A vÁnvera
A vÁnvera
A vÁnvera cooks northern Italian food in the Ríos Rosas area of Madrid's Chamberí district. Its pizzas are thin, in the northern Italian style rather than Neapolitan, and the pastas follow the Romagna school: simple and restrained. The wine list draws on Italian and Spanish denominaciones de origen.
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Background
About A vÁnvera
The Story
A vÁnvera was founded by Luigi Bertaccini, from Romagna, to share a simple Italian cooking that respects the traditions and recipes of his own region and of the rest of Italy, with the help of his friend and mentor Andrea Tumbarello of Don Giovanni. He called it 'cocina de amistad', the cooking of friendship: the idea is that you feel like a friend in his house. Alberto Asara, who worked alongside Luigi for many years, now runs it and keeps that spirit.
The Cuisine
Expect thin-crust pizzas, restrained Romagna-style pastas, and vegetable or mushroom lasagne, with a wine list built from Italian and Spanish denominaciones de origen.
The Name
'A vanvera' is an Italian expression for doing or saying something without thinking, any old how. The house traces the word to an old card game, 'bambára', and possibly to the Spanish 'bambarria', a billiards shot that goes wrong but still wins. It's a lively, not very elegant word, the restaurant says, but a strong one. The kitchen also runs regional specials, such as a Tyrolean menu of speck, canederli and grappa tasting.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
A vÁnvera Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.4/10, service 7.2/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
4.4
1121 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.4
453
A vÁnvera ranks #579 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google (1121 reviews) and 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book A vÁnvera
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
A vÁnvera Dining Experience
A vÁnvera keeps the focus on the plates in its Chamberí room, a northern Italian kitchen that plays its pizza and pasta straight rather than dressing them up. The pizzas come thin, in the northern style rather than Neapolitan, and the pastas follow the restrained Romagna school, with a wine list drawn from Italian and Spanish denominaciones de origen.
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A vÁnvera Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Zurbano, 85, 28003, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's on Calle de Zurbano in Ríos Rosas, part of the Chamberí district in central Madrid.
Nearby
Ríos Rosas is a working residential grid north of the old centre, where restaurants answer to the people who live there rather than to visitors. It sits nearer Estadio Santiago Bernabéu than anything touristic, and the eating is unhurried, mid-priced and quietly confident. This is where you go for a proper lunch without theatre.
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Details
A vÁnvera Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
A vÁnvera hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Available online
Good to Know
Questions
A vÁnvera FAQ
What kind of food does A vÁnvera serve?
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Northern Italian: thin-crust pizza in the northern style, Romagna-school pasta, and lasagne, with an Italian and Spanish wine list.
Who is behind A vÁnvera?
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It was founded by Luigi Bertaccini, from Romagna, and is now run by Alberto Asara, who worked alongside him for many years.
What area of Madrid is A vÁnvera in?
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Ríos Rosas, in the Chamberí district, on Calle de Zurbano.
Is the pizza at A vÁnvera Neapolitan-style?
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No. The pizzas are thin in the northern Italian tradition, which the restaurant notes is a different texture from Neapolitan.
When is A vÁnvera open?
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Monday to Saturday, 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 00:00. It's closed on Sundays.
How do I book a table at A vÁnvera?
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By phone or online through the reservations link on the restaurant's own website.
Where can I see A vÁnvera's menu?
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The full carta is published as a PDF on the restaurant's own website, covering the pizzas, pastas, lasagne and meat dishes.
Does A vÁnvera have a wine list?
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Yes, built from Italian and Spanish denominaciones de origen.
Is A vÁnvera open on Sundays?
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No, it's closed Sundays.
How much does it cost to eat at A vÁnvera?
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Around €26 to €50 per person.
What does 'a vanvera' mean?
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It's an Italian expression for doing or saying something carelessly, without thinking. The restaurant traces it to an old card game and possibly to a Spanish billiards term for a lucky miss.