Madrid · DINNER EXPERIENCES
A shortlist worth sending a friend: 15 dinner experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See flamenco at Corral de la Morería in Madrid, with optional 3-, 4-, or 5-course dinner and drinks, all in about 3 hours.
“Worth going. Excellent food, staff courtesy, excellent dancing and show. Although show can be seen aline, the best way is dinner and show combined.”
Madrid small-group tapas tour with 4 wine tastings and classics in four bars, plus jamón and churros at San Ginés. Lunch or dinner.
“This tour was amazing! We had such a good time. The food was so good! We definitely recommend this tour.”
A small-group evening tapas walk through Madrid’s old squares, Moorish walls, and Royal Palace area, ending with paella and digestifs.
“Great guide good knowledge of Spain Able to relate to all participants Young and old from various parts of the world”
Madrid opera dinner at La Castafiore, 3 hours, for $69: singing waiters perform zarzuela as you eat Spanish tapas and drinks.
“absolutely amazing experience! 100% recommend for an incredible night. food was delicious, service was excellent and the opera singing was the best i have ever seen! highlight of our trip!”
Madrid tapas tour with bottomless wine and a private dinner in a 120-year-old cellar, plus expert-led stops for croquetas, jamón, and vermouth.
“This was a fun experience. Brought us to the non touristy eateries and explained local habits. Would recommend for a nice evening”
Madrid flamenco dinner at Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo with a tasty starter, drinks, and a live show plus an optional workshop.
“The workshop was fun and fabulous and enabled greater appreciation for the artistry of the performers. The show was mind-blowing, especially learning that each dance was spontaneous. Don't go there for the food because that is a lowlight and not really neccesary in my opinion, but the atmosphere, energy and local community vibe is why you should go. Perfecto!”
Experience 19th-century flamenco at Tablao La Quimera in Madrid, with live guitar, duende, and drinks or dinner in 1.5 hours.
“Good food and a show, a little pricy but we enjoyed the four course meal.”
Small-group Madrid Old Quarter tapas crawl with 4 stops, Iberian ham and wine tastings, plus local history at Opera.
“Really fantastic tour. I would recommend this tour to anyone who really loves food and wine, as both are excellent. The group size was perfect 3 couples and the 6 of us were made to feel very welcome, we really learnt a lot about the food the regions of Spain and Spanish life. I can’t recommend this tour enough our best Spanish tour.”
Spend an evening with flamenco, dinner, and drinks at Tablao Flamenco Los Porches in Madrid. Mobile ticket, about 2 hours.
“The venue was nice, although a bit distant from the city center. The dinner included with the show was very good. The show itself was good, but not my favorite Flamenco show. The dancers were talented, as were the musicians, but the music was all unfamiliar to us, and we are Spanish descent. Also, they never used castanets, and the show did not include any Rumba Flamenca, nor Sevillanas, so in my opinion it was very one dimensional. I have seen better, but it was still good.”
4-hour Madrid sunset walk with Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor at night, plus optional Torres Bermejas flamenco with dinner.
“Great tour. The guide Pablo was very knowledgeable and funny. Definitely something you want to do as early as possible in your trip as it will help you get oriented and allows you to plan the rest of your trip accordingly. Be aware though that it is a LOT of walking. My companion was pretty cream-crackered by the end of the tour.”
Madrid tablao dinner and flamenco show package with a traditional Spanish meal, included drink, and live dancers, singers, guitar and bass.
“The whole event was great. The management welcomed us & were accompanied to a front table. The food was excellent especially the beef. I have no words to describe the Flamenco Dancing, Singing & the Guitarist. They were all incredible & gave an incredible show. Their talent is amazing. At the end the management got us a taxi which was really appreciated being our first night. Well done to all.”
Madrid tapas tour with dinner and drinks in La Latina, guided by locals, sampling Spanish classics and vermouth, ending at Mercado de San Miguel.
“tiny food portions. a little bit expensiv for what you get. to short 2 1/2 hours. nice group & guide.”
Walk La Latina on a Madrid tapas tour, tasting tortilla and stuffed mushrooms, sipping vermouth and wine, ending near Plaza Mayor.
“Such a good tour - would recommend for anyone to do while in Madrid! A unique way to the see the city while enjoying local food and drinks. Tour guide was really knowledgeable and overall it was a great experience!”
Madrid La Latina tapas tour with four local bites, including tortilla and Spanish vermouth, plus a finish at Mercado de San Miguel. 2.5 hours.
“Ja iet explains it very good, and gives a very good experience!”
Walk La Latina for 2.5 hours sampling tortilla, stuffed mushrooms, and cheeses with vermouth or wine. Led by Sky, in English.
“"I struggle to rate this tour properly as it wasn't what I expected. If you love drinking (alcohol), this is probably the tour for you. If you're expecting a 'dinner' party, less so. There are a few bites here and there, but you're constantly on the move, and it feels a bit rushed. I would have preferred if we could sit down and have a couple of food items at one place, giving us a chance to settle and enjoy/savour the food."”
The museums, the tablaos, and the walled cities a train ride out.
