Darchini Indian Cuisine
Darchini Indian Cuisine
Darchini Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant at Calle del Doctor Esquerdo 140, in the Pacífico barrio of Retiro by Conde de Casal. The kitchen cooks from traditional recipes, made to order: curries, tandoori, biryanis, Indian starters and naan, with a good range of vegetarian dishes. It's open every day, all afternoon from Friday to Sunday, and tables are booked by WhatsApp or phone.
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Background
About Darchini Indian Cuisine
The Story
Darchini, the Persian and Urdu word for cinnamon, is an Indian restaurant in the Retiro district that sets out to cook authentic Indian food from traditional recipes with good-quality ingredients. It takes bookings over WhatsApp and by phone.
The Cuisine
Traditional Indian cooking across a wide range: curries, tandoori dishes, biryanis and Indian breads, with plenty of vegetarian options.
Booking and Hours
Book by WhatsApp or call 632 54 36 59; the restaurant confirms the table, and asks groups and holiday bookings to check by WhatsApp first. From Monday to Thursday it serves 12:30–17:00 and 20:00–00:00, and from Friday to Sunday it stays open straight through from 12:30 to midnight. The carta isn't online yet, but the house will send it on request.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Darchini Indian Cuisine Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.6
372
TheFork
9.1
Darchini Indian Cuisine ranks #482 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 9.1/10 on TheFork.
Reservations
How to Book Darchini Indian Cuisine
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34 632 54 36 59.
Experience
Darchini Indian Cuisine Dining Experience
A welcoming, informal room with close, attentive service, pitched at couples, friends, families and groups alike, with a terrace. It's dog-friendly, and in summer the bar mixes mojitos and tinto de verano alongside the Indian food.
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Darchini Indian Cuisine Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Doctor Esquerdo, 140, 28007, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
At Calle del Doctor Esquerdo 140, in the Pacífico barrio of Retiro, in the Conde de Casal area.
Nearby
Pacífico is a residential barrio between Retiro and the southeastern districts, centred on the roundabout that gives it its name. The eating along streets like Calle Doctor Esquerdo is local and everyday, a mix of long-running Spanish bars and international kitchens.
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Details
Darchini Indian Cuisine Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 12:30–17:00, 20:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30–17:00, 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30–17:00, 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30–17:00, 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30–00:00 |
Darchini Indian Cuisine hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
Darchini Indian Cuisine FAQ
What food does Darchini serve?
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Authentic Indian cooking: curries, tandoori, biryanis and Indian breads, with a good range of vegetarian options.
What area is Darchini in?
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On Calle Doctor Esquerdo in the Pacífico barrio of Madrid's Retiro district.
When is Darchini open?
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Every day. Monday to Thursday 12:30–17:00 and 20:00–00:00; Friday to Sunday 12:30–00:00 without a break.
How do you book a table at Darchini?
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By WhatsApp or by phone on 632 54 36 59; the restaurant confirms the table.
How much does it cost, and is there a terrace?
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Around €26 to €50 per person. Yes, there's a terrace, and it's family-, group- and dog-friendly.
What does Darchini mean?
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Cinnamon, in Persian and Urdu.