112 x The Best Local Restaurants in Madrid

Discover the best local restaurants in Madrid. From traditional Spanish cuisine to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best local gems for a delicious lunch or dinner. Taste the best paella at Paellitas tradición or have delicious tortillas at Casa Dani. For Japanese flavors, check out Ninja Taberna Japonesa. Explore these and many more local gems and experience Madrid’s diverse culinary scene.

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Rebel Cafe

Let them eat cake

The apartment block this cafe sits under is an ugly beauty and I love it, not least for the exuberant planters that are an integral part of the building.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Want to try a real paella?

Although it’s a Galician restaurant, they do an excellent paella mixta (chicken and seafood) and arroz negro, flavoured and coloured with squid ink.

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Roberts

Oct 23, 2025

Mazál Bagels and Café

Big Apple vibes in Madrid

I didn’t think Madrid was lacking anything but now I’ve found "Mazál Bagels and Café" I’m wondering how I survived without its bagels all these years!

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Roberts

Oct 23, 2025

El Campillo

Tapas in Madrid's Rastro

What sets this bar apart is its exceptional handling of ingredients, creating dishes that sing with Andalusian flair—a nod to Manu's roots.

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Gonzalez

Oct 22, 2025

MO de Movimiento

Innovative dining in Madrid

"Mo de Movimiento" in Madrid offers a new take on the restaurant business - sustainable organic ingredients, recycled materials and second opportunities!

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Oct 21, 2025

Kintaro

Loosen your belt!

Don’t worry about collecting and counting plates - there’s an “all you can eat” lunchtime menu, you can fill your boots for a very reasonable fixed price.

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Andrea

Roberts

Oct 16, 2025

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