Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Madrid

It is much more than a café. In fact, this is a restaurant that is good enough to have been awarded a Michelin star for its creative and modern style of cooking. The house specials are cod prepared in a variety of ways and duck liver paté. There is a gourmet menu and an excellent wine cellar. The restaurant is built on top of the ruins of an old convent close to the Teatro Real, and tends to fill up after performances and on Sunday afternoons, when the outdoor terrace is very popular.

The recipient of two stars from Michelin, Ramon Freixa Madrid is one of the frontrunner's for the title of Madrid's best restaurants. Ramon Freixa Madrid's cuisine is contemporary, infusing regional fare with molecular gastronomy, without uprooting rustic origins. Ramon Freixa's Spanish flagship would certainly be a unique dining experience for those who wish to sample classic Spanish delicacies in ways they've never imagined . Its specialties include the Seared Oyster Pear, Pan Souffle stuffed with Tomato, and the Roast Cannelloni with Duck Confit.

The two-Michelin starred Coque is owned and managed by the Sandoval family. This restaurant’s kitchen is managed by Chef Mario Sandoval. This unique restaurant is home to a well-stocked cocktail bar, a wine cellar, a kitchen and a spacious dining room. The menu includes a range of dishes that are prepared with specially-picked vegetables and seafood. Vegan and vegetarian options are also served here. They even serve a fantastic variety of wines that complements well with their flavorful dishes.

You'll find this restaurant hidden behind the Auditorio Nacional de Música Clásica, and it serves the best rice dishes in Madrid. It's always full, a favorite with the famous who appreciate its successful fusion of Mediterranean and Scandinavian cuisines. There's a great selection of wines and oils to choose from. It consists of four separate, stylish dining rooms decorated in white and blue with walls lined by books and bottles of wine, creating an intimate atmosphere. If you're here at the right time, you might even get to hear the owner strumming his guitar and singing boleros for his friends.

A cheerful blue sign, and cute outdoor seating is proof that you've arrived at the Murillo Cafe. Just a stone's throw from Museo Del Prado, this charming cafe offers up delicious breakfasts, brunches and lunches to people in the vicinity. You can choose a variety of options like French toast, a selection of Tapas, Arepas served with nata and cheese and a nice selection of wines too. Get comfortable in their slouchy brown sofas while reading up on the next place to visit. Check out their website for more information.

Con Dos Fogones is a restaurant of superb quality and value in an environment that’s trendy but down to earth. Situated on the charming side street of San Bernardino close to Plaza de España (not to be confused with the larger Calle San Bernardo), Con Dos Fogones offers an extensive menu of creative Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine, from lasagna with a pumpkin sauce to herb chicken with couscous. For outstanding value, visit Con Dos Fogones at lunch, when a prix fixe menu will get you your choice of a drink, appetizer, main, and a great selection of desserts - just make sure you arrive hungry! The restaurant is rather small, so go a little early or late to avoid the lunch rush. -Veronica Lo