The famous qualifier system of the Michelin travel guides, has become the worldwide quintessential gourmets’ measure. Recently, Madrid celebrated the granting of the third star to DiverXO, the first restaurant in the city to receive such an award. There are nine Michelin starred restaurants in Madrid, five of them awarded with two stars and three with one star.
3-stars Michelin restaurants in Madrid
DiverXO
The creations of Chef David Muñoz have impressed gourmets worldwide. Coolness, bravery and creativity are the key to success of DiverXO. This restaurant’s menu changes with the season, but only has two possibilities XOW Menu and Menu Glotón XOW. Both menus offer the same food, only vary in quantity and price. To book in DiverXO each commensal have to pay a ticket of €60, which is deducted from the final bill.
Address
Calle de Padre Damián, 23. 28036, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mondays and Sundays.
Getting Here
The best way to get there is by Metro, getting off in Tetuan Station (Line 1).
2-stars Michelin restaurants in Madrid
La Terraza del Casino
Directed by Paco Roncero, this restaurant was founded in 1988 within the premises of the Casino de Madrid. The terrace has stunning views of the city and the dining room is one of the finest in Madrid.
Address
Calle de Alcalá, 15. 28014, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Sundays closed.
Getting Here
The restaurant is in the Puerta del Sol area, within a 5-minutes’ walk from the subway station.
Restaurante El Club Allard
Opened in 1998, this restaurant is one of the great gastronomic reference of Madrid. It is located in the Gallardo Built in 1908 by architect Federido Arias Rey. The menu is a creation of Chef Maria Marte.
Address
Calle de Ferraz, 2, Bajo-derecha. 28008, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sundays and Mondays closed.
Getting Here
The restaurant is in the Plaza España area, just a few minutes away from the subway station.
Sergi Arola Gastro
The restaurant in Madrid of the famous Catalan chef Sergi Arola, is one of the gourmet icons in the city. Fully managed, designed and developed by Arola, this restaurant offers a creative and brave cuisine. The sommelier Sara Fort Costa is also one of the major proposals of this place.
Address
Calle de Zurbano, 31. 28010, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sundays and Mondays closed. Also this restaurant will be closed from January to March and from July to September.
Getting Here
The restaurant is three block away from Rubén Darío (Line 5) metro station.
Ramón Freixa Madrid
Coming from a family of restaurateurs Catalan, Ramón Freixa has earned since very young a place in the national gastronomic scene. This restaurant combines elegance, art and attention to detail. The menu offers innovative and creative dishes.
Address
Calle de Claudio Coello, 67. 28001, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sundays and Mondays closed.
Getting Here
The restaurant is in the prestigious Serrano area, just two block from Serrano (Line 4) subway station.
Santceloni
Founded in 2001 by the renowned Spanish Chef Santi Santamaria and several young chefs from Can Fabes, this restaurant has been one of the most awarded in Madrid. Santceloni earned its first Michelin-star in its first year of life, thanks to it menu that reinterprets the best of the Spanish cuisine.
Address
Paseo de la Castellana, 57. 28046, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sundays and Mondays closed.
Getting Here
The closest subway station is Gregorio Marañón (Lines 7 and 10).
1-star Michelin restaurants in Madrid
Zalacain
This restaurant had three stars, but has lost two in the last decade and has failed to recover it. Chef Juan Antonio Medina offers a classic Spanish cuisine with high quality ingredients. It is distinguished by its famous sommelier and its wine cellar with over 1,200 bottles.
Address
Calle de Álvarez de Baena, 4. 28006, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Sundays closed.
Getting Here
The closest subway station is Gregorio Marañón, located only three blocks away from the restaurant.
Kabuki
Kabuki is the only Michelin starred japanese restaurant in Madrid. The Chef Ricardo Sanz prepares a fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine that has enchanted gourmet worldwide. The desserts in Kabuki are the work of the award-winning pastry chef Oriol Balaguer. Kabuki has a second seat in the Hotel Wellington (C / Velázquez, 8) also awarded with one Michelin star.
Address
Ave. del Presidente Carmona, 2. 28020, Madrid.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays only from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Sundays closed.
Getting Here
The restaurant is within a 10-minutes’ walk from the closest metro station (Estrecho/Line 1).