Shapla
Shapla
Shapla has cooked Indian food in Lavapiés since 2006, drawing on both northern and southern traditions. The kitchen turns out curries, rice, naan from the tandoor and samosas, with vegetarian options across the menu. It's a simple, welcoming room in one of central Madrid's most mixed, castizo neighbourhoods.
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Background
About Shapla
The Story
Shapla has brought the aromas, colours and spices of India to the castizo streets of Lavapiés since 2006, combining northern and southern Indian traditions in one menu.
The Cuisine
The kitchen cooks across northern and southern India, with curries, rice dishes, naan baked in a tandoor oven and vegetarian options throughout, built on fresh ingredients.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Shapla Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
3.9
2228
TripAdvisor
3.4
278 reviews
Shapla ranks #976 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.4/5 on TripAdvisor (278 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Shapla
Experience
Shapla Dining Experience
The room is simple and welcoming, set up for an unhurried meal over shared curries and fresh naan straight from the tandoor. It leans homely rather than designed, in keeping with the mixed, castizo streets of Lavapiés it has cooked in since 2006, joining northern and southern Indian traditions on one menu.
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Shapla Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Lavapiés 42, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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It's on Calle de Lavapiés in the Lavapiés neighbourhood, in Madrid's Centro district.
Nearby
Lavapiés is a steeply layered corner of central Madrid, a tight grid of narrow streets where the cooking comes from everywhere at once. The rooms are small, the prices are honest, and the good ones fill with regulars rather than reservations. Museo Reina Sofía and CaixaForum Madrid sit uphill from it, El Rastro at the bottom.
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Details
Shapla Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
Shapla hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Shapla FAQ
What kind of food does Shapla serve?
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Indian food from the north and south of India: curries, rice, tandoori naan, samosas and a range of vegetarian dishes.
What area of Madrid is Shapla in?
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Lavapiés, in Madrid's Centro district, on Calle de Lavapiés.
How long has Shapla been open?
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Since 2006, according to the restaurant.
Is Shapla expensive?
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No, it's under €25 per person.
Does Shapla have vegetarian options?
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Yes, vegetarian options run across the menu.
Is Shapla dog-friendly?
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Yes, it's dog-friendly.
Does Shapla have a terrace?
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Yes, it has a terrace.
How do I book at Shapla?
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By phone on +34 915 281 599.