$ (<30)
Modern restaurant
Specialty: American style food
Pro tip: Any burger (one of the best in the city)
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Chamartin
★★★
Outskirts
★★★
Chamartin
★★★
Tetuan
★★★
Salamanca
★★★
Chamartin
★★★
Retiro
★★★
Chamartin
★★★
Salamanca
★★★
Salamanca
★★★
Chamberi
★★★
Center
★★★
Tetuan
★★★
Chamberi
★★★
Salamanca
★★★
Chamberi
★★★
Chamberi
★★★
Tetuan
★★★
Center
★★★
Center
★★★
Chamartin
★★
Salamanca
★★
Retiro
★★
Chamartin
★★
Salamanca
★★
Outskirts
★★
Outskirts
★★
Tetuan
★★
Chamartin
★★
Center
★★
Chamberi
★★
Salamanca
★★
Retiro
★★
Chamberi
★★
Retiro
★★
Salamanca
★★
Retiro
★★
Chamberi
★★
Salamanca
★★
Chamartin
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Outskirts
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Chamartin
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Outskirts
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Center
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Chamartin
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Tetuan
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Center
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Center
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🍽️ Guide
The best restaurants in Madrid
48 hand-picked places in Madrid, spread across 7 neighbourhoods. 20 of them three-star.
No chains, nothing sponsored. The rating is Google's on the day it was checked.
Chamartin 10 Salamanca 9 Chamberi 7 Center 7 Retiro 5 Tetuan 5 Outskirts 5
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$$$ (60+)
Hidden gem in industrial warehouse with impressive wine cellar
Specialty: Fresh grilled fish, pulpo al espeto, ceviche, 1000+ wine list
Pro tip: Let staff recommend daily catch; reserve high tables for wine cellar views
Reserva necesaria
Recommended by Aitor
$$ (30-60)
Cozy SE Asian spot, ex-Sudestada chef, intimate 8-table setting with terrace
Specialty: Furikake eggplant, soft shell crab bao, red curry pork cheeks
Pro tip: Try lunch menu (€13-15) weekdays; reserve ahead for dinner; everything made in-house
Terraza Reserva necesaria
Tetuan
★★★
$$ (30-60)
Classic Lebanese restaurant
Specialty: Traditional Lebanese food + creativity
Pro tip: Awarded Bocado tres origenes
$$ (30-60)
Central square bar, chefs prepare before you, minimalist decor
Specialty: Handrolls with Japanese-Mexican fusion like rib eye nigiri
Pro tip: No reservations, arrive early. Watch chefs work their magic
Reserva necesaria
$$ (30-60)
New rice temple with rooftop terrace, elegant Mediterranean ambiance, private rooms available
Specialty: Aged pork rice, arroz abanda, black rice with cuttlefish
Pro tip: Reserve ahead; classic and creative rice selections with 150+ wine references
Terraza Reserva necesaria
Retiro
★★★
$$ (30-60)
Traditional Madrid tavern from 1929, tin bar, busy tapas scene
Specialty: Famous milhojas de ventresca, oxtail, octopus rice
Pro tip: Try the bar area for tapas. Reserve for dining room. Arrive early weekends
Reserva necesaria
Chamartin
★★★
$$ (30-60)
Authentic Buenos Aires parrilla with warm rustic décor and vibrant terrace
Specialty: Premium Argentine cuts: Ojo de bife, Bife de chorizo, empanadas
Pro tip: Ask for punto argentino cooking. Parrillada for 3 perfect for sharing between 4 people
Terraza
Recommended by Ignacio, Dnymtz24, Arantza, Marian and Natalia
$$ (30-60)
Cozy spanish restaurant
Specialty: Spanish paellas
Pro tip: A banda or black rice, zamburiñas
Salamanca
★★★
$ (<30)
Authentic Sinaloa vibe, casual seafood house frequented by locals
Specialty: Signature aguachiles (verde, rojo, negro, habanero-mango), fresh ceviches
Pro tip: Start with the aguachile negro and ostras Rockefeller. Weekends can get very busy
Chamberi
★★★
$$ (30-40)
Cozy, authentic trattoria with warm family atmosphere
Specialty: Artisanal fresh pasta made daily by Venetian chef
Pro tip: Try duck lasagna or squid ink tagliolini with prawns
Center
★★★
$$ (30-60)
Intimate vintage space with natural light, warm service, perfect for sharing
Specialty: Best criolla empanadas in Madrid, molleja, ojo de bife
Pro tip: Order empanada criolla, molleja, and flan de dulce de leche. Reserve ahead, menu for sharing
Reserva necesaria
Tetuan
★★★
$ (<30)
Classic Korean restaurant
Specialty: Traditional Korean food, meat and korean sushi. Favourite in the city
Pro tip: Bulgogi and the cheesecake (top). Daily menu super good price
Chamberi
★★★
$ (<30)
Cozy family-run spot with authentic southern Italian warmth
Specialty: Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, fluffy dough, charred crust
Pro tip: Try La Diavola pizza and Liliana's homemade tiramisú
Salamanca
★★★
$$ (30-60)
Elegant modern space, tranquil ambiance with Japanese-Peruvian cultural fusion
Specialty: Signature ceviche Q, tiraditos, causas, and nikkei-style makis
Pro tip: Try the pisco sour classic with Quebranta. Book ahead for weekends
Chamberi
★★★
$$$ (60+)
Industrial butcher-style design with creative tableside preparations
Specialty: Modern Spanish tapas with theatrical finishing touches
Pro tip: Try Rolex (bacon, foie, truffle, egg) or confited artichoke
Chamberi
★★★
$$ (30-40)
Local íntimo y chic, 5 mesas, decoración urbano-japonesa. Reserva obligatoria
Specialty: Roll Sto Globo, nigiri tartar de atún, gyozas de langostino
Pro tip: Pide el menú degustación (27€). Acaba con la tarta de queso, imprescindible
Tetuan
★★★
$$ (30-60)
Classic Basque restaurant (northern food)
Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food
Pro tip: Tomato salad, rice with octopus and the chuleta (T-bone)
Center
★★★
$ (<30)
Cozy Mexican restaurant
Specialty: One of the best Tacos in Madrid
Pro tip: Shrimps tacos & Jamaica water
$ (<30)
Classic Italian Restaurant
Specialty: Pasta, pizzas and desserts (top3 of the city)
Pro tip: Spanish tortilla and eggplant
$$ (30-60)
Cozy Italian-Spanish fusion, family-friendly with romantic ambiance, fully renovated space
Specialty: Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, pulpo, tartar
Pro tip: Try the daily menu for great value; reserve ahead for dinner service
Reserva necesaria
Salamanca
★★
$$ (30-60)
Colorful Instagram-worthy trattoria with 80s cool kid vibes
Specialty: Carbonara served in Parmigiano wheel and fresh pasta
Pro tip: Reservations essential. Try "Te Queso Mucho" cheesecake for dessert
Reserva necesaria
$$ (30-60)
Classic catalonian restaurant
Specialty: Mediterranean traditional food
Pro tip: Bread with tomatoe (pan tumaca), Fideuá and rice with shrimps (paella)
$$ (30-60)
Classic Spanish restaurant
Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food
Pro tip: A banda rice
Salamanca
★★
$$ (30-60)
Spacious elegant interior with classy ambiance, winter terrace available
Specialty: Butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, cheese naan, tandoori dishes
Pro tip: Book through TheFork for 30% discount. Try the gulab jamun dessert
Terraza
$$$ (60+)
Rustic-elegant countryside retreat with spacious terraces and green spaces
Specialty: Grilled fish and seafood from Pescaderías Coruñesas, rice dishes
Pro tip: Try the arroz de carabinero or grilled octopus; book terrace early
Terraza
Outskirts
★★
$$ (30-60)
Elegant golf clubhouse with stunning course and Madrid skyline views
Specialty: Basque-Mediterranean cuisine, txangurro croquettes, creamy rice dishes, squid ink
Pro tip: Reserve window tables for best golf views; security check required at entrance
Reserva necesaria
Recommended by Albertini
$$ (30-60)
Classic Spanish restaurant
Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food
Pro tip: Artichokes and the Cachopo (like schnitzel)
Chamartin
★★
$ (<30)
Modern Spanish restaurant. Northern style (Santander). There are few more restaurants in Madrid
Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food
Pro tip: Spanish tortilla and cheesecake
Center
★★
$ (<30)
Big cozy restaurant
Specialty: Famous Spanish northern cuisine
Pro tip: Spanish tortilla, croquetas and the cheesecake
$$ (30-60)
Elegant yet cozy with visible kitchen and contemporary dining
Specialty: Eight gourmet tortilla varieties, traditional cuisine updated
Pro tip: Try Trufada or classic Velazqueña tortilla with razor clams
$$ (30-60)
Swanky neo-tavern with Art Nouveau decor and 1920s elegance
Specialty: Truffled tortilla and gourmet twist on classic Spanish tapas
Pro tip: Try the calamari bocadillo. Check out the bathroom—Chiquito jokes play!
$$$ (60+)
Elegant Galician seafood house with 30+ years tradition, Michelin recognized
Specialty: Fresh spider crab, Burela hake cuts, seafood platters
Pro tip: Reserve ahead on weekends. Try octopus or carabineros at the bar area
Reserva necesaria
$ (<30)
Cozy casual spot for authentic Valencian rice dishes
Specialty: Individual paellas ready in under 20 minutes
Pro tip: Try rabo de toro rice or classic Valencian paella
$$ (30-60)
Classic but modern spanish restaurant
Specialty: Spanish sofisticated tapas and traditional food
Pro tip: The gilda, rigatoni and the octopus
$$ (30-60)
Cozy basement restaurant with Cadiz soul and charming atmosphere
Specialty: Famous runny potato tortilla with caramelized onion
Pro tip: Must-try: potato tortilla, puchero croquettes, and carrillera canelones
$$ (30-60)
Classic spanish restaurant
Specialty: Spanish tapas (raciones) to share
Pro tip: Spanish tortilla and eggplant
$$ (30-60)
Intimate industrial-chic space next to Plaza Olavide
Specialty: Contemporary fusion blending Spanish with Asian-South American ingredients
Pro tip: Try steak tartare with bone marrow or tasting menu
$$$ (60+)
High-energy bar, loud music, neon lights, open kitchen spectacle
Specialty: Peking dumpling, club bao, foie gras ramen, Korean "lasagne"
Pro tip: No reservations—arrive 2hrs early. Wait at cocktail bar before seating
Reserva necesaria
$$ (30-60)
Warm 70s-inspired taberna with terrace, modern twist on classic recipes
Specialty: Ensaladilla rusa, alcachofas con foie, tarta árabe
Pro tip: Reserve ahead; try ensaladilla, alcachofas with foie, and signature tarta árabe for dessert
Terraza Reserva necesaria
$ (<30)
Trendy taquería with homey atmosphere and fast service
Specialty: Authentic tacos - cochinita pibil and quesabirria standouts
Pro tip: Try the guacamole with totopos and margarita 2x1 deal
$ (<30)
Modern Spanish restaurant
Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food
Pro tip: Croquetass and the Cachopo (like schnitzel)
$$$ (60+)
Countryside oasis with gardens and lake, perfect for events
Specialty: Ensaladilla La Máquina, premium rice dishes, grilled octopus
Pro tip: Book garden terrace early; arrive early on weekends to avoid crowds
Terraza
$ (<30)
Classic Beer Restaurant, american style
Specialty: Beer and burgers
Pro tip: The best Spanish Burger of 2022
$$$ (60+)
Michelin Selection bistro, maritime Tarifa-inspired decor, contemporary yet informal ambiance
Specialty: Tuna tataki with ají de gallina, clams red Thai curry
Pro tip: Book ahead; seasonal menu changes regularly; try tasting menu for best experience
$$ (30-60)
Classic Italian restaurant
Specialty: Pasta & pizza (top5 of the city)
Pro tip: Pizza Buffala and the Tiramisú
$ (<30)
Cozy Brazilian restaurant
Specialty: One of favourite Brazlian restaurant in Madrid
Pro tip: Picanha meat and bobó de camarão (shrimps)
$$$ (60+)
WWII bunker themed basement, traditional Izakaya upstairs, intimate atmosphere
Specialty: Japanese-Mediterranean fusion tasting menus, wild fish, gyozas
Pro tip: Book in advance. Try scallop nigiri and wine pairing
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