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A stacked cachapa (corn cake) topped with pulled meat and grilled plantains
A bowl of shrimp ceviche with a black tortilla chip
A wooden board of grilled meats, sausages, and fried yuca with green sauce
A plate of pabellon criollo with black beans, rice, shredded beef, and fried plantains
A slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

La Cuchara

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#886 in MadridRanked #886 of all Madrid restaurants on Guidavera. Click to see the full ranked list./GoodGuidavera tier, our editorial classification combining ratings, accolades, and source consensus across the Madrid dining scene./VenezuelanVenezuelan cuisine: the kitchen's primary culinary tradition and style./€€€€/Salamanca/

La Cuchara is a Venezuelan restaurant on Calle del Conde de Peñalver in the Lista barrio of the Salamanca district. Arepas lead the kitchen, and the room takes groups and families, with a terrace and cocktails. The venue bills itself as one of Madrid's longest-running Venezuelan spots.

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Background

About La Cuchara

The Story

La Cuchara is a Venezuelan restaurant in Salamanca's Lista barrio, which bills itself as one of the longest-running Venezuelan kitchens in Madrid.

The Cuisine

Venezuelan cooking, with arepas central to the menu.

Highlights

What Diners Say

Good ValueWarm ServiceAttentive ServiceComfort FoodTraditional

Consensus

La Cuchara Ratings & Reviews

Professional Ratings

Macarfi

decor 5.8/10, service 6.5/10, typical spend 30€

food 6.2/10

Diner Ratings

Google

4.2

2638

TripAdvisor

4.1

363

#886 in MadridGood

La Cuchara ranks #886 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor.

Reservations

How to Book La Cuchara

Booking

Book online at covermanager.com (covermanager).

Experience

La Cuchara Dining Experience

La Cuchara keeps a casual room on Calle Conde de Peñalver in the Lista barrio, one of the longest-running Venezuelan kitchens in Madrid by its own account, built around arepas. It's set up for groups and families with a terrace and cocktails, and the room runs from lunch through the evening rather than late into the night.

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La Cuchara Location & Neighbourhood

Address

Calle del Conde de Peñalver, 82, 28006 Madrid, Spain

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Getting There

On Calle Conde de Penalver, 82, in the Lista barrio of Madrid's Salamanca district.

Nearby

Lista is quiet, residential Salamanca, where the restaurants trade on produce and consistency rather than novelty. The eating is seasonal, careful and priced for people who come back. Parque del Buen Retiro and Puerta de Alcalá are the walk south.

Nearby landmarks

Landmarks within walking distance of La Cuchara.

Details

La Cuchara Reservations, Hours & Contact

Opening Hours

DayHours
Monday13:00–22:30
Tuesday13:00–22:30
Wednesday13:00–22:30
Thursday13:00–22:30
Friday13:00–00:00
Saturday13:00–00:00
Sunday13:00–22:30

La Cuchara hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.

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Good to Know

A Venezuelan kitchen, with arepas at the centre
The venue calls itself one of Madrid's longest-running Venezuelan restaurants
Terrace, cocktails, good for groups and families
Open lunch to evening daily, later on Friday and Saturday

Questions

La Cuchara FAQ

What food does La Cuchara serve?

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Venezuelan cooking, with arepas central to the menu.

Where is La Cuchara?

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On Calle Conde de Penalver, 82, in the Lista barrio of Madrid's Salamanca district.

When is it open?

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Every day, 13:00 to 22:30 Sunday through Thursday, and to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Does it have a terrace?

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Yes, a terrace, and it takes groups and families.

Is La Cuchara still open?

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Yes, it's listed as open every day of the week, with the hours above.

Is La Cuchara good for groups and families?

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Yes, it's good for groups and good for families, with a terrace and cocktails.

How long has La Cuchara been serving Venezuelan food?

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The venue bills itself as one of the longest-running Venezuelan restaurants in Madrid.