Where is the best seafood in Madrid?

Based on diner recommendations, the best seafood in Madrid is at Paco Roncero. We compared 19 restaurants serving seafood.

How much does seafood cost in Madrid?

Seafood prices in Madrid range from €6.50 to €450.00 across 19 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Madrid

Best Seafood in Madrid

19 restaurants compared

Price range: €6.50 – €450.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Seafood in Madrid (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 19 restaurants:

Paco Roncero, €32.00 (Centro)
Corral de la Morería, €32.00 (La Latina)
Taberna del Alabardero, €30.00 (Austrias)
El Landó, €60.00 (La Latina)
Ramón Freixa Madrid, €28.00 (Salamanca)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 19 Restaurants Compared

Paco Roncero

Centro·$$$$

Tempura Fish with Lemon Air and Seaweed

€32.00

Delicate white fish in crispy tempura batter with lemon air (foam) and seaweed garnish.

Tip: Lunch menus (€190 Essence, €240 Madrid) offer better value than dinner. The calamari sandwich and foie gras are on both.

Corral de la Morería

La Latina·$$$

Pan-Seared Seafood with Basque Sauce

€32.00

Fresh fish or shellfish seared and served with traditional Basque pepper and cider sauce.

Tip: Ask your server what seafood arrived today — Corral changes proteins daily based on market availability. The freshest option is always the best choice.

Taberna del Alabardero

Austrias·$$$

Hake with Clams

€30.00

Fresh hake fillet served with manila clams in a white wine and parsley sauce.

Tip: Spring through autumn, when hake is at its sweetest. Avoid winter renditions which can be less vibrant.

El Landó

La Latina·$$$

Angulas (Baby Eels)

€60.00

Rare wild baby eels sautéed simply with butter and garlic.

Tip: Call ahead to check if angulas are available — they're not offered every day and must be ordered 24 hours in advance.

Ramón Freixa Madrid

Salamanca·$$$$

Shrimp Cucurucho with Salsa Brava

€28.00

Fried shrimp in crispy cone form served with Spanish tomato-based sauce.

Tip: This dish represents Freixa's philosophy — taking Spanish tradition and executing it with precision. Ask the server about its origins.

Cervecería Alemana

Huertas·$$

Mejillones al Vapor (Steamed Mussels)

€10.00

Live mussels steamed open and served in their shells.

Tip: Order the mussels as your main tapa — a €10 plate is filling and cheaper than gambas or angulas.

Cervecería Alemana

Huertas·$$

Angulas (Baby Eels)

€45.00

Expensive delicacy—tiny wild eels prepared with butter and garlic.

Tip: Order angulas only if celebrating or on an expense account — they're luxury. A smaller order (€25-30) as a single course can be shared.

Taberna El Sur

Lavapiés·$$

Calamares a la Romana

€6.50

Fried squid rings in a light batter with lemon.

Tip: Squeeze fresh lemon over everything — the acidity cuts through the richness perfectly.

OSA

Moncloa·$$$$

Saltwater Eel

€36.00

Saltwater eel with matured butter, celebrating the eel's oceanic sweetness against rich, umami-forward fats.

Tip: One of the few dishes where the cooking technique (maturation) is more important than the ingredient itself.

#10

DSTAgE

Centro·$$$$

Octopus with Squeezed King Prawn Head Sauce

€175.00

Tender octopus served with a sauce made from concentrated king prawn head, rich in umami.

Tip: The sauce is the revelation — ask the server about the technique. It changes how you think about seafood preparation.

#11

DSTAgE

Centro·$$$$

Fermented Tuna Heart and Swordfish Marrow

€175.00

Nose-to-tail seafood where fermentation brings depth to delicate proteins.

Tip: Let the restaurant know about any seafood concerns when booking — they can suggest alternatives without compromising the menu's flow.

#12

DiverXO

Chamartín·$$$$

Drunken Crabs Partying in Jerez

€450.00

Blue crab with Sherry wine reduction and inventive plating.

Tip: This is one of the most visually striking courses. Have your camera ready — the plating is art you'll want to remember.

#13

La Buena Vida

Chueca·$$$

Grilled Calamari

€18.00

Whole baby squid grilled until just charred, dressed with lemon and olive oil.

Tip: Order this with a crisp white wine — the combination is a Madrid summer essential.

#14

Ramón Freixa Madrid

Salamanca·$$$$

Cod with Saffron Emulsion and Seasonal Garnish

€42.00

Atlantic cod poached gently and served with golden saffron foam and market vegetables.

Tip: Pair with a crisp Albariño or a light Rioja Blanco — the wine's acidity complements the saffron without overpowering the fish.

#1592% recommend

OSA

Moncloa·$$$$

Red Mullet Amasake

€35.00

Red mullet with amasake, a Japanese fermented rice sweetness balancing the fish's minerality.

Tip: The amasake sauce complements red mullet's natural briny notes — don't skip it or ask to replace it.

#1690% recommend

DiverXO

Chamartín·$$$$

Galician Lobster Waking Up on the Beaches of Goa

€450.00

Lobster with Indian-inspired spices and coconut.

Tip: Ask the sommelier about pairing — they have curated beverages that enhance the spice profile without overwhelming the seafood.

#1788% recommend

Taberna del Alabardero

Austrias·$$$

Garlic Shrimp

€22.00

Large prawns cooked in sizzling garlic oil, finished with a pinch of espelette and parsley.

Tip: Order it as written — don't ask for modifications or additions. The simplicity is the point.

#1888% recommend

Paco Roncero

Centro·$$$$

Calamari Sandwich Reimagined

€28.00

Madrid's iconic bocadillo de calamares deconstructed and plated as fine dining.

Tip: This dish celebrates Madrid. If you've eaten a real bocadillo de calamares on Calle Mayor, you'll recognize it immediately — and appreciate how Roncero's version honours the original.

#1986% recommend

La Tasquita de Enfrente

Malasaña·$$

Tempura Anchovies with Fried Egg

€16.00

Battered fresh anchovies fried until crispy, served under a warm egg with crispy edges.

Tip: The anchovies must be eaten immediately while the batter is still crunchy. Eat the yolk after a few bites to bind it all.