Casa Suecia
Casa Suecia
Casa Suecia opened in 1956 on Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera, in the Cortes quarter, as the heart of Madrid's Swedish community and a meeting point for writers such as Cortázar, Sábato and Hemingway. Today it's a set of spaces decorated by Lázaro Rosa-Violán: a lobby bar open from 08:00, a restaurant with Mediterranean and traditional cooking led by chef Javier Utrero, a rooftop terrace and the speakeasy-style Clandestino cocktail bar. There's an executive menu on weekdays and brunch at weekends.
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Servido en mesa, con bocados que llegan “a subasteo” y un principal a elegir, Bubble Brunch Outsider Edition Vol. 8 reivindica los desayunos tardíos de fines de semana y festivos. Estrena nueva carta, pero mantiene dos de sus señas de identidad: su ya icónico open bar de Brut & Rosé y su Jukebox c
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¿Buscas un plan diferente? Entonces apunta esta dirección: Club Clandestino. Escondido en Casa Suecia, te espera con una cuidada carta de cócteles de autor, donde tampoco faltan los grandes clásicos, y una pequeña propuesta de picoteo para acompañar la noche como se merece. #clubclandestino #cland
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Cada uno de nuestros espacios respira de un modo diferente. Y nuestro Lobby Bar es, sin duda, el más versátil de todos. Para desayunar, tomar el aperitivo, disfrutar de nuestro menú ejecutivo, hacer una pausa para el café o picar algo antes —o después— del teatro... El momento lo pones tú. Nosotros
Background
About Casa Suecia
The Story
Casa Suecia opened in Madrid in 1956. It was the centre of the city's Swedish community and a meeting place for intellectuals, favoured on Swedish royal visits and by writers including Julio Cortázar, Ernesto Sábato and Ernest Hemingway. The building was later redesigned by Lázaro Rosa-Violán, and now houses a lobby bar, a restaurant with a semi-private library room, a rooftop and Clandestino, a cocktail bar inspired by Prohibition and named in honour of a famous author.
The Cuisine
Mediterranean and traditional Spanish cooking with Nordic touches, led by chef Javier Utrero, plus a wine cellar of more than 100 references.
From the carta
There's Iberian ham sliced to order (€29), a Norwegian smoked fish selection (€22), house croquetas, Herrera torrezno with sweet potato, Canarian papas arrugadas with smoked herring, clams, and a tuna tiradito with spicy mango. Mains include black rice with squid (€21), hake with clams, charcoal-oven tuna belly and salt-baked sea bass for two, black-bellied redfish with crayfish 'Nordic-style', and from the charcoal oven entrecôte (€22), aged beef tenderloin (€23) and a 500 g Avileña beef chop (€26). If undecided, the carta suggests letting Utrero steer you to off-menu dishes.
Menus and brunch
The lobby bar serves an executive menu on working weekdays, there's a Bubble Brunch in the restaurant and a BBQ Brunch on the rooftop at weekends, and the 'God Save the House' tasting menu runs alongside the carta. In cold months, cocido madrileño is served in the pot. The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner but is closed on Sunday evening.
The Chef
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Suecia Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.5
14820
TripAdvisor
3.4
690 reviews
Casa Suecia ranks #923 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.4/5 on TripAdvisor (690 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Casa Suecia
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
Reserve
Experience
Casa Suecia Dining Experience
Colonial-style lobby bar with big windows, a cosy restaurant of wooden tables and sofas by the windows, a rooftop terrace, and a Prohibition-inspired cocktail bar with a secret entrance.
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Casa Suecia Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera 4, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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Casa Suecia is on Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera, 4, in the Cortes quarter of Madrid's Centro district.
Nearby
Cortes sits between the parliament and the museums, so the pavements carry politicians, visitors and locals in roughly equal measure. The eating covers everything from cocktail rooms to serious kitchens, often behind doors that give nothing away. Congreso de los Diputados and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza bookend it.
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Details
Casa Suecia Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–00:00 |
Casa Suecia hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Casa Suecia FAQ
What kind of food does Casa Suecia serve?
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Contemporary Spanish cooking. Chef Javier Utrero leads the kitchen, and the restaurant will guide undecided diners toward his off-menu creations.
Who is the chef at Casa Suecia?
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Javier Utrero, named as the restaurant's chef on its own website.
What is the history of Casa Suecia?
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It opened in 1956 as the heart of Madrid's Swedish community and a meeting point for writers such as Cortázar, Sábato and Hemingway. The space was later redesigned by Lázaro Rosa-Violán.
What spaces does Casa Suecia have?
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A lobby bar open from 08:00, the restaurant with a semi-private library room, a rooftop terrace and the Clandestino cocktail bar, reached by a secret entrance.
What area of Madrid is Casa Suecia in?
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The Cortes quarter of the Centro district, on Calle del Marqués de Casa Riera, in central Madrid.
How much does a meal cost at Casa Suecia?
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Around €26 to €50 per person. Mains on the carta run €18.50 to €26, starters €13 to €29.
Can you book a table at Casa Suecia?
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Yes. Reservations run through the online booking link on the restaurant's own website.
Is Casa Suecia dog-friendly?
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Yes, Casa Suecia is dog-friendly.
Does Casa Suecia have vegetarian options?
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Yes, there are vegetarian options on the menu.
Is Casa Suecia wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, it has a step-free entrance, restroom and seating.