Madrid Restaurants

They say that variety is the spice of life and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to dining in Madrid, since so many chefs get so much right in this wonderful city. The large business community helps to push the creation of many four and five star restaurants, while the huge art community demands cheap and delicious eats be readily available, too. This all translates to pure deliciousness for visiting travelers. You can hardly go wrong here, so don’t be afraid to try new things!

1. Asiana - Travesia de San Mateo 4, Madrid - website

Who said Madrid doesn’t have any creative dining spaces? This antique store doubles as a super fashionable, and delicious, restaurant.

2. Dassa Bassa - C. Villalar, 7, Madrid - website

The décor may be stark, but the meal seldom is. Fresh seafood and original presentation make this spot one to remember.

3. El Chaflán - Avda. de Pio XII 34, Madrid - website

One of the most popular and fashionable places to dine in all of Madrid, and that’s saying something. The food and service are more than up to the challenge.

4. Goizeko Wellington - Villanueva 34, Madrid - website

Located inside the Hotel Wellington, this restaurant may have a funny name, but the food is spectacular and so is the décor.

5. Horcher - Alfonso XII 6, Madrid - website

While locals may argue about how far this former city institution has fallen, the rest of us will happily get a table and enjoy an amazingly fine meal here.

6. La Biblioteca del Santo Mauro - C. Zurbano 36, Madrid - website

Located inside the AC Santo Mauro hotel, this fine dining establishment is very highly respected throughout the city for its service and consistency.

7. La Broche - Miguel Angel 29, Madrid - website

Another celebrity chef inspired eatery, this one has picked up many awards over the last few years for its creative cuisine.

8. La Trainera - Lagasca 60, Madrid - website

While so many other four and five star dining spots in Madrid offer huge spaces and sweeping vistas, La Trainera gets by on food and service alone. The space is a bit cramped but warm and friendly.

9. Lhardy - Carrera de San Jeronimo 8, Madrid - website

Tradition is the name of the game at Lhardy. Many of the dishes on the menu remain unchanged for over a century.

10. Santceloni - Paseo de la Castellana 57, Madrid - website

A touch of fashionable Barcelona touching down in uptight Madrid, but with great service and an inventive menu, it works just fine.