regulars.
★ 4.8 · 9,018 reviews
Join the queue at Norah Coffee & Brunch, the Salamanca spot Madrid diners keep recommending. Settle in for a plentiful brunch, guacamole included, served by an attentive team.
★ 4.4 · 3,983 reviews
Book a table at fismuler madrid, the Chamberí restaurant whose small, precise plates keep guests coming back. Share a chicken liver pâté with sourdough, a meatball and a chine bun in a stylish, relaxed setting.
★ 4.5 · 11,163 reviews
Pop into Pez Tortilla, the Centro bar that turns the humble tortilla into a Madrid essential. Order a creamy pincho with onion, add ham croquetas and a vermut, and join the lively crowd.
★ 4.4 · 6,047 reviews
Pull up a stool at Sala de Despiece, the Chamberí tapas bar dressed as a butcher's market. Share inventive small plates like oysters and herring jelly in a buzzing, minimalist room.
★ 4.3 · 2,789 reviews
Pull up a seat at Taberna Antonio Sánchez, a Centro tavern open since 1787. Work through traditional tapas, tortilla and cocido in a snug, historic room that feels pleasantly unchanged.
★ 4.7 · 2,047 reviews
Discover Kuoco, a modern Peruvian-fusion restaurant in central Madrid. Order cocktails and work through an artfully plated, seasonal tasting menu that guests describe as one of the city's most memorable.
★ 4.4 · 3,998 reviews
Pull up to Bar Melo's, the Lavapiés bar where Galician tapas are done plainly and well. Order the signature zapatilla, add morcilla and padrón peppers, and pour a glass of Ribeiro.
★ 4.6 · 9,097 reviews
Linger over a long brunch at Zenith Brunch & Cocktails, a brick-walled Centro hangout built for slow mornings. Choose from all-day brunch plates, a superfood latte or a cocktail in its calm, aesthetic dining room.
★ 4.5 · 11,344 reviews
Pull up a seat at Ojalá, a Centro favourite that keeps going from breakfast until after midnight. Order a burger or a fresh lemonade and take in the decor and the buzz.
★ 4.1 · 14,623 reviews
Visit Casa Mingo, the beloved Moncloa cider house where roast chicken is the main event. Once you are seated, food arrives within minutes: chicken, Spanish appetizers and cold apple cider.
★ 4.5 · 12,364 reviews
Head to Casa Dani, the busy market counter in Salamanca that Madrileños swear by for tortilla. Grab a seat among the bustle and share the omelette alongside cuttlefish and other classic tapas.
★ 4.6 · 2,971 reviews
Discover La Tasquería, the Chamberí restaurant that makes offal the star of the table. Work through a nose-to-tail menu of kidneys, tongue and other unusual cuts in a hip, industrial-chic dining room.
★ 4.8 · 2,542 reviews
Taste your way through the Literary Quarter on the Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with a local guide. You'll visit four historic bars, sample twelve tapas with a drink at each, and finish near Plaza Mayor.
★ 4.6 · 4,037 reviews
Take a table at Carmencita Brunch Malasaña, a lively spot mixing North American brunch with Spanish ingredients. Order eggs Benedict or the breakfast burger, add a mimosa and enjoy the generous plates.
★ 4.5 · 3,505 reviews
Discover La Bien Aparecida, a bright Salamanca restaurant devoted to Cantabrian seafood. Taste the purrusalda soup and perfectly cooked hake, or opt for the tasting menu in the airy dining room.
★ 4.7 · 1,011 reviews
Discover Saddle, a Chamberí fine-dining address with its own cocktail bar. Settle in for a slow, multi-course meal of seasonal dishes, with a well-made drink to begin.
★ 4.3 · 1,468 reviews
Discover Gofio, the Michelin-starred Centro restaurant celebrating the flavours of the Canary Islands. Work through a creative tasting menu of many courses, paired with carefully chosen wines.
★ 4.5 · 6,559 reviews
Start your morning at La Desayunería, a central Madrid brunch favourite with a menu big enough for every taste. Choose from the extensive breakfast list and enjoy fast, friendly table service.
Madrid · 🍽️ Food
Restaurant La Campana
45 min
Madrid · 🥐 Breakfast
Chocolatería San Ginés
DiverXO
2h
Casa Labra
StreetXO Madrid
LA BOLA
1h30
Coque
Casa Alberto
1h15
Tortillas de Gabino
1h
Frutas Prohibidas – Brunch y Café de Especialidad en Madrid
La Casa del Abuelo
Casa Revuelta
30 min
Norah Coffee & Brunch - Speciality Coffee
fismuler madrid
Pez Tortilla
SALA DE DESPIECE 1 (SDD1)
Taberna Antonio Sánchez - 1787 - La Taberna más antigua de Madrid
Kuoco
Bar Melo's Lavapiés
Zenith Brunch & Cocktails
Ojalá
Casa Mingo
Casa Dani
La Tasquería
Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide
3h
Carmencita Brunch Malasaña
La Bien Aparecida | Grupo Cañadío
Saddle Madrid
Gofio
La Desayunería
