Madrid is pretty much synonymous with bars and restaurants. Probably one of the best cities in the world for those who love the good life of eating and drinking.
Delicious dinner is great, but a delicious dinner with exceptional wine and a breathtaking view is even better. And luckily there are plenty of elevated Madrid restaurants with vistas to choose from, the best ones featured in this listing of the 8 best rooftop restaurants in Madrid.
A list made by the world’s leading experts on rooftops. The list contains both more upscale restaurants, as well as classic and relaxed venues with that genuine Spanish feel.
More in Madrid:
In the area:
Our listing of the 8 best rooftop restaurants in Madrid.
La Terraza del Santo Domingo is an urban and lush rooftop oasis, found right in the heart of Madrid.
Rooftop restaurant, bar and pool, the venue is divided into three area, with interior living room, a glazed lower terrace, and an open-air upper terrace. All surrounded with amazing and panoramic 360º views over Madrid.
Open year round for lunch and dinner, and drinks anywhere in between, the La Terraza del Santo Domingo menu features delicious Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. From tapas, salads and pasta, to filling mains and mouthwatering desserts. Enjoy the dishes á la carte, or go for a tasting menu if you want that extra special experience.
Complementing the food you find a nice selection of wines, as well as fresh cocktails, brews and sangria.
Expect a comfy and friendly atmosphere, perfect for both sunny lunches and charming dinners under the Madrid sky.
LA TERRAZA DEL SANTO DOMINGO
Restaurante Terraza Puertalsol is the only terrace open to the public offering views of the buzzing Puerta del Sol, the famous clock tower and the Kilometre Zero marker stone.
Unique vistas aside, this charming rooftop restaurant also serves the best of Madrid cuisine.
Run by famous chefs Alberto Chicote and Pedro Olmedo, the Terraza Puertalsol menu features everything from 'Homemade Iberian Ham Qroquettes' and 'Tripe, Madrid Style', to 'Red Tuna Tataki' and 'Sirloin Medallion with Foie Gras'.
The dishes are served á la carte in the bar and lounge, while there is a special menu for the terrace, including 3 tapas, 1 main course (half portion) and 1 dessert.
Complementing the food you find a great selection of national and international wines, beers and classic cocktails.
Open daily and year round, Restaurante Terraza Puertalsol is a prime spot for an elevated Madrid lunch or dinner, served with a side of majestic views.
RESTAURANTE TERRAZA PUERTALSOL
Located on the sixth floor of the Cibeles Palace, floating above the famous Plaza de Cibeles, Cornamusa is an elevated addition to Madrid's gastronomic scene.
In a setting where every detail tells a story, Cornamusa blends a beautiful interior space with an equally impressive outdoor terrace. In a perfect balance between sun and shade, here you are surrounded with amazing views over the Madrid skyline.
Open for lunch and dinner, the rooftop menu is designed by chefs Manuel Berganza and Jesús Almagro, where local produce and Madrid recipes have a special role. Expect haute cuisine, served as both á la carte and tasting menu.
Pair your dishes with signature cocktails from mixologist Luca Anastasio, or something from the extensive wine cellar, with more than 5,000 carefully selected local and foreign wines.
Next to the restaurant you also find the sister rooftop bar Azotea Cibeles, perfect if you just want some snacks with your drinks and views over Madrid.
CORNAMUSA
Boasting a very centric location, stunning views of Madrid and its surroundings, and one of the best rooftop pools in the city, Dear Hotel is an ideal choice for visitors looking to explore the city in style.
Located on the 14h floor and open exclusively to guests, the rooftop pool is the perfect spot for relaxation and privacy.
If you're looking to meet new people, though, you can always head out to Nice to Meet You, the hotel's elevated restaurant and lounge.
Nice To Meet You is a fantastic rooftop restaurant and bar where you can enjoy a sunny lunch, early afternoon cocktails, delicious dinners, and stunning 360° views over Madrid’s iconic landmarks.
The kitchen serves delicious Spanish-style sharing entrees, rice and pasta dishes, meat and fish options and sweet desserts, along with a collection of signature and classic cocktails that you're sure to enjoy.
During the weekends, Nice To Meet You hosts live music and DJ shows, and for visit during these hours, reservations are encouraged.
NICE TO MEET YOU
Offering a central location, fantastic views, and generous opening hours, Azotea del Circulo has become a cornerstone of Madrid's restaurant scene.
From up here, you can enjoy stunning 360-degree views of Madrid's skyline, as well as fantastic Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine, all served at a reasonable price and prepared with true skill.
Open from early lunch to late dinner, Azotea is the perfect central hub for your elevated adventures in Madrid.
Azotea also has a bar where you find wine, beer, sangría, champagne, refreshing cocktails and a selection of smaller bites. So you can visit for drinks and nibbles with a view, or make it a full lunch or dinner high above Madrid.
AZOTEA DEL CIRCULO
The large shopping center El Corte Inglés is definitely no Madrid secret, but its 9th floor rooftop restaurant and bar is much more of a hidden gem.
High above the bustling streets around Gran Via, this oasis offer both some relaxation and some fantastic views over the Capitol Building and the Madrid skyline.
The Gourmet Experience is not one rooftop restaurant, but instead a collection of small gourmet restaurants. Order your food and drinks and bring it to your table, either inside or on the open air rooftop terrace.
The selection of food and drinks ranges from Mexican and Japanes to classic Spanish and other international tastes. If you find something you really like, chances are you can buy it to bring home from the food market.
While the Gourmet Experience might not be all that well known among visitors, it is a popular venue among the locals. And since the shopping center is well visited pretty much always, you should aim to arrive early to grab the top seats.
GOURMET EXPERIENCE
Just a few steps away from Plaza Mayor stands The Hat, a building you won't be able to look away from.
This creative hotel/hostel concept, created with smart travelers in mind, runs entirely on biomass energy, boasts a stunning ultra-modern design, and houses one of the coolest rooftop restaurants in the entire city.
Up on the charming rooftop, you can enjoy quaint views of Madrid's old buildings while sunbathing and enjoying an ice-cold drink and tasty bites.
The rooftop restaurant and bar was designed to be the heart of the hotel, offering indoor and outdoor seating options, heating for the cold days, semi-covered areas, tables, lounge sofas, couches, and more to weary and energetic travelers alike.
Day or night, you can find delicious coffee, well-crafted cocktails, ice-cold beers, and amazing conversations from travelers from all over. The food menu is not huge, but includes a nice set of tapas that is friendly both to the taste buds and the wallet.
THE HAT
'The Traveler', or El Viajero, is a fantastic restaurant bar located in a historic building, where you can not only submerge yourself in the past but also gaze at Madrid's Latina area.
Occupying the entirety of the three-story building, El Viajero has a full-sized restaurant on the ground floor, a fantastic bar on the second floor, and the best of both worlds at the third floor roof garden.
El Viajero's rooftop boasts a small kitchen that prepares light bar bites and tapas (that are simple, healthy and tasty), and a bar that serves fantastic cocktails, delicious wines, and a wide variety of beers.
Reservations are only available for the restaurant, so if you want to score a good table at the rooftop, make sure to arrive early.
EL VIAJERO
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
Browse all the cities & articles at The Rooftop Guide
Follow The Rooftop Guide