Where to Eat in Madrid: 10 Restaurants Recommended by Le Periplo

BABA is tucked away behind a doorway on Calle Conde de Romanones, and the simple act of stepping through it sets the tone for what's to come. Natural light, reclaimed materials, and a sense of calm rarely found in the city center.

The menu blends Jordanian cuisine with Galician produce in a short, shareable format. Hummus, labneh with roasted pumpkin, and muhammara serve as the foundation, but it's the skewers—especially the kofta or musakhan chicken—that truly define the experience.

Everything here is carefully considered: the service pace, the wine selection, even the music. A place to enjoy a leisurely meal and linger over dessert longer than planned.

📍 Calle del Conde de Romanones 5

Bar-Vi is one of those restaurants that operate almost in silence. Small, intimate, and with a quality that needs no explanation. Few tables, dim lighting, and an honest menu with a clear Italian base and Mediterranean touches.

Dishes that appear simple but are very well refined: braised carrots with cannellini hummus, beef cheek in wine with parmentier, or fresh pasta that changes with the season.

The selection of natural wines is one of its great strengths, with unusual references and constant rotation, so it's advisable to ask for recommendations.

A place where everything is designed for enjoyment without the need for anything more.

📍 Calle Moratín 40

Nacha is one of those places that strike a good balance between substance and style. Contemporary Argentine cuisine. A bright space, with a refined aesthetic but without excess, and a menu that revisits Argentine classics from a lighter perspective.

Empanadas, vitel toné, asparagus with peas and cured egg yolk, or a good ribeye coexist in a proposal designed for sharing.

Another place where everything flows: friendly service, comforting dishes, and an atmosphere that invites you to return.

An easy place to recommend, especially when you want to make a good impression.

📍 Conde Duque 32

Casa Roque captures the essence of Spanish cuisine and infuses it with an effortless Argentine accent. The result is a menu that plays with the familiar, but takes it a step further.

The reinterpreted gildas, the anchovy and boquerón brioche, and the green tartare are good examples of this intention. And the entraña with Buenos Aires coffee sauce completes the culinary journey.

The space is simple, without distractions, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the dish and the table.

A place designed for sharing and making the right choice without overthinking it.

📍 Calle de la Palma 60

Wine, music, and an infectious energy.

Masa is more than a restaurant: it's a meeting point. From the vinyl music to the layout of the space, everything is designed to create an atmosphere.

The menu changes seasonally, with flavorful, straightforward dishes and diverse influences: from sea bass crudo to pumpkin gnocchi or more casual toasts.

But if there's one thing that defines Masa, it's their selection of natural wines, probably one of the most interesting in Madrid.

A place to go for dinner... and return to continue exploring their wine list.

📍 C de Trafalgar 22

Norah combines a meticulously crafted aesthetic with a gastronomic proposal that explores different points of the Mediterranean without losing coherence.

Dishes designed for sharing, with well-prepared ingredients and recognizable flavors: lamb salad with tzatziki, grilled octopus, or freshly made focaccia.

The drink menu also complements this, with wines from different countries and well-executed cocktails.

A balanced place, where everything adds up without anything standing out too much. And that is precisely its success.

📍 Calle Monte Esquinza 15

An amazing Georgian all-day dining experience.

K'era brings Georgian tradition to a flexible format, designed for any time of day.

The bright and inviting space revolves around its central oven, from which breads and pastries emerge throughout the day. The menu combines intense yet balanced spices, sauces, and recipes.

Roasted pumpkin with ricotta and spicy honey, freshly baked breads, and spiced skewers are some of the must-try dishes.

A unique offering in Madrid that works equally well for a meal or for extending the evening.

📍 C de San Lucas 11

Apetito House is based on a simple idea: to do something very recognizable well. Sandwiches, cured meats, and cheeses in a refined space that elevates the everyday.

The sandwich understood as a plan.

The bread—crusty—makes all the difference. From there, classic combinations that work: sobrasada, selected cheeses, sharing platters.

The atmosphere is bright, comfortable, ideal for an informal meal that doesn't stay basic.

A place that proves you don't have to complicate things to do them well.

📍 Calle Fuencarral 134

A wildcard that always works.

Mo de Movimiento is the place you go to when you want to get it right without thinking too much.

A spacious, quiet, and well-designed place where sustainability and local products define the offering. Organic ingredients, careful processes, and a cuisine that doesn't seek to impress, but to work.

Pizzas, vegetables, simple dishes well executed, and a relaxed atmosphere that fits almost any plan.

One of those places that solves improvised meals... and that you end up coming back to intentionally.

📍 Calle Espronceda 34

Small, honest, and full of sense.

Casa Pei revolves around a clear idea: homemade handcrafted dumplings and specialty coffee in a simple, well-designed space.

A family project where the kitchen carries real weight. The dumplings, with artisan dough and carefully crafted fillings, stand out from more industrial versions.

The space is small, which enhances the feeling of authenticity.

A place for an informal meal that works especially well when you're looking for something different without complications.

📍 Calle Espronceda 34