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A powdered sugar-dusted Moroccan pastilla pastry
Grilled meat skewers over seasoned rice
A salad with pomegranate seeds and tomatoes on a decorative plate
A coffee-topped cocktail in a martini glass
A tabbouleh salad garnished with lemon wedges

Al-Mounia

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#873 in MadridRanked #873 of all Madrid restaurants on Guidavera. Click to see the full ranked list./GoodGuidavera tier, our editorial classification combining ratings, accolades, and source consensus across the Madrid dining scene./MoroccanMoroccan cuisine: the kitchen's primary culinary tradition and style./€€€€/Salamanca/

Al-Mounia has served Moroccan cuisine on Calle Recoletos, in Madrid's Salamanca district, since 1966. The kitchen draws on Berber, Arab and Mediterranean traditions, with spices and slow-cooked refinement at its centre. It presents itself as an Arab fine-dining room, keeps long hours and takes groups.

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Background

About Al-Mounia

The Story

Al-Mounia has cooked Moroccan food in Madrid since 1966, presenting itself as an Arab fine-dining restaurant. It treats Moroccan gastronomy as a cuisine shaped by centuries of cultural exchange across Berber, Arab and Mediterranean traditions.

The Cuisine

The kitchen builds on Moroccan cooking's balance of simplicity and refinement, where spices and condiments lead. It's the aromatic, slow-cooked side of the tradition rather than anything pared-back.

Highlights

What Diners Say

ElegantRomanticGood for DatesGood for CelebrationsWarm ServiceAttentive ServiceTraditionalBeautiful Interior

Consensus

Al-Mounia Ratings & Reviews

Professional Ratings

Macarfi

comida 6.1

6.1

Diner Ratings

Google

4.4

2781

TripAdvisor

3.8

533

#873 in MadridGood

Al-Mounia ranks #873 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.8/5 on TripAdvisor.

Reservations

How to Book Al-Mounia

Booking

Book online at covermanager.com (covermanager).

Experience

Al-Mounia Dining Experience

Al-Mounia frames itself as Arab fine dining, and the cooking leans refined rather than casual. It keeps long hours, opening into the small hours, and the room suits groups and a longer evening. There are vegetarian options and cocktails alongside the Moroccan menu.

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Al-Mounia Location & Neighbourhood

Address

Calle de Recoletos, 5, 28001 Madrid, Spain

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Getting There

On Calle Recoletos, 5, in the Salamanca district of central Madrid.

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.

Details

Al-Mounia Reservations, Hours & Contact

Opening Hours

DayHours
Monday13:00–01:00
Tuesday13:00–01:00
Wednesday13:00–01:00
Thursday13:00–01:00
Friday13:00–02:00
Saturday13:00–02:00
Sunday13:00–01:00

Al-Mounia hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.

Contact

Phone+34 914 350 828

Good to Know

Moroccan cuisine rooted in Berber, Arab and Mediterranean traditions
Serving Madrid since 1966
Open daily until late (01:00, later on Fridays and Saturdays)
Around €30–70 per person
Vegetarian options; good for groups

Questions

Al-Mounia FAQ

What kind of food does Al-Mounia serve?

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Moroccan cuisine, drawing on Berber, Arab and Mediterranean traditions, with spices and slow cooking at the centre. The venue describes itself as Arab fine dining.

How long has Al-Mounia been in Madrid?

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Since 1966, according to the restaurant's own site.

Where is Al-Mounia?

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On Calle Recoletos, 5, in the Salamanca district of central Madrid.

How much does dinner cost at Al-Mounia?

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€30–70 per person.

When is Al-Mounia open?

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Every day, 13:00 to 01:00, and until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Does Al-Mounia have vegetarian options?

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Yes, vegetarian options are available.

Is Al-Mounia good for groups?

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Yes, it's good for groups.