La Maruca Castellana
La Maruca Castellana
La Maruca Castellana cooks Cantabrian food at Paseo de la Castellana 212, in Nueva España in the Chamartín district, and is recommended in the Michelin Guide. The room is homey and low-lit with a terrace, and it's set up for groups and families. It's open every day for lunch and dinner.
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Background
About La Maruca Castellana
The Story
La Maruca Castellana is one of the four Madrid houses of La Maruca, the brand of Grupo Cañadío, the Santander group that began with Cañadío in 1981 and whose founder Paco Quirós brought the northern kitchen to Madrid. The first Madrid Maruca opened on Velázquez in 2013; the others are here on the Castellana, on López de Hoyos and in Azca. This one sits at Paseo de la Castellana 212, up in Nueva España near Plaza de Castilla. It's homey and low-lit, has a terrace, takes families and groups, and it's recommended in the Michelin Guide.
The Cuisine
Cantabrian cooking for sharing, the same group classics as the other Marucas: Cantabrian anchovies with roast peppers (€15 for the 3/8 tin), the house ensaladilla, a home-made foie terrine with toasted sobao, croquetas of cocido meat, bonito empanadillas 'like Angélica's', Santander rabas, the La Maruca bravas and huevos rotos with Potes picadillo. The spoon section has cocido montañés of beans and cabbage, a Cocido Lebaniego served in a single pour, a two-stage fish soup and black fideuá of Santander cuttlefish.
Fish, Meat and the 1981 Desserts
Fish mains are €25: cod with tomato 'as always', grilled octopus with a matanza purée, bonito with piperrada, grilled hake loin with refrito, the original merluza 'de rula' and chipirones with fideuá in their ink. On the meat side there are stewed veal meatballs, callos a la montañesa, Ibérico pork with Cabrales, boneless roast lamb with panadera potatoes, a heifer tartare and a San Jacobo of Potes loin, from €19 to €23.50. Desserts are €8.50 to €9, and three carry the date 1981, when the first Cañadío opened in Santander: the lemon tart, the rice pudding and the Cañadío cheesecake. The carta flags which dishes are safe for coeliacs and which can be adapted, and there's a separate allergen carta.
All-Day Hours
The doors open at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:30 at weekends and holidays, with a breakfast carta, and stay open until 01:00. The kitchen serves lunch from 13:00 to 16:00 (16:30 from Friday to Sunday) and dinner from 20:00 to 23:00, every day. The nearest metro stations are Plaza de Castilla and Cuzco.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Maruca Castellana Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
Restaurant Guru
4.1
3455 reviews
TripAdvisor
3.0
134 reviews
4.1
3712
La Maruca Castellana ranks #224 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on Restaurant Guru (3455 reviews) and 3.0/5 on TripAdvisor (134 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book La Maruca Castellana
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
La Maruca Castellana Dining Experience
La Maruca Castellana keeps a homey, low-lit room on Paseo de la Castellana in Nueva España for its Cantabrian, Atlantic-coast cooking, recommended in the Michelin Guide. There's a terrace when the weather allows, cocktails get a mention, and the room is set up for groups and families, open seven days a week in a part of Madrid where that isn't a given.
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La Maruca Castellana Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Paseo de la Castellana 212 Madrid, 28046, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Paseo de la Castellana 212, in Nueva España, comfortable northern Madrid: residential, well off, and full of dining rooms built for repeat custom.
Nearby
Nueva España is northern, residential and thoroughly un-touristed, which is exactly why the cooking is worth the trip. The rooms here answer to regulars, and the standard is higher than the setting suggests. Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and Cuatro Torres Business Area are the fixed points on the skyline.
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Details
La Maruca Castellana Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:00 |
La Maruca Castellana hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Maruca Castellana FAQ
Does La Maruca Castellana have a Michelin star?
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No. It is recommended in the Michelin Guide, which is not a star.
Where is La Maruca Castellana?
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Paseo de la Castellana 212, in the Nueva España barrio of Madrid's Chamartín district. There's a terrace alongside the homey, low-lit dining room.
Is La Maruca Castellana open on Sundays?
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Yes. It's open every day: Monday to Thursday 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00, and Friday to Sunday 13:00 to 16:30 and 20:00 to 23:00.
How much does a meal cost at La Maruca Castellana?
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Around €26 to €50 per person. Starters and raciones are mostly €13.50 to €24, fish mains €25, meat €19 to €23.50 and desserts €8.50 to €9.
Can you book a table at La Maruca Castellana?
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Yes, by phone at 913 452 665 or through the booking link on the restaurant's own site.
Is La Maruca Castellana open for breakfast?
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Yes. The doors open at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:30 at weekends and holidays, with a breakfast carta, and lunch service starts at 13:00.