Li-Onna
Li-Onna
Li-Onna opened in October 2024 at Calle de Recoletos 1, the first restaurant in Spain from Mexico's Tanaka Hospitality, formed by Grupo Kampai and Mandala Group. Jalisco-born chef Gerardo Pineda runs a sharing menu of Japanese plates with Mexican accents: hamachi tacos wrapped in lettuce, toro tartare with mango, beef tataki with ponzu, corvina tempura and a long list of rolls and nigiri. The two-floor room is by Lázaro Rosa-Violán, with a cocktail bar and a sushi bar upstairs.
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Background
About Li-Onna
The Story
Li-Onna is a brand from Tanaka Hospitality, a Mexican group formed by joining Grupo Kampai, founded by Jorge Ureña, with Mandala Group, the Altamirano family's group, which together run more than forty venues in Mexico. Ricardo Altamirano of Mandala joined Kampai as partner and food director. The Recoletos restaurant, which opened in October 2024, is the group's first in Europe.
The Cuisine
Japanese cooking with Mexican and Latin American accents, built for sharing: tuna tostada, hamachi and cod tacos, beef tataki, cheese kushiage, salmon gochugaru, octopus anticucho, crispy mushroom salad, and rolls, makis and nigiri.
The Chef
Gerardo Pineda
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Li-Onna Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
comida 6.9
Diner Ratings
4.8
4669
TripAdvisor
4.8
91 reviews
Reservations
How to Book Li-Onna
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34910463911.
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Experience
Li-Onna Dining Experience
The street-level room, designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán in velvet and mixed tones, has low tables, a long cocktail bar suited to tardeo and an L-shaped sushi bar. Downstairs is a more intimate, relaxed floor for groups wanting privacy; in summer 2026 it became Daruma by Li-Onna on Friday and Saturday nights, with dim lighting, music and a raw-bar menu.
Navigate
Li-Onna Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Recoletos, 1, 28001, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
At the corner of Calle de Recoletos 1, just off Paseo de Recoletos, in the Recoletos area of Salamanca.
Nearby
Recoletos runs along the grand boulevards between Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá, where the buildings are stately and the pavements are wide. The eating leans formal and expense-account, with classic dining rooms sitting beside newer, sharper kitchens. It shades into Salamanca as you go east, and the prices follow.
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Details
Li-Onna Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–00:00 |
Li-Onna hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
Li-Onna FAQ
What food does Li-Onna serve?
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Japanese cooking with Mexican and Latin American accents: hamachi tacos in lettuce, toro tartare with mango, beef tataki with ponzu, corvina tempura, and rolls such as the Atomic Roll and the Li-Onna Roll.
Who is behind Li-Onna?
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Mexico's Tanaka Hospitality, formed by Grupo Kampai and Mandala Group. The chef is Gerardo Pineda, from Jalisco. The Recoletos restaurant, opened in October 2024, is the group's first in Europe.
Where is Li-Onna, and when is it open?
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At Calle de Recoletos 1, in Salamanca, just off Paseo de Recoletos. Wednesday 13:00–01:00, Thursday to Saturday 13:00–02:00 and Sunday 13:00–00:00; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Who designed the restaurant?
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Lázaro Rosa-Violán, with velvet, mixed tones and Japanese and Mexican touches across two floors.
How much does it cost to eat at Li-Onna?
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Around €40 to €90 per person.
Is there a private area for groups?
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Yes. The downstairs floor is a more intimate space for groups that want privacy.