Santoku
Santoku
Santoku is a contemporary Japanese project on Calle Lope de Rueda in the Goya area of Salamanca, near the Retiro, built on the idea of bringing diners close to the kitchen at accessible prices. This listing is Santoku Barrio at number 19, an izakaya in the house style with an open carta and a tasting menu; across the street at number 16, Santoku La Barra seats 13 around the kitchen for a guided six-course menu.
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Background
About Santoku
The Story
Santoku describes itself as a contemporary Japanese experience born on Calle Lope de Rueda, beside the Retiro, around a simple idea: living the kitchen up close, sharing the service with the team and keeping it all accessible. It now runs two rooms on the street: Santoku La Barra, the counter, and Santoku Barrio, an izakaya done its own way, where the kitchen, the dining room and the Santoku experience keep growing without losing that closeness.
The Cuisine
Contemporary Japanese, from omakase-style sushi at the counter to an izakaya carta at Barrio, where a tasting menu is also available.
Barrio and La Barra
Santoku Barrio, at number 19, works as an izakaya with an open carta for ordering and sharing, plus a tasting menu, and opens for lunch and dinner on most days (closed Tuesday and Wednesday, dinner only on Thursday). Santoku La Barra, at number 16, is the counter format: 13 seats around the kitchen and a guided tasting menu of six courses at €37.50, drinks not included, designed to surprise, share and experience the kitchen from the inside. Both book online through the restaurant's website.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Santoku Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.4/10, service 6.5/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
4.7
1278
TripAdvisor
5.0
Santoku ranks #395 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Santoku
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
Reserve
Experience
Santoku Dining Experience
Small and close to the action: the team serves directly from an open kitchen, and the brand's motto is 'the democratisation of the exclusive'. Barrio is the more relaxed izakaya, while La Barra is the 13-seat counter where you watch the service unfold live.
Navigate
Santoku Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Lope de Rueda, 19, 28009, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Lope de Rueda 19, in the Goya barrio of Salamanca, a few minutes from the Parque del Retiro and Goya metro; La Barra is at number 16.
Nearby
Goya is Salamanca with the volume turned down, a shopping-and-lunching grid where the standards are high and the rooms are comfortable. The eating is broad and dependable rather than experimental. Parque del Buen Retiro is close enough to build a day around.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks within walking distance of Santoku.
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Where to stay nearby
Hotels we rank within walking distance of Santoku.
Details
Santoku Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:15–17:00, 20:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:15–17:00, 20:00–00:30 |
| Saturday | 13:15–17:00, 20:00–00:30 |
| Sunday | 13:15–17:00, 20:00–00:00 |
Santoku hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Good to Know
Questions
Santoku FAQ
What kind of food does Santoku serve?
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Contemporary Japanese: an izakaya carta and tasting menu at Santoku Barrio, and a guided six-course counter menu at Santoku La Barra.
Where is Santoku?
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Santoku Barrio is at Calle Lope de Rueda 19 and the counter, Santoku La Barra, at number 16, in the Goya barrio of Salamanca near the Retiro.
Is Santoku hard to book?
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It's small and known for being hard to book, so reserve ahead. Book online via a TheFork widget linked from the restaurant's own site.
When is Santoku open?
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Santoku Barrio opens Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for lunch (13:15 to 17:00) and dinner from 20:00, Thursday for dinner only, and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
How much does dinner cost at Santoku?
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Around €26 to €50 per person. At La Barra, the six-course guided tasting menu is €37.50, drinks not included.