For submitting a new event or a guide item, please
email us.
Casa Mingo
This tapas spot is popular with the locals, and you end up getting rather friendly with the people you eat with, as the diners all share long wooden tables. One of the famous specialties here is the roast chicken, served with Asturian cider.
Paseo de la Florida 2
28008
Madrid
Tel: +34 915477918
Lhardy
This bar was established in 1839, and is now a chic stand-up snack bar. Much of the décor survives from the original days, giving it a lived-in and old fashioned atmosphere. They are well-known for delicious tapas here as well as other inexpensive snacks. The croquettes and the specialty soups are something you’ll want to try.
Carrera de San Jeronimo 8
28014
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 5222207
Taberna Toscana
A traditional taverna located right in the centre, this tapas bar has a wonderful old world atmosphere. There are sausages, dried vegatables and wheat that hang from the ceiling, and the hand-carved stools add a unique touch. Some of the specialties here include boiled ham, chorizo, broad beans with ham, and black morcilla sausage.
Ventura de la Vega 22
28014
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 4296031
Viva Madrid
This tapas bar is a popular nightlife spot and is known as a good place to chat with friendly locals as well as meet other international tourists. It is located in the centre of town, and there are a number of nice outdoor tables in the summer. They play a variety of music, including a lot of flamenco. During the day, tapas is served with drinks and you can also order more substantial food. The décor includes some beautiful painted tiles on the walls, depicted scenes of 20th century Madrid.
Opening times: Sun - Thurs 1 pm - 2 am, Fri and Sat 1 pm - 3 am
Calle Manuel Fernández y Gonzalez 7
28014
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 4293640
Cerveceria Santa Barbara
This is a modern restaurant in the centre specializing in tapas. They also serve homemade potato chips, shrimp and crab specialties, lobster, and barnacles. They are known for their fresh and excellent seafood. The staff is friendly, and this is a popular place with locals.
Plaza de Santa Barbara 8
28004
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 31904049
Casa Carmencita
This restaurant has been around for more than a hundred years, having opened in 1840. They still serve some of the best traditional food in the city, and have a variety of delicious tapas dishes. Other popular favourites include filet of pork, mollusks cooked in port, codfish with garlic, and cocido. One of its claims to fame is that it was once the favourite restaurant of the poet Federico Garcia Lorca.
Calle Libertad 16
28004
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 5316612
Antonio Sanchez
The original owner of this restaurant was a bullfighter, and he named this place after his son who died fighting a bull. His influence has stuck, and though now under different ownership, the restaurant is still full of bullfighting décor. There is a wide selection of tapas on offer, some of the most popular being garlic soup and smoked fish montados. The atmosphere is friendly and casual.
Meson de Parades 13
28012
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 5397826
Dear tobook.com visitor, you also can contribute to our city guides with
events and articles. Do you want to inform our readers with an upcoming
event or do you want to publish your article, please
email us at guide. We would welcome personal stories about your experiences
in Europe as a great addition to our city guides.
Tapas
E-mail this to a friend
Printable version
