Vi Cool
Vi Cool
Vi Cool is Sergi Arola's casual concept on Calle Huertas in Barrio de las Letras, a more accessible offshoot of his fine-dining work. The menu leans on tapas and coques (a Catalan flatbread close to pizza, here baked in a charcoal oven with organic flours) alongside his bravas, croquetas and canelones. Under €25 per person.
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From vicoolmadrid on Instagram
Un vermouth, algo de picar y que el fresquito espere. 🌤️ Carpano clásico, punt e mes, carpano dry blanco y carpano bianco aromatizado con fruta de hueso de temporada (melocotón de viña), la esencia de nuestro Vermouth de la casa 🥃 El aperitivo empieza en Vicool. ¿Te vienes? #vicool #comerenmadri
De las cocinas a vuestra mesa 🍽️ Un trabajo en equipo en el que cada uno de los compañeros da el 100% para que podáis disfrutar los platos en cada bocado. 🍷🌟 ¿Aún dudas dónde comer en Madrid? En Vicool, está claro. #vicool #restaurantesmadrid #comerenmadrid #tapas #planesmadrid Gopro video @zu
Descubre todo lo que ocurre antes de llegar a la mesa. 🌟🍽️ Nuestros canelones de carne asada se terminan con una bechamel trufada, demi-glace de soja y parmesano, los últimos detalles que hacen que cada bocado sea exquisito. Si te ha dado curiosidad cómo es el proceso de su elaboración, desliza pa
Hay platos que no solo se comen… se disfrutan desde el primer vistazo. 🦐 Nuestro arroz meloso, terminado con el último toque que tanto os encanta, es el plato que más cariño tiene de nuestro menú semanal. Un plato lleno de intensidad, textura, colores y equilibrio. ¿Lo probarías? #foodie #gastro
La excelencia empieza mucho antes de que el plato llegue a la mesa del comensal. En #vicool creemos que una buena experiencia nace del trabajo en equipo, la pasión por la cocina y el cuidado de cada detalle. No dudes en visitarnos, te esperamos en Madrid, C/Huertas, 12. #restaurantemadrid #tapasb
El humo no solo se ve, también transforma el sabor. Un ritual, un aroma y una experiencia. Así se ahúma un buen whisky. 🥃🔥 Atrévete a explorar nuevos sabores este viernes noche y disfruta al estilo western. #vicool #cocktail #whiskylover #ahumador #restaurantesmadrid
Background
About Vi Cool
The Story
Vi Cool is Sergi Arola's casual concept on Calle Huertas, opened as a more accessible counterpart to his fine-dining cooking. It was framed as the sort of place Arola himself would eat at on a weekend, with tapas, coques and cocktails rather than a tasting menu.
The Cuisine
Tapas and coques (a Catalan flatbread close to pizza, baked in-house in a charcoal oven with organic flours and topped with things like smoked tuna or marinated sardines) alongside Arola's bravas, croquetas, canelones and meatballs.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Vi Cool Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.5
2139
TripAdvisor
4.1
1,090 reviews
Vi Cool ranks #668 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (1,090 reviews).
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Experience
Vi Cool Dining Experience
Vi Cool is Sergi Arola's casual counterpart to his fine-dining cooking, on Calle Huertas, split over two levels: an upper room with high ceilings and vintage furniture, a lower one lined with fruit-crate wood and old tiling. It's built for eating well without ceremony, tapas and coques alongside Arola's bravas and croquetas, for under €25 a head.
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Vi Cool Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de las Huertas, 12, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de las Huertas 12, 28012 Madrid, in the Barrio de las Letras neighbourhood of the Centro district.
Nearby
Barrio de las Letras is the old literary quarter, narrow and atmospheric, with quotations set into the paving. The eating is unusually varied for so small an area, from taverns and cocktail bars to kitchens working at a serious level. Museo del Prado and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza are on the doorstep.
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Details
Vi Cool Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
Vi Cool hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Vi Cool FAQ
What kind of food does Vi Cool serve?
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Tapas and coques (a Catalan flatbread close to pizza, baked in a charcoal oven with organic flours), plus Arola's bravas, croquetas, canelones and meatballs.
Where is Vi Cool?
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Calle de las Huertas 12, 28012 Madrid, in the Barrio de las Letras neighbourhood of the Centro district.
When is Vi Cool open?
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Every day, 13:00–16:00 and 20:00–00:00.
Who created Vi Cool?
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Vi Cool is Sergi Arola's casual concept, opened as a more accessible counterpart to his fine-dining cooking.
What's on the menu at Vi Cool?
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Beyond the coques, the carta covers a steak tartar, tuna tartar with wasabi and ají mayo, octopus carpaccio, and a rice with prawns and squid, alongside desserts like burnt Catalan cream.
How much does it cost to eat at Vi Cool?
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Under €25 per person.
Does Vi Cool have a cocktail list?
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Yes, it serves cocktails.