La Cantina del Matadero
La Cantina del Matadero
La Cantina del Matadero is the Olivia Te Cuida group's spot inside Matadero Madrid, by Plaza de Legazpi in Arganzuela, and it holds a Repsol Solete. It's a warm, calm room with a big terrace onto the old slaughterhouse courtyard, cooking that follows seasonal produce. You can drop in for a drink without booking when the terrace's open.
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Tocó comer en @lacantinadelmatadero !!! Lugar delicioso y muy acogedor en el Matadero. (Madrid Río) Pedimos el menú del día y por 14€ te dan a escoger 4 platillos de los 5 disponibles. Nosotros pedimos: -Crema de Calabaza 🎃 -Quinoa 🍚 -Filete de ternera con salsa de mostaza 🥩 -Boniato 🍠 ¡Todo pa
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Como os adelantábamos la semana pasada a partir de ahora los domingos volvemos con nuestro Sunday Roast o No. Un plato único que vamos variando cada semana. Esta semana viajamos a Marruecos para probar nuestro Cordero Asado acompañado de tajin de Calabaza, garbanzos, espinacas y couscous. Quedan poq
Background
About La Cantina del Matadero
The Story
La Cantina is the Matadero Madrid home of Olivia Te Cuida, a project that began in 2009 on Calle Santa Teresa around healthy, organic, seasonal cooking with an international streak, some of it grown in the group's own garden, and a carta designed by Esther Campoy and Brisa Deneumostier. The team calls the Cantina its second home: Matadero had become a hub for Madrid and European culture, and the chance to open there was too good to turn down. The group's site currently lists its other restaurants, Olivia Te Cuida and Olivia Fortuny, as temporarily closed, alongside a take-away and catering arm.
The Cuisine
Home-style, seasonal cooking that leans healthy and organic, using local produce and following what's in season. The group describes a menu built around proximity ingredients.
How the Day Runs
The service is split through the day. Breakfasts run from 10:00 to 12:00, Tuesday to Sunday; on weekdays there's a plato del día at lunch from 13:00 to 16:00; and the carta is served at dinner from 20:00 to 23:00 Tuesday to Friday, at lunch and dinner on Saturday, and non-stop from 13:30 to 21:30 on Sunday. Tables for meals can be booked online, and if you just want a drink you can turn up without a reservation and sit at the grandstand seating, at a table or on the terrace when it's open. The carta changes with what's fresh, so some dishes vary day to day.
A Room for Culture
The Cantina sits by the Cineteca inside the old slaughterhouse complex (mind the stairs, the team warns), and it doubles as a venue: concerts, radio shows and events have all found a home there, and families come by with children between exhibitions and screenings. The food leans simple and shareable, with mezzes, pizzas and combination plates of things like salmon, kofta, roast sweet potato and bulgur, and in summer the terrace near the Manzanares is the main draw.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Cantina del Matadero Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
Restaurant Guru
4.1
5041 reviews
TodoBares
3.8
677 reviews
3.8
1615
TripAdvisor
3.0
195
La Cantina del Matadero ranks #386 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on Restaurant Guru (5041 reviews), 3.8/5 on TodoBares (677 reviews), and 3.0/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book La Cantina del Matadero
Booking
Reserve through the booking widget on the venue's own site (covermanager.com).
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Experience
La Cantina del Matadero Dining Experience
It's a warm, unhurried room with a wide terrace that opens onto the courtyard and brickwork of the old matadero. The kitchen keeps to seasonal produce, and when the terrace is open you can come by for just a drink, no booking needed.
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La Cantina del Matadero Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Plaza de Legazpi, 8, 28045 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's at Plaza de Legazpi 8, inside the Matadero Madrid complex, in the Arganzuela district.
Nearby
This corner of Arganzuela sits by Plaza de Legazpi and Matadero Madrid, the former municipal slaughterhouse turned cultural centre. The eating nearby has grown up around Matadero's galleries, cinema and riverside park, drawing a younger crowd into what was once an industrial edge of the city.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks within walking distance of La Cantina del Matadero.
Details
La Cantina del Matadero Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–00:00 |
La Cantina del Matadero hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
La Cantina del Matadero FAQ
What distinction does La Cantina del Matadero hold?
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A Repsol Solete, the Guía Repsol's entry-level mark and a lower distinction than a Sol.
What kind of food does it serve?
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Home-style, seasonal cooking from the Olivia Te Cuida group, leaning healthy and organic with local, in-season produce.
Where is La Cantina del Matadero, and when is it open?
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At Plaza de Legazpi 8, inside the Matadero Madrid complex in Arganzuela, with a big terrace onto the old slaughterhouse courtyard. Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to midnight; closed Mondays.
What's on the menu at La Cantina del Matadero?
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Vegetable-forward: beetroot hummus with toasted pita, vegetable buñuelos, a corvina tiradito with vermouth, grapefruit and papaya, plus a slow-cooked veal cheek and chicken tinga tacos.
How do you book a table?
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Through the reservation widget on the venue's own site, or by calling +34 625 90 81 88.
How much does it cost, and can you walk in for a drink?
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Around €26 to €50 per person. Walk-ins are welcome for a drink on the terrace when it's open. It's dog-friendly.