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Data-driven rankings of the city's best restaurants by cuisine, dish, and style.

A table set with a tureen of noodle broth, a bowl of soup, a plate of chickpeas and meat, and a large platter of boiled meats and peppers while red wine is poured

Best Cocido Madrileño in Madrid

Overhead view of a lobster paella in a black pan at La Taberna de Peñalver

Best Paella and Rice in Madrid

A rectangular slice of pate in pastry beside small colourful vegetable garnishes and dark cubes on a large white plate

Best Restaurants in Madrid

Six folded fried pieces with a dot of red sauce on a red plate beside a pool of pale cream

Best Tapas in Madrid

A red prawn resting on a crisp rice cake with dots of white cream on a golden plate

Best Tasting Menus in Madrid

A grilled fish fillet with fresh arugula and small diced vegetables on a wide white plate on grey marble

Michelin-Star Restaurants in Madrid

A round black tray of salmon nigiri and salmon and avocado maki rolls arranged in a circle

Best Sushi in Madrid

A ramen bowl with noodles, seaweed, a halved egg and spring onion in a terracotta-coloured bowl on a dark table

Best Ramen in Madrid

A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and pickles on a brioche bun, set on printed paper against a dark background

Best Burgers in Madrid

Sliced orange fish topped with fine green shoots and spice on a small dark pedestal plate

Best New Restaurants in Madrid

A slice of tiramisu dusted with cocoa on a round white plate in front of a red velvet seat

Best Italian Restaurants in Madrid

Two pizzas seen from above on a dark table, one with courgette slices and cherry tomatoes and one with ham and pepperoni

Best Pizza in Madrid

Assorted sashimi slices in a rustic bowl with a green leaf garnish and rising smoke

Best Japanese Restaurants in Madrid

Rooftop terrace dining area with dark blue chairs overlooking the Madrid skyline at sunset

Best Rooftop and View Restaurants in Madrid

A close view of a pizza with rocket, sun-dried tomatoes and small yellow peppers on a grey plate

Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Madrid

Two plated dishes on a wide white plate, one a pastry-wrapped portion with a dark sauce and one a small garnished serving

Best Fine Dining in Madrid

A roast suckling pig on a tray on a stone counter beside a wood-fired oven

Best Traditional Madrilenian Restaurants

Slices of white fish and grilled octopus in a bright yellow sauce on a dark patterned plate

Best Peruvian Restaurants in Madrid

A table covered with bamboo steamers of dim sum, rice rolls and dishes of sauce

Best Chinese Restaurants in Madrid

Sliced pork belly grilling on a black stone plate with garlic, onion and mushrooms, with lettuce and a bottle behind

Best Asian Restaurants in Madrid

A tray of goose barnacles with tomato and seaweed at El Señor Martín

Best Seafood Restaurants in Madrid

Sliced octopus dusted with paprika on a round wooden board with boiled potato wedges

Best Galician Restaurants in Madrid

A curved zinc-topped wooden bar counter with shelves of bottles behind it

Best Tabernas in Madrid

Round tables with white tablecloths and sheepskin-covered chairs under string lights on a covered garden terrace

Best Terraces in Madrid

A table set for two with white linen and red armchairs in front of a glass window onto a courtyard with a lit fireplace

Most Romantic Restaurants in Madrid

A candlelit wooden table set with several shared plates and glasses of wine

Best Restaurants for Groups in Madrid

A marble-topped counter with brass rail, silver samovar and an ornate glass display case, with champagne bottles on ice and shelves of bottles behind.

Best Historic Restaurants in Madrid

A white bowl of red tomato with thin slices of cured fish and dark pearls on a wooden table

Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Madrid

Two baked shells with a golden topping on a green purée in a white bowl

Best Restaurants in Salamanca

A thick golden omelette in a brown clay dish beside a piece of bread at Prada a Tope

Best Restaurants in Barrio de las Letras

Sliced steak with fried padrón peppers and chips on an oval platter at Casa Lucio

Best Restaurants in La Latina

A single red prawn on a round dark wooden plate on a black surface

Best Restaurants in Chueca

A bowl of black truffle slices over egg yolk, green beans and diced topping

Best Restaurants near the Bernabéu

A red plate of golden fried pieces topped with dark red sauce on a pool of pale sauce

Best Restaurants near Retiro Park

Three tacos topped with shredded green salad, chopped onion and pepper on a slate board, with small bowls and a stack of tortillas behind

Best Restaurants near the Prado

Round golden croquetas on an ornate silver oval tray on a patterned marble table

Best Restaurants near Sol and Plaza Mayor

A row of five golden breaded croquetas on a long cream plate

Best Croquetas in Madrid

A wide white bowl of tripe stew in a red-brown sauce on a marble surface

Best Callos in Madrid

Three whole roast suckling pigs lying in clay dishes with pewter jugs behind them

Best Cochinillo in Madrid

A whole potato omelette with a wedge cut out on a dark pan, with two eggs beside it on a wooden table

Best Tortilla de Patatas in Madrid

Bocadillo de calamares: a split white roll piled with battered fried squid rings, on a white background

Best Bocadillos and Sandwiches in Madrid

A thick caramelised slice of bread with a scoop of ice cream beside it on a dark plate

Best Torrijas in Madrid

Three thick grilled steaks on a wooden board with small bowls of sauces and a steak knife

Best Steak Restaurants in Madrid

A white plate with brown lines holding sliced mushrooms and a raw egg yolk

Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Madrid

A slice of cheesecake with a browned top and a honeycomb-patterned tuile beside a scoop of ice cream on a black bowl

Best Cheesecake in Madrid

A large black paella pan of golden rice with a lemon in the centre on a white tablecloth

Best Cheap Eats in Madrid

A tented garden dining area with round tables, string lights and fireplace heaters

Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Madrid

A white plate of cocido: chickpeas, cabbage, carrot, chorizo, morcilla and boiled meats

Best Menú del Día in Madrid

A candlelit dining room with white-clothed round tables, plants, exposed pipes and a glazed kitchen at the far end

Most Charming Restaurants in Madrid

A silver oval tray of round breaded croquetas

Best Restaurants in Centro, Madrid

An anchovy on toast and a mound of steak tartare on a wooden board

Best Restaurants near Gran Vía

Churros and a latte on a bar counter

Best Breakfast in Madrid

A leaf-wrapped tamal on a white plate served with a green sauce and micro herbs

Best Mexican Restaurants in Madrid

A round table seen from above covered with Middle Eastern dishes including a whole grilled fish, falafel, salads, dips and rice platters

Best Lebanese and Middle Eastern Restaurants in Madrid

A thick fish steak in green sauce with peas, clams, prawns and a boiled egg on a white plate

Best Basque Restaurants in Madrid

A close-up of red-marinated grilled chicken pieces with a lemon slice, tomato and sliced onions and peppers on a sizzling plate

Best Indian Restaurants in Madrid

Thick grilled steaks on a cast-iron plate with bowls of sauces and a glass of red wine

Best Argentine Restaurants in Madrid

Two filled pasta rolls in a creamy sauce on an oval plate on a red marble table

Best Restaurants in Malasaña

Slow-cooked meat in a glossy dark sauce with roasted potato wedges on a white plate

Best Restaurants in Chamberí

An overhead view of a table covered with plates of curries, rice, naan bread and grilled meats

Best Restaurants in Lavapiés

A plate of looped churros next to a glass of chocolate with a churro dipped in it, on a wooden tray

Best Churros in Madrid

A large tray of fries topped with fried eggs, slices of cured ham, black pudding and small chorizos

Best Huevos Rotos in Madrid

Crusty rolls heaped with fried squid rings on a white plate

Best Bocadillo de Calamares in Madrid

Two toasted rounds topped with avocado, poached eggs and hollandaise, served with sweet potato fries on a white plate

Best Brunch in Madrid

A winged metal sculpture on a rooftop terrace with Madrid rooftops and a domed building behind it

Best Rooftop Bars in Madrid

A long blue bar lined with wine bottles and stools beside a black and white tiled floor and small round tables

Best Wine Bars in Madrid

A bar counter with a row of stools, green pendant lamps and shelves of bottles

Best Cocktail Bars and Speakeasies in Madrid

A bright white cafe with black columns, an espresso machine on a granite counter, bags of coffee and a roasting machine in the back room

Best Coffee Shops and Specialty Coffee in Madrid