Allegra
Allegra
Allegra is Grupo Isabella's second Madrid restaurant, opened in June 2023 at Calle Velázquez 11 in Recoletos. Chef Luca Mazzini's carta draws on the great Roman classics, with house-made pasta and Italian produce, and the Art Deco room is built around a black grand piano: live music comes in with dessert and the night turns into a party. It's open every day and listed as Recomendado in the Guía Repsol.
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Background
About Allegra
The Story
Allegra opened in June 2023 as the second Madrid restaurant of Grupo Isabella's, after its first on the quiet passage of Calle de Puigcerdà. The group began in Barcelona with Isabella Heseltine and is now led by her son Marco Garí; its restaurants include Isabella's, Bella's, Harry's, Julieta's, Gala and Carmina. Studio Quintana Partners designed the room to recreate the classic, sophisticated feel of an opera café, with a black grand piano inspired by Madrid's Art Deco at its heart. The Guía Repsol lists it as Recomendado.
The Cuisine
Classic Italian, inspired by the Roman hits and made with Italian produce and pasta made in house. Signatures include spicy rigatoni vodka, zucchini fritti, carciofo alla romana, and spinach and ricotta ravioli with butter and sage, alongside tortelloni al tartufo, cacio e pepe and pappardelle bolognese, carpacci, a vitello tonnato of sirloin and a sirloin milanese with truffle and egg.
Prices and the Business Lunch
Published prices have included zucchini flowers at €12, Bologna mortadella at €16, vitello tonnato and tuna-belly carpaccio at €20, spinach ravioli at €24, rigatoni for two at €38 and the milanese at €33, with desserts such as vanilla and fig panna cotta or Nutella crêpes at €8.50. On weekdays there's an Italian business lunch built on the house icons, such as the tortelloni al tartufo, the spinach ravioli and a tagliata of sirloin with rosemary and parmesan. The room also takes private celebrations.
The Chef
Luca Mazzini
The Team
Chef Luca Mazzini wrote the carta. Grupo Isabella's is led by Marco Garí.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Allegra Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
comida 7.0
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.4
69 reviews
4.7
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Allegra ranks #215 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.4/5 on TripAdvisor (69 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Allegra
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Experience
Allegra Dining Experience
Elegant and theatrical, with heavy curtains, carpet, lacquered wood, mirrors, candles and warm reds, and different spaces at different heights. Dinner stays calm until dessert, when the grand piano starts: jazz one night, Cuban son another, or a DJ or singers, and the room slowly becomes a club.
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Allegra Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de Velázquez, 11, 28001 Madrid, Spain
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Calle Velázquez 11, 28001 Madrid, in the Recoletos barrio of the Salamanca district. Recoletos runs along the grand boulevards between Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá, 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
Allegra Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–01:00 |
Allegra hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Allegra FAQ
Does Allegra have a Michelin star?
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No. Allegra is listed as Recomendado in the Guía Repsol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What kind of food does Allegra serve?
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Italian, built on fresh pasta and classic plates: rigatoni, cacio e pepe, tortelloni al tartufo and pappardelle bolognese, plus carpacci, milanesa and grilled meats and fish. It's part of the Grupo Isabella's group.
Where is Allegra?
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Calle Velázquez 11, 28001 Madrid, in the Recoletos barrio of the Salamanca district.
When is Allegra open?
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Every day. The kitchen serves 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00 (23:30 Thursday to Saturday), and the room stays open until 01:00, or 02:00 from Thursday to Saturday.
How much does it cost, and can you book?
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Pastas run about €24 and mains around €30, with starters from €12, so expect roughly €51 to €100 a head with drinks. Book by phone or through the Grupo Isabella's site.