Zerain
Zerain
Zerain is a Basque restaurant in the Barrio de las Letras, styled after a traditional Basque sidrería with red-brick walls, wrought-iron columns and finishes of wood and stone. A mother-and-son family, Adelaida and Koldo, opened it in 1997, a couple of steps from the Museo Lope de Vega and the Hotel Palace. The kitchen is traditional Basque, built on top produce and cooked to order, with large salons for groups and events.
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¡En Zerain, todos sois bienvenidos! 🍽️ Os esperamos con los sabores auténticos de la cocina vasca. Reserva tu mesa en el enlace de nuestro perfil y disfruta de una experiencia única. ¡Nos vemos pronto! #restaurante #restaurantemadrid #comidavasca #restaurantevasco #madrid #dondecomerenmadrid #Zera
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¡Qué honor recibir a Mario Vargas Llosa en nuestro restaurante! ✨ Nos llena de alegría haber contado con la visita del Premio Nobel de Literatura. Gracias por elegirnos para disfrutar de un momento especial. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo muy pronto! #MarioVargasLlosa #restaurantesmadrid #comidavasca #
¡Ya no falta nada! Muy pronto podréis disfrutar de todos nuestros platos 🥳 Os esperamos mañana, 1 de septiembre en C. de Quevedo, 3, Centro, para compartir lo mejor de la gastronomía vasca 🤩 #restaurantemadrid #comidavasca #dondecomerenmadrid #comerenmadrid #Zerain
Nos enorgullece que Zerain sea el lugar de elección para quienes valoran la buena comida y el buen ambiente. ¡Gracias, @oficial_fher , por visitarnos y sentirte como en casa! ✨ Seguimos contando los días para volver a compartir recuerdos especiales con todos vosotros 🤩. #restaurantemadrid #dondeco
Background
About Zerain
The Story
Zerain was opened in 1997 by a mother and son, Adelaida and Koldo, who kept the building's red-brick walls and wrought-iron columns and dressed the room in wood and stone to evoke a classic Basque asador and cider house. There's a piano, and the walls carry paintings by artists who are also regulars.
The Cuisine
The cooking is traditional Basque, built to let excellent raw materials speak, with everything prepared to order in the style of a Basque asador and cider house.
Groups and events
Zerain has large salons for group meals and celebrations, with four set group menus for September 2026: €59.90, €70, €89.90 and the Gran Menú Zerain at €145, all including VAT, and the top one can be customised.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Zerain Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
2056
TripAdvisor
4.1
506 reviews
Zerain ranks #769 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (506 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Zerain
Booking
Book online at covermanager.com (covermanager).
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Experience
Zerain Dining Experience
The room is warm and traditional, done in wood, stone, red brick and wrought iron to echo a Basque cider house, with a piano and black-and-white photographs of the Basque Country on the walls. It works for families and groups, and there's a terrace.
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Zerain Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Quevedo, 3, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's on Calle Quevedo, 3, in the Barrio de las Letras in central Madrid, next to the Museo Lope de Vega and a short walk from the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía.
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.
Nearby landmarks
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Where to stay nearby
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Details
Zerain Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 |
Zerain hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Zerain FAQ
What kind of food does Zerain serve?
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Traditional Basque cooking, in the style of a Basque cider house or sidrería. The kitchen focuses on excellent raw materials and prepares everything to order.
Where is Zerain?
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On Calle Quevedo, 3, in the Barrio de las Letras in central Madrid, next to the Museo Lope de Vega and a short walk from the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía.
How long has Zerain been open?
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It opened in 1997 and is still run by the founding family, a mother and son, Adelaida and Koldo.
Can you book Zerain for a group or event?
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Yes. Zerain has large salons for group meals, celebrations and events, and you can reserve online through CoverManager.
What can you order at Zerain?
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The carta covers classic Basque sidrería fare: jamón ibérico and Idiazabal D.O. cheese to start, alubias de Tolosa con sacramentos, bacalao a la donostiarra, and chuletón de vaca vieja sold by weight from the grill.
Does Zerain have a terrace?
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Yes, there's a terrace, plus large salons for groups and events.
Is Zerain open on Sundays?
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Yes, but only for lunch, 13:00 to 16:00.
How much does Zerain cost?
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Around €51–100 per person. Group menus run from €59.90 to €145 per person, and the chuletón is sold by weight.