




The Observatory
The Observatory
The Observatory is the rooftop restaurant of Hotel Puerta América on Avenida de América, run by Valnest. The kitchen works with fresh, seasonal produce and a creative streak, from spider crab terrine and foie with goat's cheese to oxtail and boletus cannelloni and beef tenderloin, with the Madrid skyline as backdrop. It serves dinner only, Tuesday to Saturday.
Social
From theobservatorymad on Instagram

Esta semana volvemos a lo nuestro. 🥩🌿 Solomillo en su punto, manzana verde, cebolla morada encurtida y una chip crujiente que lo cambia todo — así seguimos la primera semana de vuelta en The Observatory. Jueves de terraza, buena compañía y esta carta que ya echábamos de menos. 📍 The Observatory 🔗

Volvemos. 🔭✨ Hoy martes 8 de septiembre The Observatory reabre sus puertas tras el parón de verano, con las mismas vistas, la misma coctelería cuidada al detalle y una carta que vuelve con más ganas que nunca. Foie con gelée y frutos rojos, postres de autor y esa terraza verde con Madrid a nuestro

Hay platos que no se anuncian. Simplemente aparecen. Y hacen que la noche cambie de ritmo. Ce soir. Reservas en bio. Some dishes don’t announce themselves. They just arrive. And shift the whole rhythm of the night. Ce soir. Reservations → link in bio. #gastronomiamediterranea #madridgastronomi

Hay noches que se olvidan rápido. Y otras que vuelven días después, sin avisar. Una conversación lenta, un plato inesperado, la ciudad iluminada detrás del cristal y la sensación de no querer mirar el reloj. The Observatory no se explica. Se vive. 🌿✨ Reserva tu mesa y deja que Madrid ocurra ahí f

Junio sabe mejor desde las alturas. La ciudad aún guarda el calor del día, las luces empiezan a despertar y aquí arriba todo invita a quedarse una copa más… y luego otra. Cocina mediterránea, noches largas y ese instante exacto en el que Madrid empieza a verse diferente. Tu mesa ya casi está list

Hay lugares donde cenas. Y lugares donde la noche empieza de verdad. Una cocina abierta al detalle, sabores mediterráneos que sorprenden sin buscarlo y una atmósfera que convierte cualquier martes en algo peligroso. Porque quizá el mejor plan de Madrid no estaba en la calle. Estaba esperándote aqu
Background
About The Observatory
The Story
The Observatory sits at the top of Hotel Puerta América and describes itself as an exclusive gastronomic corner with views over the Madrid skyline. It's run by Valnest, and it closed for the summer in July 2026 before reopening in September.
The Cuisine
Seasonal cooking with a creative touch and a lean towards the sea. Starters run from papaya salad with shimeji and oyster sauce to a homemade txangurro terrine and marinated tuna on cucumber carpaccio; mains include low-temperature salmon with béarnaise, corvina with prawn red curry and pak choi, free-range chicken with huancaína and a beef tenderloin with ratte potatoes.
Prices
Starters are €12 to €22, mains €15 (a low-temperature aubergine with baba ganoush) to €34 (the beef tenderloin), and desserts €9. There's a tasting menu too. Last orders are at 23:15.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
The Observatory Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.2
84
TripAdvisor
4.0
53 reviews
The Observatory ranks #763 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor (53 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book The Observatory
Experience
The Observatory Dining Experience
The setting does much of the work: a rooftop dining room and terrace over the city, with a vertical garden as backdrop at the Hotel Puerta América. It suits a round of drinks with a group as easily as a full dinner, with vegetarian options alongside the seafood-leaning, seasonal cooking.
Navigate
The Observatory Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Avenida de América, 41, 28002 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It is on the roof of Hotel Puerta América on Avenida de América, in the Prosperidad area of Madrid's Chamartín district.
Nearby
Prosperidad is a residential barrio in the Chamartín district, built up around the busy interchange at Avenida de América. The streets are mostly quiet and middle-class, with everyday bars and family-run kitchens serving the neighbourhood rather than visitors from elsewhere in the city.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks within walking distance of The Observatory.
Nearby Restaurants
Where to stay nearby
Hotels we rank within walking distance of The Observatory.
Details
The Observatory Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 20:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 20:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 20:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 20:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 20:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Observatory hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Good to Know
Questions
The Observatory FAQ
What kind of restaurant is The Observatory?
+
A rooftop restaurant at Hotel Puerta América, focused on seafood and seasonal cooking, with a vertical garden and city views.
Where is The Observatory?
+
On the roof of Hotel Puerta América on Avenida de América, in the Prosperidad area of Madrid's Chamartín district.
When is it open?
+
Dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, 20:30 to 23:30, with last orders at 23:15. It's closed Sunday and Monday, and it closed for the summer in 2026 before reopening in September.
How much does dinner cost at The Observatory?
+
Around €51–100 per person. Starters are €12 to €22, mains €15 to €34 and desserts €9, before drinks.
Does The Observatory have a rooftop or terrace setting?
+
Yes, it sits on the rooftop of Hotel Puerta América, beside a vertical garden with city views.
Is The Observatory inside a hotel?
+
Yes, it's the rooftop restaurant of Hotel Puerta América in Prosperidad.









