Amets
Amets
Amets is a Basque gastroteka in Madrid's Universidad barrio, the first solo project of chef Diego Sánchez, open since 2024. The name means 'dream' in Basque, and the kitchen serves reinvented Basque cooking with author wines in a deliberately casual setting. The menu shifts daily with what's available, so dishes aren't guaranteed.
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✨ 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓼 = 𝓢𝓾𝓮ñ𝓸 ✨ (euskera 🇪🇸 ) Comer, siempre 👌🏻 @amets_madrid
Aquí no solo cocinamos. Cuidamos el producto, respetamos los tiempos y ponemos atención en cada pequeño detalle que marca la diferencia. Porque sabemos que no vienes solo a comer — vienes a disfrutar de una experiencia que quede en la memoria #ametsgastroteka #CocinaDeAutor #DetallesQueImportan #
en este pequeño local en conde duque encontraréis platos de autor, con un fondo de cocina vasca pero muchos guiños a la gastronomía de peru, tailandia o japón, entre otros. empezamos con su famosísima gilda y continuamos con unas patatas trufadas, unas alcachofas a la parrilla con puré de tupinambo
El chef de Amets nos cuenta su experiencia trabajando como xef privado en yates. Una cocina muy distinta a la del restaurante: otros ritmos, otras exigencias y una convivencia total con el cliente. Una salida profesional que muchos idealizan… pero que tiene mucho más detrás de lo que parece. La co
En Amets sabemos que hay platos que perduran en la memoria y hacen que quieras volver a probarlos una y otra vez 🤤 Como esta txuleta madurada que nos acompaña desde la apertura. Los sabores de la maduración de la carne se mezclan con esos toques de brasa que tanto nos gustan, realzados por la soja
En Amets apostamos por pequeños artesanos que elaboran su producto con mimo y calidad, de un modo consciente y sostenible. Un gran ejemplo son estos estos vinazos de @kike_prados 🍷 A qué esperas para probarlos? 🍷 #AmetsMadrid #AmetsGastroteka #vinosdeautor #vinosconalma #historiasquecontar
Background
About Amets
The Story
Amets, 'dream' in Basque, opened in Madrid in 2024 as the first restaurant led by chef Diego Sánchez. The idea was a relaxed space for reinvented Basque cooking and author wines.
The Cuisine
The kitchen reworks Basque cooking and pairs it with author wines. The menu changes daily with what nature provides, so the offer adapts to whatever produce is available that day.
The September Carta
The short carta changes with the season. In September 2026 it ran from a house gilda (€3) and a pumpkin crème brûlée with sour cream to aged-beef tartare with bone-marrow hollandaise on brioche, smoked aubergine in Filipino adobo, glass peppers stuffed with escalivada over a citrus cod pil-pil with kokotxas, grilled bonito with a marmitako reduction, chipirones encebollados in their ink with chipotle, an open ravioli of wild mushrooms with cured egg yolk, and a txuleta grilled in leek ash (€24). Desserts include goxua foam with banana masala and an apple tart with salted caramel.
Wine and Philosophy
The wine list leans to small producers: txakolis from Getaria and Bizkaia (Artadi, Hasiberriak, Makatzak, Itsas Mendi), Sanlúcar and Cádiz palominos, Galician and Penedès whites and grower Champagnes. The house rests on three pillars: organic, local producers who care for land and sea, flavour and enjoyment in every detail, and emerging artisans and artists for the tableware and room. Allergies can be accommodated with notice.
Practicalities
Dinner Wednesday and Thursday (20:00 to 23:30), lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday (to 00:30) and Sunday lunch (13:30 to 17:30); closed Monday and Tuesday. Book through TheFork from the website or call 919 95 21 71.
The Chef
The Team
Chef Diego Sánchez, born in Madrid and 'Basque by conviction', reinterprets traditional flavours with techniques learned over years cooking in haute-cuisine restaurants, on yachts and in luxury villas around the world.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Amets Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
comida 7.9
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.7
TheFork
4.7
4.7
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Amets ranks #454 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.7/5 on TheFork.
Reservations
How to Book Amets
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
Amets Dining Experience
Amets keeps things relaxed rather than formal, a gastroteka pairing reinvented Basque plates with author wines. The menu changes at nature's whim, adapting to the day's produce, so it's a place to take a recommendation. It sits in the busy, young Universidad area near Malasaña.
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Amets Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. del Limón, 15 Madrid, 28015, Spain
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On Calle del Limón in the Universidad barrio, part of Madrid's Centro district: the young, student-facing edge of the centre that runs into Malasaña.
Nearby
Universidad is the student-facing edge of the centre, young and busy and cheap in places, ambitious in others. The eating shifts block by block, from taverns pouring vermut to kitchens doing genuinely contemporary cooking. It runs into Malasaña and Gran Vía, and the mood changes with it.
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Details
Amets Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 20:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 20:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:30 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:30 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–17:30 |
Amets hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Amets FAQ
What kind of food does Amets serve?
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Reinvented Basque cooking with author wines, in a casual gastroteka setting. The menu changes daily with the available produce.
Who is the chef at Amets, and when did it open?
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Diego Sánchez. Amets, which opened in 2024, is his first gastronomic project.
Where is Amets in Madrid?
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On Calle del Limón in the Universidad barrio, part of the central Centro district, near Malasaña.
When is Amets open?
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Closed Monday and Tuesday. Dinner only Wednesday and Thursday, lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday, and lunch on Sunday (13:30 to 17:30).
What does the name 'Amets' mean?
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'Dream' in Basque. It's the name chef Diego Sánchez gave his first solo restaurant, which opened in Madrid in 2024.
How much does dinner cost, and is there a fixed menu?
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Around €51 to €100 per person. There's no fixed menu; it changes daily with whatever produce is available.