Malasaña Restaurants
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1. Bodega de la Ardosa
$$ | |A 19th-century bodega (wine vendor), with barrel tables and dusty gewgaws hanging from the walls, Bodega de la Ardosa is a welcome anachronism in modern Malasaña and a tourist magnet for good reason. The bar's claim to fame—and the dish Madrileños make special trips for—is its award-winning tortilla española, or Spanish omelet, always warm with a runny center. The fried ortiguillas (sea anemones) dunked in lemony aioli are the menu's sleeper hit.
Calle de Colón 13, Madrid, 28004, Spain91-521–4979Known For
- 100-plus years of history
- Tortilla española
- Draft vermú and unfiltered sherry "en rama"
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2. Casa Macareno
$$ | |Whether you pull up a stool at at the marble bar or sit down for a soup-to-nuts feast in the azulejo-lined dining room, you're in for some of Madrid's finest traditional tapas with a twist here. Madrileños come from far and wide to share heaped plates of ensaladilla rusa, a house specialty, as well as textbook-perfect croquetas and hefty steaks served with sherry gravy and house-cut fries. Vermouth (on tap) is the nonnegotiable aperitif, and there are always several Spanish wines to try by the glass.
Calle de San Vicente Ferrer 44, Madrid, 28004, Spain658-596572Known For
- Hidden gem in Malasaña
- Dependably exceptional old-school tapas
- Over-and-above service
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3. Misión Café
$ | |From the owners of Hola Coffee, Madrid's preeminent third-wave coffee shop, comes this über-trendy roomier outpost two blocks from Gran Vía. Beyond the single-origin espressos and other classics made from roasted-in-house beans, there are warming chai lattes, shrubs, and (seasonal) cold brew. Misión quietly makes some of the best pastries in town—try the house-made croissants or zippy lemon–poppy seed cake—in the abutting Misión Bakehouse. There are plenty of plant-based options on the breakfast and lunch menu as well. Tables are for coffee-sipping and dining only, so if you brought your laptop, sit at the high-top communal table or on the wooden "bleachers."
Calle de los Reyes 5, Madrid, 28015, Spain91-064–0059Known For
- Complex brews made with roasted-in-Madrid beans
- Killer pastries
- Cool-kid hangout
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4. Bar La Gloria
$ | |Your reward for overlooking the soulless IKEA furnishings of this family-run dinette is honest home-cooked food served at exceptionally reasonable prices for the neighborhood. Try Cordoban-style flamenquines (ham-and-cheese-stuffed pork), salmon tartare, or (on Sunday) a crave-worthy paella Valenciana. Reservations are a must for Sunday lunch; call ahead or visit the website to book a table and preorder your paella.
Calle del Noviciado 2, Madrid, 28015, Spain91-083–1401Known For
- Budget weekday prix fixes
- Sunday paella
- Local crowd
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5. Café Comercial
$$ | |When this centenary café—one of the oldest in Madrid—shuttered in 2015, ostensibly for good, the public outcry was so great that it inspired a local restaurant group to buy the property and give it a much-needed revamp. In a dining room that combines original elements (huge mirrors, carved wooden columns) with new high-design fixtures, feast on a menu that's a dance between Café Comercial classics, including ham croquetas and tuna-topped ensaladilla rusa (potato salad), and novel creations by chef Pepe Roch.
Glorieta de Bilbao 7, Madrid, 28004, Spain91-088–2525Known For
- One of Madrid's first literary cafés
- Modern menus by Pepe Roch
- Outstanding seafood rice
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6. Café de la Luz
$ | |The grandmotherly upholstery, fringed lampshades, plush wingback chairs, and wooden bookshelves make Café de la Luz a cozy spot to curl up with a book, catch up with friends, or get some work done. Coffees will run you about €2 apiece, and if you're peckish, there's a good variety of sweets and open-faced sandwiches to sate your appetite. Come evening (closing time is 2 am most nights), the lights get dimmed and coffees turn into cocktails.
Calle de la Puebla 8, Madrid, 28004, Spain91-523–1199Known For
- Cheap and cheerful coffees and sandwiches
- Homey digs
- Laptops allowed
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7. Casa Julio
$ | |Ooey-gooey oversize croquetas stuffed with hot béchamel and any range of fixings (start with the classic jamón) are the tapa to order at this snug neighborhood hangout.
Calle de la Madera 37, Madrid, Spain91-522–7274Known For
- Legendary croquettes and affordable Spanish snacks
- Cozy hole-in-the-wall
- Malasaña tapas crawl staple
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8. La Carbonera
$$ | |Cheese geeks unite at this pocket queso bar with enough Manchego, Idiazabal, Mahón, and other delectable national varieties to make you an armchair expert on Spanish cheeses. There's another, newer, location in Barrio Salamanca at Calle de Castelló 38.
Calle de Bernardo López García 11, Madrid, Spain91-110–0669Known For
- Intimate, romantic dining room
- Excellent cheeses
- Tasty Spanish fusion dishes
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9. La Colmada
$ | |The first thing you'll notice about this teeny seafood-centric tapas bar is its bright blue walls, a nod to the sea. Sure, you could cobble together a full meal from the menu of delectable cheeses, cured sausages, hams, and conservas (canned seafood; seek out La Pureza and Ana María brands), but La Colmada is better suited to casual, booze-fueled snacking. In love with a certain cheese or chorizo? The staff will happily sell you a goodie bag.
Calle del Espíritu Santo 19, Madrid, 28004, Spain91-017–6579Known For
- Top-quality canned delicacies
- Affordable Spanish wines
- Jovial atmosphere
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10. Lolina Vintage Café
$ | |Diverging in spirit from the stuffier baroque-style cafés of the neighborhood, this cozy spot with mismatched vintage furniture attracts an artsy crowd.
Calle del Espíritu Santo 9, Madrid, 28004, Spain91-523–5859Known For
- Assortment of teas, booze, and baked goods
- Malasaña hideaway
- Cheap and cheerful
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11. Selva
$ | |At this secret local hangout tucked behind Gran Vía and Mercado de los Mostenses, €12 gets you an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and drink—and a free cordial if the old-school waiters take a liking to you. The menu is a highlight reel of Spanish soul food including cocido madrileño (meat and garbanzo stew; served on Wednesdays when it's cold out), salmorejo (chilled tomato-garlic soup), sherried kidneys, Asturian fabada, and huevos rotos (lacy fried eggs and potatoes).
Pl. de los Mostenses 7, Madrid, 28015, Spain91-542–5516Known For
- Affordable Spanish soul food
- Old-school atmosphere
- Hidden gem off Gran Vía
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12. Toma Café 1
$ | |The originator of Madrid's third-wave coffee revolution, Toma—with two other locations in Chamberí (Toma Café Olavide and Proper Sound)—is a favorite among expats and local coffee geeks. After satisfying your cold brew, flat white, or pour-over cravings in the newly renovated digs, indulge in any of the delicious open-face tostas. Natural wine is also available.
Calle de la Palma 49, Madrid, 28004, Spain91-704–9344Known For
- Excellent coffee selection
- Always busy
- Major expat hangout
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