Moulin Chocolat
Moulin Chocolat
Moulin Chocolat is a French-style patisserie and chocolate shop on Calle de Alcalá, across from the Retiro, in the Salamanca district. It's the workshop of pastry chef Ricardo Vélez, open since late 2006, making macarons, cakes, truffles, palmeras and canelés, plus roscón at Reyes and an Easter range. It's closed on Mondays.
Background
About Moulin Chocolat
The Story
Moulin Chocolat opened on Calle de Alcalá, across from the Retiro, in late 2006. Its pastry chef, Ricardo Vélez, is the name behind the workshop.
The Cuisine
French patisserie and chocolate work: macarons, cakes, truffles, palmeras and canelés, made, in the shop's words, 100% artisanal.
The Chef
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Moulin Chocolat Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
1542
TripAdvisor
4.3
240 reviews
Reservations
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Experience
Moulin Chocolat Dining Experience
A pastry shop and chocolate counter rather than a sit-down café: cakes, macarons, truffles and viennoiserie to buy and take away.
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Moulin Chocolat Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Alcalá, 77, 28009, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
On Calle de Alcalá, across from the Retiro park, in Madrid's Salamanca district. Retiro metro is the nearest.
Nearby
Recoletos runs along the grand boulevards between Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá, where the buildings are stately and the pavements are wide. The eating leans formal and expense-account, with classic dining rooms sitting beside newer, sharper kitchens. It shades into Salamanca as you go east, and the prices follow.
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Details
Moulin Chocolat Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–20:00 |
Moulin Chocolat hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Moulin Chocolat FAQ
What is Moulin Chocolat?
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A French-style patisserie and chocolate shop on Calle de Alcalá, opposite the Retiro, in Salamanca, known for its macarons, chocolate and French pastries.
Who is the pastry chef?
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Ricardo Vélez, whose workshop has been running since late 2006.
What are the opening hours?
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Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 20:00. It's closed on Mondays.
Where is it?
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On Calle de Alcalá, opposite the Retiro, in the Recoletos area of Madrid's Salamanca district.
What's on the tart menu at Moulin Chocolat?
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The Carta de Tartas runs from smaller cakes like the chocolate-praline Pralyn or the Tours (from €26) up to the seven-layer St. Honoré at €55, alongside single slices, a baked cheesecake-style Queso tart and a lemon Limón tart, both €32.
How much do things cost at Moulin Chocolat?
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It's an inexpensive stop, under €25 per person: pastries and cakes on its own priced menu start at about €6.
Does Moulin Chocolat take cards?
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Yes, card and contactless payments are accepted.
Is Moulin Chocolat closed on Mondays?
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Yes, it's closed Mondays.
What should I get at Moulin Chocolat?
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Its range runs from macarons, truffles and chocolate palmeras to canelés and whole cakes such as the seven-layer St. Honoré. Around Reyes, roscón is made to order.