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LA BOLA

Name: LA BOLA
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.2

4.2 ·

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.

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Full description

La Bola is a traditional Spanish restaurant in central Madrid, best known for cocido madrileño, the city's classic chickpea-based stew, served in a charming wood-paneled dining room. Reviewers describe feeling transported to another era and praise the warm, attentive staff.

A set menu that includes appetizers, vermouth, olives, wine and dessert alongside the cocido is a popular way to experience it. With more than 8,000 reviews and a strong must-see profile, it sits firmly on the visitor circuit, so expect a mix of travellers and locals.

Lunch and the afternoon are the natural slots, and booking is recommended.

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Address

C. de la Bola, 5, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain · Centro

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h30

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book ahead, as it is popular with visitors
it serves daytime hours, so plan it as lunch or an early meal
go for the cocido menu, which includes vermouth and dessert

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Reviews

A wonderful experience having cocido madrileno. In a great old, historical setting. We had the complete menu that includes appetizer, vermouth, olives, wine, and dessert. Our waiter made the experience Perfecto! He was so attentive and helpful, making sure we knew how to eat the cocido madrileno, including waiting…

Scott Lentz

2/5

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