Silvestre
Silvestre
Silvestre de Mercado is a bar and kitchen inside the Mercado de Tirso de Molina on Calle de Doña Urraca, in Puerta del Ángel across the river from the old city. Its line is 'deliciosa tradición creativa': Catalan, northern, Andalusian and Extremaduran roots, plus ideas brought back from Asia and Latin America, finished with low-temperature cooking, braising, blowtorch and pickles. There's a sister Silvestre in Becerril de la Sierra.
Background
About Silvestre
The Story
Silvestre was born, in its own words, from a love of food, of bars and of eating and drinking somewhere friendly and familiar, with the idea of making the bar a way of life. There are two: this market bar in the Mercado de Tirso de Molina, and a calmer room in Becerril de la Sierra, north of the city.
The Cuisine
Regional Spanish cooking (Catalan, northern, Andalusian, Extremaduran) mixed with what the team has brought back from Asia and Latin America, and evolved with technique. Starters include ensaladilla rusa with huancaína sauce, aubergine meatballs with truffled mash, confit artichokes, a sardine brioche and mussels in green curry.
Mains and bocatas
Mains run to braised pork belly with endive and mash, oxtail cannelloni in Thai curry, marinated tuna tacos with wakame and mango, and a thin fideuá with longaniza and squid. There's a Panceta Burger and a Smash Burger (both €14.50), and desserts like caramelised brioche torrija and a mango crème brûlée.
Vermouth
Silvestre pours its own house vermouth, Silvestre Especial, alongside others on the list, including Zarro from Madrid and Yzaguirre blanco from Reus.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Silvestre Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.8
116
Silvestre ranks #758 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid.
Reservations
How to Book Silvestre
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
Silvestre Dining Experience
The house describes the market stall itself as frantic, noisy and a bit roguish at the bar, with the market's energy all around it. It's a place for raciones and a vermouth, not a hushed dinner.
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Silvestre Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Doña Urraca, 15 (Mercado de Tirso de Molina), 28011 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Inside the Mercado de Tirso de Molina, ground floor, at Calle de Doña Urraca 15 in Puerta del Ángel, the barrio across the Manzanares from the old city.
Nearby
Puerta del Ángel sits across the river from the old city, and it has changed faster than almost anywhere in Madrid. The eating is independent, plant-leaning and priced for locals, in rooms that are still small enough to feel personal. Catedral de la Almudena and Palacio Real de Madrid are the view back east.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks within walking distance of Silvestre.
Details
Silvestre Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–16:30 |
Silvestre hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Available online
Good to Know
Questions
Silvestre FAQ
What kind of food does Silvestre serve?
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Regional Spanish cooking with Asian and Latin American twists: ensaladilla with huancaína, oxtail cannelloni in Thai curry, tuna tacos, braised pork belly and a fideuá, plus burgers.
Where is Silvestre in Madrid?
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Inside the Mercado de Tirso de Molina, at Calle de Doña Urraca 15 in Puerta del Ángel, across the river from the old city.
When is Silvestre open?
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Wednesday to Saturday for lunch (12:00–17:00) and dinner (19:00–23:30), and Sunday for lunch until 16:30. It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.
What's on the menu at Silvestre?
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Dishes like ensaladilla rusa with huancaína sauce (€13.50), a wild mushroom toast with fried egg and truffle cream (€13.90) and braised pork belly with mash and demiglace (€17.90), plus the Panceta Burger and Smash Burger at €14.50.
Does Silvestre have vermouth?
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Yes, its own house vermouth, Silvestre Especial, plus others including Zarro from Madrid and Yzaguirre blanco from Reus.
Is there another Silvestre?
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Yes, Silvestre Becerril, at Calle Alfonso XII 6 in Becerril de la Sierra, which keeps the same Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern.