Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Arzábal Retiro
13 Av. de Menéndez PelayoCoolest restaurant around, great food and drinks.
Best breakfast or brunch. Five minute walk through the park. Best in town!! Try the strawberry financier!!!
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Fonty Bistró
12 Calle de CastellóBest breakfast or brunch. Five minute walk through the park. Best in town!! Try the strawberry financier!!!
Horno de Juan - Goya
4 C. de Lope de RuedaWhat some real Spanish traditional food? This is THE place!!
Best fish and food from the north of Spain. It is not nicely decorated but the food is very authentic.
Casa Portal
26 Calle del Dr. CasteloBest fish and food from the north of Spain. It is not nicely decorated but the food is very authentic.
Bentley's Burger
105 C. de AlcaláFeel like a really good hamburger looking at the Retiro Park??? This is the place!!
Best american food in town. Should go early or book.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Alfredo's Barbacoa Lagasca
5 Calle de LagascaBest american food in town. Should go early or book.
La Cochera Restaurante & Bar
17 Calle de O'DonnellReally superior 18 month steaks if you are not a veggie.
Seafood in the most authentic restaurant. Have a white glass of wine with your fresh lobster.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Barril de Goya
86 Calle de GoyaSeafood in the most authentic restaurant. Have a white glass of wine with your fresh lobster.
Real Madrid's Ancelotti's favorite place for seafood. It is expensive but has great quality and stunning views to the park.
Sanchís Bar Marisquería
13 Av. de Menéndez PelayoReal Madrid's Ancelotti's favorite place for seafood. It is expensive but has great quality and stunning views to the park.
Sightseeing
The best walk on a Sunday morning to Retiro Park. It is free and they always have interesting exhibitions.
186 Einheimische empfehlen
Kristallpalast
4 P.º de CubaThe best walk on a Sunday morning to Retiro Park. It is free and they always have interesting exhibitions.
CentroCentro
1 Plaza CibelesContemporary art takes place here as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best secret in town for excellent Spanish gourmet food and wine. Might be a bit pricey.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Taberna Laredo
30 Calle del Dr. CasteloBest secret in town for excellent Spanish gourmet food and wine. Might be a bit pricey.
Best draft beer served. Packed on aperitifs on Saturdays and Sundays. Specially on sunny days.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Martín Bar
17 Av. de Menéndez PelayoBest draft beer served. Packed on aperitifs on Saturdays and Sundays. Specially on sunny days.
Essentials
Need to buy last minute stuff you forgot back home? This is the place. It is open until late.
Opencor
Need to buy last minute stuff you forgot back home? This is the place. It is open until late.
Caprabo
48 P.º de la Ermita del SantoMain groceries in the area.