Bar-Vi
Bar-Vi
Bar-Vi is an Italian wine bar on Calle de Moratín, in the Cortes barrio most people call the Barrio de las Letras. Natural wine is the draw, Spanish bottles with a nod to Italy, and the short carta is made for sharing: vitello tonnato, battuta di manzo, green-apple risotto, ricotta, anchovies on brioche, plenty of vegetables. Prices are mid-range.
Background
About Bar-Vi
The Story
Bar-Vi is a small Italian wine bar on Calle de Moratín, in the Barrio de las Letras, with wooden tables, a central bar and the feel of an old café. Bookings go through TheFork or by phone, and Instagram is where it posts.
The Cuisine
Italian and wine-led: a short carta made to share, from vitello tonnato and battuta di manzo to risotto, ricotta, roast beef and anchovies on brioche, with a good run of vegetable plates. Natural wine is the reason most people are there, Spanish references with Italian ones alongside.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bar-Vi Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
TheFork
4.95
4.6
252
Reservations
How to Book Bar-Vi
Booking
Reserve through the booking widget on the venue's own site (https://widget.thefork.com/2b7b9441-969b-4f7c-8ea5-9fdae35d0c70).
Experience
Bar-Vi Dining Experience
Intimate, dim and a little nostalgic, with wooden tables, a central bar and the feel of an old café, soft lighting doing most of the work. The wine list is the centre of it.
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Bar-Vi Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de Moratín, 40, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Moratín 40, in Cortes, between the parliament and the museums of the Paseo del Prado.
Nearby
Cortes sits between the parliament and the museums, so the pavements carry politicians, visitors and locals in roughly equal measure. The eating covers everything from cocktail rooms to serious kitchens, often behind doors that give nothing away. Congreso de los Diputados and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza bookend it.
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Details
Bar-Vi Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 14:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 14:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 14:00–22:00 |
Bar-Vi hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Good to Know
Questions
Bar-Vi FAQ
What kind of place is Bar-Vi?
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An Italian wine bar in the Barrio de las Letras, built around natural wine, with a short carta of plates to share.
When is Bar-Vi open?
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Monday and Tuesday 19:00 to 23:00, Wednesday 14:00 to 23:00, Thursday to Saturday 14:00 to 23:30, and Sunday 14:00 to 22:00.
What should I order at Bar-Vi?
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Something from the short sharing carta: vitello tonnato, battuta di manzo, a risotto such as the green-apple one, ricotta, anchovies on brioche or roast beef, with a glass of natural wine.
What wine does Bar-Vi pour?
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Natural wine, mostly Spanish references with Italian bottles alongside, by the glass or bottle.
Is Bar-Vi good for vegetarians?
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Yes, the carta has several vegetable plates, such as carrots, beetroot salad and hummus.
Where is Bar-Vi?
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Calle de Moratín 40, in the Cortes barrio of central Madrid, the area usually called the Barrio de las Letras.
How do you book Bar-Vi?
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Through the TheFork booking link on its Google listing, or by phone.