La Castañal
La Castañal
La Castañal is a Galician seafood restaurant and neighbourhood bar on Calle de Berruguete in Tetuán, open since the 1960s and now run by the third generation of the family. Its formula is good Galician shellfish at contained prices, alongside caldo gallego, cockle empanada, line-caught hake a la gallega, hake cogote and turbot. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
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Background
About La Castañal
The Story
La Castañal has been working since the 1960s as a popular neighbourhood bar with a Galician kitchen, and today the third generation of the family runs it. It describes its cooking as authentic traditional Galician food, and has built its name on quality Galician shellfish at fair prices. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
Traditional Galician cooking centred on seafood: nécoras and other shellfish, caldo gallego, empanada de berberechos, merluza de pincho a la gallega, hake cogote, and turbot a la gallega or a la espalda.
What to Order
Start with a bowl of caldo gallego and a slice of cockle empanada, then move on to shellfish: the nécoras, velvet swimming crabs, are among the dishes the Guía Repsol recommends. For a main, the hake is line-caught (merluza de pincho), served a la gallega with potatoes and paprika oil, or as a whole cogote, the meaty head piece; turbot comes a la gallega or a la espalda, opened and finished with garlic and chilli oil. Seafood is priced by the day, so ask before ordering.
Hours and Booking
La Castañal opens Tuesday to Saturday for lunch (13:30 to 17:30) and dinner (20:30 to 00:30), and on Sunday for lunch only; it's closed on Monday. Bookings are taken by phone on 913 11 52 02.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Castañal Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 5.0/10, service 6.5/10, typical spend 45€
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.2
4.6
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La Castañal ranks #282 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor.
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How to Book La Castañal
Experience
La Castañal Dining Experience
A popular, unpretentious barrio bar with a dining room, the kind of place regulars return to for shellfish and Galician classics. The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible, it takes bookings, and it opens late on weeknights.
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La Castañal Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C/ de Berruguete, 78, 28039 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de Berruguete 78, 28039 Madrid, in the Tetuán district north of the centre. Free parking is available nearby, including accessible spaces.
Nearby
Berruguete is a residential barrio in the Tetuán district, in north-central Madrid, working-class and increasingly diverse, with a modest, neighbourhood-scale eating scene serving the streets around it.
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Details
La Castañal Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:30–17:30 & 20:30–00:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–17:30 & 20:30–00:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30–17:30 & 20:30–00:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–17:30 & 20:30–00:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–17:30 & 20:30–00:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–17:30 |
La Castañal hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Castañal FAQ
Does La Castañal have a Michelin star?
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No. It carries a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What kind of food does La Castañal serve?
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Traditional Galician cooking with a focus on seafood: nécoras and other shellfish, caldo gallego, cockle empanada, line-caught hake a la gallega, hake cogote and turbot.
Where is La Castañal?
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Calle de Berruguete 78, 28039, in Madrid's Tetuán district. Free parking is available and both the entrance and the seating are wheelchair accessible.
When is La Castañal open?
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Tuesday to Saturday, 13:30 to 17:30 and 20:30 to 00:30, plus Sunday lunch from 13:30 to 17:30. It's closed on Monday.
How much does it cost to eat at La Castañal?
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The Guía Repsol puts the average spend under €35, so plan on roughly €26 to €50 per person.
How long has La Castañal been open?
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Since the 1960s. It started as a popular neighbourhood bar and is now run by the third generation of the family.