Emma Cocina
Emma Cocina
Emma Cocina is a Spanish tapas kitchen on Plaza de San Miguel, in the Sol area of Madrid's Centro district. The menu runs through Iberian charcuterie and cheeses, salads, tapas and raciones, with meat and fish plates and a short vegetarian pick. It's open daily, and cards are accepted.
Background
About Emma Cocina
The Story
Emma Cocina describes its cooking as traditional, the taste of 'our mothers' cooking' reaching the restaurant through three generations of women cooks, keeping the old flavours while bringing in new dishes. It sits on Plaza de San Miguel, steps from the market and Plaza Mayor, and is open seven days a week.
The Cuisine
The menu is Spanish and Mediterranean-leaning: Iberian charcuterie and cheeses, salads, tapas and raciones, and mains from bacalao to rabo de toro, with a vegetarian option or two.
Kitchen and Cellar
Dishes are made each day from fresh produce and cooked only in extra virgin olive oil, and the charcuterie and cheese list is made up exclusively of Spanish products with a denomination of origin. Several of the best dishes can be ordered as a tapa. On weekdays at lunch there's a set menu mixing the traditional carta with new dishes: a first and second course to choose, bread, a drink and dessert or coffee. The wine list rotates through Spanish regions, from Rioja and Ribera del Duero to Toro and Cariñena, and the carta and set menus can be taken away.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Emma Cocina Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.5
922
TripAdvisor
4.4
685 reviews
Emma Cocina ranks #544 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor (685 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Emma Cocina
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34 913 54 60 13.
Experience
Emma Cocina Dining Experience
It works as a tapas-and-raciones spot, the kind of central kitchen on Plaza de San Miguel where diners can graze charcuterie and small plates or sit down to a full meal. Cocktails are on offer, and there are vegetarian options, alongside mains that run from bacalao to rabo de toro.
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Emma Cocina Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Plaza de San Miguel, 4, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's on Plaza de San Miguel in the Sol area of central Madrid, in the streets around Plaza Mayor and the Mercado de San Miguel.
Nearby
Sol is the dead centre of the city and behaves like it, busy and walked through by everyone heading somewhere else. The trick is knowing which doors are worth stopping at, because rooms built for visitors sit right beside ones locals have used for decades. Círculo de Bellas Artes and Edificio Metrópolis mark the smarter edge, towards Chueca.
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Details
Emma Cocina Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30, 19:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30, 19:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:30 |
Emma Cocina hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
Emma Cocina FAQ
What kind of food does Emma Cocina serve?
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Spanish tapas and raciones: Iberian charcuterie and cheeses, salads, and meat and fish plates.
Where is it?
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On Plaza de San Miguel, in the Sol area of central Madrid, near Plaza Mayor.
When is it open?
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Every day for lunch and dinner, with Sunday lunch only.
Is it expensive?
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Mid-range, around €26–50 per person.
How do you book a table at Emma Cocina, and what's the contact number?
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Reservations are by phone, at +34 913 54 60 13.
What's on the menu at Emma Cocina?
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The carta runs through Iberian charcuterie boards, salads, and mains like bacalao confitado, rabo de toro, and carrilleras de cerdo, plus tapas-sized versions of several dishes and homemade desserts.
Does Emma Cocina have vegetarian options?
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Yes, the menu includes a vegetarian option or two alongside the meat and fish mains.
Is Emma Cocina wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, it has a step-free entrance.
Does Emma Cocina accept card payments?
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Yes, cards and contactless are accepted.
Does Emma Cocina have a menú del día?
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Yes, Monday to Friday at lunch: a first and second course to choose, bread, a drink and dessert or coffee.