El Imperio
El Imperio
El Imperio is a traditional Spanish taberna on Calle de Galileo in the Arapiles area of Madrid's Chamberí, with a lively, classic feel. The kitchen leans on seasonal produce and is known in particular for its wild-mushroom (setas) dishes.
Background
About El Imperio
The Story
El Imperio is a classic taberna in the residential Arapiles corner of Chamberi.
The Cuisine
The cooking is traditional Spanish, built on seasonal produce, with wild mushrooms (setas) a particular signature.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Imperio Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 5.8/10, service 6.2/10, typical spend 40€
Diner Ratings
4.2
978
TheFork
4.6
TripAdvisor
3.5
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El Imperio ranks #898 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.6/5 on TheFork and 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor.
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Experience
El Imperio Dining Experience
A lively, casual room with a classic taberna feel, built around traditional cooking. The kitchen leans on seasonal produce, with wild mushrooms, setas, its particular signature.
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El Imperio Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Galileo, 51, 28015 Madrid, Spain
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On Calle de Galileo in the Arapiles area of Madrid's Chamberí district, an unshowy, residential part of the city.
Nearby
Arapiles is unshowy, residential and genuinely local, sitting just above the noise of the centre. The eating covers historic vermut counters and kitchens doing careful, seasonal work at fair prices. Malasaña is downhill, and Templo de Debod is the walk west.
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Details
El Imperio Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
El Imperio hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
El Imperio FAQ
What is El Imperio known for?
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Traditional Spanish cooking with a particular reputation for its seasonal wild-mushroom (setas) dishes.
Where is El Imperio?
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On Calle de Galileo in the Arapiles area of Madrid's Chamberi district.
When is El Imperio open?
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Tuesday to Sunday from midday until late; it's closed on Monday.
What kind of place is El Imperio?
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A lively, casual, classic taberna.
How much does a meal cost at El Imperio?
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Around €26–50 per person.