Cheap Restaurants

Alacena Victor Montes
Set inside the bustling San Anton market, this small bar-restaurant is perfect for a quick bite on the run as you watch the passing parade of shoppers. Don't miss the crunchy croquettes, scallops with seaweed foam or the excellent paella.

Address: Shop 4, San Anton Market, 24 Calle Augosto Figueroa | Telephone: 913 300 271 |

Charcutería Carrasco Guijuelo
Lunch on the run couldn't be done better. Treat yourself to a freshly baked crusty bread roll stuffed full of paper-thin slices of the very best Iberian ham and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil. Combine it with a cold beer or glass of wine.

Address: Mercado de San Miguel | Telephone: 915 411 414 |

Affordable Restaurants

Du Liban
All your favourite middle Eastern dishes including hummus, kebabs, tabblouleh and baba ghanoush feature on the menu of Du Liban. Add to the authentic experience with some Lebanese wines. This elegant restaurant offers indoor seating or, when the weather warms up, a fabulous garden terrace with its own bar and gurgling water fountain. 

Address: 2 Calle Estafeta, Plaza de la Fuente | Telephone: 916 250 072 |

Vadebaco Prado
Take your time and savour as many of the delicious flavours as you can at this happening new restaurant near Plaza Santa Ana. Highlights include fresh anchovies, battered cod, tuna-rich potato salad and shaved Iberian ham. Toast the meal with some excellent Spanish wines, many of which are available by the glass.

Address: 4 Calle del Prado | Telephone: 913 691 783 |

Good Quality Restaurants

La Torcaz
The wild flavours of Spain come to life in this classy restaurant that specialises in prime seafood and game. Take you time to savour the dishes that Chef Segundo Alonso prepares. Highlights include venison, hare, pigeon with chestnuts, and sea urchins. Wines from the excellent cellar add to the memorable experience.

Address: 81 Calle de Lagasca | Telephone: 915 754 130 |

Cien Llaves
Treat yourself to a meal in the contemporary-styled dining room of this centrally located restaurant. Chef Juanjo presents a wide variety of traditional Spanish favourites for lunch and dinner including Iberian ham, chilled gazpacho soup and grilled rabbit with garlic.

Address: 2 Paseo Recoletos | Telephone: 915 775 955 |

Fine Dining Restaurants

Santceloni
Boasting two Michelin stars, Santceloni offers decor as refined as the menu. Pale wood, glassed-in garden atriums and exquisite Spanish cuisine make for a sublime experience. Chef Velasco offers an exquisite menu, which includes smoked-ricotta-filled ravioli, roast pork or perfectly prepared fish of the day. Leave room for a few wedges from the huge cheese selection.

Address: 57 Paseo de la Castellana | Telephone: 912 108 840 |

Kabuki Wellington
Boasting one Michelin star, this stunning, minimalist restaurant with Ricardo Sanz at the helm serves excellent Japanese-Spanish fusion cuisine. Sit at the Sushi Bar or at the elegant tables to enjoy tantalising dishes such as tuna loin with soy sauce, tomato pulp and crunchy breadcrumbs.

Address: 6 Calle Velazquez | Telephone: 915 777 877 |