Where is the best stew in Madrid?

Based on diner recommendations, the best stew in Madrid is at La Bola Taberna. We compared 19 restaurants serving stew.

How much does stew cost in Madrid?

Stew prices in Madrid range from €7.90 to €65.00 across 19 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Madrid

Best Stew in Madrid

19 restaurants compared

Price range: €7.90 – €65.00

Avg recommendation: 91%

Top 5 Stew in Madrid (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 19 restaurants:

La Bola Taberna, €12.00 (Centro)
La Posada de la Villa, €28.00 (La Latina)
Taberna de Antonio Sánchez, €9.50 (Lavapiés)
Casa Lucio, €18.50 (La Latina)
Casa Lucio, €15.00 (La Latina)

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

All 19 Restaurants Compared

La Bola Taberna

Centro·$$

Tripe Stew

€12.00

Madrid's traditional callos — tripe braised with chorizo and spices.

Tip: The tripe is tender and well-spiced — not gamey. Ask for extra bread to soak up the sauce.

La Posada de la Villa

La Latina·$$$

Cocido Madrileño

€28.00

Madrid stew with beef, chickpeas, and vegetables, requires advance order.

Tip: Call ahead to order this — it requires 24 hours advance notice. The restaurant needs to prepare it properly.

Taberna de Antonio Sánchez

Lavapiés·$$

Rabo de Toro

€9.50

Madrid's signature oxtail stew with chickpeas and tomato sauce.

Tip: This is the textbook version — if you want to understand Madrid cooking, eat this dish.

Casa Lucio

La Latina·$$

Rabo de Toro

€18.50

Braised oxtail stew with root vegetables and red wine.

Tip: Order this in winter when you want something warming and substantial. The meat falls off the bone.

Casa Lucio

La Latina·$$

Callos a la Madrileña

€15.00

Stewed tripe in a rich Madrid-style sauce with morcilla and chickpeas.

Tip: Order this if you want to eat like a Madrileño, not like a tourist. It's been on the menu since 1974 unchanged.

Taberna de la Daniela

Centro·$$

Tripe Stew

€13.00

Callos madrileños — tripe braised with chorizo and paprika.

Tip: If the cocido sounds too heavy, try the callos. It's hearty but lighter, and takes 30 minutes, not 90.

La Posada de la Villa

La Latina·$$$

Callos a la Madrileña

€18.00

Madrid-style tripe with morcilla, chorizo, and chickpeas.

Tip: This is how Madrileños eat — order it if you want to taste traditional flavors.

Casa Lucio

La Latina·$$

Cocido Madrileño

€16.00

Madrid-style chickpea stew with beef, chicken, and sausage.

Tip: This is the classic comfort order when you want something warming and traditional — less famous than the huevos rotos but equally solid.

La Buena Vida

Chueca·$$$

Hunting Stew

€26.00

Autumn stew of game birds (grouse, woodcock, pigeon) braised with mushrooms and red wine.

Tip: Only available autumn and early winter. If you see it on the menu, order it — the birds are at their best.

#10

La Posada de la Villa

La Latina·$$$

Pollo en Pepitoria

€22.00

Stewed chicken in a creamy sauce with peppers and hard-boiled eggs.

Tip: A lighter alternative to the lamb if you want traditional Castilian cooking without the weight.

#11

Taberna de la Daniela

Centro·$$

Oxtail Stew

€15.00

Rabo de toro — oxtail braised until the meat is falling off the bone.

Tip: A winter special that shows up in cold months. When you see it on the menu, order it. Rich, unforgettable.

#12

Tripea

Chamberí·$$

Beef Cheeks with Laurel

€16.00

Braised beef cheeks stewed until tender in a bay leaf-infused broth.

Tip: This is the warm course — it lands mid-menu to reset your palate before dessert.

#13

La Tasquería

Chamberí·$$$

Callos à la Madrileña

€22.00

Madrid's iconic tripe stew with blood sausage, pork trotters, snouts, chorizo, tomatoes, and chickpeas.

Tip: This is generous portions — order to share or go light on appetizers. The stew is hearty and meant to satisfy.

#1495% recommend

La Bola Taberna

Centro·$$

Cocido Madrileño

€28.00

Traditional Madrid stew with chickpeas, meats, and potatoes served in two courses from a clay pot over holm oak charcoal.

Tip: One portion easily feeds two people — the stew is rich and hearty. Plan for a leisurely meal, not a quick lunch.

#1595% recommend

Taberna de Antonio Sánchez

Lavapiés·$$

Callos a la Madrileña

€7.90

Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich tomato sauce.

Tip: This is the classic Madrid dish — if you try nothing else, get the callos. It's been on the menu since the 1880s.

#1692% recommend

Taberna de la Daniela

Centro·$$

Cocido Madrileño

€28.50

The three-vuelco cocido — soup, chickpeas, then meats, served course by course.

Tip: Two to three people can easily share one cocido. One portion is designed for one very hungry person, but most tables share.

#1792% recommend

Malacatín

La Latina·$$

Cocido Madrileño

€19.50

Madrid's iconic stew of chickpeas, beef, and vegetables served in three courses.

Tip: They offer a smaller 'degustación' (tasting) portion if you want to enjoy the cocido without being overwhelmed by volume.

#1885% recommend

El Paraguas

Salamanca·$$$

Stew with Morels and Foie

€32.00

Seasonal mushroom stew enriched with foie gras and served with toasted bread.

Tip: This dish is seasonal — ask the waiter if morels are in stock. Spring and early summer are the best times.

#1985% recommend

Lhardy

Centro·$$$

Cocido Madrileño

€65.00

The refined version of Madrid's stew — three-course service with refined plating.

Tip: The private rooms upstairs are perfect for small celebrations. Staff speaks English and is very accommodating.