Save up to $1,322 on our trips! Limited spots. Book Now.

Salamanca is Madrid’s wealthy barrio, home of the Golden Mile of designer shops and some of the capital’s finest hotels and restaurants. From local taverns to Michelin-starred restaurants, we count down some of the best tapas bars to explore in Salamanca, Madrid.

Jurucha

Bar, Restaurant, Tapas

Jurucha, Madrid

Pack in with the locals in this long, thin galley of a bar that has been serving the Salamanca neighbourhood for over 50 years. Try its tortilla de patatas, said by more than a few people to be one of the best in the city, as well as its huge croquettes. It has a good range of pintxos (Basque-style tapas served on bread) on the bar, so grab a beer, prop up the bar and enjoy a bite.

Casa Dani

Restaurant, Spanish

You might wonder what the queue is for that snakes around Mercado de la Paz in Salamanca every lunchtime. Well, it’s for Casa Dani, a bustling restaurant that does one of the best menu del días (lunchtime fixed price menus) in the city. A starter, main course, dessert, drink and bread is just €10. A great local spot for authentic Spanish cuisine at a bargain price.

Ramón Freixa Madrid

Restaurant, Spanish

Restaurant Ramon Freixa-Hotel Único112702
© Ramón Freixa Madrid

This two-Michelin star restaurant is the work of Catalan chef Ramón Freixa, whose daring take on classic Mediterranean cuisine has catapulted the restaurant into one of the most popular high-end dining experiences in the city. Diners can choose between a 20 or 25 course tasting menu, or, on weekday lunchtimes only, a short menu that includes nine courses. The restaurant is set in the bright and modern Hotel Único.

Estay

Restaurant, Pub Grub, Mediterranean, European

Table
©PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay

This cool, modern restaurant brings the cuisine of the Basque Country to Madrid, specifically pintxos; bite-sized morsels that are usually balanced on top of a slice of bread. The restaurant takes inspiration from the city of San Sebastián, often named as one of the best gastronomic cities in the world. You can eat in the bar area or in the restaurant.

Entre Cáceres y Badajoz

Bar, Tapas

Beer
©Photo-Mix/Pixabay

This bullfighting-themed bar is a local, no-frills place that gets very busy on an evening. It is off the tourist trail, so you can expect a generous portion of tapas with every drink you order. A good stopping off point for a beer and a bite to eat – and to soak up some real Madrid atmosphere.

La Giralda

Restaurant, Spanish, Mediterranean, Vegetarian

Named after the famous bellower of Seville’s cathedral, La Giralda specialises in the cuisine of Andalusia, southern Spain. Its wide-ranging menu includes lots of traditional seafood dishes such as prawn fritters, calamari and monkfish tacos. Vegetarian options include huevos rotos, or ‘broken eggs’, grilled vegetables and gazpacho. There is a front bar area that gets very lively and a back restaurant.

Platea

Bar, Cocktail Bar, Food Court, Market, Restaurant, Italian, Japanese

Platea
Courtesy of Platea

This converted cinema has retained original features such as the stage area and boxes, which are now a performance space, cocktail bar and restaurant respectively. (The restaurant, Arriba, is run by two-Michelin star chef, Ramón Freixa). The ground floor is home to a range of Spanish and international food stalls; you can just order at whichever stall takes your fancy then grab a table and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere.

If you click on a link in this story, we may earn affiliate revenue. All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip.
close-ad