El Escondite de Villanueva
El Escondite de Villanueva
El Escondite de Villanueva is an all-day restaurant at Calle de Villanueva 26, on the corner with Lagasca in Salamanca, and part of Grupo El Escondite, the group behind Café Comercial and Casa Orellana. It says it has spent 22 years in the neighbourhood. The kitchen runs non-stop, from a breakfast carta and a weekday menú del día that changes weekly to an international carta of Iberian ham, tartares, cod pil-pil, grilled octopus and pan bao, plus brunch at weekends and on holidays.
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Background
About El Escondite de Villanueva
The Story
El Escondite de Villanueva belongs to Grupo El Escondite, whose other venues include Café Comercial, Casa Orellana, Olivar de Castillejo, El Puerto and a catering arm. By its own count it has spent 22 years 'living, eating and drinking together' in Salamanca, and it describes itself as one of those corners you end up walking into, open at any hour.
The Cuisine
International, and deliberately wide. The carta moves from Iberian ham, gildas and croquetas to salmon tataki, tuna tartare, cod pil-pil and grilled octopus, plus burgers, a pan bao and Thai-style touches, with a weekday set lunch and weekend brunch on top.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Escondite de Villanueva Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.1/10, service 6.5/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
4.2
2779
TripAdvisor
3.7
342
El Escondite de Villanueva ranks #941 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.7/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book El Escondite de Villanueva
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
Experience
El Escondite de Villanueva Dining Experience
The room calls itself elegant but relaxed, open at any hour rather than fixed mealtimes, a corner the venue describes as the kind people end up wandering into. It's held that all-day feel for over twenty years in Salamanca, with a wide-ranging international carta running from Iberian ham to salmon tataki, pan bao and Thai-style touches, plus a terrace outside.
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El Escondite de Villanueva Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Villanueva 26, 28001 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Villanueva 26, on the corner with Calle de Lagasca, in the Recoletos barrio of Madrid's Salamanca district. There's a terrace.
Nearby
Recoletos runs along the grand boulevards between Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá, where the buildings are stately and the pavements are wide. The eating leans formal and expense-account, with classic dining rooms sitting beside newer, sharper kitchens. It shades into Salamanca as you go east, and the prices follow.
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Details
El Escondite de Villanueva Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–01:00 |
El Escondite de Villanueva hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
El Escondite de Villanueva FAQ
What kind of food does El Escondite de Villanueva serve?
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International cooking, kept wide-ranging: Iberian ham and croquetas, salmon tataki and tuna tartare, cod pil-pil, grilled octopus, burgers and a pan bao, plus weekend brunch and a weekday set lunch.
Where is El Escondite de Villanueva?
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Calle de Villanueva 26, on the corner with Calle de Lagasca, in the Recoletos barrio of Salamanca.
How long has El Escondite de Villanueva been open?
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22 years in the Salamanca district, by its own count.
When is El Escondite de Villanueva open?
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Every day: 09:00 to 01:00 Sunday to Thursday, 09:00 to 02:00 on Friday and 11:00 to 02:00 on Saturday.
What's on the menu at El Escondite de Villanueva?
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The carta runs from Iberian ham (€16 / €28.50) and croquetas de jamón ibérico (€3 each) through steak tartar clásico (€21) and tuna tartare (€22), a burger with cheddar and bacon (€15.50), and mains like pulpo a la brasa (€25) and a matured beef lomo (€39, 350 g).
Does El Escondite de Villanueva have a terrace?
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Yes, at the Calle Lagasca address.
Does El Escondite de Villanueva serve brunch?
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Yes, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 14:00, with sweet and savoury options and a brunch cocktail list. On weekdays there's a menú del día.
Is El Escondite de Villanueva part of a group?
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Yes, Grupo El Escondite, which also runs Café Comercial, Casa Orellana, Olivar de Castillejo and El Puerto.