Aarde
Aarde
African-inspired international cooking on Plaza de la Independencia in Recoletos, listed in the Guía Repsol. The room is elegant, modern and warm-lit, the kitchen is modern-creative, and the view is the standout feature. It's open every day, 12:30 to 02:00.
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Background
About Aarde
The Story
Aarde, Afrikaans and Dutch for 'earth', is Grupo Paraguas's journey to the roots of the African continent: in the house's words, a tribute to the land and everything it gives, through its landscapes, fauna, flora and cultures, their aromas, colours and music. It faces the Puerta de Alcalá on Plaza de la Independencia and belongs to the group of Asturian couple Sandro Silva and Marta Seco, which has been in Madrid since 2004 with El Paraguas, Amazónico, Quintín and others. Dishes come out of an open kitchen on tribal ceramic plates. It's listed in the Guía Repsol, priced for an occasion rather than an everyday stop, and there's a terrace.
The Cuisine
African-inspired international cooking, modern-creative in style, cooked in a wok, a tandoor, on a teppanyaki and on a Josper grill, with a raw bar and sushi alongside.
The Carta
The carta runs a wide arc. From the raw bar: cured sea-bass tiradito with smoked maple, bluefin tuna tartare with quail egg and shiso tempura, salmon usuzukuri, sashimi and nigiri moriawase, scallop nigiri with foie, Wagyu nigiri with caviar, Poget oysters four ways and Oscietra or Beluga caviar. The African thread shows in the wok and tandoor section: an okra green curry, pumpkin hummus with injera bread, tandoor cauliflower with Sijilmasa spices, a carabinero jollof rice, 'kamba wa nazi' prawns in coconut milk and spicy poussin bolinhos. Fish include a Brazilian moqueca of corvina and prawns, monkfish with habanero and red tuna with cuca preta sauce, and the grill covers South African piri-piri poussin, Galician beef tenderloin, a chimichurri Black Angus skirt, a Wagyu Denver steak, a Josper beef rib with cassava purée, a 30-day aged cowboy steak and Chilean Wagyu tenderloin. There are separate cartas for rices, charcuterie, cocktails and wine, and bread from the group's own bakery.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Aarde Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
comida 8.1
Diner Ratings
Restaurant Guru
4.8
3763 reviews
3.7
3143
TripAdvisor
3.1
598
Aarde ranks #258 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.8/5 on Restaurant Guru (3763 reviews) and 3.1/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Aarde
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
Aarde Dining Experience
Elegant, modern and stylish, with warm lighting and a standout view. Set on Plaza de la Independencia, the room reads as more occasion than everyday stop, matching modern-creative African-inspired cooking, and it's expensive. There's a terrace for sitting outside.
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Aarde Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Pl. de la Independencia, 10, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Plaza de la Independencia 10, the square around the Puerta de Alcalá, on the Salamanca side of the Retiro, where the eating leans formal.
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
Aarde Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Friday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30–02:00 |
Aarde hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Aarde FAQ
Does Aarde have a Michelin star?
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No. Aarde is listed in the Guía Repsol as a recommended restaurant, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What kind of food does Aarde serve?
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African-inspired international cooking, modern-creative in style. The carta is published as a PDF on Aarde's own site.
Where is Aarde?
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Plaza de la Independencia 10, on the square around the Puerta de Alcalá, with a terrace looking over it.
When is Aarde open?
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Every day, 12:30 to 02:00. There's a terrace if you'd rather sit outside.
How much does dinner cost at Aarde?
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It's at the top end, over €100 per person, so more of an occasion than an everyday stop.
Can I reserve a table at Aarde?
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Yes, through the booking link on Aarde's own website, or by phone.
Who owns Aarde?
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Grupo Paraguas, the Madrid restaurant group of Sandro Silva and Marta Seco, which also runs El Paraguas, Amazónico, Numa Pompilio and Ultramarinos Quintín.