We know to make a list of places where to eat in Madrid and making a selection of recommended restaurants in the city is an impossible mission and even, we would almost dare to say, crazy, since we would never end.
Despite that and considering that we are great fans of gastronomy and Madrid has an impressive gastronomic offer, which we believe, is one of the best ways to know the city, after several trips to the capital, we want to leave you a selection from restaurants to eat in Madrid, we are sure, they will not let you down.
Basic tips for eating at restaurants in Madrid
Starting from the base that one of the best things to see and do in Madrid especially to take strength after following the list of places to visit in Madrid is to enjoy its cuisine, we believe that it is best not to leave this point at random and Take at least some recommendations to be able to enjoy the experience to the fullest.
Even if eat in Madrid It does not represent any problem or need special advice, we do believe it is important to keep some things in mind to avoid surprises.
- If you are going to visit any of the most recommended restaurants where to eat in Madrid, it is important to book in advance since most of them usually have the full room, especially weekends and holidays.
- In these cases, another option is to go at noon, when they usually have more free tables.
- If your visit to Madrid includes the StreetXo restaurant, it is important to know that it does not accept reservations, so due to the large influx of people who usually have, it is highly recommended to go during the week and be there about 30-45 minutes before the Opening time. This way you make sure to enter the first turn.
- In the Madrid restaurants, as in Spain, the tip is not mandatory, although it is true that it is advisable to leave it and it will be very well received if you liked the food and the service. In this case with 5-10% of the total is correct.
- Although we know that there are places that may sound very touristy, especially if it is your first trip to Madrid, we recommend you to try it. By this we mean, for example, San Gines, to eat their famous cheers with chocolate or La Campana, to taste a delicious squid sandwich.
- In some restaurants in Madrid It is common for them to put a small entree, such as a snack, and that this is later included in the final account. The most normal thing is that you eat it and pay for it, but if you don't want it, let us know in advance to avoid surprises.
- Another recommendation and even for Madrid, is to use the BNEXT card to get money and the N26 card to pay, since with these you will save all commissions if you travel abroad and of course, you can also use them in Spain.
- If you especially like gastronomy or want to enjoy the best options from an expert, it can be very interesting to book this Madrid tapas tour or this gastronomic tour: wine, ham and more.
Tips for eating in Madrid
Recommended restaurants where to eat in Madrid
And although as we said before it is impossible to make a list of all the restaurants where to eat in Madrid, we leave you a selection, which we will expand in future visits to the city, in which we leave you those that are for us, some of the essentials.
- StreetXo: For us this is one of the most recommended restaurants in Madrid and a place to go at least once. As we mentioned earlier in the tips, it is important to know that reservations are not allowed and at night, especially on weekends and holidays, there is usually a lot of queue, so it is more advisable to go on weekdays and at noon. In this case, it is best to go about 30-45 minutes before opening hours, so make sure you enter the first turn.
There is no menu and the dishes you must choose from the menu, always recommended by a waiter if you do not know what to choose and we recommend you to try the cocktails, with and without alcohol.
Although they have currently included desserts in their menu, if you do not want to take them here, you can go to the next place, Rocambolesc of the famous Jordi Roca, and taste a unique ice cream.
The average of the dishes is approximately 15-20 euros, for two people we advise you to order 5-6 dishes and the cocktails about 12-15 euros.
Streetxo, one of the most recommended restaurants to eat in Madrid
- Santita: Mexican restaurant in Fuencarral, in which during the week they serve a menu at a very reasonable price and also have a very complete menu, with delicious dishes.
We ordered a traditional guacamole (8.40 euros), very good toasted bluefin tuna (10.50 euros), Casserole of Milpa Alta cheese (8.20 euros) and Cochinita Pibil Tacos (8.50 euros). Everything great! And with a very professional attention.
Santita
- Cacao Restobar: This is a Venezuelan restaurant, right in the center of the city and very close to Atocha, it is another of the most recommended restaurants to eat in Madrid.
The place is usually full, so it is highly recommended to book in advance, especially if you are coming at night or on a weekend. We ask for tasting of arepas (12 euros), nachos (15 euros), half a serving of patacones (7 euros) and serving of croquettes (12 euros).
Although the service is very good, the place is too bustling and the food, although we liked it, we were not passionate about. Of course, the patacones, delicious!
Cocoa Restobar
- Kuoko: According to our experience, this is one of the best restaurants in Madrid and one of the ones we don't miss whenever we travel to the city.
It is essential to book, even during the week, since the place is not very large and is always full.
Although the whole menu is a show of flavors, product and quality, all accompanied by an exquisite service, among all the dishes we highlight the crispy wonton (2.5 euros piece), the croquettes (1.5 euros unit), 7 powers ( 16 euros), steak tartar (16 euros), sea bass (18 euros), sweet rice (16 euros). Show for the senses!
Kuoko
- Goiko Grill: With different venues throughout the city, this is one of the most recommended and trendy places to eat in Madrid at the moment, despite the fact that the service, at least in the premises of Calle del Prado is quite fair .
We ordered a Kevin Bacon and a Beyond Meat, which we have to say, it was impressive, more lemonades for 35 euros.
The hamburgers you choose by deciding the type of meat, the amount of hamburgers and also the ingredients.
Goiko Grill
- Sto Globo Sushi Room: Considered the best restaurant in Madrid on Tripadvisor, this Japanese is one of the best we have tried outside of Japan, so for us it has become an essential in the city.
It is very important to book since the place is quite small and usually have it complete, both at noon and at night.
We ordered duck gyozas with ginger (9.5 euros), bao bread with soft shell crab (12.90 euros), spicy tuna roll (12.5 euros), soft shell crab roll (13.50 euros) and nigiri of bluefin tuna (8.90 euros) and we can say that everything was spectacular besides highlighting the treatment and professionalism. 10 restaurant!
Sto Globo Sushi Room
- Taberna el Sur: We went to this tavern for being very close to our accommodation, in the area of Calle del Prado and for being one of the most recommended restaurants to eat in Madrid and the truth is that it was a disappointment.
In addition to being very uncomfortable tables, the tops do not have any interest. We ordered white potatoes, croquettes, prawns and squid and although they were acceptable, nothing stood out throughout the dinner, so we do not understand that on TripAdvisor this restaurant has the position it has.
The total price was 35 euros.
Taberna el Sur
- Ramen Kagura: We tried this restaurant after it was highly recommended and because it is one of the most recommended places to eat in Madrid on TripAdvisor and we have to confess that we tasted the best ramen we have tasted outside of Japan.
On weekdays they have several menus, one of them includes gyozas, ramen (of different types), dessert and drink for 9.50 euros.
The ramen bowls are 200 grams, but you can expand it to 400 grams for 2 euros more, although with the first option, for one person, it is more than enough.
To take into account that it is usually very crowded so it is advisable to arrive a few minutes before if you want to enter the first shift since they do not accept reservations.
Ramen Kagura
- La Campana: an entire institution in Madrid, this Madrid venue, located in the Plaza Mayor, is one of the places you can't miss if you want to try one of the best squid sandwiches in the city.
In addition to these sandwiches, they serve squid rations and other types of snacks and portions.
The price of the sandwich is 3.50 euros and the squid ration 6 euros.
The bell
- Casa Lucio: Despite being one of the most recommended restaurants to eat in Madrid, especially for its famous crashed eggs, we have to say that we did not like this or the rest of the dishes as well as the atmosphere, which does not He just fit us. This is why unfortunately, it is not a place we would recommend.
- San Antón Market: Located in Chueca, this market is one of the best known in the city, where you can currently find different restaurants on the ground floor, for on the second floor and on the terrace floor, find Stalls with different cuisines, where you can eat.
Highly recommended to snack or eat, if you visit and it coincides with the time of the meal.
San Anton Market
Recommended cafeterias in Madrid
Although there are hundreds of options to choose from and we are sure that with any of them you will be right, we want to leave you a selection of those that are our usual when we travel to the city.
- Chocolatería San Ginés: Although many say that this is not the best place to eat cheers with chocolate, despite being the most emblematic of the city, we after going whenever we come to Madrid, we believe it is an essential visit.
The place is very traditional, with photos of famous people who have gone through their dining room and although there are usually many people, the rotation is usually fast. Remember to order at the bar and they serve you at the table. We recommend you order a serving of batons per person and a chocolate to be satiated, for a price of about 9 euros.
San Ginés
- La Mallorquina: Next to the Puerta del Sol, this is another of the most emblematic establishments in the city where you can have breakfast. This pastry shop, among all the available options, stands out for its cream Neapolitans, which are a symbol for them and the city.
Although we prefer more for the batons, if you have the opportunity, do not forget to try them, if only once.
La Mallorquina
- Knee: This chain of coffee shops, although it is not the most recommended where to eat in Madrid, we have to say that we saved the life On the last trip to the capital, we took the opportunity to make day trips by train through the best known cities of Castilla León and Castilla la Mancha.
We had breakfast every day for less than 5 euros per person, orange juice, ham and coffee.
Knee
We leave you the location of the restaurants where to eat in Madrid that we have recommended throughout this post.
If we do not indicate otherwise, in all restaurants you can pay by credit card.
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