Madrid
Juan Mari Arzak, one of Spain's most famous chefs, has finally set up shop in Madrid just off Plaza de Santo Domingo. Bringing Basque innovation to bear…
Must-see restaurants in Madrid
Madrid
Going strong since 1870 and run by the sixth generation of the Verdasco family, Taberna La Bola is a much-loved bastion of traditional Madrid cuisine. If…
Madrid
Styling itself as a 21st-century Andalucian tavern, Bienmesabe is very much a part of the Calle de Ponzano night-time scene. The seafood is especially…
Chueca
One of Chueca's best bars, Celso y Manolo serves up tostadas for those in need of a snack, oxtail for those looking for a touch of the traditional, and a…
Madrid
This is our sort of deli, one that combines the full-display benefits of a deli with the sit-down comforts of a tapas bar. On offer is a tempting array of…
Madrid
Great tapas and a range of other local staples should be reason enough to come here. But for us, it's all about their cocido a la madrileña (€24.60) which…
Madrid
One of our favourite bars anywhere in the area, this terrific place does all manner of Spanish staples – try the croquetas de jamón y gambas al ajillo …
Madrid
The mainstay of lunches for many madrileños are called casas de comidas – restaurants serving home cooking. This casa de comidas is an upmarket version of…
Madrid
The proud owner of a Michelin star, Gofio brings to the capital a whole cookbook full of innovative takes on traditional recipes from the Canary Islands…
Madrid
Lambuzo unabashedly declares its love for all things Andalucian. Seafood-centred dishes transport diners straight to the beaches of Cádiz; cuttlefish…
Madrid
Looking for Madrid’s take on fast food? Pizza al Cuadrado’s squares of crisp dough – with toppings such as potato, pesto and pine nuts or pumpkin cream,…
Madrid
With outdoor seating that gives you an unbeatable view of the cathedral, this bar has been serving vermouth and its unique house wine – a sweet number…
Madrid
In Japan, Sublime Tokyo is a chain with nearly 300 locations, but this cosy restaurant is its first overseas eatery. Specialising in authentic Tokyo…
Madrid
This wildly popular outpost of the similarly cool Malasaña La Mucca serves up terrific local dishes such as jamón (ham) platters, but the menu is mostly…
Madrid
Located in a restored palacete (small palace), elegant WareHouse boasts a farm-to-table restaurant, Rhum Bar and an outdoor patio lush with grape vines…
Madrid
This bar and restaurant has been serving old-fashioned home cooking since 1879. The menu includes typical tapas, cheeses, cured ham and sausages, and…
Madrid
A favourite of local politicians due to its location just outside the Senate building, Casa Jacinto is famous for its meat, fish of the day and wide…
Chueca
Spain’s fresh food markets make for an interesting alternative to bars and restaurants. Many have been transformed to meet all of your food needs at once…
Madrid
Two parallel menus, one French and one Japanese, make this restaurant a unique choice. The lunch menu changes daily, or you can enjoy a sampler for two…
Madrid
A strong player on Madrid’s burgeoning burger scene, Goiko Grill has several locations around the city. The modern, minimal design puts the emphasis where…
Chueca
Madrid’s only entirely organic food market, El Huerto de Lucas is home to individual vendors as well as a restaurant, cafe and juice bar. Earth-friendly…
Chueca
Gluten-free options are rare in Madrid, but Celicioso makes up for that lack with its selection of coeliac-friendly pastries. You can grab a table and…
Madrid
One of the better bars surrounding Plaza de Santa Ana, El Lateral does terrific pinchos (snacks), the perfect accompaniment to the fine wines on offer…
Chueca
This juice and salad bar is very veggie-friendly and locals and tourists alike enjoy stopping in for a healthy boost. With options for vegetarians and…
Madrid
Considered one of Madrid’s 'neotaverns', this twist on the traditional tavern offers well-loved Spanish dishes, such as octopus or croquettes, amid decor…
Madrid
It’s difficult to find a better combination of price, quality cooking and classy atmosphere anywhere in Huertas. The softly lit dining area has a…
Madrid
Founded in 1855, this place serves the usual suspects, as well as traditional Madrid offerings such as azucarillos (meringue-like sugar bombs) of lemon,…
Madrid
Where most other fine-dining experiences centre on innovation, Zalacaín is a bastion of tradition, with a refined air and loyal following. The pig’s…
La Latina & Lavapiés
There’s no tradition of kebab shops for midnight attacks of the munchies, but there’s always Bar Melo’s. One of those Spanish bars that you’d normally…
Salamanca
Tepic offers ‘Urban Mexican Food’ in chic bar or dining rooms and with friendly service. Its signature dish is the Acapulco Tropical, a cheese taco with…
Madrid
Las Bravas has long been the place for a caña (small glass of beer) and some of the best patatas bravas (fried potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce) in town…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Almendro 13 is a charming taberna (tavern) for traditional Spanish tapas with an emphasis on quality rather than frilly elaborations. Cured meats, cheeses…
Madrid
Most of the restaurants surrounding Plaza Mayor are tourist traps, but Los Galayos, a few steps off the plaza’s southeastern corner and open for a mere…
Madrid
The ‘House of the Grandfather’ is an ageless, popular place that's been around for more than a hundred years. The traditional order here is a chato (small…
Madrid
Opened in 1888, Casa Mingo is a much-loved Asturian cider house. Things are kept simple, with the signature dish of pollo asado (roast chicken, cut in…
La Latina & Lavapiés
If you want to see madrileños (residents of Madrid) enjoying their favourite local food, this is one of the best places to do so. The clamour of…
Chueca
Madrid is not renowned for its paella (Valencia reigns in that regard), but valencianos who can’t make it home are known to frequent La Paella de la Reina…
Madrid
Just by the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, this breezy, no-frills bar-eatery is a Madrid institution for its bocadillos (filled rolls) – the bocadillo de…
Madrid
Some bars have all the luck. In 1985, this backstreet neighbourhood bar opened in time to ride the wave of la movida madrileña, then stuck around long…
Salamanca
The home kitchen of former parliamentarian María Luisa Banzo has one of Salamanca’s most loyal followings. The cooking is a carefully charted culinary…
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