Best Cheese Dishes in Madrid
6 restaurants compared
Price range: €2.90 – €28.00
Avg recommendation: 85%
Top 5 Cheese Dishes in Madrid (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 6 restaurants:
- Rosca de Jamón y Queso (Ham and Cheese Roscas) at Taberna Almendro 13, €4.50 (La Latina)
- Berenjenas Fritas con Jamón y Queso at Taberna Txakolina, €2.90 (La Latina)
- Spanish Cheese Selection at Casa Gerardo — score 93/100, €28.00 (La Latina)
- Iberian Ham Croquetas with Latxa Cheese at Arzábal — score 90/100, €8.00 (Retiro)
- Cheese Selection at Desde 1911 — score 80/100, €18.00 (Moncloa)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Cheese Dishes
#1
Rosca de Jamón y Queso (Ham and Cheese Roscas)
Taberna Almendro 13La Latina·$
€4.50
Oversized, bagel-like rounds filled with jamón and cheese, topped with paprika.
Tip: Order the rosca for takeaway late night (after 10 PM) — it's perfect for eating walking back to your hotel.
#2
Berenjenas Fritas con Jamón y Queso
Taberna TxakolinaLa Latina·$$
€2.90
Fried eggplant slices topped with jamón and melted cheese.
Tip: One of the vegetarian options at the bar — good if you want balance among your selections.
#3Score 93/100
Spanish Cheese Selection
Casa GerardoLa Latina·$$
€28.00
Rotating board of Spanish cheeses — Gamoneu, Idiazábal, Majorero, Torta de Cañarejal — cut to order.
Tip: Ask the counter staff which cheese is currently at peak ripeness — they'll guide you to the best selection.
#4Score 90/100
Iberian Ham Croquetas with Latxa Cheese
ArzábalRetiro·$$$
€8.00
Creamy Iberian ham croqueta studded with aged Latxa sheep's milk cheese.
Tip: Order these — they're the standout tapa and worth going back for.
#5Score 80/100
Cheese Selection
Desde 1911Moncloa·$$$$
€18.00
A curated selection of Spanish and European cheeses served with house-made bread and house condiments.
Tip: Choose the cheese board over dessert — the pairing options with Desde 1911's natural wine selection are remarkable.
#6Score 78/100
Selection of Aged Cheeses and Cured Meats
ArzábalRetiro·$$$
€20.00
A curated board of Spanish and European cheeses, cured hams, and preserved products.
Tip: Order this with a glass of wine — it's a complete meal and requires no cooking.