El Bierzo
El Bierzo
El Bierzo has served menús on Calle de Barbieri in Chueca since 1971, and owner-cook Miguel González, cooking since he was 17, was still at the stove at 84 in 2025. The daily menu changes with what the fishmonger, greengrocer and butcher offer, with more than twenty choices: acelgas al ajoarriero, riñones al jerez, hígado encebollado, pisto with pumpkin and fried egg, fried fish and stews. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, a 'Solete con Solera' for long-running classics.
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From restaurante_el_bierzo on Instagram
La familia de 🍴 El Bierzo os desea unas felices fiestas y un gran 2026.✨ Esperamos seguir contando con vuestra compañía en el nuevo año! ❤️
Amigos de todo el mundo que cada año nos visitan para celebrar el Orgullo🏳️🌈 #pride🌈 #happypride #orgullo #comidacasera
Gracias a Mariana por este precioso retrato de Miguel. Mariana es una de nuestras clientas más jóvenes, toda una artista a sus 9 años.
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Background
About El Bierzo
The Story
El Bierzo opened in 1971 and has been serving menús in Chueca ever since; it celebrated 50 years in 2021. Its owner and cook, Miguel González, began cooking at 17 and for years also cooked for the Wagon-Lits night trains; at 84, in 2025, he was still planning each day's menu around what the market brings. The guest book holds names such as the novelist Juan Marsé, the politician Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba and former culture minister César Antonio Molina. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
Home cooking from the unfashionable end of the Spanish repertoire, served as a menú del día with first and second courses, bread, a drink and dessert. The most-requested dishes are acelgas al ajoarriero, riñones al jerez and hígado encebollado.
The Menú
Starters include artichokes with ham, the house pisto with pumpkin and fried eggs, a fry-up of chipirones, squid and boquerones, tortilla a la paisana to share, the legume of the day, consommé with egg yolk or sherry, sautéed chard, cabbage or red cabbage, guisantes con jamón, mushrooms al ajillo and ensaladilla. Mains run from veal fillet with chips, liver encebollado and kidneys al jerez to hake, whiting or John Dory grilled or battered, lamb chops, swordfish, chicken in almond sauce and eggs with Burgos morcilla. Desserts are flan, natillas, cuajada, apple compote or ice cream. To drink there's Bierzo wine, red or white, and Toro, Ribera or Rioja crianza. In 2025 the menu cost €16 or €18.50 depending on the dishes chosen, and it can be taken away if you collect it.
Hours
El Bierzo opens for lunch Monday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 21:00 to 23:30, and closes on Sunday. Book by phone on 915 31 91 10.
The Chef
Miguel González
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Bierzo Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
Restaurant Guru
4.4
879 reviews
4.5
862
TripAdvisor
4.1
El Bierzo ranks #292 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Restaurant Guru (879 reviews) and 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book El Bierzo
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34 915 31 91 10.
Experience
El Bierzo Dining Experience
A lively, unpretentious dining room that fills at lunchtime with regulars eating simple, honest food, and a guest book signed by writers and ministers. The house calls itself an oasis among the poké and ceviche places that have filled the street, and a chat with Miguel is part of the appeal.
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El Bierzo Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de Barbieri, 16, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
El Bierzo is on Calle de Barbieri in Chueca, in Madrid's Centro district.
Nearby
Chueca is loud, confident and social, and the eating is built for sharing and staying out. Mercado de San Antón is the anchor, with bistros, cocktail rooms and all-day places filling the streets around it. It is one of the easiest parts of the city to eat well in late.
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Details
El Bierzo Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
El Bierzo hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
El Bierzo FAQ
What kind of food does El Bierzo serve?
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Home-style Spanish cooking, casa de comidas style, on menús. The venue names acelgas al ajoarriero, riñones al jerez and hígado encebollado as its most-requested dishes.
How long has El Bierzo been open?
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Since 1971. Owner-cook Miguel González, who started cooking at 17 and once cooked for the Wagon-Lits night trains, still runs the kitchen.
When is El Bierzo open?
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Lunch from 13:00 Monday to Saturday, dinner from 21:00 Tuesday to Saturday. It's closed all day Sunday and on Monday evenings.
Where is El Bierzo?
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On Calle de Barbieri in Chueca, in Madrid's Centro district.
Can I book a table at El Bierzo?
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Yes, by phone at +34 915 31 91 10.
How much does it cost to eat at El Bierzo?
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The menú del día cost €16 or €18.50 in 2025, depending on the dishes, with bread, a drink and dessert included, so it stays under €25 per person.
Who cooks at El Bierzo?
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Miguel González, the owner, who has cooked since he was 17 and at 84 in 2025 was still planning each day's menu around what the market's fishmonger, greengrocer and butcher have.