Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
It is a restaurant that later in the evening turns into a eclectic, interesting bar.
24 locals recommend
MATUTE
12 Pl. de MatuteIt is a restaurant that later in the evening turns into a eclectic, interesting bar.
My favourite restaurant in Madrid. Small (about 10 tables or so), romantic, cosy and the food is excellent. A bit pricey maybe.
24 locals recommend
Moratin
36 C. de MoratínMy favourite restaurant in Madrid. Small (about 10 tables or so), romantic, cosy and the food is excellent. A bit pricey maybe.
This place is many things in one space. A book shop, a coffee shop or a restaurant. Well decorated and with good food. Several TV ads have been filmed there.
8 locals recommend
Restaurante la ferreteria
57 C. de AtochaThis place is many things in one space. A book shop, a coffee shop or a restaurant. Well decorated and with good food. Several TV ads have been filmed there.
One of my favourite restaurants in one of the busiest and trendiest streets of Madrid nowadays. Very nice atmosphere and good prices.
54 locals recommend
Maricastaña
12 Corre. Baja de San PabloOne of my favourite restaurants in one of the busiest and trendiest streets of Madrid nowadays. Very nice atmosphere and good prices.
A extremely nice restaurant which is restaurant upstairs and a bar/club downstairs. For Madrid standards it is relatively expensive but it is well worth it...
16 locals recommend
Sexto
6 C. de Fernando VIA extremely nice restaurant which is restaurant upstairs and a bar/club downstairs. For Madrid standards it is relatively expensive but it is well worth it...
One of the trendiest restaurants in Madrid. Quite posh and expensive. If you don't mind spending more than what's usual for Madrid this is the place to be and to be seen!
76 locals recommend
Restaurante Ten Con Ten
6 Cl. de AyalaOne of the trendiest restaurants in Madrid. Quite posh and expensive. If you don't mind spending more than what's usual for Madrid this is the place to be and to be seen!
The best ice creams in Madrid are definately tasted here. Right next to the Real Madrid´s stadium, Santiago Bernabeú.
9 locals recommend
Gelateria La Romana
96 C. de San BernardoThe best ice creams in Madrid are definately tasted here. Right next to the Real Madrid´s stadium, Santiago Bernabeú.
The best boulangerie/patisserie, with a provencal décor, reminiscence of the French countryside that manages to be pleasant, cozy and comfortable. French pastries, cookies, cakes, quiches, etc.
78 locals recommend
Mamá Framboise
2 Calle del Marqués de la EnsenadaThe best boulangerie/patisserie, with a provencal décor, reminiscence of the French countryside that manages to be pleasant, cozy and comfortable. French pastries, cookies, cakes, quiches, etc.
Casa Mira is a super traditional bakery located near the Puerta del Sol. The shop, despite selling other confectionery products, is famous for the elaboration and sale of handmade nougat.
6 locals recommend
Casa Mira
30 Carrera de S. JerónimoCasa Mira is a super traditional bakery located near the Puerta del Sol. The shop, despite selling other confectionery products, is famous for the elaboration and sale of handmade nougat.
Porbably on the top 3 restaurants to have a paella in Madrid. Only problem is that it´s a bit far away from the old city centre.
10 locals recommend
Restaurante Samm
3 C. Carlos CaamañoPorbably on the top 3 restaurants to have a paella in Madrid. Only problem is that it´s a bit far away from the old city centre.
It is THE place to eat "churros con chocolate". A churro is a fried-dough pastry—predominantly choux—based snack that is eaten with thick chocolate at breakfast.
321 locals recommend
Chocolatería San Ginés hot choc n chorrus
5 Pasadizo de San GinésIt is THE place to eat "churros con chocolate". A churro is a fried-dough pastry—predominantly choux—based snack that is eaten with thick chocolate at breakfast.
Grilled meats, fish and rices, accompanied by a menu of assorted sides. In the meantime, oysters and other things… Drinks and music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
19 locals recommend
Luzi Bombón
35 P.º de la CastellanaGrilled meats, fish and rices, accompanied by a menu of assorted sides. In the meantime, oysters and other things… Drinks and music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Under its imposing Roman aqueduct sits family-owned restaurant Mesón de Cándido. House speciality cochinillo (roast suckling pig) cooked in vast, traditional ovens, the pork is a delight.
17 locals recommend
Mesón De Cándido
5 Pl. AzoguejoUnder its imposing Roman aqueduct sits family-owned restaurant Mesón de Cándido. House speciality cochinillo (roast suckling pig) cooked in vast, traditional ovens, the pork is a delight.
Without a shadow of a doubt this is the place where you eat the best burguers in Madrid. Onion rings are also excellent. 100% guaranteed satisfaction!
13 locals recommend
Goiko Grill
157 Calle de Sta EngraciaWithout a shadow of a doubt this is the place where you eat the best burguers in Madrid. Onion rings are also excellent. 100% guaranteed satisfaction!
This restaurant is very very good for what it costs (with a glass or two of wine it is aprox. €35/person). Very high quality food. Must book in advance as it is nearly always full.
67 locals recommend
Restaurante TriCiclo
28 Calle de Sta. MaríaThis restaurant is very very good for what it costs (with a glass or two of wine it is aprox. €35/person). Very high quality food. Must book in advance as it is nearly always full.
Everything Else
Real Jardín Botánico
2 Plaza de MurilloA must see if you like walking. Very romantic.
Gigantic open air bazaar were you can find anything. It is probably Europe´s biggest flea market. Only on Sunday mornings!
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyGigantic open air bazaar were you can find anything. It is probably Europe´s biggest flea market. Only on Sunday mornings!
Shopping
Apple Puerta del Sol
1 Prta del SolEurope´s biggest Apple store located in a 14th-century site.
Zara's flagship store in Madrid. The store occupies six floors of the entire building and has a showroom on the top floor for catwalk shows.
165 locals recommend
Zara
34 C/ Gran VíaZara's flagship store in Madrid. The store occupies six floors of the entire building and has a showroom on the top floor for catwalk shows.
Sightseeing
Chinchón is a small Spanish town that makes a perfect day trip from Madrid. Explore its cuisine, anisette liquor, and gorgeous Plaza Mayor. Well worth it.
11 locals recommend
Chinchón
Chinchón is a small Spanish town that makes a perfect day trip from Madrid. Explore its cuisine, anisette liquor, and gorgeous Plaza Mayor. Well worth it.
Very close from Segovia, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, set in unique natural surroundings stands the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, a grand and impressive complex.
56 locals recommend
Real Sitio de San Ildefonso
Very close from Segovia, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, set in unique natural surroundings stands the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, a grand and impressive complex.
A World Heritage Site. In this monastery is were all the Spanish kings since Philip II have been buried. Impressive scenery and ideal for a day trip from Madrid.
98 locals recommend
San Lorenzo del Escorial
A World Heritage Site. In this monastery is were all the Spanish kings since Philip II have been buried. Impressive scenery and ideal for a day trip from Madrid.
Ávila, is located north-west of Madrid, about 1,5 hrs drive. Speciality of the restaurants is cordero asado (roast lamb). Walk through the fantastic medieval city walls which are World Heritage Site.
80 locals recommend
Ávila
Ávila, is located north-west of Madrid, about 1,5 hrs drive. Speciality of the restaurants is cordero asado (roast lamb). Walk through the fantastic medieval city walls which are World Heritage Site.
The old ancient capital located in the Tagus river is a must. Get away from the crowds and meander through quiet little streets, as good as any in Tuscany. El Greco came here in 1577 and didn't leave.
189 locals recommend
Toledo
The old ancient capital located in the Tagus river is a must. Get away from the crowds and meander through quiet little streets, as good as any in Tuscany. El Greco came here in 1577 and didn't leave.
Alcalá de Henares, north-east of Madrid, is an alternative to religious Spain but with plenty of culture. It is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes and home to one of Europe's oldest universities.
47 locals recommend
Alcala de Henares
Alcalá de Henares, north-east of Madrid, is an alternative to religious Spain but with plenty of culture. It is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes and home to one of Europe's oldest universities.
From the castle of Mendoza to the stunning La Pedriza hills. Located 55km north of Madrid, has a lot to offer. It combines magnificent 16th-century architecture with breathtaking mountain&lake scenery
19 locals recommend
Manzanares el Real
From the castle of Mendoza to the stunning La Pedriza hills. Located 55km north of Madrid, has a lot to offer. It combines magnificent 16th-century architecture with breathtaking mountain&lake scenery