Café de la March
Café de la March
Café de la March is the café of the Fundación Juan March, on Calle de Castelló in Madrid's Salamanca district, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. It runs across two spaces: a basement room designed by the architect José Luis Picardo, renovated to keep its original cocktail-bar look, and a terrace on the sculpture patio.
Social
From @cafedelamarch on Instagram
Background
About Café de la March
The Story
Café de la March is the Fundación Juan March's own café, on the lower ground floor of its Madrid building. The architect José Luis Picardo designed the space, and the recent renovation deliberately kept the coctelería look it originally had. A second space sits outside on the sculpture patio.
The Cuisine
The two spaces run separate menus, each adapted to the room it's in. The reading matter is part of the offer as much as the food: a self-service library in both spaces, and downstairs a selection of Spanish and international papers including the Frankfurter Allgemeine, Le Monde, The Economist, The New York Times and the Financial Times.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Café de la March Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.5
4 reviews
Restaurant Guru
4.0
116 reviews
4.1
139
Reservations
How to Book Café de la March
Booking
Reserve
Experience
Café de la March Dining Experience
The basement room was designed by José Luis Picardo and renovated to keep the coctelería look it started with, so it feels older and quieter than most museum cafés. Both spaces carry a self-service library with a different book selection, and downstairs there are Spanish and international newspapers, so it works for a long solo sit.
Navigate
Café de la March Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Castelló, 77, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Café de la March is inside the Fundación Juan March on Calle de Castelló, in Castellana, in the Salamanca district. The café itself is on the building's lower ground floor; the terrace is out on the sculpture patio, and you reach it through the shop on the ground floor.
Nearby
Castellana is the business spine of the city, where the eating is built for lunches that are really meetings. The rooms are confident and well run rather than experimental, and they hold their prices without apology. It runs on past Salamanca and Puerta de Alcalá without ever relaxing.
Nearby Restaurants
Where to stay nearby
Hotels we rank within walking distance of Café de la March.
Details
Café de la March Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 09:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–14:00 |
Café de la March hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Good to Know
Questions
Café de la March FAQ
Where is Café de la March, and when is it open?
+
Inside the Fundación Juan March at Calle de Castelló 77, in Madrid's Salamanca district. The café is on the lower ground floor and the terrace on the sculpture patio. Open Monday to Friday 09:30 to 20:00, Saturday 10:00 to 20:00, and Sunday 10:00 to 14:00.
Does Café de la March hold any distinction?
+
Yes, a Solete in the Guía Repsol. It isn't in the Michelin Guide.
Who designed Café de la March?
+
The architect José Luis Picardo designed the space, and the recent renovation kept its original cocktail-bar look rather than replacing it.
Does Café de la March have a terrace?
+
Yes, on the Fundación's sculpture patio. You reach it through the shop on the ground floor rather than through the café, and it runs a different menu from the basement room.
Does Café de la March have a library?
+
Yes, both the basement café and the terrace have a self-service library, each with a different selection of books, and downstairs there are Spanish and international papers including Le Monde, The Economist, The New York Times and the Financial Times.
What can I eat at Café de la March?
+
Breakfasts (eggs, tostas, pastries and a weekday breakfast offer), sandwiches such as a club and a pulled-pork brioche, a weekday plato and crema del día (13:00 to 16:00), Saturday brunch (10:00 to 16:00) and homemade cakes.
Is Café de la March open in August?
+
No, it closes for August, like the rest of the Fundación Juan March.
How much does Café de la March cost?
+
Under €25 per person; tostas and egg dishes are around €6 to €8 and sandwiches €12 to €15.