Hotaru
Hotaru
Hotaru is a contemporary Japanese sushi bar on Calle de Alcalá 99, by the Retiro end of the Salamanca district, from the restaurant group Grupo Costeño and led by chef Alejandro Pérez. The cooking fuses Japanese flavours with ingredients from elsewhere, from robata skewers and short-rib gyozas to truffle sashimi and temakis, with a set omakase and a separate 12-course omakase counter, Amaterasu.
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From hotarumadrid on Instagram
¡Le esperamos en Hotaru! Calle Alcalá, 99.
Dúo de color: Nigiri Hotaru y Cocktail Amaterasu.
Lotus Roll: atún spicy, salmón, lubina, hoja de soja rosa, aguacate, salsa ku, pepino y sriracha.
Sashimi Hotaru. Cuando el corte perfecto culmina en un plato lleno de sabor.
El sabor más puro empieza con la materia prima mejor seleccionada.
Veteado, color y grasa: tres claves para reconocer una pieza de calidad.
Background
About Hotaru
The Story
Hotaru arrived in Madrid presenting itself as intimate, provocative and unique, built on Japanese tradition and aesthetics: a solemn space celebrating harmony, precision and technique, for real devotees of sushi. It's run by Grupo Costeño with chef Alejandro Pérez at the helm. Alongside it, the same team runs Amaterasu, a 12-course omakase where simplicity and precision set the tone, with set pairings or wine à la carte.
The Cuisine
Contemporary sushi with fusion touches. The 2026 carta runs from robatayaki over Japanese charcoal (broccoli with spicy mayo, 48-hour pork belly, A5 Wagyu with yuzu kosho, prawns with smoked butter, yakitori) to sashimis such as truffle sashimi with caviar, hamachi with serrano chilli, totoaba and red snapper, plus short-rib, mushroom-truffle, prawn and Wagyu gyozas, temakis, rolls like the red dragon and spider roll, nigiri and bowls.
Omakase Two Ways
Hotaru's own Omakase Experience (€64) moves through Málaga clams, a broccoli skewer, tuna toast, short-rib gyozas, a yellowtail temaki and a run of nigiri (salmon, hamachi, chutoro, butterfish, unagi) to a seasonal mochi. Amaterasu is the more focused counter: twelve courses of omakase with set pairings.
Desserts and Practicalities
Desserts include a banana crunch with dulce de leche, macadamia or pistachio cheesecake and a Nutella mostachón ice-cream cake. Hotaru opens every day from 13:00 to 01:00; book online or call 916 79 87 59, or message on WhatsApp.
The Chef
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Hotaru Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.6/10, service 7.3/10, typical spend 70€
Diner Ratings
4.8
4957
TripAdvisor
4.8
785
Hotaru ranks #444 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Hotaru
Booking
Reserve through the booking widget on the venue's own site (hotarumadrid.com).
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Experience
Hotaru Dining Experience
A cool, contemporary sushi bar where the cooks work in view of the counter, with polished service and a solemn, precise tone around the omakase.
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Hotaru Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Alcala, 99, 28009, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Alcalá 99, at the Retiro end of the Salamanca district near Príncipe de Vergara; Príncipe de Vergara and Retiro are the nearest metro stations.
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
Hotaru Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–01:00 |
Hotaru hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Good to Know
Questions
Hotaru FAQ
Who is the chef at Hotaru?
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Chef Alejandro Pérez leads the kitchen; Hotaru is part of Grupo Costeño.
What is Amaterasu at Hotaru?
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A separate 12-course omakase counter run by the same team, built around simplicity and precision, with set pairing options.
What kind of food does Hotaru serve?
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Contemporary Japanese with fusion touches: robata skewers, sashimi, gyozas, temakis, rolls, nigiri and bowls, plus a €64 omakase.
Where is Hotaru, and when is it open?
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On Calle de Alcalá 99, at the Retiro end of the Salamanca district. Open daily, 13:00 to 01:00.
How much does dinner cost at Hotaru?
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Around €50 to €100 per person; the Omakase Experience is €64, rolls run about €19.50 to €25 and robata skewers from €6.50.