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Restaurant · Madrid

Sala de Despiece

Javier Bonet's butcher-lab counter, now on Calle Alonso Cano in Chamberí, plating raw and torched cuts theatrically tableside.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Foodies
  • Photographers
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Local-life seekers
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers; not for families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • The 'Rolex' — the signature — pancetta wrapped around slow-cooked egg yolk and foie, rolled like a watch strap and torched at the counter
  • The 'Chuletón' — thin-sliced beef rolled tableside with tomato and tartufata; the other dish that made the room's name
  • The assembled vegetable and fish plates — reliably interesting between the showpiece cuts
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The playful, butcher-shop-themed plates are genuinely creative and a refreshing break from traditional tapas.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's small, popular and counter-only — expect a wait and tight quarters at peak hours.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A lively, design-forward counter perfect for a few inventive plates and a glass of wine.

  • Groups

    Hard to seat more than two or three together — better for pairs than parties.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
~€35–50 per head
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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