La Sanabresa
La Sanabresa
La Sanabresa is a traditional Madrid casa de comidas on Calle del Amor de Dios, in the Barrio de las Letras, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol for its consistency. There's nearly always a queue at the door for its menú del día of lifelong dishes served at speed: chickpea stew, braised veal, artichokes with ham. It opens for lunch Monday to Saturday and for dinner Thursday to Saturday, and closes on Sunday.
Background
About La Sanabresa
The Story
La Sanabresa is the kind of casa de comidas that used to fill old Madrid, and the Guía Repsol has given it a Solete for its constancy. It has no website and little self-promotion; its reputation runs on word of mouth and a daily menu that keeps people queuing.
The Cuisine
Madrileña home cooking: platos de toda la vida served on a daily menú del día, plus raciones. The Guía Repsol recommends the garbanzos guisados, the ternera guisada and the alcachofas con jamón.
How to Do It
Come at lunch for the menú del día, the house's strong point, with a choice of starters and mains of classic stews, braises and vegetable dishes, and expect to share the room with a crowd. Lunch starts at 13:00; to skip the queue, book by phone on 914 29 03 38. Dinner from 20:30 to 23:15 runs only Thursday to Saturday.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Sanabresa Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.3
1044 reviews
Restaurant Guru
4.8
4280 reviews
4.6
3167
La Sanabresa ranks #297 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (1044 reviews) and 4.8/5 on Restaurant Guru (4280 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book La Sanabresa
Experience
La Sanabresa Dining Experience
An authentic old-Madrid casa de comidas: unfussy, busy and quick, with waiters serving at full tilt and diners queuing outside at peak times. It works well for groups, and reservations are taken.
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La Sanabresa Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Amor de Dios, 12, 28014, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle del Amor de Dios 12, in the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid's Centro district. Paid parking is available nearby.
Nearby
Barrio de las Letras is the old literary quarter, narrow and atmospheric, with quotations set into the paving. The eating is unusually varied for so small an area, from taverns and cocktail bars to kitchens working at a serious level. Museo del Prado and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are on the doorstep.
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Details
La Sanabresa Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:30–23:15 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:30–23:15 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:30–23:15 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Sanabresa hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Sanabresa FAQ
Does La Sanabresa have a Michelin star?
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No. It carries a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What kind of food does La Sanabresa serve?
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Madrileña home cooking on a daily menú del día: stews and braises such as garbanzos guisados and ternera guisada, artichokes with ham and other platos de toda la vida, served fast.
Where is La Sanabresa?
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Calle del Amor de Dios 12, in Madrid's Centro district. Paid parking is available nearby, and cards, debit and contactless are all accepted.
When is La Sanabresa open?
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Lunch Monday to Saturday, 13:00 to 16:30. Dinner runs Thursday to Saturday only, 20:30 to 23:15. It's closed on Sunday, so it's a lunch place first.
Does La Sanabresa have a website?
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No. It has no website of its own; book or ask about the menu by phone on 914 29 03 38.
How much does La Sanabresa cost?
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It's an inexpensive casa de comidas; the Guía Repsol puts it in its cheapest band, and most meals come in under €25 per person.