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Grilled white fish fillet served with steamed potato wedges and a fresh rosemary sprig on a white plate.
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La Playa

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#888 in MadridRanked #888 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./SeafoodSeafood cuisine: the kitchen's primary culinary tradition and style./€€€€/Chamberi/

La Playa is a Mediterranean restaurant on Calle Magallanes in the Arapiles barrio of Madrid's Chamberí district, part of Grupo Oter. Its own site describes fresh, seasonal, local produce, fish and seafood alongside vegetarian and vegan options, and a relaxed room for couples, families and celebrations. It serves lunch and dinner.

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Background

About La Playa

The Story

La Playa is a Mediterranean restaurant in Chamberí's Arapiles barrio, run as part of Madrid's Grupo Oter.

The Cuisine

The kitchen works with fresh, seasonal, local produce, leaning on fish and seafood, giving classic recipes a contemporary turn, with vegetarian and vegan options.

Highlights

What Diners Say

Good ValueAttentive ServicePersonal ServiceTraditionalIngredient-Led

Consensus

La Playa Ratings & Reviews

Diner Ratings

Google

4.2

698

TripAdvisor

3.8

133

#888 in MadridGood

La Playa ranks #888 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.8/5 on TripAdvisor.

Reservations

How to Book La Playa

Booking

Book online at module.eltenedor.es (eltenedor).

Experience

La Playa Dining Experience

The room is set up as relaxed and welcoming, the venue says, suited to couples, family meals and celebrations alike, and it works well for groups too. Part of Madrid's Grupo Oter, the Arapiles kitchen leans on fresh, seasonal, local produce, giving classic fish and seafood recipes a contemporary turn.

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La Playa Location & Neighbourhood

Address

Calle de Magallanes, 24, 28015 Madrid, Spain

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Getting There

It sits on Calle de Magallanes in the Arapiles barrio of Madrid's Chamberí district.

Nearby

Arapiles is unshowy, residential and genuinely local, sitting just above the noise of the centre. The eating covers historic vermut counters and kitchens doing careful, seasonal work at fair prices. Malasaña is downhill, and Templo de Debod is the walk west.

Nearby landmarks

Landmarks within walking distance of La Playa.

Details

La Playa Reservations, Hours & Contact

Opening Hours

DayHours
Monday13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00
Tuesday13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00
Wednesday13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00
Thursday13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00
Friday13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00
Saturday13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00
Sunday13:00–16:30

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

Contact

Good to Know

Serves lunch and dinner through the week, with Sunday lunch only.
Around €30–50 per person.
Fish, seafood and Mediterranean cooking, with vegetarian and vegan options.
Its own site notes a summer closure in August; check dates before visiting.

Questions

La Playa FAQ

What kind of food does it serve?

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Mediterranean, with an emphasis on fish and seafood, plus vegetarian and vegan options.

What area is it in?

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The Arapiles barrio of Madrid's Chamberí district, on Calle de Magallanes.

When is it open?

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Lunch and dinner through the week, with Sunday lunch only. Its own site notes a summer closure in August, so check dates before visiting.

How much does it cost to eat at La Playa?

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Around €30 to €50 per person, for Mediterranean fish and seafood cooking.

Can you book a table at La Playa?

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Yes. Reservations are available online through ElTenedor, linked from the venue's own site.

Does La Playa have vegetarian or vegan options?

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Yes, alongside fish and seafood, there are vegetarian and vegan options.

Is La Playa part of a restaurant group?

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Yes, it's part of Madrid's Grupo Oter.

Does La Playa close for summer?

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Its own site notes a summer closure in August; check dates before visiting.