Madrid

Art gallery for pastry lovers, creative concept

Specialty: Artisan cheesecakes, pistachio & Lotus flavors, specialty coffee

Pro tip: Try "Musitas" (mini individual cheesecakes), perfect size

Cozy artisan bakery, calm minimalist atmosphere

Specialty: Croissaluna (croissant-medialuna hybrid), homemade pastries

Pro tip: Try croissaluna with ham & cheese or pistachio cookie

Intimate minimalist café, calm atmosphere, Iraqi inspiration

Specialty: Famous pistachio latte with fresh crushed pistachios

Pro tip: Must try the iconic pistachio latte, handmade with love

Modern brunch spot with cozy aesthetic and Instagram-worthy presentation

Specialty: Creative brunch bowls and specialty coffee drinks

Pro tip: Try their açai bowls and arrive early on weekends to avoid queues

Cozy space with forest green accents, natural light

Specialty: Specialty coffee, killer pancakes and brunch plates

Pro tip: Arrive early, weekends get packed with 30-40 min wait

Cozy rustic café with vintage wood, exposed stone walls, and warm lighting

Specialty: Specialty coffee, eggs benedict, and homemade pastries with vegan options

Pro tip: Arrive early on weekends to avoid queues and snag the window table

Coastal, chill brunch spot. Vegan & gluten-free friendly, dog-friendly

Specialty: Turkish eggs, Coco Benedicts, acaí bowls, cocada shake

Pro tip: Sin reservas — llega temprano, especialmente en finde. Prueba la cocada

Vibrant modern space, coworking-friendly atmosphere. 💻

Specialty: Specialty coffee, brunch bowls, workspace available

Pro tip: €20 workspace fee applies if using laptop

Authentic Syrian-Lebanese bakery, cozy and welcoming. There are 3 more in Madrid

Specialty: Baklawa with pistachio, hummus, fatayer, Arabic coffee

Pro tip: Best baklawa in Spain, try pistachio or almond versions

Cozy artisan shop specializing in Italian tiramisú

Specialty: 9+ creative flavors, from limoncello to chocolate-orange

Pro tip: Try Valentina (dark chocolate-orange) or limón with limoncello

Chic NYC-style bar, classic meets modern

Specialty: Craft cocktails, Mediterranean Negroni, vermouth selection

Pro tip: Book ahead (<https://www.bartrafalgar.es/reservas/>), gets busy. Try Mediterranean Negroni

House disco building, with outside part (+25)

Specialty: Music and Cocktails

Pro tip: Better to go before 1AM, put name on the list recommended

Classic bar for drinks before going to a disco (+25)

Specialty: Wines, beers and Cocktails

Pro tip: Located near Morris, perfect to do warming

Disco pub (+30)

Specialty: Music and Cocktails

Pro tip: If you are around this area and you don’t want to move to a bigger disco, good choice

Classic bar for dinner, drinks and party before going to a disco (+25)

Specialty: Dinner, wines, beers and Cocktails

Pro tip: After dinner queue not needed

Classic bar for drinks and party before going to a disco (+25)

Specialty: Wines, beers and Cocktails

Pro tip: Usually quite crowded

Taproom sostenible y moderno. Ambiente relajado, billar y pantallas de fútbol

Specialty: 12 grifos rotativos. Cerveza Mendrugo hecha con pan duro recuperado

Pro tip: Pide al maestro cervecero que recomiende. Prueba la edición especial de temporada

Classic bar for special beers (+25)

Specialty: Beers

Pro tip: Good for football match with good atmosphere

Disco pub (+25)

Specialty: Music and Cocktails

Pro tip: If you are around this area and you don’t want to move to a bigger disco, good choice

Disco pub (+25)

Specialty: Music and Cocktails

Pro tip: If you are around Ponzano good choice to continue the party

• ✓ Neoclassical palace on Plaza Alonso Martinez — architecture that turns heads
• ✓ The Library Cocktail Lounge on the ground floor and two terraces with city views
• ✓ Booking 9.6 location score — one of the best-located hotels in all of Madrid

Pro tip: Book the two-floor tower suite — it occupies the palace's original cupola

• ✓ Early 20th-century townhouse on a tree-lined diplomatic street, 74 contemporary design rooms
• ✓ In-house patio restobar and terrace — the most peaceful spot in the neighbourhood
• ✓ 4-min walk to Colon metro and 6 min to Alonso Martinez

Pro tip: Ask for a room with terrace — worth the upgrade on this street

• ✓ Modern design hostel with a cinema room, female-only floor and free daily tours
• ✓ Breakfast for just 1€ — hard to beat anywhere in central Madrid
• ✓ Between Alonso Martinez and Bilbao — epicentre of Chamberi nightlife

Pro tip: Book a bed on the female-only floor for more privacy — bunks have curtains

• ✓ 300m from La Castellana and steps from Ponzano — Madrid's trendiest street right now
• ✓ Buffet breakfast and staff unanimously praised across all reviews
• ✓ Direct metro to the airport (30 min) and Sol (12 min)

Pro tip: Small and personal hotel — book ahead, it fills fast on weekends

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best time: Sunset from 18h. Rooftop 15F open spring/summer only — 14F open year-round

Pro tip: Smart casual required — jacket for men. €20 entry discountable on drinks

Modern, cozy pink aesthetic with cloud decor. Instagram-worthy

Specialty: Eggs Benedict, Korean sandwich, specialty lattes, pancakes

Pro tip: Try the Le Petit Lunch menu (€14.50) for best value

Cozy art studio meets café. Paint while sipping specialty coffee

Specialty: Paint workshops (canvas, tote bags). Toasts, focaccias, specialty coffee

Pro tip: Book ahead—workshops include materials and drink. 90min sessions

Tiny neighborhood gem. Cozy, intimate. Freshly roasted on-site. There are 3 places at all in Madrid

Specialty: Single-origin Peru & Nicaragua. Legendary cheesecake, pastries

Pro tip: Small space—arrive early. Try Rwanda roast if available

Small experimental studio. Saturday DJ sessions. Minimalist aesthetic

Specialty: Specialty coffee, seasonal brews, gourmet toasts, pastries

Pro tip: Try orange velvet coffee. Arrive early—limited seating

Intimate coffee & tea spot in upscale Salamanca

Specialty: Third-wave coffee from rotating roasters

Pro tip: New spot with limited reviews - try their specialty brews and report back

Upscale music hall with 8 elegant rooms and live piano

Specialty: Signature cocktails, afterwork terrace, DJ nights

Pro tip: Best for afterwork Wed-Sat; arrive early for terrace or piano room

Exclusive, glamorous; LED lighting, 500 capacity, ages 21+

Specialty: House, reggaeton, urban hits; smart dress code enforced

Pro tip: Book VIP tables early; strict door policy; best Thu-Sat nights

Elegant art-deco club, 2 floors, 21-23+ crowd, smart dress code

Specialty: House commercial, reggaetón premium, VIP areas with balconies

Pro tip: Get on list for free entry or buy advance tickets; strict door policy

Mexican-themed party club; karaoke, reggaeton, ages 18+

Specialty: Heartbreak-themed nights with live karaoke and commercial hits

Pro tip: Free entry with lista; dress code enforced; book VIP tables early

Spectacular visuals; LED screens, celebrity hotspot, ages 18-22+

Specialty: Reggaeton, house, urban hits; themed parties, exclusive atmosphere

Pro tip: Strict dress code; book VIP early; best after midnight

• ✓ Neoclassical facade from 1897 on the Milla de Oro, 200m from Retiro Park and Cibeles
• ✓ Temporary art exhibitions integrated throughout the hotel spaces
• ✓ Electric bike rental available — the best way to explore Madrid

Pro tip: Ask for a deluxe room with views over Paseo de Recoletos — worth the upgrade

• ✓ Historic 19th-century building on the Milla de Oro — black marble, wood and flawless design
• ✓ In-house cocktail bar and restaurant La Parrilla del Pimiento Verde
• ✓ Local concierge who reveals spots that don't appear on any map

Pro tip: Book a room with street views on Hermosilla — best terrace in Salamanca

• ✓ 100m from Retiro Park and the metro — unbeatable location in Salamanca
• ✓ El Cielo de Alcala rooftop terrace with plunge pool and panoramic city views
• ✓ Highly rated buffet breakfast — solid value for money in a premium area

Pro tip: Request a courtyard-facing room — much quieter than street-facing ones

• ✓ The most carefully designed hostal in Salamanca — rooms with their own personality
• ✓ Walking distance to Palacio de Congresos and the Jorge Juan dining scene
• ✓ Budget-friendly option in one of Madrid's most expensive neighbourhoods

Pro tip: No hostel culture in Salamanca — book a private room for the most comfort here

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

Cozy spanish restaurant

Specialty: Spanish paellas

Pro tip: A banda or black rice, zamburiñas

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Small cozy coffee place

Specialty: Coffee, toasts and cookies. Remote work 💻

Pro tip: Flatwhite and avocado toast. Also good option to take away

Cozy coffee place

Specialty: Coffee + Brunch. Remote work 💻

Pro tip: Caprese toast and the brunch dish

Small coffee place

Specialty: Coffee and homemade bakery

Pro tip: Any cake or cookie

Intimate Japanese-inspired café with championship latte art

Specialty: Award-winning coffee with artistic presentation

Pro tip: Luis Ángel, the barista, won Spain's Latte Art Championship

Cozy neighborhood spot for quality coffee and pastries

Specialty: Specialty coffee with handmade cookies and pastries

Pro tip: Check their Too Good To Go packs for great deals

Classic spanish tavern with a good terrace outside

Specialty: Beers, wine and live music

Pro tip: Weekend during the day super good atmosphere. Spanish live music

Classic spanish bar with space outside

Specialty: Beers, wine and good quality of ham and cheese

Pro tip: Good option if you go to a music concert in the Wizink center. Try the galician empanada

Small bar for drinks

Specialty: Elaborated vermouths and Cocktails

Pro tip: Good option for a vermouth on weekends and for a good cocktail after lunch

Disco with spanish atmosphere (+30)

Specialty: Music and Cocktails

Pro tip: Also for evening (tardeo) or night

Modern pub

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Good option if you go to a music concert in the Wizink center. For warming up

Classic bar for drinks

Specialty: Old style cocktails

Pro tip: Good option to have some drinks after dinner around

Disco with international atmosphere (+20)

Specialty: Music and Cocktails

Pro tip: Better to go before 1AM, put name on the list recommended or a table with bottle for a group (6p.)

• ✓ Relais & Chateaux member — European excellence standard on Paseo de la Castellana
• ✓ Historic hotel with private garden and quiet atmosphere far from tourist crowds
• ✓ Staff unanimously praised for personalised, warm attention

Pro tip: Ask for a garden-facing room — the most peaceful and exclusive in the hotel

• ✓ 19th-century building by Puerta de Alcala with Bodyna spa included — hammam and 4 treatment rooms
• ✓ Restaurant Malvar with views of Puerta de Alcala and signature cocktail terrace
• ✓ Free bikes for Retiro Park — start your day like a local

Pro tip: The spa is included for guests — one of the best in Madrid, don't skip it

• ✓ Protected historic building directly facing Retiro Park — unique architecture in Madrid
• ✓ 36 boutique rooms with high ceilings and views over the city's most iconic park
• ✓ 550m from Museo del Prado — the art triangle within walking distance

Pro tip: Book a Retiro-facing room — waking up to that view is worth every euro

• ✓ 6-min walk from Reina Sofia and Prado — best cultural access in Madrid at hostel price
• ✓ Rooftop terrace, bar, jacuzzi and shared kitchen — more than most 3-star hotels offer
• ✓ Coworking area with computers — ideal for travellers working on the road

Pro tip: Book ahead — the most popular hostel in the area, fills fast in high season

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

Classic catalonian restaurant

Specialty: Mediterranean traditional food

Pro tip: Bread with tomatoe (pan tumaca), Fideuá and rice with shrimps (paella)

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

Classic but modern spanish restaurant

Specialty: Spanish sofisticated tapas and traditional food

Pro tip: The gilda, rigatoni and the octopus

Classic spanish restaurant

Specialty: Spanish tapas (raciones) to share

Pro tip: Spanish tortilla and eggplant

Best time: Early morning for peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural light through glass structure

Pro tip: Currently closed for restoration until 2027, but exterior and lake views remain spectacular for photos

Modern Coffee place for brunch

Specialty: Coffee, toasts, pancakes

Pro tip: Eggs benedictines and the pancakes

Small Cozy Coffee place for brunch

Specialty: Great coffee and toasts. Also tasty bakery

Pro tip: Not that many places inside, but also there is a bench outside

Modern Coffee place for brunch

Specialty: Coffee, toasts, pancakes

Pro tip: Pancakes and Acai bowl (tigela Acai)

Small cozy coffee place for brunch

Specialty: Brunch options and Mexican breakfast

Pro tip: Chilaquiles and huevos rancheros (eggs)

Coffee place for brunch and working area (not weekends). Remote work 💻

Specialty: Coffee

Pro tip: Big space to feel comfortable working

Modern vintage bar

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Really funny place, Where bar tenders sing with people. Go early to avoid the queue (on weekends)

Classic old rock music bar

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Go around 12, really good atmosphere

Classic piano bar (most famous in the city)

Specialty: Cocktails

Pro tip: Even It has been famous and quite crowded, It is still a must to visit. Many tourists (specially mexicans). Large queues, go early

Disco with spanish vintage atmosphere (+30)

Specialty: 80's music and cocktails

Pro tip: Also for evening (tardeo) or night

Vintage style bar

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Good option for a drink after dinner

Disco with spanish atmosphere (+25)

Specialty: Electronic music and cocktails

Pro tip: Just for night party

Big disco with different rooms (+25)

Specialty: Electronic music and cocktails

Pro tip: Just for night, fully recommended to put name on list before

Classic pub with live music

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Good option if you want to have beers with good live music

• ✓ Restored 19th-century palace with modern colonial interiors — Madrid's most photographed boutique
• ✓ Spa, restaurant and bar with rotating menu — everything you need without leaving the hotel
• ✓ Booking 9.3 — one of the highest-rated in the city under 200€/night

Pro tip: Sunday brunch at their restaurant is a local social event — book in advance

• ✓ Protected 19th-century building fully renovated in 2025 — vintage elevator on Calle Hortaleza
• ✓ Free bikes, coworking space and vegan/gluten-free breakfast included
• ✓ 20m from Gran Via and steps from Malasana — best location in this price range

Pro tip: Ask for a superior room with terrace — rooftop views over Gran Via you won't forget

• ✓ Booking 9.5 — the highest-rated hostel in Madrid, between Chueca and Malasana
• ✓ Unique design per room, rooftop solarium terrace and in-house bar-restaurant
• ✓ 100m from Chueca metro and 400m from Gran Via — boutique location at hostel price

Pro tip: Double rooms have en-suite bathroom — perfect for couples travelling on a budget

• ✓ On Plaza Pedro Zerolo, the heart of Chueca — the most iconic hotel in the neighbourhood
• ✓ Rooftop pool with stunning views — in summer, locals come just for sunset drinks
• ✓ Colourful, spacious rooms — personality-driven design without pretension

Pro tip: Go up to the rooftop even if you're not staying — one of Madrid's best rooftop bars

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

Cozy Mexican restaurant

Specialty: One of the best Tacos in Madrid

Pro tip: Shrimps tacos & Jamaica water

Classic Italian Restaurant

Specialty: Pasta, pizzas and desserts (top3 of the city)

Pro tip: Spanish tortilla and eggplant

Big cozy restaurant

Specialty: Famous Spanish northern cuisine

Pro tip: Spanish tortilla, croquetas and the cheesecake

Classic Beer Restaurant, american style

Specialty: Beer and burgers

Pro tip: The best Spanish Burger of 2022

Cozy Brazilian restaurant

Specialty: One of favourite Brazlian restaurant in Madrid

Pro tip: Picanha meat and bobó de camarão (shrimps)

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

Best time: Afternoon to early evening. Best at sunset (~6:00-6:30 PM in winter)

Pro tip: Free access daily 12 PM-10 PM. Perfect spot after Palace visit. The location is of a terrace bar near the Palace

Best time: Sunset for spectacular Gran Vía views. Open until 1-2 AM

Pro tip: Entry €5. 360° views from cultural center rooftop. Bar serves drinks. Booking needed (<https://www.circulobellasartes.com/azotea/>)

Best time: Sunset (~6:00-6:30 PM winter). Open 11 AM-1 AM daily

Pro tip: Entry €5 (11 AM-5 PM weekdays), €10 after. Hotel guests enter free. Booking needed (<https://www.riu360rooftopbar.com/>)

Best time: Sunset hour. Magical golden reflections on reflecting pool

Pro tip: Free but reserve online. Ancient Egyptian temple with panoramic city views

Modern coffee place for Brunch. Remote work 💻

Specialty: Coffee and toasts

Pro tip: Flatwhite and spicy salmon toast

Modern coffee place for Brunch and working place. Remote work 💻

Specialty: Coffee and toasts

Pro tip: Flatwhite and cookies. Any toast is a great choice. It is crowded on weekends

Modern coffee place for Brunch and working place. Remote work 💻

Specialty: Coffee and toasts

Pro tip: Flatwhite and cookies. Pancakes and waffles (also with protein) are great

Modern classic coffee place

Specialty: Coffee and toasts

Pro tip: Flatwhite and avocado toast

Modern coffee place

Specialty: Coffee and bakery

Pro tip: Homemade cakes

Disco with Spanish atmosphere (+20)

Specialty: Music and Cocktails

Pro tip: Good atmosphere. Better to go before 2AM

Modern pub

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Well prepared cocktails

Classic Irish pub

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Good option to go with friends to drinks some beers with a nice atmosphere

Classic Spanish bar

Specialty: Tapas and beers

Pro tip: Good option to go with friends to drinks some beers with a nice atmosphere

Pub with spanish atmosphere (+35)

Specialty: Rock, live music (often)

Pro tip: For a different plan

Modern pub

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Good option if you go to a music concert in the Wizink center. For warming up

Classic pub

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Gin tonic, well prepared

• ✓ Booking 9.1 — best-rated in the area, with avant-garde design and rooftop pool
• ✓ 600m from Plaza Castilla — direct metro connection to the whole city
• ✓ Spacious rooms with highly praised beds and large showers

Pro tip: Head to the rooftop pool in summer — panoramic views of north Madrid with the stadium behind

• ✓ 1.3km from the stadium — the closest budget stay to Real Madrid
• ✓ Mix of private rooms and dorms — flexible for all types of traveller
• ✓ Booking 8.8 praised for location, cleanliness and staff attention

Pro tip: On match days book weeks ahead — the whole area sells out extremely fast

• ✓ 1km from Bernabeu on Paseo de la Castellana — lifestyle hotel with 354 well-equipped rooms
• ✓ Booking 8.8 consistently praised for room cleanliness and noise insulation
• ✓ Quick access to AZCA — Madrid's most active financial district

Pro tip: Ask for a high-floor room — the Castellana skyline at night is worth it

• ✓ Luxury welcome philosophy — elevated home-away-from-home in Madrid's financial district
• ✓ Steps from Santiago Bernabeu stadium — perfect base for Real Madrid matchdays
• ✓ Carefully designed interiors with bright common areas and a full fitness centre

Pro tip: On match days, stay here and walk to the stadium — skip the metro chaos entirely

Classic Lebanese restaurant

Specialty: Traditional Lebanese food + creativity

Pro tip: Awarded Bocado tres origenes

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

Classic Basque restaurant (northern food)

Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food

Pro tip: Tomato salad, rice with octopus and the chuleta (T-bone)

Classic Spanish restaurant

Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food

Pro tip: Artichokes and the Cachopo (like schnitzel)

Classic Italian restaurant

Specialty: Pasta & pizza (top5 of the city)

Pro tip: Pizza Buffala and the Tiramisú

Minimalist coffee place

Specialty: Coffee and Spanish toasts

Pro tip: Flatwhite, yogurt and tomatoe toast

Small modern coffee place

Specialty: Coffee and toasts

Pro tip: Flatwhite and avocado toast

Classic coffee bar (many in Madrid)

Specialty: Coffee and bakery

Pro tip: Coffee with a croissant

Classic coffee bar

Specialty: Coffee and Spanish toasts

Pro tip: Coffee with any empanada

Classic coffee bar (many in Madrid)

Specialty: Coffee and bakery. Working possible. Remote work 💻

Pro tip: Coffee with a croissant

Classic pub

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Gin tonic, well prepared

Small disco

Specialty: Music and cocktails

Pro tip: Not needed name on the list, but queues could be due to small place

Small disco

Specialty: Music and cocktails

Pro tip: Not needed name on the list, but queues could be due to small place

Classic modern pub

Specialty: Beers, wine and cocktails

Pro tip: Gin tonic, well prepared

Modern restaurant

Specialty: American style food

Pro tip: Any burger (one of the best in the city)

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

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

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

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

Classic Spanish restaurant

Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food

Pro tip: A banda rice

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

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

Modern Spanish restaurant

Specialty: Spanish tapas and traditional food

Pro tip: Croquetass and the Cachopo (like schnitzel)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best time: Late afternoon for sunset, golf course and Madrid skyline views

Pro tip: Campo 2 clubhouse terrace offers best views of Cuatro Torres skyline backdrop