La Maruca - Velázquez
La Maruca - Velázquez
Spanish cooking on Calle de Velázquez in Recoletos, listed in the Michelin Guide. The room is warm and cosy in feel but consistently bustling, and there's a terrace. Doors open from 8am on weekdays even though the kitchen keeps to lunch and dinner service. Prices sit upper-middle, and the carta marks which dishes are coeliac-safe.
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Entrar en La Maruca Castellana es encontrarse con el pulso vivo de este eje financiero. El ritmo de los negocios se detiene al cruzar la puerta de Castellana 212, donde los almuerzos profesionales se disfrutan en un comedor amplio y confortable, o bien en sus dos terrazas, destacando el invernadero
La vuelta a la rutina sabe mejor alrededor de una mesa. Desde el 31 de agosto, volvemos a abrir a las 08.00h. #cañadíosantander #restaurantelaprimera #restaurantelamaruca #grancafesantander
Un café, unas tostadas, un zumo recién exprimido o un desayuno para compartir. Sea cual sea tu forma de empezar el día, en La Maruca de Azca encontrarás una carta variada que te dará energía para el resto del día. #lamaruca #brunchmadrid #desayunocastellana #grupocañadio
Ciertos detalles que muchos pasan por alto, pero quien conoce Santander los reconoce al instante. El verde, el rojo y el blanco que recorren nuestros aseos de La Maruca en López de Hoyos son un guiño a las lanchas de Los Reginas, esas embarcaciones que desde hace generaciones cruzan la bahía uniend
Hay platos que nos gustan por su sencillez, y este es uno de ellos. Nuestro tartar contiene aguacate fresco, salmón ahumado de "Las Coruñesas" y queso. Una receta donde buscamos que cada ingrediente consiga tener su propio protagonismo. #lamaruca #grupocanadio #restaurantesmadrid
En el corazón financiero de Madrid, siempre hay tiempo para una pausa. La terraza de La Maruza de Azca es el lugar perfecto para disfrutar de un buen desayuno, comida o una conversación a la luz de la luna. Te esperamos para disfrutar de nuestra carta en un espacio pensado para desconectar. #lama
Background
About La Maruca - Velázquez
The Story
La Maruca Velázquez opened in 2013 as the first Madrid house 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. Like the group's other houses it takes its name from Santander. Today there are four Marucas in Madrid, on Velázquez, the Castellana, López de Hoyos and in Azca. This one is bright, with a lively bar and a covered terrace, and it's listed in the Michelin Guide.
The Cuisine
Cantabrian cooking for sharing, with the group's classics throughout. The carta runs from Cantabrian anchovies with roast peppers and the house ensaladilla to croquetas made with cocido meat, bonito empanadillas 'like Angélica's', the La Maruca bravas, huevos rotos with Potes picadillo and a menestra with ham and egg. Heartier plates include a Cocido Labaniego served in a single pour, a fish soup in two stages, black fideuá of Santander cuttlefish, the original hake 'de rula', pularda cannelloni with foie sauce, boneless roast lamb and a San Jacobo of Potes loin.
The Desserts With Dates
Two desserts carry the year 1981, when the first Cañadío opened in Santander: the lemon tart, which has become a La Maruca signature, and the Cañadío cheesecake. There are also puff pastries over pastry cream and a torrija with 'false' mascarpone ice cream. The carta marks 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 for breakfast, and the room stays open until 01:00, with the kitchen serving lunch from 13:00 to 16:00 (16:30 from Friday to Sunday) and dinner from 20:00 to 23:00. The nearest metro stops are Serrano and Velázquez on Line 4.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Maruca - Velázquez Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
comida 7.2
Diner Ratings
4.3
9116
TripAdvisor
3.9
2333
La Maruca - Velázquez ranks #213 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book La Maruca - Velázquez
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
La Maruca - Velázquez Dining Experience
The Velázquez room is warm and cosy but rarely quiet, a Michelin Guide listed address in Recoletos with a terrace for days that suit it. Doors open well before the kitchen's lunch and dinner sittings, the room takes groups without trouble, and cocktails are part of the offer alongside a carta that marks its coeliac-safe dishes.
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La Maruca - Velázquez Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Velázquez, 54, 28001 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de Velázquez, 54, in Recoletos, the stretch of grand boulevards between Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá. It shades into Salamanca as you head east, and the prices follow.
Nearby
Recoletos runs along the grand boulevards between Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá, where the buildings are stately and the pavements are wide. The eating leans formal and expense-account, with classic dining rooms sitting beside newer, sharper kitchens. It shades into Salamanca as you go east, and the prices follow.
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Details
La Maruca - Velázquez 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 - Velázquez hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Maruca - Velázquez FAQ
Does La Maruca - Velázquez have a Michelin star?
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No. It's listed in the Michelin Guide, which is the Guide's selection rather than a star or a Bib Gourmand.
What kind of food does La Maruca - Velázquez serve?
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Spanish cooking, with the carta on the restaurant's own site. Dishes that are coeliac-safe, or that can be adapted, are marked on it, and the Cañadío cheesecake is a fixture.
When is La Maruca - Velázquez open?
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Every day. The kitchen serves 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00, running to 16:30 at lunch Friday to Sunday. The doors open much earlier, from 8am on weekdays and 9:30am at weekends.
Where exactly is La Maruca - Velázquez?
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At Calle de Velázquez 54, in the Recoletos barrio of Madrid's Salamanca district, near Velázquez metro station (L4).
How much does a meal cost at La Maruca - Velázquez?
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Expect roughly €51 to €100 per person, an upper-middle band.
Can you book a table at La Maruca - Velázquez?
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Yes, by phone at +34 917 81 49 69 or through the booking link on the restaurant's own site.