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Best Tuna Dishes in Madrid
4 restaurants compared
Price range: €4.00 – €175.00
Avg recommendation: 85%
Top 4 Tuna Dishes in Madrid (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Empanada de Atún (Tuna Empanada) at Bar El Brillante, €4.00 (Atocha)
- Fermented Tuna Heart and Swordfish Marrow at DSTAgE, €175.00 (Centro)
- Marmitako (Basque Tuna and Potato Stew) at El Landó, €17.00 (La Latina)
- Milhojas de Ventresca at La Pescadería de Hermosilla — 85% recommended, €12.00 (Salamanca)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Tuna Dishes
#1
Empanada de Atún (Tuna Empanada)
Bar El BrillanteAtocha·$
€4.00
Flaky pastry filled with salted tuna and potato.
Tip: The empanada is warm and portable — grab one to go and eat it on your way to the Reina Sofía Museum, just next door.
#2
Fermented Tuna Heart and Swordfish Marrow
DSTAgECentro·$$$$
€175.00
Nose-to-tail seafood where fermentation brings depth to delicate proteins.
Tip: Let the restaurant know about any seafood concerns when booking — they can suggest alternatives without compromising the menu's flow.
#3
Marmitako (Basque Tuna and Potato Stew)
El LandóLa Latina·$$$
€17.00
Basque fisherman's stew with tuna, potatoes, and bell peppers in broth.
Tip: Marmitako is lighter than the cocido or callos but still filling — a good choice if you want traditional Madrid cuisine without the heaviest options.
#485% recommend
Milhojas de Ventresca
La Pescadería de HermosillaSalamanca·$$$
€12.00
Tuna belly layered with tomato and pastry in a delicate millefeuille structure.
Tip: This is one of the most frequently recommended dishes on review sites. It's a signature that works as a starter or as part of a shared selection.