This innovative restaurant serving micro-season cuisine with French influences was opened in November 2023 by chef Coco Montes, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and he is a disciple of the renowned Alain Passard (from the French L'Arpège restaurant which boasts three Michelin stars). Pabú has revolutionised the Madrid food scene, combining the technique of French cuisine and focusing on regional produce from the region. Awarded a Michelin star in the 2025 Guide
Located close to Paseo de la Castellana, and very close to the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium, Pabú has two different areas, combining design and comfort. It boasts a cosy area at the entrance for aperitifs, where there is also a reserved area for 14 diners. The main hall, which is more spacious and open plan, is divided into a capacity for 30 people, from which the kitchen and the wine cellar can be seen.
The restaurant menu focuses on the vegetable world, but also includes fish and meat of extraordinary quality. 9 different dishes are prepared each day, which can be which can be tasted as a sampling menu or as an á la carte selection, which does not have to be served to the whole party. The ingredients are absolutely fresh and are received daily.
The wine list, which is changed daily, offers an extensive selection of over two hundred wine references and around 40 references from the prestigious AOC Champagne, providing a wide range of options for the most discerning palates.
Pabú has been included in the MICHELIN Guide in 2024 as a recommended restaurant and it has been voted the Best New Restaurant 2024, awarded by the magazine specialising in gastronomy, Tapas, part of the Forbes Group. It has also been named Restaurant of the Year 2024 in the Community of Madrid by the Buena Mesa Brotherhood.