Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Super trendy restaurant, it's usually quite difficult to get a table. They serve tapas on the bar so don't worry if you don't get a reservation. It is usually very busy in the weekends so arrive early
67 locals recommend
Restaurante TriCiclo
28 Calle de Sta. MaríaSuper trendy restaurant, it's usually quite difficult to get a table. They serve tapas on the bar so don't worry if you don't get a reservation. It is usually very busy in the weekends so arrive early
Recently opened italian restaurant, very nice quality-price food. Their northern italian specialties are quite a treat.
Laboratorio
5 C. del LeónRecently opened italian restaurant, very nice quality-price food. Their northern italian specialties are quite a treat.
Al Trapo
11 C. del Caballero de GraciaHigh end cooking at reasonable prices in a great space
One of the best eating experiences right now in town. They do not take reservations and have to wait in line to get a table but it's worth the long wait to get the coveted seats
8 locals recommend
Nakeima
54 C. de Meléndez ValdésOne of the best eating experiences right now in town. They do not take reservations and have to wait in line to get a table but it's worth the long wait to get the coveted seats
It's worth a visit, the renovation was really good but the bars can be quite costly
1026 locals recommend
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San MiguelIt's worth a visit, the renovation was really good but the bars can be quite costly
BEST COOKIES IN TOWN. PERIOD.
Africa, the owner, makes all sorts of delicious cookies. Daily and monthly specialties. Do not miss it if you like sweets
Afri's Cookies
2 Corredera Alta de San PabloBEST COOKIES IN TOWN. PERIOD.
Africa, the owner, makes all sorts of delicious cookies. Daily and monthly specialties. Do not miss it if you like sweets
One of the oldest and best pastry shops of the city. Do not miss its APPLE PIE, simply delicious!
9 locals recommend
Antigua Pastelería del Pozo
8 C. del PozoOne of the oldest and best pastry shops of the city. Do not miss its APPLE PIE, simply delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Most likely one of the best cañas in town in one of the most charismatic and traditional taverns in the city. If you like pickles do not left without trying its boquerones en vinagre!
31 locals recommend
La Dolores
4 Pl. JesúsMost likely one of the best cañas in town in one of the most charismatic and traditional taverns in the city. If you like pickles do not left without trying its boquerones en vinagre!
One of the most sought-after terraces in the city. Perfect for a drink at sunset but quite pricey
Midnight Rose
One of the most sought-after terraces in the city. Perfect for a drink at sunset but quite pricey
Essentials
Local market with lots of small stalls that sell regional specialities. The best place to buy food if you want to cook at home
148 locals recommend
Best of Britain
5 C. de Sta. IsabelLocal market with lots of small stalls that sell regional specialities. The best place to buy food if you want to cook at home
Shopping
Beautiful things to take home, from t-shirts to toys and everything in between
10 locals recommend
La Integral
25 C. del LeónBeautiful things to take home, from t-shirts to toys and everything in between
macchinine
7 C. del BarquilloFor vintage toy collectors, the best in town
Mott
31 C. del BarquilloBeautiful designer clothes, ask them about their sister shop for men
Arts & Culture
Not the usual suspect as far as museums go in Madrid but has been recently renovated, and it's well worth a visit. Saturdays and sundays after 3PM free entry
294 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
13 Calle de SerranoNot the usual suspect as far as museums go in Madrid but has been recently renovated, and it's well worth a visit. Saturdays and sundays after 3PM free entry