Kaldea
Kaldea
Kaldea is chef Víctor M. Mesas Moreno's restaurant on Calle de Castelló, in the Salamanca district. The name evokes the warmth of a hearth, and the cooking revives traditional Spanish recipes and slow-cooked pots with seasonal produce and a modern touch: Montellano ibérico, lamb sweetbreads, txangurro au gratin, a whole wild turbot and aged beef chops.
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From restaurante_kaldea on Instagram
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Background
About Kaldea
The Story
Kaldea grew out of a plan to recover traditional dishes and the old techniques of the slow-simmered pot, cooked with art and an eye on the avant-garde. The name is meant to evoke the warmth of home, the brasero you sat by with your grandparents, and the menu remembers grandmothers' and mothers' cooking. Chef Víctor M. Mesas Moreno calls it his own home and brand, after a decade in kitchens and training at the school of Luis Irizar, the teacher of a generation of Basque chefs.
The Cuisine
Traditional Spanish cooking from every region, product-first and seasonal, with modern technique. The carta published by the restaurant runs from pintxos (gilda, a 'matrimonio' of anchovy and boquerón, sobrasada, tortilla) to openers like ensaladilla with northern bonito and grated Ávila egg, Montellano 'El Elegido' acorn-fed ham, lamb sweetbreads with garlic glaze and kimchi, creamy ham croquettes with amontillado, and a 'v2.0' wrapped tortilla. Mains take in seasonal vegetables, bacalao al ajoarriero, txangurro gratinado, black-belly monkfish and venison.
Vegetables, Fish and Game
The vegetable section is more than a side show: braised leek with old-style mustard and pickled aubergine, confit artichokes with amontillado and ibérico, white asparagus with goose foie in oloroso, and intensely roasted red peppers. From the sea there's a carpaccio of monkfish, spider crab and sea urchin, chipirones with roast-garlic cream, octopus à feira, monkfish by the half or whole and a 1.2 kg wild turbot for up to three, roasted and served with an emulsion of its own collagen. Meat brings venison tartare with trout roe on brioche, stalked venison loin, Montellano presa and a 50-day-aged vaca vieja chop by the kilo.
Practicalities
Kaldea opens for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Saturday, lunch only on Tuesday and Sunday, and is closed Mondays. Book online through the website or call 633 35 09 49; booking is recommended for dinner. There are separate wine and cocktail lists.
The Chef
Víctor M. Mesas Moreno
The Team
Chef Víctor M. Mesas Moreno trained at the Luis Irizar cooking school and spent about ten years in kitchens before opening Kaldea.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Kaldea Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.4/10, service 7.1/10, typical spend 55€
Diner Ratings
4.7
479
TripAdvisor
4.9
28 reviews
Kaldea ranks #422 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor (28 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Kaldea
Booking
Reservations by phone at 633 35 09 49.
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Experience
Kaldea Dining Experience
Warm, intimate and homely, as the name promises, with attentive service. It works best for a long lunch or a dinner for two or a small group rather than a quick bite.
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Kaldea Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Castelló, 6, 28001, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Castelló 6, at the Calle de Alcalá end of the street in the Salamanca district; Príncipe de Vergara (L2/L9) is the nearest metro station.
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
Kaldea Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:00 |
Kaldea hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Kaldea FAQ
What kind of food does Kaldea serve?
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Traditional Spanish cooking revived with a modern touch: slow-cooked pots, seasonal vegetables, fish and game, from chef Víctor M. Mesas Moreno. There are vegetarian options.
Who is the chef at Kaldea?
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Víctor M. Mesas Moreno, who trained at Luis Irizar's cooking school and calls Kaldea his own 'home' and brand.
Is Kaldea open on Mondays?
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No, Kaldea is closed Mondays. Tuesday and Sunday are lunch only, 13:30 to 16:00, and Wednesday to Saturday runs 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 23:00.
Where is Kaldea?
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Calle de Castelló 6, in the Salamanca district near Calle de Alcalá, by Príncipe de Vergara metro (L2/L9).
How expensive is Kaldea?
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Expect around €40 per person before drinks. Full pricing sits in the PDFs linked from kaldea.net rather than on the carta page itself.
What can you eat at Kaldea?
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Pintxos, then openers like Montellano 'El Elegido' ibérico ham, lamb sweetbreads and creamy ham croquettes, and mains such as txangurro gratinado, bacalao al ajoarriero, a whole wild turbot for up to three and an aged vaca vieja chop by the kilo. On the carta the restaurant published in 2021 the ham was €33, the croquetas €15 and the turbot €100.
Do you need to book at Kaldea?
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Reservations are recommended. Book online at kaldea.net/reservas or call 633 35 09 49.
Does Kaldea have vegetarian options?
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Yes, there are vegetarian options on the carta.
Is Kaldea good for groups?
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Yes, it's good for groups and families.