Ástor
Ástor
Ástor is a family-run 'gastro-place' with eight tables on Calle del Almendro in La Latina, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. The kitchen mixes Argentine, Peruvian, Spanish and Asian ideas, from fried dogfish ceviche and provoleta to char siu pork belly and a mushroom risotto with red-wine pears. Cocktails and a wine list reaching from Madrid to Mendoza, Burgundy and New Zealand carry as much weight as the food. It shares its owners with Ástor Puerta Cerrada and Cedrón Wine Bar.
Background
About Ástor
The Story
Ástor describes itself as a small family restaurant, and it has chosen to stay that way. The team says eight tables is the right number for each diner to feel looked after, and that it has no ambition to grow the room; instead the same team runs a second, larger Ástor by Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, which takes groups, and the wine bar Cedrón further along Almendro. Its own definition of fusion is that tradition has to smile to survive, and that avant-garde cooking without respect is just a tantrum.
The Cuisine
A short carta that crosses between Buenos Aires, Lima, Spain and East Asia, with plates sized to share. Argentine beef and provoleta sit next to Peruvian ceviche, Ibérico ham from Guijuelo and a soy-glazed char siu pork belly.
The Carta
Starters include beetroot hummus with feta and pomegranate, baked Argentine empanadas of spinach, mozzarella and raisins, Ibérico ham croquetas on pea purée and salt-cod croquetas with katsuobushi and a tomato-orange hot sauce. The fried ceviche of dogfish marinated in ginger, garlic and cumin with salsa criolla (€15.50) can also come as an 'Experiencia Limeña' with two mini pisco sours. The Ástor provoleta comes with roasted red peppers, watercress and garlic-basil oil. Mains run from the mushroom risotto with red-wine pears and candied walnuts (€21), on the menu since early on, to char siu pork belly, veal meatballs with Parmesan sauce, Extremadura pork ribs with roast pumpkin and gorgonzola, corvina with a tonkatsu glaze, tagliatelle with monkfish and prawns in armagnac, and Argentine bife de chorizo (€26.50) or ojo de bife (€33) with house chimichurri. Desserts include a lime-scented baked cheesecake, a free take on chocotorta with dulce de leche, and an affogato.
Wine and Cocktails
The wine list is broad for the size of the room: Madrid bottles such as Alma Carraovejas' Marañones from the Sierra de Gredos, Zuccardi from Mendoza's Valle de Uco, Rhône and Alsace wines including Trimbach's Cuvée Frédéric Emile, a Pommard, a Sicilian Etna red and Lustau sherries, plus cava and Champagne by the glass or bottle. The cocktail list is all house creations at €11, built on rum, gin, whisky, tequila and sherry, alongside Peruvian pisco and Michel Couvreur whiskies.
Booking
Ástor opens Friday to Tuesday, 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:30, and closes Wednesday and Thursday. Book online; tables are capped at five people, and larger groups are sent to Ástor Puerta Cerrada. Bookings may be released after 15 minutes without word of a delay.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Ástor Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
Restaurant Guru
5.0
5117 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.8
4.9
2180
Ástor ranks #267 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 5.0/5 on Restaurant Guru (5117 reviews) and 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Ástor
Booking
Book online at covermanager.com (covermanager).
Experience
Ástor Dining Experience
Eight tables, low light and classical music at a volume that leaves room for conversation. The house describes its service as relaxed but careful about detail, and says it will never add tables because it doesn't want to lose track of what's happening at each one. It works well for a date or an unhurried meal; tables take up to five people.
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Ástor Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. Almendro, 9, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle del Almendro 9, in La Latina, in Madrid's Centro district. Ástor Puerta Cerrada is about 250 metres away at Calle de Gómez de Mora 1, and the sister Cedrón Wine Bar is further along the same street at Almendro 25.
Nearby
La Latina is Madrid's tapeo heartland, a knot of steep, narrow streets around Cava Baja and Plaza de la Paja where bars spill onto the pavement from midday. It sits beside El Rastro, the Sunday flea market, and gets busiest on weekends when the vermút crowd takes over the terraces.
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Details
Ástor Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
Ástor hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Ástor FAQ
What kind of food does Ástor serve?
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Fusion across Argentina, Peru, Spain and East Asia: fried dogfish ceviche, provoleta, char siu pork belly, a mushroom risotto with red-wine pears and Argentine bife de chorizo with chimichurri, plus house cocktails.
Does Ástor have a Guía Repsol award?
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Yes, a Solete, the guide's designation for a casual spot worth stopping at. It isn't a Sol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
Where is Ástor in Madrid?
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At Calle del Almendro 9, in Barrio de la Latina in Madrid's Centro district. The same house runs a second address at Gómez de Mora 1, by Plaza Puerta Cerrada.
How big is Ástor, and how do you book?
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Eight tables, which the house says is the right number to look after every diner. Tables take up to five people; bigger groups are sent to Ástor Puerta Cerrada. Book online. It's closed Wednesday and Thursday.
What's on Ástor's wine list?
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Spain first, including Madrid bottles from the Sierra de Gredos, then Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and France, with Italian and Californian touches, Lustau sherries, cava and Champagne.
How much does a meal at Ástor cost?
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Starters run about €10.50 to €17.50, mains €16 to €33, desserts €6 to €8 and cocktails €11, so most meals land around €26 to €50 per person before wine.