Cañadío Madrid
Cañadío Madrid
Cañadío Madrid cooks traditional Spanish food on Conde de Peñalver in the Lista barrio of Salamanca, and is recommended in the Guía Repsol. It's a classic, elegant room with a terrace, the Madrid outpost of the Santander original. The bar opens long before the kitchen: doors from 08:00 on weekdays, with lunch and dinner services sitting inside that.
Background
About Cañadío Madrid
The Story
Cañadío Madrid is the Madrid branch of Cañadío, the restaurant that opened on Santander's Plaza de Cañadío in 1981 and grew into Grupo Cañadío, the group of Paco Quirós that also runs the La Maruca houses and La Primera in Madrid. The Santander team brought the project 420 km south, and the two kitchens have worked in step ever since while keeping their own identities; the Madrid menu shares the Santander classics, from rabas to the 1981 hake. It sits on Conde de Peñalver in Lista, and it's recommended in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
Traditional Cantabrian and Spanish cooking, classic rather than creative, judged on produce and consistency, with several dishes that nod to the people and places behind the group.
The Carta
Starters for sharing include the ensaladilla rusa 'La Maruca', a rock-scorpionfish pudding in homage to Juan Mari Arzak, Cantabrian anchovies with roast peppers, the Cañadío salmorejo and tomato with house-pickled bonito. The hot starters are the Santander ones: rabas as they make them there, croquetas of lacón and boiled egg, Pedreña clams, potatoes with fried eggs and foie, cuttlefish in its ink with rice, and callos to 'my sister Elena's recipe'. Fish (€26 to €28) runs from a tartare-style bonito burger and grilled hake cogote to the merluza a la romana with peppers dated 1981 and hake fritters, plus the fish of the day from La Esperanza market. Meat includes a steak tartare in homage to Alberto Chicote, escalopines stuffed with ham and Liébana cheese, a 'Buena Mujer' sirloin and boned oxtail with sweetbreads. Desserts include the cheesecake, La Maruca's lemon tart, La Primera's flan and the 1981 rice pudding.
All Day on Conde de Peñalver
The doors open at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:30 at weekends and holidays, with a breakfast carta, and stay open until 01:00. The kitchen serves lunch from 13:00 to 16:00 (16:30 on Friday and Saturday) and dinner from 20:00 to 23:00, every day. There's a terrace, and the carta marks which dishes are safe for coeliacs, with a separate allergen menu.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Cañadío Madrid Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.7/10, service 7.2/10, typical spend 55€
Diner Ratings
4.3
4891
TripAdvisor
4.0
1093 reviews
Cañadío Madrid ranks #242 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor (1093 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Cañadío Madrid
Booking
Reservations by phone.
Experience
Cañadío Madrid Dining Experience
Classic and elegant, with a traditional kitchen behind it and a terrace out front. Prices land at the upper end of mid, and read as worth every penny. Because the premises open hours before the first lunch service and stay open past the last dinner one, the room changes character depending on when you turn up.
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Cañadío Madrid Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Conde de Peñalver, 86, 28006, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Conde de Peñalver, 86, 28006, in Lista, a quiet residential pocket of Salamanca where the restaurants trade on produce and consistency rather than novelty. There's a terrace, paid parking nearby, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Nearby
Lista is quiet, residential Salamanca, where the restaurants trade on produce and consistency rather than novelty. The eating is seasonal, careful and priced for people who come back. Parque del Buen Retiro and Puerta de Alcalá are the walk south.
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Details
Cañadío Madrid Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
Cañadío Madrid hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Cañadío Madrid FAQ
Does Cañadío Madrid have a Michelin star?
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No. Cañadío Madrid is recommended in the Guía Repsol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What kind of food does Cañadío Madrid serve?
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Traditional Spanish, in a classic register rather than a creative one. The room is elegant, with a terrace.
Where is Cañadío Madrid?
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Conde de Peñalver 86, 28006, in the Lista barrio of Madrid's Salamanca district, a quiet residential stretch with a terrace and paid parking nearby.
When is Cañadío Madrid open?
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The kitchen runs 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and to 16:30 at lunch on Friday and Saturday. The premises open from 08:00 on weekdays and 09:30 at weekends, through to 01:00.
Is there another Cañadío restaurant?
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Yes. The same group runs the original in Santander, and its site publishes both cartas, so check you're reading the Madrid one before ordering.
Is Cañadío Madrid related to La Maruca and La Primera?
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Yes. All belong to Grupo Cañadío, which started with Cañadío in Santander in 1981. Several desserts on the Madrid carta, such as La Maruca's lemon tart and La Primera's flan, come from the sister houses.
How much does a meal at Cañadío Madrid cost?
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Starters are mostly €16 to €26, fish €26 to €28, meat €26 to €29 and desserts €7.50 to €9.50, so a full meal usually lands in the €51 to €100 band with drinks.