Food and Drink

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Madrid is known for its amazing atmosphere, which often centres around a table. Whether it’s having tapas in La Latina, a calamari sandwich in Plaza Mayor or innovative cooking in a Michelin-starred restaurant, eating and drinking in Madrid is a rare treat. And if you’re after a chance to try some authentic Madrid cuisine and enjoy its traditional flavours, visit our centuries-old restaurants for an utterly delectable experience.

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All the vegetarian and vegan options in the capital. Fresh products prepared in modern and traditional recipes.

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FOR THOSE WITH A SWEET TOOTH

Make room in your tummy because you won't want to miss out on these mouth-watering treats.

Madrileños love their chocolate, especially when it's served piping hot with a few crunchy churros to dip into it.

Just as they did back then, these establishments with over a century of history still put a smile on our faces, especially at Christmas when they become even more magical.

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Find out why Spaniards tend to eat later than the rest of the continent, when it's traditional to munch on a "saint's bones" and where you take in a flamenco show with a drink or a meal

Sample the best jamón, tortilla and other tapas in bars and food markets around the city.

events for foodies

  • An international gastronomic summit that draws the world’s top chefs every year (IFEMA Madrid. 27-29 January 2024).

    Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España
  • Europe's largest fine foods fair is a must for professionals from the sector (IFEMA Madrid 22-25 April).

    37th edition of Salón Gourmets
  • The gastronomy festival is back for the ninth consecutive year, with the city’s hotels as a unique gastronomic space (Various establishments. September 2024).

    Hotel Tapa Tour Madrid 2024
  • Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España
  • 37. Salón Gourmets
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  • Madrid is brimming with revamped markets where locals do their weekly shopping and meet friends for a drink and a bite to eat.

    Gourmet Markets and Gastronomic Spaces
  • Mercados y espacios gastronómicos

OFFICIAL PRODUCTS

The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass.

An observation deck at 92 metres.

Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs.

and also

  • There are many restaurants that close well into the early hours to satisfy the appetites of night owls.

    Late dining in Madrid
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  • Discover Spanish wines, among the best in the world , and the emerging wines from Madrid, which are increasingly elaborated and recognised.

    Enotourism in Madrid
  • Enoturismo en Madrid
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