La Esquina del Real
La Esquina del Real
La Esquina del Real is a French bistro on the corner of Unión and Amnistía in the Barrio de los Austrias, steps from Teatro Real and the Plaza de Oriente. Open since 1991, it cooks classic French, confit de canard, escargots, steak tartar and an oxtail parmentier, in an intimate room of stone pillars, beams and copper.
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Background
About La Esquina del Real
The Story
La Esquina del Real opened in 1991 under the French-Swiss-trained chef Marcel Margosian, known for his sauces, duck and game; Jesús Oliva later took over the kitchen, having trained in Madrid and then in Grenoble in the French Alps. It sits by Teatro Real, which is where the name comes from.
The Cuisine
Classic French bistro cooking made from scratch, confit de canard, escargots bourguignonne, steak tartar, an oxtail parmentier and French onion soup, finished with homemade desserts like a tarta tatin flambeed in calvados.
The Wine List
The wine list leans French, as the cooking does: Rhône, a Saint-Émilion grand cru from Château Bellevue Figeac, Bourgogne pinot noirs from Trenel and David Duband, a Loire pinot from Château de Tracy, a Blanquette de Limoux and champagnes from Veuve Clicquot to grower bottles. The Spanish side runs from Calatayud garnacha and Ribeira Sacra mencía to Rioja, Ribera del Duero names like Pago de Carraovejas and Alión, and Madrid's own Tagonius, with house wines at €23 a bottle. Drinks prices on the list are shown before 10% VAT.
The Chef
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Esquina del Real Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.6/10, service 7.0/10, typical spend 60€
Diner Ratings
4.6
1084
TripAdvisor
4.3
360
La Esquina del Real ranks #564 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book La Esquina del Real
Booking
Book online at thefork.es (thefork).
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Experience
La Esquina del Real Dining Experience
It is small and unshowy, copper pots and little treasures brought from France set among stone pillars, wooden beams and bare brick. The pace is relaxed and made for a long sobremesa over homemade desserts.
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La Esquina del Real Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Union, 8, 28013, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
On the corner of Calle Unión and Calle Amnistía in the Barrio de los Austrias, the old heart of Madrid, next to Teatro Real and the Plaza de Oriente.
Nearby
Palacio is the grand, historic western edge of the centre, wrapped around Palacio Real de Madrid and Plaza de Oriente. The eating runs from tavern cooking that has not changed in generations to small rooms doing something quieter and more modern. Teatro Real and Jardines de Sabatini set the pace, which is slower here.
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Details
La Esquina del Real Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 14:00–15:45 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 14:00–15:45 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 14:00–15:45 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 14:00–15:45 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 14:00–15:45 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Esquina del Real hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Esquina del Real FAQ
What kind of food does La Esquina del Real serve?
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Classic French bistro cooking, confit de canard, escargots, steak tartar, oxtail parmentier and French onion soup, with homemade French desserts.
How long has it been open?
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Since 1991, when it opened under chef Marcel Margosian; Jesus Oliva now runs the kitchen.
What area is it in?
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The corner of Union and Amnistia in the Barrio de los Austrias, next to Teatro Real and the Plaza de Oriente.
When is it open?
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Lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.
How much does dinner cost at La Esquina del Real?
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Around 30 to 60 euros per person. Reservations run through TheFork.
Who founded La Esquina del Real?
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It opened in 1991 under French-Swiss-trained chef Marcel Margosian, known for his sauces, duck and game.
Who runs the kitchen at La Esquina del Real today?
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Jesús Oliva, who trained in Madrid and then in Grenoble in the French Alps, later took over the kitchen.
How do you book a table at La Esquina del Real?
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Booking is through TheFork.