La Ancha
La Ancha
La Ancha is a traditional Madrid casa de comidas at Calle Zorrilla 7, in the Cortes barrio of Centro, family-run with more than 100 years of history. It carries a Solete in the Guía Repsol, the cooking is simple, market-led and unfussy, and it's famously hard to book, so plan ahead. Lunch and dinner run Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday.
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Nuestra versión de este clásico se sirve sobre una rebanada de pan brioche ligeramente tostado. Primero añadimos el tomate rallado y la piparra, que aportan frescura y un toque de contraste. Después colocamos la anchoa y el boquerón, terminando con un hilo de aceite de oliva que realza todos los mat
Os esperamos alrededor de la mesa el 24 de agosto.
El flan, un postre clásico que preparamos cada día en nuestras cocinas. El final de una comida también merece su tiempo y su cuidado. Porque ese toque dulce al acabar, para nosotros, es innegociable en la mesa.
Las hojas verdes viven uno de sus mejores momentos del año. Rúcula, espinaca, escarola y endivia llegan a la cocina con toda su frescura, aportando textura, sabor y diferentes matices que van desde notas suaves y vegetales hasta delicados toques amargos. En nuestra ensalada de perdiz escabechada, e
Con la llegada de la temporada, los pimientos de Padrón vuelven a ocupar su lugar en nuestra cocina. Pequeños, verdes y llenos de carácter, los trabajamos respetando su sencillez y su punto justo de textura. Su sabor vegetal, ligeramente dulce y con ese toque imprevisible que los hace tan especiale
Trabajamos cortes con buen marmoleado y una maduración cuidada, buscando siempre el equilibrio entre ternura e intensidad. Cada corte se cocina respetando el producto y su punto exacto, dejando que la grasa infiltrada aporte profundidad y textura en cada bocado.
Background
About La Ancha
The Story
La Ancha is a family restaurant with more than a century behind it. In 1919 Benigno Redruello opened the family's first tavern, La Estrecha; nine years later his son Santiago took it over, enlarged it and renamed it La Ancha. It moved to Calle de Velázquez in 1957 under Antonio Redruello, then to Príncipe de Vergara in 1969, and in 1988 this house on Calle Zorrilla opened with Antonio's brother Benigno in charge. Since 2005 the fourth generation, brothers Nino (in the kitchen) and Santiago Redruello (on the business side), have run it and grown the Familia La Ancha group, which includes Fismuler, Armando, Tortillas de Gabino and Taberna de la Ancha. It carries a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and it's a hard table to get, so book ahead.
The Cuisine
Traditional Madrid cooking in the casa de comidas mould, market-led and changing daily. The carta runs to classics like callos a la madrileña, the house Escalope Armando, solomillo and steak tartar, and it's on the venue's own site.
The Carta
The carta changes daily with the market. Starters are the classics: boquerones adobados, a matrimonio of anchovy and boquerón, Spanish tortilla stewed with clams a la marinera or with callos, a tortilla velazqueña, anchovies a la bilbaína, garlic prawns, fried line-caught squid, ham croquetas and cazón adobado. There are Gernika peppers, fried artichokes with yolk and ham, pisto with a fried egg, pickled-partridge salad and an ensaladilla with corn mayonnaise, and spoon dishes like cocido broth and stewed lentils.
Fish, Meat and the Escalope
Fish might be grouper or corvina belly, bonito a la riojana, hake tail a la bilbaína, hake cheeks with saffron pil pil, baked Celeiro hake, Barbate sea bass in salt for two, monkfish a la bilbaína or squid in their ink with rice. Meat and casquería include a Café de París sirloin, breaded kid criadillas, a 40-day aged Frisian beef chop for two, steak tartare, callos, lamb's brains and Ibérico meatballs. The Escalope Armando, the breaded veal cutlet the family later spun off into its own restaurant, comes plain or with egg and truffle, and there's a 'baby' version.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Ancha Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.4
1240
TripAdvisor
4.1
256 reviews
La Ancha ranks #202 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (256 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book La Ancha
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
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Experience
La Ancha Dining Experience
Cosy and classic, a room that hasn't been redesigned to chase anyone. The cooking is traditional and the pricing feels fair for what it is. It's hard to book.
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La Ancha Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C/ Zorrilla, 7 - 28014 Madrid, Spain
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La Ancha is at Calle Zorrilla 7 in Cortes, in the Centro district. Cortes sits between the parliament and the museums, so the pavements carry politicians, visitors and locals in roughly equal measure, with the Congreso de los Diputados and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza bookending it.
Nearby
Cortes sits between the parliament and the museums, so the pavements carry politicians, visitors and locals in roughly equal measure. The eating covers everything from cocktail rooms to serious kitchens, often behind doors that give nothing away. Congreso de los Diputados and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza bookend it.
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Details
La Ancha Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Ancha hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Ancha FAQ
Does La Ancha have a Michelin star?
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No. La Ancha carries a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
When is La Ancha open?
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Monday to Saturday, 13:30 to 16:00 for lunch and 20:30 to midnight for dinner. It's closed on Sundays and public holidays.
What kind of food does La Ancha serve?
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Traditional Madrid casa de comidas cooking, market-led and changing daily. The carta runs to classics such as callos a la madrileña and the house Escalope Armando, alongside solomillo and steak tartar, on the restaurant's own site.
Do you need to book at La Ancha?
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Yes. La Ancha is famously hard to book, so a table on the day is not a safe bet; reserve online via the restaurant's own site.
How much does a meal at La Ancha cost?
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Expect around €26–50 per person.
Does La Ancha have a terrace and parking?
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Yes to both: a terrace and paid parking nearby, and the entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible.