Guidebook for Madrid Lavapiés
Getting Around
Metro Station Near The Apartment
Antón Martín L1 and Lavapiés L3:
Both Metro Stations are a 3-minute walk from the apartment.
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Lavapies station
Metro Station Near The Apartment
Antón Martín L1 and Lavapiés L3:
Both Metro Stations are a 3-minute walk from the apartment.
Food Scene
Madrid is a city known for its rich culinary traditions and diverse food scene, and also known for its strong café culture and vibrant nightlife. You can expect to find everything from casual street food to Michelin-starred restaurants.
In particular, the Lavapies neighborhood is known for its diverse and multicultural food scene, with many options for veggie and vegan options. This list of restaurants is just a small selection of the great places to eat in the area, and I hope it will help you discover some new and delicious food experiences in Madrid.
Comida Española con un toque moderno, el menú del dia son 10-12 euros e incluye tre platos bebida y pan, es mejor ir pronto (14.00-14.30 para no quedarse sin mesa.
8 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurante A son de Mar Lavapiés
8 C. del Ave MaríaComida Española con un toque moderno, el menú del dia son 10-12 euros e incluye tre platos bebida y pan, es mejor ir pronto (14.00-14.30 para no quedarse sin mesa.
Traditional spanish home cooking. Has a seasonal "menú del día" (menu of the day) from 2:00 to 4:30 pm -Three courses, a drink and bread for 12 or 14 Euros.
Cocina de productos de temporada con Menú del Día, tanto a diario como fines de semana y noches.
Comida tradicional española en una taberna clásica.
12-14 Euros
50 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurante Badila
6 C. de San Pedro MártirTraditional spanish home cooking. Has a seasonal "menú del día" (menu of the day) from 2:00 to 4:30 pm -Three courses, a drink and bread for 12 or 14 Euros.
Cocina de productos de temporada con Menú del Día, tanto a diario como fines de semana y noches.
Comida tradicional española en una taberna clásica.
12-14 Euros
Una Slouvakeria griega en Lavapies, con comida sencilla y barata para tomar o llevar a casa y a un precio muy asequible.
Greek restaurant that serves souvlakis (small pieces of meat or vegetables with pita bread, with tzatziki sauce and salad) to eat there or to take away. Delicious and cheap!
19 personas locales recomiendan
Egeo Suvlakeria Griega
17 C. de San CarlosUna Slouvakeria griega en Lavapies, con comida sencilla y barata para tomar o llevar a casa y a un precio muy asequible.
Greek restaurant that serves souvlakis (small pieces of meat or vegetables with pita bread, with tzatziki sauce and salad) to eat there or to take away. Delicious and cheap!
A very nice vegan Coffe shop with delicious pastries and nice atmosphere
68 personas locales recomiendan
Pum Pum Café
6 C. de TribuleteA very nice vegan Coffe shop with delicious pastries and nice atmosphere
Natural smoothies, homemade cakes and an eclectic vegan menu in a homely place with art exhibitions.
Opens 13.00h to 24.00h, Frydays and Saturdays until 01.00h. ; Mondays is closed
16 personas locales recomiendan
Distrito Vegano
10 Calle del Dr. FourquetNatural smoothies, homemade cakes and an eclectic vegan menu in a homely place with art exhibitions.
Opens 13.00h to 24.00h, Frydays and Saturdays until 01.00h. ; Mondays is closed
Vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan cuisine in a local store with ecological and health and food activities.
21 personas locales recomiendan
La Biotika
3 C. del Amor de DiosVegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan cuisine in a local store with ecological and health and food activities.
Little restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options situated very close to the apartment opens until 00.30h and until 01.30h on Sturdays .
26 personas locales recomiendan
Viva Chapata
43 C. del Ave MaríaLittle restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options situated very close to the apartment opens until 00.30h and until 01.30h on Sturdays .
Vegetarian and Vegan restaurant, to eat there or to take away. Monday through Friday is usually packed so go before 14.30 or you wont find a table. Ask for the menu of the day (from Monday to Friday 13.30 to 16.00h) that is always good and has a good price with everything includeded
10 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurante Vegetariano Artemisa Sol - Gran Vía
4 C. de las Tres CrucesVegetarian and Vegan restaurant, to eat there or to take away. Monday through Friday is usually packed so go before 14.30 or you wont find a table. Ask for the menu of the day (from Monday to Friday 13.30 to 16.00h) that is always good and has a good price with everything includeded
hidden little restaurant with modern spanish dishes. Nice wine and good prices
23 personas locales recomiendan
Casa Pachuco
15 Calle de los Tres Peceshidden little restaurant with modern spanish dishes. Nice wine and good prices
Eclectic home cooking dishes, a mix of tastes from everywhere, run by for an English and an Spaniard chef. Midday menu all week for a good price. At night they only serve "raciones" (plates of food to share).
Cocina casera ecléctica, una mezcla de sabores de todas partes, atendida por un inglés y un chef español. Menú del mediodía toda la semana por un buen precio. Por la noche solo sirven "raciones" (platos de comida para compartir).
79 personas locales recomiendan
Los Chuchis
82 C. del AmparoEclectic home cooking dishes, a mix of tastes from everywhere, run by for an English and an Spaniard chef. Midday menu all week for a good price. At night they only serve "raciones" (plates of food to share).
Cocina casera ecléctica, una mezcla de sabores de todas partes, atendida por un inglés y un chef español. Menú del mediodía toda la semana por un buen precio. Por la noche solo sirven "raciones" (platos de comida para compartir).
Breakfasts, tapas and sweets in a cozy café-bookshop with live music, cultural activities and workshops.
Opens at 10.00 am.
26 personas locales recomiendan
La Infinito
22 Calle de los Tres PecesBreakfasts, tapas and sweets in a cozy café-bookshop with live music, cultural activities and workshops.
Opens at 10.00 am.
Fried fish (Tempura) south of spain style.
Pescaito frito al stilo gaditano.
41 personas locales recomiendan
La Caleta Taberna Gaditana
38 C. de Sta. IsabelFried fish (Tempura) south of spain style.
Pescaito frito al stilo gaditano.
Tipico bar de lavapies especializado en marisco, Gambas a la plancha ,ostras, percebes, cigalas… Buen precio
Typical Lavapies bar specializing in seafood, grilled prawns, oysters, barnacles, crayfish ... Good price
24 personas locales recomiendan
Bar El Boqueron
14 Calle de ValenciaTipico bar de lavapies especializado en marisco, Gambas a la plancha ,ostras, percebes, cigalas… Buen precio
Typical Lavapies bar specializing in seafood, grilled prawns, oysters, barnacles, crayfish ... Good price
Café clásico con mesas de hierro y marmol, buen cafe por la mañana y música en directo por las noches.
Classic coffee shop with iron and marble tables, good coffee in the morning and live music at night.
72 personas locales recomiendan
Café Barbieri
45 C. del Ave MaríaCafé clásico con mesas de hierro y marmol, buen cafe por la mañana y música en directo por las noches.
Classic coffee shop with iron and marble tables, good coffee in the morning and live music at night.
El mejor chocolate con churros de madrid, abierto 24/7.
The best "chocolate con churros" in Madrid, open 24 / 7.
321 personas locales recomiendan
Chocolatería San Ginés chocolate caliente y churros
5 Pasadizo de San GinésEl mejor chocolate con churros de madrid, abierto 24/7.
The best "chocolate con churros" in Madrid, open 24 / 7.
Taberna del siglo 19 que sirve tajadas de bacalao rebozado y croqueas de bacalo. ¡Riquísimo!
Casa Labra is a centenary Tavern that offers typical
Cod an cod croquettes.
214 personas locales recomiendan
Casa Labra
12 C. de Tetuán
Taberna del siglo 19 que sirve tajadas de bacalao rebozado y croqueas de bacalo. ¡Riquísimo!
Casa Labra is a centenary Tavern that offers typical
Cod an cod croquettes.
Located in the courtyard of the Reina Sofia Museum. Opens all day.
46 personas locales recomiendan
NuBel
43 C. de ArgumosaLocated in the courtyard of the Reina Sofia Museum. Opens all day.
Delicious pastries to eat there or take away, do not miss Napolitanas filled with cream, chocolate or cheese and ham!
107 personas locales recomiendan
La Mallorquina
8 Prta del SolDelicious pastries to eat there or take away, do not miss Napolitanas filled with cream, chocolate or cheese and ham!
Cava Baja Street, located in the vibrant La Latina neighborhood, is a must-visit destination. Start your day by checking out the famous El Rastro flea market on Sundays and then head over to Cava Baja street to experience the trendy tapas bars that the area has to offer.
186 personas locales recomiendan
Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava BajaCava Baja Street, located in the vibrant La Latina neighborhood, is a must-visit destination. Start your day by checking out the famous El Rastro flea market on Sundays and then head over to Cava Baja street to experience the trendy tapas bars that the area has to offer.
This is a real alternative market that often holds events such as live music. Tasty tapas and drinks, breakfast and shopping for fresh food.
20 personas locales recomiendan
Mercado San Fernando station
This is a real alternative market that often holds events such as live music. Tasty tapas and drinks, breakfast and shopping for fresh food.
This is one of the traditional food markets that has become a modern eclectic market with tasty tapas bars, fresh food stores, alternative stores and cultural events taking place from time to time.
Time Out:"eander around the stalls in the Mercado de Anton Martín, between fishmongers and butchers, and corners of gastronomy where you can feast on sandwiches, sushi, ramen and more, and even try some craft beers."
75 personas locales recomiendan
Mercado Antón Martín
5 C. de Sta. IsabelThis is one of the traditional food markets that has become a modern eclectic market with tasty tapas bars, fresh food stores, alternative stores and cultural events taking place from time to time.
Time Out:"eander around the stalls in the Mercado de Anton Martín, between fishmongers and butchers, and corners of gastronomy where you can feast on sandwiches, sushi, ramen and more, and even try some craft beers."
Next to the Plaza Mayor is this market of beautiful traditional architecture that has been transformed into a gastronomic and tapas market
1026 personas locales recomiendan
Mercado de San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelNext to the Plaza Mayor is this market of beautiful traditional architecture that has been transformed into a gastronomic and tapas market
Nice tasty Pintxos (tasty tapas from north of spain) it has a sister bar Cava Baja Street
103 personas locales recomiendan
Lamiak
42 C. de la Cava BajaNice tasty Pintxos (tasty tapas from north of spain) it has a sister bar Cava Baja Street
la Falda
4 C. de Miguel ServetTry the spanish omelette.
Delicious Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish omelette)!! And nice and modern tapas.
197 personas locales recomiendan
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de MorosDelicious Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish omelette)!! And nice and modern tapas.
A favorite bar at the famous Cava Baja Street serves creative and modern tapas and has also a good wine list.
29 personas locales recomiendan
Casa Lucas
30 C. de la Cava BajaA favorite bar at the famous Cava Baja Street serves creative and modern tapas and has also a good wine list.
El SUR is a traditional Spanish tavern where you can take a menu, tapas, and portions with a good quality/price ratio; simple dishes prepared with fresh seasonal produce; Paella, seafood risotto, Spanish tortilla, white potatoes, among other things.
41 personas locales recomiendan
El Sur
12 C. de la Torrecilla del LealEl SUR is a traditional Spanish tavern where you can take a menu, tapas, and portions with a good quality/price ratio; simple dishes prepared with fresh seasonal produce; Paella, seafood risotto, Spanish tortilla, white potatoes, among other things.
This is the best place to take the typical "Bocata de Calamares" (fried squid sandwich) in Madrid. A mythical site with a large influx of people. If you do not mind eating the snack standing in the street, as the locals do, this is the place.
63 personas locales recomiendan
Bar La Campana
6 C. de BotonerasThis is the best place to take the typical "Bocata de Calamares" (fried squid sandwich) in Madrid. A mythical site with a large influx of people. If you do not mind eating the snack standing in the street, as the locals do, this is the place.
Reservar antes de ir. Se puede reservar a través de The Fork y para obtener un descuento..
16 personas locales recomiendan
Bodega de los Secretos
4 Calle de San BlasReservar antes de ir. Se puede reservar a través de The Fork y para obtener un descuento..
Reservar antes de ir, se puede cancelar la reserva hasta cuatro horas antes de la llegada. Si no avisas tiene 15 € de penalización por persona.
112 personas locales recomiendan
Ana la Santa
14 Plaza de Sta. AnaReservar antes de ir, se puede cancelar la reserva hasta cuatro horas antes de la llegada. Si no avisas tiene 15 € de penalización por persona.
Reservar antes de ir, se puede cancelar la reservar hasta cuatro horas antes de la llegada. Si no avisas tiene 15 € de penalización por persona.
21 personas locales recomiendan
Bosco de Lobos
63 C. de HortalezaReservar antes de ir, se puede cancelar la reservar hasta cuatro horas antes de la llegada. Si no avisas tiene 15 € de penalización por persona.
Picalagartos Sky Bar
21 C/ Gran VíaComida y SkyLine. Reservar con antelación.
Restaurante vegano, platos muy ricos y sorprendentes!
7 personas locales recomiendan
Levél Veggie Bistro
61 Av. de Menéndez PelayoRestaurante vegano, platos muy ricos y sorprendentes!
Vegetariano, comida colorida, rica y barata. Muy concurrido.
15 personas locales recomiendan
Superchulo Madrid
74 C. de Manuela MalasañaVegetariano, comida colorida, rica y barata. Muy concurrido.
Sightseeing
Puerta del Sol
Walk around Plaza de la Armeria and Jardines de Sabatini
1110 personas locales recomiendan
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénWalk around Plaza de la Armeria and Jardines de Sabatini
Parks & Nature
Un bonito parque con vistas al Palacio Real y la Casa de Campo. Aquí se encuentra el templo un Antiguo templo Egipcio que es posible visitar por dentro. También se puede disfrutar de una magnífica puesta de Sol.
1359 personas locales recomiendan
Templo de Debod
1 C. de FerrazUn bonito parque con vistas al Palacio Real y la Casa de Campo. Aquí se encuentra el templo un Antiguo templo Egipcio que es posible visitar por dentro. También se puede disfrutar de una magnífica puesta de Sol.
En los invernaderos del Real Jardín Botánico, en cualquier época del año, se puede disfrutar de una variada colección de plantas exóticas procedentes de zonas climáticas muy diversas. Este invernadero emplea energías totalmente limpias.
Es una bonita visita para niñas y niños y también una buena alternativa para días de lluvia.
At the greenhouses of the Royal Botanic Garden, you can enjoy a diverse collection of exotic plants from various climates at any time of year. This greenhouse employs completely clean energy. It's a nice visit for children and also a good alternative for rainy days.
390 personas locales recomiendan
Real Jardín Botánico
2 Plaza de MurilloEn los invernaderos del Real Jardín Botánico, en cualquier época del año, se puede disfrutar de una variada colección de plantas exóticas procedentes de zonas climáticas muy diversas. Este invernadero emplea energías totalmente limpias.
Es una bonita visita para niñas y niños y también una buena alternativa para días de lluvia.
At the greenhouses of the Royal Botanic Garden, you can enjoy a diverse collection of exotic plants from various climates at any time of year. This greenhouse employs completely clean energy. It's a nice visit for children and also a good alternative for rainy days.
Arts & Culture
Una de las mayores colecciones de Arte, con cuadros que abarcan toda las épocas artísticas y con exposiciones temporales de gran calidad.
1498 personas locales recomiendan
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del PradoUna de las mayores colecciones de Arte, con cuadros que abarcan toda las épocas artísticas y con exposiciones temporales de gran calidad.
MUSEO DEL PRADO
Una de las Mayores y mejores Pinacotecas del mundo.
Entrada gratis a partir de las 18.00, abre hasta las 20.00
2515 personas locales recomiendan
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónMUSEO DEL PRADO
Una de las Mayores y mejores Pinacotecas del mundo.
Entrada gratis a partir de las 18.00, abre hasta las 20.00
Free art exhibitions and activities. Roof top garden.
302 personas locales recomiendan
La Casa Encendida
2 Rda. de ValenciaFree art exhibitions and activities. Roof top garden.
Go and marvel at the meticulously planted, 24-metre-high vertical garden beside the entrance to the CaixaForum cultural centre.
452 personas locales recomiendan
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoGo and marvel at the meticulously planted, 24-metre-high vertical garden beside the entrance to the CaixaForum cultural centre.
Flamenco Shows
Best places to enjoy a Flamenco venue
Flamenco Show
Selected by the book:
"1000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE"
the New York Times
80 personas locales recomiendan
Corral de la Morería
17 C. de la MoreriaFlamenco Show
Selected by the book:
"1000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE"
the New York Times
Casa Patas
10 Calle de los CañizaresFlamenco show
Shopping
There’s more to the Mercado de las Ranas than shopping. Held on the first Saturday of the month in Barrio de las Letras, and organised by the Asociación de Comerciantes of the neighbourhood, together with the town hall, it offers crafts and gastronomic products and recitals, live music, dance shows, children’s workshops... It’s a great place to spend a Saturday morning.
115 personas locales recomiendan
Calle de las Huertas
Calle de las HuertasThere’s more to the Mercado de las Ranas than shopping. Held on the first Saturday of the month in Barrio de las Letras, and organised by the Asociación de Comerciantes of the neighbourhood, together with the town hall, it offers crafts and gastronomic products and recitals, live music, dance shows, children’s workshops... It’s a great place to spend a Saturday morning.