The Best Seafood Restaurants in Madrid

Restaurante Desde 1911 in Madrid has grown from a family of fish merchants, offering fresh catches that arrive daily from local coasts. Its bright, Nordic-inspired space features a central patio for a relaxed dining experience. The menu changes regularly, reflecting whatever the sea provides that day, ensuring a focus on quality and simplicity.

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Tristin Farmer

Chef

Incredible seafood & sharp service Dined as a large group of chef friends and had an excellent lunch. Chef Diego cooked for us, the best possible fish and shellfish, with simple yet complex flavour profiles. Very sharp service, tableside interaction & very hospitable. Great history of the restaurant and fishmongers.

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Araia is a welcoming spot in Madrid’s Chamberí neighborhood that recreates the laid-back feel of a hidden island. The warm, energetic staff and beach-cave-inspired space offer a relaxed escape that brings a bit of the Mediterranean mood into the city.

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Paula Móvil

Journalist & PR

Mediterranean vibes on the hippest neighborhood in town Araia is conceived as an imaginary island in the middle of the Chamberí neighborhood. In a venue that resembles a beach cave, the energetic and young staff will serve some original creations such as a beetroot carpaccio (amazing!), crunchy fried calamari with aioli, a spicy octopus and a perfect rice casserole with duck. Do not miss the lamb sish kebab or the ox tail stew.

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Arzábal Retiro sits alongside Madrid’s Retiro Park, offering a relaxed spot to enjoy carefully sourced ingredients from Spain and beyond. The simple cooking style highlights the quality of their produce and creates a comfortable setting to unwind or share a meal with friends.

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Gennady Jozefavichus

Food Writer

Arzábal showcases the best possible produce sourced not only in Spain (like red shrimps from Garrucha, aged Galician beef, Cantabrian anchovies, Iberian pork) but wherever possible (Norwegian langoustines or Dublin Bay prawns). Cooking is simple, like it should be with these incredible ingredients.

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El Doble is an emblematic tavern in Madrid known for pouring a proper “doble” and giving plenty of attention to its seafood tapas. The informal setting draws locals and visitors alike who want a simple bar experience. It’s a popular spot for anyone looking to enjoy a drink without the fuss.

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Anastasia Avramenko

Freelance journalist

This emblematic tavern is best known for pouring a proper doble, while their seafood tapas deserve not less attention. This is the place. El Doble. Try Madrid’s most famous tapas here: Galician mussels prepared en escabeche, gambas salad with diced onions, olive oil and sherry vinegar, boquerones en vinagre (fresh anchovies cured in salt and vinegar). In addition to that, El Double is where you’d witness the art of pulling a perfect caña, or doble.

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El Fogón de Trifón is a small, family-run restaurant in Madrid’s Salamanca neighborhood that prides itself on honest cooking. Visitors enjoy the friendly setting, whether they’re dropping by for a quick meal at the bar or settling in for a relaxed dinner in the cozy dining room. Regulars often mention how welcoming the staff is and appreciate the focus on quality ingredients.

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David P. Leja

@thegastrojourney

Spanish restaurant with fantastic ingredients and cooked great, with a cozy atmosphere making you feel at home. The concept reminded us a little bit of La Tasquita de Enfrente actually, with the emphasis being on the ingredients. On this occasion we went with our good friend Luis and had a nice little feast composed of the following: * Clams from Carril. * Artichoke with foie gras. * “Huevos rotos”: Fried eggs with fried potatoes and “papada ibérica” (pork jowl) and black truffle. * “Chopitos” (baby squid) with potato. * Cod “Cocochas” with pil-pil sauce. * Cheesecake with a green olive confit. A fantastic meal, not overcomplicating things and just being able to appreciate the main ingredient of each dish.

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El Pescador is a well-liked restaurant in Madrid that focuses on fresh seafood and fish. Diners appreciate its straightforward cooking style and laid-back atmosphere. It’s a go-to spot for anyone craving quality seafood in the city.

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David P. Leja

@thegastrojourney

THE place for seafood and fish in Madrid. This is THE place for seafood and fish in Madrid. It was four of us and we didn’t overcomplicate things, we mainly ordered grilled simple and delicious seafood and fish: * “Almejas gordas”(Big clams) from Carril. * Red prawn from Denia. * “Cigalitas” (crayfish) from Isla Cristina. * “Lenguado” (Sole). * “Besugo” (Sea bream). * Filloas filled with custard. Definitely one of the places we’ve most enjoyed in the city, and your place to go if you are craving some good seafood or fish.

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Restaurante Estimar Madrid, headed by chef Rafa Zafra, has earned a reputation for its carefully prepared seafood and fresh fish. Diners appreciate the friendly approach, simple cooking methods, and high-quality ingredients that let the natural flavors shine.

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David P. Leja

@thegastrojourney

With this place we complete our trilogy of Rafa Zafra’s restaurants (the other ones are Estimar in Barcelona and Casa Jondal in Ibiza), and this one specifically has been our favorite experience so far! The seafood and fish they have here is just absolute top notch quality, which justifies the price they charge, which isn’t cheap we must warn you (but we would happily pay it again). Without further due, let’s focus on what we ordered: * Sea urchin with prawns and caviar. * Crayfish carpaccio with caramelized onions (tribute to “El Bulli 1995”). * Fried monkfish tails. * Fried stingray in a Sanluqueño dressing and roasted garlic alioli. * Sea bream with a side of asparagus with Romesco butter. * Cheesecake. The sea urchin was maybe our favorite bite, just simple and delicious, highlighting the ingredients, but we will be honest and say the we maybe would have like it as much even without the caviar. The crayfish carpaccio is a classic and we’ve had it in Estimar Barcelona and also at Pakta, and this dish never disappoints. The fried stuff is super tasty as well, and really well cooked, lovely! The sea bream (besugo) was the surprise of the night for us, one of the best fish we’ve ever had, and with this dish, the sea bream has officially become one of our favorite fishes to eat! Last but not least, the cheesecake, we thought this one was even better than the one in Barcelona (which we also love), and is one of our favorite cheesecakes now.

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Marisquería Fide Calle is a standing-only bar in Madrid with a casual, no-frills vibe. It specializes in fresh seafood brought in weekly from Galicia, offering a simple selection of tapas-style bites and cold beer. It’s a relaxed spot for a quick snack or drink before heading off to dinner.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model

Standing-only counter with great local beer and first-rate tapas-style snacking One of man’s greatest achievements was putting an anchovy on some toasted bread and boy, do they have a fantastic selection of anchovies here! The vibe is incredibly casual with no-frills, just good cold beer and excellent slider foods - grilled seafood, grilled prawns, pulpit camariñas, crabs, barnacles, shrimp (the seafood brought in every week from the Galician town of Cambado). Also worth noting that it is a bar serving food, so its standing only. Perfect for snacks or a quick ‘beer & bite’ before dinner.

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Hermanos Vinagre is a relaxed spot in Madrid where people come to enjoy the traditional aperitif. With three locations in lively neighborhoods, it offers high-quality produce and a friendly atmosphere. It’s a simple yet inviting place to take a break from the city and soak up local culture.

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Paula Móvil

Journalist & PR

A heaven for pickled food With three locations in Madrid (Ibiza, Chamberí and Chueca neighborhoods), Hermanos Vinagre is the place to enjoy the time of the aperitif, one of the favorite hobbies of madrileños. With a glass of vermouth in hand or a caña, indulge in gildas (skewered olives with anchovy and piparra), a matrimonio (cured anchovy in salt and in vinegar) or on a toast with butter and anchovy, a mix of battered cheese and berberechos or some mussels in escabeche. They also have a very good ensaladilla rusa and steak tartar. It is not cheap but the quality of their produce is worth it.

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Kuoco is a fusion restaurant in Madrid that brings together flavors from around the world in a relaxed setting. The constantly changing menu emphasizes contrasts and fresh tastes, making each visit feel new and exciting. Its inviting atmosphere and creative approach to food make it a memorable spot to share a meal.

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David P. Leja

@thegastrojourney

If we talk about fusion cuisine, three places come to our minds in Madrid, and Kuoco is one of them. Every bite is an explosion of flavors inspired by food from the whole world. We chose a la carte and ate the following: * Pani-Puri with kefir and smoked sardine. * Peking duck croquette. * Causa croquette with fish, chilli garlic and chalaquita. * Crunchy wonton of pork al pastor, spicy pineapple mojito, lime and coriander. * Oyster with leche de tigre. * Scallop tartar with passion fruit dressing, tomato tsukemono, black quino and shallots. * Steak tartar with gochujang dressing, toasted sesame, mushrooms cracker. * “Presa ibérica” (Iberian pork loin) with lapsang souchong tea, shiitake mole, truffled pico de gallo and crunchy wonton. Overall, a very solid meal, lots of contrasts, and in our opinion the main flavor that was played around with was the acidity.

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Nanako offers a fresh take on Japanese cuisine while weaving in a bit of Brazilian flair, reflecting the background of its owner. The menu can be personalized through the omakase option, giving diners a chance to experience different flavor combinations and watch the chef work behind the counter. Tucked away in Madrid’s Chamberí neighborhood, it provides a relaxed location for an enjoyable dining outing.

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Paula Móvil

Journalist & PR

A nice surprise in the Chamberí neighborhood Nanako is a Japanese restaurant but it allows itself to play with Latin flavors. Its owner is Brazilian, so expect some of his favorite flavors from home to appear on the menu. The omakase menu (55€) is without a doubt the best option. Try to get a seat near at the counter to see all the action or at any of the tall tables in the front part of the restaurant. Some of the highlights of the menu were the charred salmon nigiri with burnt onion. Or the Brazilian style beef robata with farofa. Loved the tuna tiradito also!

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Sushi Bar Hannah in Madrid serves Japanese cuisine with options like omakase, kaiseki, and a la carte. They use seasonal seafood and carefully chosen ingredients, including herbs and vegetables from Japan, and follow traditional methods such as using a copper pot for crisp tempura. Guests can watch each nigiri prepared individually, offering a glimpse into the chef’s careful technique.

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David P. Leja

@thegastrojourney

Japanese restaurant offering Omakase, Kaiseki and a la carte. This is our second visit to this restaurant, and our impression is that the place definitely has improved over the last couple of months. We usually opt for Nigiri Omakase’s in a place like this, but our impression from the last visit is that we preferred the non-nigiri dishes, so this time we opted for a mix between the nigiri omakase and the kaiseki, and we think this is the best option here. Focusing on what we had, some of our favorites were: * Akami, chu-toro, egg yolk and caviar. * Crab, uni, wasabi flowers and tosazu. * Grilled red mullet and sudachi. * Sea bream belly nigiri. * Iwashi nigiri. * Chu-toro nigiri. * Akami nigiri. * Lobster chawanmushi. * O-toro nigiri. * Suzuki and katsuobushi gohan. We loved the first three appetizers, all delicious, and we really liked the light tempura around the red mullet. A very nice meal and we look forward coming back when we go to Madrid again.

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Taberna Laredo is a relaxed spot in Madrid that focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients rooted in Spanish cooking. Its lively atmosphere and flexible seating options—ranging from bar space to a dining room—make visiting feel easy and comfortable. You can drop in without a booking or reserve ahead if you prefer.

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David P. Leja

@thegastrojourney

Classic Spanish cuisine with really good produce, fresh fish and seafood and just an overall great atmosphere. On this occasion we ordered the following: * Potato and artichoke “tortilla”. * “Coquinas” (clams). * Grilled “Virrey” (Red Bream). * “Torrijas”. The tortilla was our favorite, but we really enjoyed everything. A place to return, and perfect for a day where you don’t have a reservation, given they go on a first come first serve basis.

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Originally founded in Barcelona, The Fish & Chips Shop now brings its laid-back style to Madrid’s Justicia neighborhood. It’s a small, casual, and modern spot that focuses on fresh ingredients in a welcoming setting. With natural wines on offer, it provides a comfortable place to enjoy a relaxed meal.

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Paula Móvil

Journalist & PR

Best Fish & Chips in town This restaurant first opened in Barcelona (and now has several venues spread out throughout the city) and is now present in the Justicia neighborhood, in Madrid. The place is small, casual and modern, serving amazing fish & chips (crunchy and incredibly fresh), as well as other dishes such as breaded shrimp with nut miso, calamari sandwich on brioche bread, lobster roll or octopus with brava sauce. To drink: natural wines.

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