Le Chinois
Le Chinois
Le Chinois serves authentic Chinese cooking on Calle María de Molina in the Salamanca district, from handmade dim sum and xiao long bao to meats and fish finished in the wok. The dining room is styled to evoke 17th-century Qing-dynasty China, and there is a terrace. It runs lunch and dinner every day.
Background
About Le Chinois
The Story
Le Chinois sits on Calle María de Molina in Salamanca, its dining room designed to evoke the streets of 17th-century Qing-dynasty China.
The Cuisine
The kitchen cooks authentic Chinese food: handmade dim sum such as hakao, xiao long bao and siu mai, plus meats, fish and rice finished in the wok.
The carta
Dim sum come four to a portion at around €18 to €19: hakao with tiger prawn and bamboo, xiao long bao with Iberian pork and chicken consommé, siu mai with quail egg, guotie and wontons in a 72-hour master stock, or an eight-piece assortment for €38. The duck is dry-aged for 10 days, lacquered in an artisan pot and roasted with fruit-wood aroma (€52 half, €98 whole), and the carta also covers national meats, fish and seafood, vegetable classics, rice and noodles.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Le Chinois Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 8.0/10, service 7.0/10, typical spend 45€
Diner Ratings
4.5
1133
TripAdvisor
3.5
50
Le Chinois ranks #801 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Le Chinois
Booking
Book online at eu.sevenrooms.com (sevenrooms).
Experience
Le Chinois Dining Experience
The room leans theatrical, dressed to evoke the streets of 17th-century Qing-dynasty China, and it is set up for groups and sharing. There is a terrace, and the bar runs a cocktail list alongside handmade dim sum, hakao, xiao long bao and siu mai, and wok dishes.
Navigate
Le Chinois Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de María de Molina, 6, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
On Calle María de Molina in Madrid's Salamanca district, near the Paseo de la Castellana.
Nearby
Castellana is the business spine of the city, where the eating is built for lunches that are really meetings. The rooms are confident and well run rather than experimental, and they hold their prices without apology. It runs on past Salamanca and Puerta de Alcalá without ever relaxing.
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Details
Le Chinois Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
Le Chinois hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Good to Know
Questions
Le Chinois FAQ
What kind of food does Le Chinois serve?
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Authentic Chinese cooking, with a large handmade dim sum selection alongside wok-fired meats, fish and rice.
What area is Le Chinois in?
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Calle María de Molina, in Madrid's Salamanca district, near the Paseo de la Castellana.
When is Le Chinois open?
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Every day for lunch, 13:00 to 17:00, and dinner, 20:00 to midnight.
Does Le Chinois have a terrace?
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Yes, there is terrace seating.
How much does it cost to eat at Le Chinois?
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Around €51–100 per person. Dim sum portions are about €18 to €19, and the lacquered duck is €52 for a half or €98 whole.
Do you need to book at Le Chinois?
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Yes, booking is available online through SevenRooms.
Is Le Chinois good for groups?
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Yes, it's good for groups, with cocktails at the bar.