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Taberna & Media
Taberna & Media is a traditional tapas bar on Calle de Lope de Rueda in the Ibiza barrio, near the Parque del Retiro. It calls itself 'more than a taberna', built around the tradition of tapas with a good glass of wine in a cosy room. It's listed in the Guía Repsol, and its patatas bravas are a house point of pride. It's chef José Luis Martínez's family project, with most dishes between €14 and €29.
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Background
About Taberna & Media
The Story
Taberna & Media sits on Calle de Lope de Rueda in the Ibiza barrio, by the Retiro. It bills itself as 'more than a taberna', a place set on reviving the tradition of tapas with a good glass of wine in a cosy room.
The Cuisine
The cooking is traditional Spanish tapas. The house is proud of its patatas bravas, which it says won a bravas championship in 2020, and the whole idea is classic tapas paired with wine.
Two Rooms, One Idea
There's a bar and a dining room, with the same concept in both: recover the old habit of tapas with a good glass of wine, using traditional recipes with a personal touch and top local produce. It has been recommended by the Guía Repsol for three years running.
The Carta
The classics stay: crispy Fuentidueña torreznos cooked at low temperature, 'Alejandro's creamy bravas', potato fritters with a mojo-picón-style sauce that tastes like brava, a tortilla filled with callos and sautéed portobello, the house ensaladilla, shiitake with toasted honey alioli, and a smoked-sardine millefeuille with tomato sponge. A section is given to almadraba red tuna from Gadira in Barbate, from a crunchy tuna snack to tartare and a tuna belly with scallop pisto. From the lonja come the house fried cod with caramelised piquillos, grilled squid and scallops with artichokes, and meats include callos a la madrileña, a steak tartare, beef cheek with vegetable carbonara, Iberian secreto with ginger and an oxtail raviolón.
Desserts include a creamy anise torrija, tiramisù and a vanilla cheesecake, and the house makes a point of dessert wines, the 'forgotten wine', with late-harvest, ice and port wines and some very small-production bottles.
The Chef
José Luis Martínez
The Team
Taberna & Media is the personal project of chef José Luis Martínez, a family taberna for what he calls the golden mile of eating in the Retiro barrio. His leitmotiv is 'cooking in two times', and the house bravas are named after his youngest son, Alejandro.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Taberna & Media Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.3/10, service 6.9/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.5
Restaurant Guru
4.8
2425 reviews
4.6
1849
Taberna & Media ranks #160 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor and 4.8/5 on Restaurant Guru (2425 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Taberna & Media
Booking
Reservations by phone at 918675842.
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Experience
Taberna & Media Dining Experience
It leans into the old tradition of tapas with a good glass of wine, in a welcoming room. It's good for groups and it serves cocktails.
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Taberna & Media Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. Lope de Rueda 30, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's on Calle de Lope de Rueda in the Ibiza barrio, on the residential edge of the Parque del Buen Retiro in Madrid's Retiro district.
Nearby
Ibiza is the residential edge of Parque del Buen Retiro, and it eats like a neighbourhood that does not need to impress anyone. The rooms are taverns, grills and seafood done properly, at prices that reflect regulars rather than visitors. Palacio de Cristal and the park are the reason to come early.
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Details
Taberna & Media Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00–17:00, 20:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–17:00, 20:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–17:00, 20:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–17:00, 20:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–17:00, 20:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–17:00 |
Taberna & Media hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
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Questions
Taberna & Media FAQ
Where is Taberna & Media?
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On Calle de Lope de Rueda in the Ibiza barrio, near the Parque del Retiro, in Madrid's Retiro district.
Is Taberna & Media in any guides?
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Yes, it's listed in the Guía Repsol as a recommended restaurant.
When is Taberna & Media open?
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Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sundays for lunch only. Closed on Mondays.
How much does it cost, and how do you book?
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Around €26 to €50 per person; most dishes cost €14 to €29. Reservations are taken by phone at 918 67 58 42.
Who is the chef at Taberna & Media?
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José Luis Martínez, whose personal project it is; the bravas are named after his son Alejandro.


















