Taberna Bodegas Ricla
Taberna Bodegas Ricla
Bodegas Ricla is a taberna on Calle de los Cuchilleros near Plaza Mayor, opened in 1867 by an Aragonese family who named it after their village, Ricla. It pours homemade vermut and wine over a tiled bar, with callos, albóndigas, cecina, judiones and a tosta of bacalao en aceite to eat. It's open Wednesday to Sunday.
Background
About Taberna Bodegas Ricla
The Story
Bodegas Ricla opened in 1867 as the Madrid outpost of an Aragonese family from the village of Ricla, who came to sell their own wine. The building dates to the 18th century, and its cellar, once full of wine tinajas, served as a bomb shelter during the Civil War.
The Cuisine
Classic taberna food alongside homemade vermut: callos a la madrileña and albóndigas, cecina de León, judiones, cabrales, boquerones en vinagre, tinned seafood such as mussels, cockles and anchovies, and bacalao en aceite, including on a tosta.
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What Diners Say
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Taberna Bodegas Ricla Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.5/10, service 6.4/10, typical spend 20€
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.2
248 reviews
4.2
1058
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Experience
Taberna Bodegas Ricla Dining Experience
It's a classic castizo taberna, a tiled bar with barely a table, made for a quick vermut taken standing up, and the wine is a point of pride.
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Taberna Bodegas Ricla Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Cuchilleros, 6, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Bodegas Ricla is on Calle de los Cuchilleros, the curved street off Plaza Mayor in central Madrid's Austrias quarter, near Puerta Cerrada.
Nearby
Sol is the dead centre of the city and behaves like it, busy and walked through by everyone heading somewhere else. The trick is knowing which doors are worth stopping at, because rooms built for visitors sit right beside ones locals have used for decades. Círculo de Bellas Artes and Edificio Metrópolis mark the smarter edge, towards Chueca.
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Taberna Bodegas Ricla Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 13:15–16:15, 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:15–16:15, 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:15–16:15, 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:15–16:15, 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:15–17:00 |
Taberna Bodegas Ricla hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Taberna Bodegas Ricla FAQ
How old is Bodegas Ricla?
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It opened in 1867, founded by an Aragonese family who named it after their village of Ricla.
What is Bodegas Ricla known for?
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Homemade vermut above all, then callos a la madrileña and albóndigas, plus cecina, judiones, conservas and a tosta of bacalao en aceite.
Where is Bodegas Ricla?
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At Calle de los Cuchilleros 6, near Plaza Mayor in central Madrid.
When is Bodegas Ricla open?
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Wednesday to Saturday 13:15 to 16:15 and 20:00 to 23:00, and Sunday 13:15 to 17:00. It's closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is Bodegas Ricla expensive?
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No, it's inexpensive, under €25 per person.
What did the Bodegas Ricla cellar serve as during the Civil War?
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A bomb shelter, once full of wine tinajas.
How old is the Bodegas Ricla building?
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It dates to the 18th century.