Giulia's Guidebook
Breakfast & brunch
Pum Pum Bakery
1 C. de la EsgrimaFor brunch
Café - Bar Eduardo
22 C. de CalatravaFor an authentic Spanish breakfast. Tostada con tomate y cafe con leche!
Café Federal
9 Pl. de las ComendadorasFor a brunch in one of my fav plaza in Madrid
FOUR Madrid — Specialty coffee & Natural wine
Novo Mundo
Carmencita Brunch Lavapiés
Food places
An old taberna madrileña where you can try all the typical tapas. If you’re in Madrid during winter (and you like meat) we recommend the cocido, make sure you plan for a nap afterwards :)!
82 locals recommend
Malacatín
5 C. de la RudaAn old taberna madrileña where you can try all the typical tapas. If you’re in Madrid during winter (and you like meat) we recommend the cocido, make sure you plan for a nap afterwards :)!
Fusion restaurant. Make sure to try the taillarinas de atun con mayonesa de kimchi…espectacular!
25 locals recommend
Toga Restaurante
23 C. de JuaneloFusion restaurant. Make sure to try the taillarinas de atun con mayonesa de kimchi…espectacular!
La Esperanza
3 C. de la Torrecilla del LealFor Spanish food
Juan Raro
7 C. de Miguel ServetGreat tapas!
Taberna La Carmencita
16 C. de la LibertadA cute Spanish restaurant
For a great churro with chocolate experience!
321 locals recommend
Chocolatería San Ginés hot choc n chorrus
5 Pasadizo de San GinésFor a great churro with chocolate experience!
Los Chuchis
82 C. del AmparoTry piel de patata! 😋
Yeca Estrit Fud
Asian fusion - great value for money!
Officina 22
One of the best pizza in town!
Restaurante Gibraltar
For Moroccan tagine! 👌
Lamiak
For delicious tapas!
Mercados
My fav place in Madrid and a real local experience. Go there for a drink /aperitivo and try out one of the many food stalls (check out opening times)! The arepas one is great!
181 locals recommend
Mercado San Fernando
41 C. de EmbajadoresMy fav place in Madrid and a real local experience. Go there for a drink /aperitivo and try out one of the many food stalls (check out opening times)! The arepas one is great!
Another great market, quieter than San Fernando but with great food options and vibe. There’s also an old flamenco school above in case you’re up for a class ;)
75 locals recommend
Mercado Antón Martin
5 C. de Sta. IsabelAnother great market, quieter than San Fernando but with great food options and vibe. There’s also an old flamenco school above in case you’re up for a class ;)
Another mercado with great food options (if you’re in this area)
39 locals recommend
Mercado Vallehermoso
36 C. de VallehermosoAnother mercado with great food options (if you’re in this area)
Drinks & nightlife
Sala Equis
4 C. del Duque de AlbaAn old porn cinema converted into a cocktail bar with nice ambient.
La Noche Boca Arriba
30 C. del SalitreNightlife
Winebar
76 C. de la PalmaFor a cozy glass of wine
Neighbourhoods
Our fav barrio in Madrid. A multicultural place full of great bars and good vibe. Don’t miss out Calle Argumosa and Miguel Servet where you can enjoy a cerveza in one the many bar options.
254 locals recommend
Lavapiés
Our fav barrio in Madrid. A multicultural place full of great bars and good vibe. Don’t miss out Calle Argumosa and Miguel Servet where you can enjoy a cerveza in one the many bar options.