Melgar
Melgar
Melgar is a marisquería on Calle de Antonio López in Carabanchel, on the bank of the Río Manzanares beside the Puente de Toledo. It opened in early 1973. The carta sells Huelva white prawns, Sanlúcar langoustines, Huelva cigalas and Costa de la Luz carabineros by the 100 g, plus seafood platters for two, Galician clams and zamburiñas, rice dishes and fideuá, grilled fish and aged beef.
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Background
About Melgar
The Story
Restaurante Melgar opened in early 1973 on the bank of the Río Manzanares, next to the Puente de Toledo, and has run as a seafood restaurant ever since.
The Cuisine
A marisquería: shellfish by weight, cooked or grilled, alongside Spanish sharing plates, rice dishes, fish and grilled meat.
Shellfish and platters
Huelva white prawns, Sanlúcar langoustines and Huelva cigalas are €15 per 100 g, and Costa de la Luz carabineros €18.50; Galician razor clams are €17.50 for six and Cantabrian lobster is at market price. All shellfish can be boiled or grilled. Two platters for two cost €88 each: a boiled mariscada with spider crab or brown crab, prawns, langoustines, cigalas and oysters, and a grilled parrillada with cigalas, prawns, carabineros, Atlantic gambón, razor clams and zamburiñas.
Sharing plates, rice and fish
To share there are Iberian ham and lomo (€27.50), Galician-style octopus, Galician clams with palo cortado, zamburiñas with garlic and parsley, salpicón de marisco and a fritura of squid, anchovies and adobo. Rice dishes and fideuá are for a minimum of two, from €22 per person for black rice with cuttlefish to €27 for carabinero or lobster rice. Fish runs to hake, baked cod, grilled monkfish, sea bass and turbot (€22.50 to €27.50), and meat to aged beef chuletón by the kilo.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Melgar Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.2
2046
TripAdvisor
3.7
217
Melgar ranks #903 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.7/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Melgar
Experience
Melgar Dining Experience
A long-running neighbourhood seafood house with an open kitchen, set up for both a family lunch and a business meal.
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Melgar Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Antonio López, 5, 28019, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
On Calle Antonio López in the Comillas quarter of Carabanchel, on the bank of the Río Manzanares by the Puente de Toledo in southern Madrid.
Nearby
Comillas is a residential barrio of the Carabanchel district, south of the Manzanares, centred on Calle de Antonio López. The eating here is neighbourhood-scale and unpretentious, serving locals rather than drawing crowds from elsewhere in the city.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks within walking distance of Melgar.
Details
Melgar Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–17:00 |
Melgar hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Melgar FAQ
What kind of food does Melgar serve?
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Seafood. It's a marisquería selling shellfish by weight, seafood platters, rice dishes, grilled fish and some meat.
Where is Melgar?
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Calle de Antonio López 5 in Carabanchel, on the bank of the Río Manzanares beside the Puente de Toledo.
How old is Melgar?
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It opened in early 1973.
When is Melgar open?
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Tuesday to Thursday 12:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to midnight, and Sunday 12:00 to 17:00. It's closed on Mondays.
How much does Melgar cost?
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Around €51 to €100 per person. Prawns, langoustines and cigalas are €15 per 100 g, the seafood platters for two €88, and rice dishes €22 to €27 per person.
How do I book at Melgar?
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Call 914 60 06 55 or email reservas@restaurantemelgar.com.