Our genuine favourites, told like to a friend. Tap any of them to open it in Maps.
Our favourite, hands down: small plates to share, and it never misses.
Start the day properly
Don't leave Madrid without trying it
Our two safe bets
When dinner is the plan
Four things nobody tells you (and you’ll be glad to know)
Madrid's tap water is excellent and asking for a glass of it in restaurants is completely normal: no need to pay for bottled.
Lunch here is at 2–3 pm and dinner starts from 9 pm. Before those hours, many kitchens are closed.
On weekday lunchtimes almost everywhere offers a set menu: two courses + a drink for much less than à la carte.
In Spain you tip only if you enjoyed it, and rounding up or leaving €1–2 is plenty.