An ornate 1839 institution near Sol famous for its consommé tap, croquetas and old-world dining rooms.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
History & culture buffs
Local-life seekers
Foodies
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Solo travellers
Not for
Families with kids
Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and history & culture buffs; not for families with kids.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Consommé from the silver urn — the signature ritual, served at the ground-floor counter
Croquetas and cocido — reliable old-school staples
The formal upstairs dining rooms — skip them if you only want a taste — the ground-floor counter delivers the consommé ritual at a fraction of the upstairs bill
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
Nearly two centuries old, with original 19th-century interiors and rituals like the self-serve consommé urn — a living piece of Madrid history.
Not independently verified — estimated
The formal upstairs is expensive and decidedly traditional — the cooking honours the past more than it excites.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Multigenerational
A dignified, old-Madrid setting that appeals across generations who appreciate tradition and occasion.
First-timers
Pop into the ground-floor counter for consommé and croquetas to taste the history without the full formal bill.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
~€50–70 per head upstairs; cheaper at the counter
Time
1.5–2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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