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Betelu
Betelu is a Basque-Navarrese restaurant on Calle Florencio Llorente, in Quintana, with more than 35 years of experience and a family atmosphere. The cooking is traditional and produce-first: Tolosa red beans, Navarra white asparagus, chistorra, piquillos, hake a la vasca or as a cogote, turbot and monkfish from the grill, lamb chops, and seasonal dishes such as pochas with partridge, boletus and cardoons. The wine list runs deep in Rioja and Ribera, and gluten-free options are marked.
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Background
About Betelu
The Story
Betelu has more than 35 years of experience behind it and a family atmosphere. Its cooking fuses Navarra and the Basque Country, built on top-quality raw materials and on preparations that respect the flavour of the product, with a careful wine selection during the meal and a wide choice of spirits for the sobremesa.
The Cuisine
Traditional Basque-Navarrese: Navarra vegetables and pulses, Cantabrian fish from the plancha, grilled meat, and dishes that follow the seasons, with gluten-free options marked on the carta.
The Carta
Starters include gambas al ajillo, Ibérico bellota ham, grilled razor clams, clams a la marinera, Navarra chistorra (€14), red beans from Tolosa (€15), Navarra white asparagus, stuffed piquillo peppers, salt-cod scramble, Idiazabal cheese and a panaché of vegetables. The fish list is the heart of it: hake cogote, hake a la vasca, a la plancha or a la romana (€28), monkfish, sea bass, turbot, stuffed squid in its ink and bacalao a la vizcaína, plus seasonal bonito, sole meunière, besugo a la espalda to order and urta from Conil. Meat runs to suckling-lamb chops, sirloin and entrecôte. Desserts are homely: cuajada de Navarra, milk torrijas, leche frita, rice pudding and flan.
By the Season
The carta marks seasonal dishes: from around October, boletus and chanterelle scrambles, sautéed boletus, angulas de monte and pochas with partridge; from September to December, pochas with clams; from December to March, cardos a la navarra and grilled artichokes; and in April and May, fresh Navarra asparagus by the piece.
The Wine List
The list covers Champagne (Pol Roger, Larmandier-Bernier), cava and Corpinnat, a Getaria txakoli, and a long Rioja section from Muga and Viña Ardanza to Remírez de Ganuza and Finca el Bosque, plus Ribera del Duero, Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra, Madrid, Priorat, Navarra and sweet and fortified wines.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Betelu Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.6
871
TripAdvisor
4.5
199 reviews
Betelu ranks #513 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor (199 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Betelu
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
Betelu Dining Experience
A family-style dining room with close, professional service, where the meal can stretch into a long sobremesa over a wide selection of spirits. It has air conditioning and step-free access; pets are not allowed. Closed Mondays, lunch only on Tuesday and Sunday.
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Betelu Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Florencio Llorente, 27, 28027, Madrid, Spain
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Calle Florencio Llorente 27, in Quintana, a residential barrio in the Ciudad Lineal district east of the centre.
Nearby
Quintana is a residential barrio in the Ciudad Lineal district, strung along the eastern reach of Calle de Alcalá. The eating is neighbourhood-level and mixed, with long-running Spanish kitchens sitting beside newer Latin American spots serving the area's diverse community.
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Details
Betelu Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:00 |
Betelu hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Betelu FAQ
What kind of food does Betelu serve?
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Traditional Basque-Navarrese cooking: Tolosa beans, Navarra asparagus, chistorra, hake a la vasca, grilled turbot and monkfish, lamb chops, and seasonal dishes like pochas with partridge.
Where is Betelu in Madrid?
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Calle Florencio Llorente 27, in the Quintana barrio of Ciudad Lineal, east of the centre.
Does Betelu have gluten-free options?
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Yes, the carta marks allergens dish by dish and the restaurant says gluten-free options are included.
When is Betelu open?
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Closed Monday. Tuesday and Sunday 13:30–16:00; Wednesday to Saturday 13:30–16:00 and 20:30–22:30.
How much does it cost?
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Around €51–100 per person: starters are mostly €13–31 and fish and meat mains €22–35, before wine.
How long has Betelu been open?
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The house says it has more than 35 years of experience.











