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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to lunch in Madrid, the trick is to grab a men\u00fa del d\u00eda. <\/a><\/em>In Spain, lunch is the most important meal of the day, with many restaurants offering this multi-course meal deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The men\u00fa del d\u00eda<\/em>, or menu of the day, is a two- or three-course meal offered at a fixed price. Ranging from \u20ac10 to \u20ac15 on average, it will normally include an appetizer, a main course, a dessert or post-meal coffee, and of course, a glass of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you narrow it down, we\u2019ve prepared a list of our favorite spots for lunch in Madrid. Some have an old-world charm while others boast a contemporary and stylish European feel. We\u2019ll show you the best of both worlds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n These are old-school taverns. You know, the ones where old men convene with their pals to drink vermouth at the bar. These taverns are known for cooking up the most traditional and classic versions of Spanish food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heads up: Don’t expect staff at these old-school places to speak much English. (But we promise that the food is worth it!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n From octopus and squid to clams and cod, Taberna de Maceiras<\/a> brings Galician spirit and cuisine to Madrid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The tavern is rustic, the service is brusque yet friendly and the meals are meant to be shared with friends and family\u2014all in true Galician style. The lunch menu is a modest \u20ac10 for a mix of seafood and rice dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They say there are two kinds of people: ones that like their tortilla runny and others that like it well done. No matter where you fall on the tortilla de patatas<\/em><\/a> spectrum, La Casa de la Tortilla will make yours to order however you like it! Head over around 1:30 p.m. and you\u2019ll join a crowd of working-class Spaniards for laughs and lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their fairly priced men\u00fa del d\u00eda<\/em> is a great choice for a hearty lunch of tapas, a generous portion of tortilla and unlimited beers. If you’re looking for something different, their rice dishes are also excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s no better way to get two madrile\u00f1os<\/em> into an argument than by asking whose grandmother makes the best torrijas<\/em>\u2014especially in the aptly named La Casa de las Torrijas. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This charming little spot in Madrid’s historic center has been serving torrijas<\/em> since 1907. Torrijas<\/em> are often referred to as the Spanish version of French toast, and they\u2019re very common around Easter. The good news for torrija<\/em> lovers is that they\u2019re served at La Casa de Las Torrijas year round! <\/p>\n\n\n\n At some point along the way, they added savory dishes to the menu here, too. Today, they offer a daily men\u00fa del d\u00eda<\/em>, making this place a must for lunch in Madrid! If you\u2019re like us and love to end each meal with a special dessert, La Casa de las Torrijas is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The traditional Spanish taverns hold a special charm that can\u2019t be dismissed, but let\u2019s get real: sometimes not even young Spaniards want to have lunch with their grandparents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking to have lunch in Madrid in a place with a more modern feel, these restaurants are a must. They work hard to be contemporary while staying true to the traditional roots of Spanish cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ever heard of a \u201cneotavern\u201d? <\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019re a lot like the old-school lunch spots mentioned earlier, but with a face lift. The decor is a little more hip, the walls have a fresh coat of paint and the business cards have logos. Yet the dishes are still the same hand-me-down recipes from a Spanish grandmother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In Madrid, that\u2019s what we call a neotavern and La Colmada is the perfect example of one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n At midday, the kitchen prepares a dish of the day for \u20ac5.50, and for another \u20ac2.50 you can add a drink and a side of bread to the mix. A lunch this good in Madrid for that price is unheard of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tucked away on the narrow Calle de C\u00e1diz, you’ll find Rosi La Loca<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rosi is a woman with a passion for gastronomy. She has traveled around the world but always returns to Madrid where she now shares her international experiences through her kitchen. In each and every tapa, Rosi adds a touch of the countries she\u2019s visited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This colorful conceptual tapas bar was designed with such extreme detail and care that leaving Madrid without visiting it would be a pity. (Especially when lunch starts at just \u20ac15!) <\/p>\n\n\n\nTraditional Lunch Restaurants in Madrid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Taberna de Maceiras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. La Casa de la Tortilla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. La Casa de las Torrijas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Contemporary Lunch Restaurants in Madrid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. La Colmada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Rosi La Loca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Badila<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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