Diurno
Diurno
Diurno sits on a corner in Chueca, in the Justicia barrio, spread across three rooms with big windows onto the street. The kitchen cooks Spanish food with cosmopolitan touches, built around plates to share, and there are cocktails and coffee alongside. It ran as one of Madrid's larger video stores for 15 years before turning into what it is now.
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From diurnochueca on Instagram
🍽️ Menú de aniversario por 31,50 € en pleno Chueca, Madrid. Hemos descubierto este menú de Diurno y, además de probar varios platos, terminamos la experiencia con postre y cócteles 🍸✨ ¿Lo mejor? El dato curioso: este local antes era un videoclub. 👀 Si estás buscando dónde comer en Madrid, un sitio d
La huerta, versión Diurno 🌱🥑🍆
No es desayuno. No es comida. Es la excusa perfecta para pedirlo todo ☕️🥑🍔
La cena romántica era el plan ❤️ Lo de querer volver, vino después ❣️
Cuando llega el calor… nos ponemos en modo Frozen ❄️🧊 Frozen Aperol y Frozen Margarita para ir abriendo boca. El resto... ven a descubrirlos en persona 🍸🍹
Nuestras quesadillas no se explican. Se piden. Se comparten. Y se repiten. 😏🍴
Background
About Diurno
The Story
Diurno spent 15 years as one of Madrid's bigger video stores before becoming a café, restaurant and bar. It still leans into that film-and-music streak, and calls itself a meeting point for the Chueca neighbourhood, locals and visitors alike.
The Cuisine
The menu is Spanish at heart with cosmopolitan touches, made to share, reaching for good raw ingredients in more playful, sophisticated dishes. Cocktails and coffee round it out.
The Anniversary Menu and the Group
Diurno belongs to Grupo Mercado de la Reina, which also runs Museo Chicote, the Gin Club and the Mercado de la Reina restaurants, and it has been hosting events for more than two decades. Its current anniversary menu, €31.50 a head for two to eight people with drinks extra, shows the style: a first of truffled grilled leek, duck gyozas, a tropical corvina tiradito, avocado tempura with bonito tartare or Galician quesadillas with lacón and tetilla cheese, then miso-lacquered Iberian secreto, Iberian cheek cannelloni with shiitake and truffle, or rigatoni carbonara with Iberian guanciale. Sourdough bread and an aperitivo are €1.95, with a gluten-free option. Brunch runs Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 12:30.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Diurno Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.3
5169
TripAdvisor
4.1
1,346 reviews
Diurno ranks #588 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (1,346 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Diurno
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
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Experience
Diurno Dining Experience
Three connected spaces, big windows, cocktails and music in the mix. It's a relaxed, sociable spot that works for a coffee, a shared dinner or an afterwork, and dogs are welcome.
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Diurno Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle San Marcos, 37, 28004, Madrid, Spain
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It's on Calle de San Marcos in Chueca (the Justicia barrio), near the Mercado de San Antón and the shoe shops of Calle Augusto Figueroa.
Nearby
Justicia is the quieter, better-dressed half of the Chueca side of town, all narrow streets and small shopfronts. Mercado de San Antón anchors the eating, and around it sit grill rooms, wine bars and places that fill late. It is central without ever feeling like the centre.
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Details
Diurno Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–00:00 |
Diurno hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Diurno FAQ
What kind of food does Diurno serve?
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Spanish cooking with cosmopolitan touches, built around plates to share, plus cocktails and coffee.
What area of Madrid is Diurno in?
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Chueca, in the Justicia barrio of the Centro district, on Calle de San Marcos near the Mercado de San Antón.
Was Diurno really a video store?
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Yes. Before it became a café, restaurant and bar, it ran as one of Madrid's larger video stores for 15 years.
Is Diurno dog-friendly?
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Yes, dogs are welcome. It's a relaxed spot with a typical spend around 20 to 30 euros per person.
Does Diurno do brunch?
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Yes. El Brunch de Diurno runs Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 12:30, priced at €25.50.
How many rooms does Diurno have?
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Three, spread with big windows onto the street.
What's Diurno near?
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It's on a corner in Chueca, near the Mercado de San Antón.
How much does it cost to eat at Diurno?
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Around €20 to €30 per person.