Gastronomy suggestions in Casa de Campo

Considered to be the city’s main green lung, spanning more than 1,722 hectares, Casa de Campo is the largest urban park in Spain. Its large artificial lake stands out, which is the perfect place to enjoy nature whilst having something to eat or drink in the surrounding bars and restaurants.  Don’t miss our suggestions:

Villa Verbena

Paseo de María Teresa, 3 (Lago de la Casa de Campo). Metro: Lago (L10)

This restaurant created by the TriCiclo Group and The Hat Madrid is located in one of the kiosks around the lake. It boasts a large terrace and serves a wide variety of dishes, while its main attraction is the grill.

It has an outdoor dining area and a glazed area, known as “El Pabellón”, along with a bar area with high tables and others with a more informal touch in order to have a snack at more affordable prices. The menu features fish, meat and vegetables, and portions in which Madrid’s traditional cuisine is prominent.

La Taberna de Triciclo

Paseo de María Teresa, 5 (Lago de la Casa de Campo). Metro: Lago (L10)

The TriCiclo Group also has another of its culinary projects in this area. In this tavern, it is possible to enjoy a menu with traditional food prepared on a coal-fired grill with views over the lake.

La Taberna de Triciclo calls itself a "smoke-house” and its 600 m² establishment with capacity for around 400 people has a menu made up of many dishes from Madrid designed to share, as well as meat and fish prepared on the grill.

El Urogallo

Paseo de la Puerta del Ángel, s/n (Lago de la Casa de Campo). Metro: Lago (L10)

The El Urogallo catering group has two restaurants around the lake, the first of which is El Urogallo. It has a spectacular terrace and an acclimatised dining room where traditional Asturian dishes can be savoured.

Its traditional menu presents the best selection of meat, fish and wine. If you are a fan of tapas and portions, this is the perfect place.  Its dishes are characterised for their quality, respect for ingredients and abundance.  You must try its salmorejo from Cordoba, anchovies from Santoña,  Asturian bean stew, tripe from Tineo or the oxtail from Cebón prepared according to Grandma Aurora’s recipe.

Taberna El Urogallo

Paseo de la Puerta del Ángel, 12 (Lago de la Casa de Campo). Metro: Lago (L10)

This tavern, which opened its doors in 2021, is the El Urogallo catering group’s second restaurant around the Lake at Casa de Campo. It is a nautical style establishment where a menu full of traditional dishes can be savoured, inspired by the flavours of the Spanish ports,  such as prawn croquettes, grilled cuttlefish, rice with Iberian pork and  pork crackling and hake San Sebastian style.

This restaurant offers an innovative gastronomic experience whilst preserving the traditional Asturian essence that characterises its cuisine.  Enjoy its food in a natural, magical and unforgettable setting with views over the emblematic lake.

La Parrilla del Embarcadero

Paseo del Embarcadero, s/n (Lago de la Casa de Campo). Metro: Lago (L10)

You can also opt to visit this Hispanic-Argentinean restaurant close to the lake, whose specialities include a wide range of grilled meats.

Its spectacular views stand out as well as its fine products. Views of this green lung can be enjoyed from any of its tables, as well as sunset with the Palacio Real or Almudena Cathedral in the background.

Café del Lago

Paseo del Embarcadero, 16. (Lago de la Casa de Campo). Metro: Lago (L10)

The Casa Remigio Group runs this establishment that combines quality catering, nature and an extensive cocktail list.  It serves a wide variety of dishes for all tastes, as well as breakfasts, desserts, cocktails, beers and a daily menu.

Its cosy atmosphere invites clients to relax over a romantic dinner or an informal meal with friends or family.  Beautiful panoramic views can be admired from its spacious open air terrace.

El Ancla del Lago

Paseo María Teresa, 2 (Lago de la Casa de Campo). Metro: Lago (L10)

Seafood, grilled meat and fish are the main features of this typically Mediterranean style restaurant.   It has a spacious dining room and a large terrace with capacity for more than 150 diners.

It serves a daily menu from Tuesday to Friday and if you just feel like having a snack, it also serves small portions and dishes to share.  To round off the experience, don’t miss its home-made desserts prepared on the premises.

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Café del Río

Avenida de Portugal, 1. Metro: Príncipe Pío (L6, L10, R), Puerta del Ángel (L6)

This pleasant restaurant-cafeteria is located in the natural setting of the Río Manzanares (Madrid Río) at the entrance to Casa de Campo. Impressive views over the Palacio de Oriente, Almudena Cathedral and San Francisco El Grande Basilica can be enjoyed from its spacious terrace.  

Café del Río serves a value for money daily menu, as well as portions and toasted sandwiches and home-made dishes which combine traditional cuisine with other more modern options. It also has an extensive cocktail list.

Madre Mía

Calle del Ferial, 5. Metro: Lago (L10)

Flavours and art can be experienced with the five senses at this dinner-show restaurant.  It is a unique culinary experience that combines gastronomy with an exciting live show that captivates audiences.   This ambitious project came about in 2023 through the visionary, Luis Gorrachategui, an experienced businessman who has been involved in the world of leisure and entertainment for more than 20 years.

Its menu features rice broth with lobster, grilled ceviche with a champagne and vegetable sauce or grille octopus; and portions to share that include authentic flavours, such as spider crab, tripe omelette, grilled ears, pork crackling, scrambled eggs and tripe, among others.

La Manzana

Avenida de Rodajos, s/n. Casa de Campo

This restaurant has become one of the main areas to the west of Madrid to taste traditional Asturian cuisine. It offers a pleasant, relaxed and family atmosphere and is perfect for children with a children’s play area equipped with a giant slide of various heights and a zip line, as well as pine forests and extensive green areas to have fun while waiting for the food to be served.

Founded in 1975, this is the perfect restaurant to celebrate any family event, as well as company meetings or lunches. Its terrace is open all year round and is covered by a cosy marquee in the coldest seasons.