Food and Drink

Madrid is known for its amazing atmosphere, which often centres around a table. Whether it’s having tapas in La Latina, a calamari sandwich in Plaza Mayor or innovative cooking in a Michelin-starred restaurant, eating and drinking in Madrid is a rare treat. And if you’re after a chance to try some authentic Madrid cuisine and enjoy its traditional flavours, visit our centuries-old restaurants for an utterly delectable experience.

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Out for Tapas in Madrid

Here’s a list of the best tapas bars in Madrid for a most enjoyable culinary experience.

Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Discover the establishments that boast one, two or even three Michelin stars, from long-established restaurants to new venues that have been awarded their first stars in the 2023 edition.

The Flavours of Madrid

Savoury dishes and sweets, tapas and wines of the land. What and where to eat in Madrid.

Rice Restaurants in Madrid

Madrid may not be on the coast, but the city knows how to prepare a mean paella.

Vegetarian Restaurants

All the vegetarian and vegan options in the capital. Fresh products prepared in modern and traditional recipes.

Centuries-Old Restaurants

Don't leave Madrid without first dining at one of these eateries steeped in history.

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A unique gastronomic experience

Galería Canalejas Food Hall, a stone’s throw from Puerta del Sol, offers a one-of-a-kind experience that takes you on an extraordinary culinary journey of flavours and aromas, courtesy of 13 restaurants and a gourmet zone to suit all tastes.

FOR THOSE WITH A SWEET TOOTH

Traditional Sweets

Make room in your tummy because you won't want to miss out on these mouth-watering treats.

Confectioners' and Chocolate Shops

Madrileños love their chocolate, especially when it's served piping hot with a few crunchy churros to dip into it.

Centuries-old Patisseries

Just as they did back then, these establishments with over a century of history still put a smile on our faces, especially at Christmas when they become even more magical.

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Eating in Madrid (PDF)

Find out why Spaniards tend to eat later than the rest of the continent, when it's traditional to munch on a "saint's bones" and where you take in a flamenco show with a drink or a meal

Tapas and Markets (PDF)

Sample the best jamón, tortilla and other tapas in bars and food markets around the city.

events for foodies

Gastrofestival 2023

The most important gastronomic-cultural event of the year will be holding its fourteenth edition in 2023 (Dates to be confirmed).

Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España

An international gastronomic summit that draws the world’s top chefs every year (IFEMA MADRID. January 2024).

36th Gourmets Fair

Europe's largest fine foods fair is a must for professionals from the sector (IFEMA MADRID. 17-20 April 2023).

Hotel Tapa Tour Madrid

The food festival returns for the eighth year running, turning the city's hotels into a unique gastronomic scene (Various establishments. 14-24 September).

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The Best Chef Awards 2022

The international gastronomic event, considered to be the Nobel Prize for cuisine, recognises the Best 100 chefs in the world (18-20 September).

Gourmet Markets and Gastronomic Spaces

Madrid is brimming with revamped markets where locals do their weekly shopping and meet friends for a drink and a bite to eat.

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Panoramic views

An observation deck at 92 metres.

Official Madrid Shop

Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs.

Madrid City Tour

Hop on board the city's official sightseeing bus!

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Late dining in Madrid

There are many restaurants that close well into the early hours to satisfy the appetites of night owls.

Enotourism in Madrid

Discover Spanish wines, among the best in the world , and the emerging wines from Madrid, which are increasingly elaborated and recognised.