In the capital of Spain there are almost 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, so having a wide range of restaurants with terraces in Madrid is logical and necessary. It is not for nothing that the neologism terraceo is used to say that you are going out for a drink with friends. Enjoying the rich culinary offer of the city and its almost always blue sky is a guaranteed win win.
1. El Escondite de Villanueva
In the heart of the Salamanca neighborhood we find this place that has become a must on the gastro route through the capital. Its brunch inspired by the gastronomy of cities like Milan, Paris or Jalisco is one of the most requested every weekend.
💶Price : Brunch: 19 €.
📍Location: calle de Villanueva, 26 (Salamanca neighborhood)
2. Casa Orellana
In the small Paris that is the Salesas neighborhood is Casa Orellana. The terrace of this restaurant has small tables, perfect for two, and wicker chairs that add to the French atmosphere. Its menu ranges from the most traditional, such as tripe or torreznos, to new classics such as steak tartar.
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📍Location: Calle de Orellana, 6 (Salesas)
3. Doña Tecla
In Doña Tecla stress stays at the door of this beach oasis in Madrid that dazzles with its light, its vibrant colors and its quiet atmosphere. This restaurant with terrace in Madrid unfolds its romantic side at night and becomes one of the most intimate corners of the capital.
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📍Location: Calle Pintor Juan Gris, 2 (Chamartín)
4. Perrachica
Perrachica is already a classic of the late afternoon and its terrace only adds points. It has an eclectic menu that combines international flavors with the best of Madrid, and a place that is photogenic to say the least. The same happens to its terrace, with a perfect jungle setting to surround yourself with friends.
📍Location:Calle Eloy Gonzalo, 10 (Chamberí)
5. Gran Café El Espejo
On Paseo de Recoletos there is a terrace with a glass pavilion with a certain art deco air that attracts the attention of any flâneur. Although El Gran Café El Espejo actually opened in 1990, the interior of the restaurant retains something of the original 1924 restaurant, such as the bar. When the weather is nice, its terrace is a green corner where the hustle and bustle of cars going up and down the promenade dissipates.
They have menu of the day, brunch, snacks and cocktails.
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📍Location: Paseo de Recoletos, 31 (Downtown)
6. Villa Verbena
Villa Verbena is the bet of the group Triciclo with The Hat Madrid in the lake of Casa de Campo. This restaurant has 600 m² of terrace and although the feeling is that you are far away from Madrid, the truth is that you can see the Spain building from almost any of its tables.
This restaurant adds to the renovation that took place around the lake in 2019, both for public facilities, as well as for the businesses in the area. It is very good stop after a long walk around the largest green lung of the city.
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📍Location: P.º María Teresa, 3 (Casa de Campo)
7. Patio de Leones
Patio de Leones joins a description that is becoming more and more common in new openings: neocastiza or neocañí tavern. That is to say, local folklore is part of the restaurant’s concept, and although they appeal to classic symbols both in their decoration and in their menu, there is an attempt to update them.
One of their best-known dishes (and spread on Instagram) is a dessert: the red chocolate carnation. Its terrace in the middle of Puerta de Alcalá justifies every Madrid reference.
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📍Location:Calle de Serrano, 1 (Salamanca neighborhood).
8. Dani Brasserie
Chef Dani García’s recipes complete the luxury experience on the seventh-floor terrace of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid. Dani Brasserie has a new menu every season that is available both in the restaurant’s dining room and on the terrace. But there is no shortage of some classics from the Andalusian chef in his particular ‘Snack bar’, with elaborations that are offered during uninterrupted hours, such as natural oysters, Iberian ham croquettes, guacamole or smoked salmon prepared at the table, Robuchon-style prawns.
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📍Location:Calle de Sevilla, 3 (center)
9. Las Brasas de Castellana
Las Brasas de la Castellana is the gastronomic project led by Chef Jose Vicente Mascaros inside the Rosewood Villa Magna hotel.
The terrace breathes a relaxed and pleasant air, surrounded by vegetation such as rose bushes, the tree of love, the tree of jupiter, flowering magnolias, wisteria and green areas, the work of the landscape designer Gregorio Marañón. A wrought iron pergola covered with wisteria is the main feature.
The menu changes seasonally, but as soon as temperatures rise, dishes such as smoked eggplant, roasted almond ajoblanco or Galician fish market octopus with stewed Mediterranean vegetables are included.
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📍Location: P.º de la Castellana, 22 (Salamanca neighborhood)
10. Filandón
The Filandón restaurant, located on the road from Fuencarral to El Pardo, is one of the great gastronomic references of Madrid and stands out especially for its spectacular outdoor terrace. Surrounded by nature, the terrace is perfect for both family meals and quiet dinners outdoors, and has a swing area for children.
It is ideal to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy grilled dishes, fresh fish and rice dishes in a unique setting. Undoubtedly, the terrace of Filandón is one of its main attractions and one of the best in the capital for the months of good weather. It is also one of Arguiñano’s favorite restaurants in Madrid.