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MACAO
MACAO serves a fusion of the classic Madrid tapeo and Asian cooking on Calle del Príncipe, in the Cortes quarter of central Madrid. It opened in May 2018 as the first restaurant of the MACAO group, and sits near Puerta del Sol and the Teatro de la Comedia. The room leans casual and works for groups and families, with cocktails part of the draw.
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Background
About MACAO
The Story
MACAO opened on Calle del Príncipe in May 2018, the first restaurant of the MACAO group, in the middle of central Madrid near Puerta del Sol.
The Cuisine
The kitchen reinterprets the classic Madrid tapeo through the flavours of Chinese and Asian cooking, pitched as a fusion of madrileña and Asian gastronomy.
The XS format
Plates come small, tapas-style: siu mai of Iberian secreto with seasonal mushrooms and white truffle, steamed prawn hakao with Singapore chili-crab cream, Thai noodles with peanut bolognese, tempura-coated Peking duck crepes with hoisin mayonnaise and flamed scallop nigiri with wasabi mayo. The group also runs Le MACAO on the Castellana, and hosts live music and events.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
MACAO Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
4993
TripAdvisor
4.0
422 reviews
MACAO ranks #803 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor (422 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book MACAO
Booking
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Experience
MACAO Dining Experience
The room leans casual, built around sharing plates in the classic Madrid tapeo, reworked through Chinese and Asian flavours. It suits groups and families, with cocktails a genuine part of the draw rather than an afterthought, set in the middle of central Madrid near Puerta del Sol and the Teatro de la Comedia.
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MACAO Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Príncipe, 16, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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On Calle del Príncipe in the Cortes barrio (Centro district), in Madrid's Barrio de las Letras, close to Puerta del Sol and the Teatro de la Comedia.
Nearby
Cortes sits between the parliament and the museums, so the pavements carry politicians, visitors and locals in roughly equal measure. The eating covers everything from cocktail rooms to serious kitchens, often behind doors that give nothing away. Congreso de los Diputados and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza bookend it.
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Details
MACAO Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
MACAO hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
MACAO FAQ
What kind of food does MACAO serve?
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MACAO serves a fusion of the traditional Madrid tapeo and Asian cooking, reinterpreting classic madrileño tapas with recognisable Chinese and Asian flavours.
Where is MACAO?
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At Calle del Príncipe, 16, in the Cortes quarter of central Madrid (Centro district), near Puerta del Sol and the Teatro de la Comedia.
When is MACAO open?
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Daily for lunch, 13:00 to 16:30, and dinner from 20:00, closing at midnight on weekdays and 23:30 at weekends.
What are some signature dishes at MACAO?
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The fusion carta runs dishes like milhojas de berenjenas (breaded aubergine with cod), rabo de toro, nigiri de foie and Peking-style roast duck crepes, alongside a full sushi roll and cocktail list.
How much does it cost to eat at MACAO?
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Around €26–50 per person.
Is MACAO good for families?
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Yes, it's good for groups and families.












