Dis-Tinto Taberna
Dis-Tinto Taberna
Dis-Tinto Taberna is a wine bar and restaurant on Calle del Duque de Medinaceli in Barrio de las Letras, a short walk from the Prado and the Thyssen. The name puns on vino tinto, and the list is the point: champagne and cava, sherry, big-format bottles opened for tasting, with taberna plates to go with them. It opens in the afternoon on weekdays and from noon on Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday.
Background
About Dis-Tinto Taberna
The Story
Dis-Tinto Taberna calls itself a wine bar and restaurant, and the name is a play on vino tinto. It sits on Calle del Duque de Medinaceli in Barrio de las Letras.
The Cuisine
Spanish taberna cooking to go with the wine: ensaladilla, tortillas, tomato and cheese plates, conservas and homemade desserts.
Wine first
The bar's own posts show what it cares about: champagne and other bubbles, a week of sherry for International Sherry Week, Ribera del Duero opened from a nine-litre Salmanazar for tasting, and visits from winemakers such as Álvaro Palacios of Priorat. Past plates posted by the house include a squid-ink tortilla with piquillo alioli, a tartare of Cascajares tomato with Payoyo cheese and mint oil, ensaladilla rusa, and a brioche torrija with cinnamon ice cream.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Dis-Tinto Taberna Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.5
214 reviews
4.6
1080
Dis-Tinto Taberna ranks #644 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor (214 reviews).
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Experience
Dis-Tinto Taberna Dining Experience
Rustic and cosy, with a bar built for a glass and a few plates, and a lively rather than hushed feel. The wine list is what the room is organised around.
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Dis-Tinto Taberna Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Duque de Medinaceli, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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Calle del Duque de Medinaceli 12, in Barrio de las Letras, Madrid's old literary quarter, with the Museo del Prado and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza a few minutes away on foot.
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
Dis-Tinto Taberna Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 16:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Dis-Tinto Taberna hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Dis-Tinto Taberna FAQ
What kind of place is Dis-Tinto Taberna?
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A wine bar and restaurant in Barrio de las Letras, with a list that leans on bubbles, sherry and Spanish reds, and taberna plates to go with it.
Where is Dis-Tinto Taberna?
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Calle del Duque de Medinaceli 12, in Barrio de las Letras, a few minutes on foot from the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza.
When is Dis-Tinto Taberna open?
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Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to midnight. Closed on Sunday.
What does the name mean?
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It's a pun on vino tinto, red wine, and on distinto, 'different'.
How much does it cost to eat at Dis-Tinto Taberna?
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Around €26 to 50 per person.
Can you pay by card at Dis-Tinto Taberna?
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Yes, cards, debit and contactless are all accepted.