Azotea del Círculo
Azotea del Círculo
Azotea del Círculo is the rooftop bar and restaurant of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, reached by a glass lift from the building's lobby, with views over Gran Vía and the Metrópolis dome. Chef Manuel Berganza cooks clean-flavoured, product-led Spanish plates with a background of smoke, and Luca Anastasio runs a cocktail list built around Martini. Access to the rooftop needs a ticket from the Círculo, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
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Background
About Azotea del Círculo
The Story
The rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, the arts centre on Calle de Alcalá, was long known as Tartan Roof; today Azotea Grupo runs it as Azotea del Círculo. The pitch is simple: the sky over Madrid, with sunset over the rooftops, Gran Vía and the Edificio Metrópolis, and a terrace the group also hosts private and corporate events on. Azotea del Círculo sits on the roof of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, which is why the address starts with the building rather than the street. The Guía Repsol lists it under terraces and gives it a Solete.
The Cuisine
Spanish, product-led cooking with traditional techniques and a hint of smoke: snacks like gildas and Ibérico croquetas, tuna and beef tartares, two rices, fish such as turbot al pil-pil and whole sea bass, and grilled meats.
Getting Up There
The rooftop sits 56 metres above Calle de Alcalá, and a glass-doored lift runs straight up from the Círculo's lobby; the building is crowned by Juan Luis Vassallo's bronze Minerva, the Círculo's emblem. Going up requires a general entry ticket from the Círculo de Bellas Artes, sold online or at the building's reception (only at reception between 14:00 and 16:00 and after 21:00). The ticket gives rooftop access but doesn't guarantee a spot in the café-restaurant area, so book a table if you want to eat. The rooftop opens at 10:00 every day, until 01:30 Sunday to Thursday (last entry 00:30) and 02:00 on Friday and Saturday (last entry 01:00); check the Círculo's ticket page for current rates and any closure notices.
The Kitchen and the Bar
Chef Manuel Berganza's carta opens with snacks (a gilda with confit tomato, Ibérico ham croquetas, a roast zamburiña with carrot escabeche, salmorejo with semi-cured tuna) and moves on to almadraba tuna tartare with sherry dressing, aged-beef tartare, roast artichokes with romesco, and a red-prawn dry rice. Fish includes turbot al pil-pil, monkfish with beurre blanc and a whole sea bass a la espalda for the table; meats run from Ibérico presa with black garlic to Angus skirt steak and entrecôte. At the bar, Luca Anastasio's list leans on the Martini range: Bianco, Hugo and Fiero spritzes, negronis and a mezcal 'Mezcaloni', alongside classics such as a Porn Star Martini, paloma and espresso martini, most at €14. One terrace is given over entirely to the Martini theme.
The Chef
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Azotea del Círculo Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.0
2142 reviews
TheFork
3.85
OpenTable
4.4
4.2
11137
Azotea del Círculo ranks #364 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor (2142 reviews), 3.85/5 on TheFork, and 4.4/5 on OpenTable.
Reservations
How to Book Azotea del Círculo
Booking
Book online at covermanager.com (covermanager).
Experience
Azotea del Círculo Dining Experience
The rooftop terrace of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, entered from Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera, with the terrace as the whole point and the kitchen listed simply as international. It's built for groups and cocktails rather than a quiet table, holds a Repsol Solete, and the entrance, restroom and seating are all wheelchair accessible. You go up by lift to a large open-air terrace with loungers, and sunset over the Metrópolis dome and the rooftops of Gran Vía is the moment.
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Azotea del Círculo Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Azotea del Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera, 2, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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It's the roof of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, entrance on Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera 2, 28004, in the Centro district of Madrid.
Nearby
Barrio de las Letras is the old literary quarter, narrow and atmospheric, with quotations set into the paving. The eating is unusually varied for so small an area, from taverns and cocktail bars to kitchens working at a serious level. Museo del Prado and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are on the doorstep.
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Details
Azotea del Círculo Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–01:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–01:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–01:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00–01:30 |
| Friday | 10:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–01:30 |
Azotea del Círculo hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Azotea del Círculo FAQ
What kind of food does Azotea del Círculo serve?
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Product-led Spanish cooking from chef Manuel Berganza: gildas and croquetas, tuna and beef tartares, rices, fish like turbot al pil-pil and whole sea bass, and grilled meats, with Martini-based cocktails.
Does Azotea del Círculo have a Michelin star?
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No. It carries a Solete in the Guía Repsol, a Solete and not a Sol, and there's no Michelin listing for it.
Where is Azotea del Círculo, and when is it open?
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On the rooftop of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, entrance at Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera 2, in Madrid's Centro district. Open from 10:00 into the small hours; booking runs through CoverManager.
Does Azotea del Círculo have cocktails and a terrace?
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Yes. Cocktails are a strength, served on the rooftop terrace, and the entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
How much does it cost at Azotea del Círculo?
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Roughly €51 to €100 per person for a full meal from the restaurant carta (mains mostly €22 to €36); cocktails are around €14, and rooftop access needs a separate Círculo entry ticket.
Do you need a ticket to go up to the Azotea del Círculo?
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Yes. Access to the rooftop is by a general entry ticket from the Círculo de Bellas Artes, bought online or at reception. It doesn't guarantee a table in the café-restaurant area, so book separately if you want to eat.