Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Madrid. including where to go and what to order.

Vegan in Madrid

Distrito Vegano ★ 4.5

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Distrito Vegano in Madrid's Lavapies is the 100 percent vegan kitchen since 2017, with plant-based versions of the Spanish canon: paella, croquetas, tortilla and cocido madrileno cooked daily without animals.

Tip: Open Tue-Sun 13:00 to 24:00; closed Monday. The vegan paella runs 14 euros; the vegan cocido (winter only) is 18.

Viva Burger ★ 4.3

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Viva Burger in Madrid's La Latina is the 100 percent vegan burger room since 2008, with plant-based burger patties, vegan tapas plates and a focused brunch carte on weekends.

Tip: Open daily 13:00 to 24:00. The Mayflower vegan burger (14 euros) is the headline; vegan beer on tap.

Los Amigos Restaurante Vegano ★ 4.2

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Los Amigos Restaurante Vegano in Madrid's Centro is the 100 percent vegan kitchen since 2013, with plant-based versions of Spanish classics: paella vegana, vegan tortilla and a brunch buffet on weekends.

Tip: Open daily 13:00 to 24:00. The vegan paella for two (28 euros) is the headline; vegan brunch buffet 18 euros.

Sanissimo ★ 4.3

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Sanissimo in Madrid's Chueca is the 100 percent vegan kitchen since 2018, with a daily-changing tasting menu of plant-based Spanish and Mediterranean plates, plus a focused vegan brunch carte.

Tip: Open Tue-Sun 13:00 to 24:00; closed Monday. The vegan tasting menu (35 euros) is the dinner format.

Vegetarian in Madrid

Mama Campo ★ 4.3

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Mama Campo on Plaza de Olavide in Madrid is the vegetarian-friendly modern kitchen since 2011, with a market-led carte, vegan options flagged and a brunch buffet on weekends.

Tip: Open daily 13:00 to 24:00. The vegetarian brunch buffet (22 euros) Sundays is the headline; book three days ahead.

Honest Greens ★ 4.2

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Honest Greens in Madrid's Salamanca is the vegetarian-friendly fast-casual room since 2017, with a market-led carte of bowls, sandwiches and proteins, all dishes vegan-or-vegetarian-flagged.

Tip: Open daily 10:00 to 23:00. The build-your-own vegetarian bowl runs 12 to 15 euros; multiple Madrid locations.

El Jardin de los Milagros ★ 4.2

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El Jardin de los Milagros in Madrid's Malasana is the vegetarian and vegan kitchen since 2014, with a daily-changing market-led carte, plant-based plates and a small back-garden terrace.

Tip: Open Mon-Sat 13:30 to 23:30. The vegetarian set lunch (18 euros) and the back-garden tables are the headlines.

El Vergel ★ 4.2

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El Vergel in Madrid's Lavapies is the vegetarian and organic restaurant since 2008, with a daily-changing market carte, vegan options flagged and a focused organic-wine list.

Tip: Open Tue-Sat 13:30 to 24:00; closed Sun-Mon. The vegetarian set lunch (16 euros) runs weekdays; carte 25 per head dinners.

Gluten Free in Madrid

Celicioso ★ 4.5

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Celicioso in Madrid's Chueca is the city's reference 100 percent gluten-free bakery and cafe since 2012, with celiac-certified breads, pastries and a small all-day brunch carte.

Tip: Open daily. Cash and card. Gluten-free croissant (3.50 euros) and chocolate cake (5 euros per slice) are the headlines.

Maricastana ★ 4.3

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Maricastana in Madrid's Chueca is the 100 percent gluten-free bistro since 2013, with celiac-certified Italian pastas, Spanish tortilla and the dedicated gluten-free kitchen handling no wheat at all.

Tip: Open Mon-Sat 13:00 to 24:00. The gluten-free pasta carte runs 14 to 18 euros; book five days ahead for weekend.

La Canela Fina ★ 4.3

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La Canela Fina in Madrid's Centro is the AIC-certified gluten-free bakery and cafe since 2018, with a dedicated kitchen and gluten-free breads, pastries and a small brunch carte.

Tip: Open Tue-Sun 09:00 to 20:00; closed Mon. AIC certification means full celiac-safe; cake by slice 4 euros.

Halal in Madrid

Bait Byblos ★ 4.2

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Bait Byblos in Madrid's Lavapies is the halal-certified Lebanese kitchen since 2010, with shawarma, mezze plates and the dedicated halal-only ingredient sourcing from approved suppliers.

Tip: Open daily 12:00 to 24:00. The mezze sharer (32 euros for two) and the lamb shawarma plate are the headlines.

La Casbah ★ 4.1

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La Casbah in Madrid's Lavapies is the halal-certified Moroccan kitchen since 2014, with couscous, tagines and the dedicated halal-only sourcing across the carte.

Tip: Open daily 13:00 to 24:00. The tagine of lamb-with-prunes (18 euros) and the mint-tea-and-baklava finish are the headlines.

Kosher

Dietary in Madrid, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Madrid?

Peak food season in Madrid is year-round.

What time do people eat in Madrid?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Madrid?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Madrid?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Madrid rewards trust.

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