People often ask me about eating out gluten-free in Madrid, and when I was recently interviewed for the “Eat out Madrid” podcast about living in Madrid as a celiac/coeliac I took the chance to talk about some of the places I like to go eating out and where I can feel comfortable. Some people listening to the podcast may have struggled with my accent and weren’t able to hear clearly so I’m quickly adding the places I mention to this post. I’m also updating this post with some newer places as they open and I get to try them.

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Gluten-free bakeries and cafes

Sana Locura Gluten Free Bakery

Calle del Gral Oraá, 49, 28006 Madrid. Near metro Avenida America.

Bakery with savoury and sweet items (including pizza slices and empanadas)
Coffee, smoothies and gluten-free beer to drink
Has menu del Dia for around 11€ (drink not included)
Often has paella and chicken
Has some gluten-free granola and flours for you to buy and take home

[0% Gluten] Madrid

Calle de Vallehermoso, 33, 28015 Madrid. In between metros Quevedo, San Bernado and Arguelles.

Bakery with savoury and sweet items
Coffee, juice to drink
Brunch items (toast with toppings etc)
Has multiple locations all over spain

LEON THE BAKER

Calle del Conde Duque, 19, 28015 Madrid. Metro San Bernado.

Probably the best gluten-free bread in Madrid
Has sweet pastries
Many items also lactose-free, including the bread
No seating

MARQUÉS Free From (Antes Confitería Marqués)

C. de Fernando el Católico, 76, 28015 Madrid. Metro Moncloa, Arguelles.

Not mentioned in the podcast because I only found it once before but didn’t know what it was called. Recommended
Items are free from allergens, not only gluten.

Pastelería La Oriental y Cafetería

Calle de Ferraz, 49, 28008 Madrid. Metro Arguelles.

One section is gluten-free, the other not, so a one-stop shop
Has a small cafe section with some savoury items
Close to Templo de Debod

CELICIOSO Gluten Free Bakery

Calle de Hortaleza, 3, 28004 Madrid. Metro Gran via, Chueca, Tribunal, Callao

Bakery with sweet and savoury items, including sandwiches for take-away
Has a cafe/restaurant area at the back for hot food and eggs
Has gluten-free beer and juices
Plenty of choices and good quality, several other locations throughout the city which are bigger

Bars and restaurants

Picalagartos Sky Bar & Restaurant

C/ Gran Vía, 21, 28013 Madrid. Metro Sol, Sevilla, Gran Via, Callao, Chueca

Knowledgeable staff, happy to check with the kitchen
The online menu has allergens listed
Amazing views, up-market
Having a dinner reservation means you can skip the line and access the rooftop cocktail bar.
Choices are a bit limited food-wise to mostly fish and seafood for Celiacs

Yan Ken Pon - Sushi Ramen y Librería

Plaza de Cascorro, 3, 28012 Madrid. Metro La Latina, Tirso de Molina

Gluten-free sushi, all their sushi is gluten-free, and they have tamari as well as soy sauce
Big portions of quality fresh fish and good value for money
Not all of their dishes are gluten-free ( See below for 100% gluten-free Japanese and sushi)

Sagaretxe

Calle Eloy Gonzalo, 26, 28010 Madrid. Metro Quevedo, Iglesia

Basque restaurant and sidreria
Has some tables outside
Labelled menus showing allergens
Bar area for casual drinks and pinchos
Mostly fish and seafood options for celiacs

La Minoterie

Calle de la Encomienda, 23, 28012 Madrid

Gluten-free crepes (authentic Breton-style ones!)
Did I mention gluten-free sweet crepes?
Natural wines by the bottle, french cider too
Economical on Encomienda

29 Fanegas

Calle del Gral Oraá, 29, 28006 Madrid. Metro Nuñez de Balboa, Gregorio Marañon, Avenida America.

Wide range of dishes freshly prepared and gluten-free
Good customer service, knowledgeable staff
Nice ambience, upstairs casual bar with tapas, dining room downstairs
Common Spanish dishes available in gluten-free form
As it’s in the North of Barrio Salamanca and close to the IE, prices are a little more economical

Arrocería Casa de Valencia

Paseo del Pintor Rosales, 58, 28008 Madrid. Metro Arguelles, Moncloa

Gluten-free paella and meloso
Top quality paella with fresh ingredients
There’s even an oxtail rice stew on the menu which is very nice
Reasonably priced wine
It’s a bit pricey, but it is across the road from the Parque Oeste too and was opened by the former King back in the 1970s
Also, around the corner from Pasteleria Oriental mentioned above, which is handy because there are hardly any gluten-free desserts here unless you like fruit.

Grosso Napoletano Gluten Free (senza glutine)

Calle de Fernando VI, 23, Local Izquierdo, 28004 Madrid

The gluten-free pizza restaurant in Chueca hinted at in the podcast finally opened in October 2020
Located in Chueca/Las Saleas
Amazing gluten-free pizza from one of the best pizza restaurants in Europe
100% gluten-free restaurant (other than some beers)
Vegan options too and pizzas without tomato
Take-away available
For the in-depth review click here

Okashi Sanda

C. de San Vicente Ferrer, 22, 28004 Madrid

100% Gluten-free and lactose-free Japanese dishes (excluding sushi)
Located in Malasaña
Vegan options
Ramen and gyozas, amongst other dishes
Has another location near Plaza Santa Domingo which does Sushi
Very popular, advance booking recommended

Waraku

C. de Benito Gutiérrez, 4, 28008 Madrid

100% Gluten-free and lactose-free higher end Japanese dishes, including sushi
Located near Moncloa
Vegan options
High-quality sushi
Has broth dishes which you cook and add meat to at your table
Japanese chef and owner

Llagar El Quesu Madrid

C. de Alburquerque, 31, 28010 Madrid

100% (apart from bread and beer) gluten-free Asturian dishes
Located near Plaza Olavide in Chamberi
Great quality meat dishes in a surprisingly large restaurant with a small terrace
Excellent quality meat and sausages, ribs and Chuleton especially good.
Has cider and comes with a dispenser to add gas
No requirement or facility to reserve in advance, strangely, call to check though

Mentrida

Plaza de Olavide, 3, 28010 Madrid

90% gluten-free tapas
Has items like croquetas, meatballs and fried fish that are usually not available gluten-free
Has outdoor seating in the atmospheric Plaza Olavide and a waiting list

LaLina Bravas, Tapas y Copas

Pl. de la Cebada, 2, La latina & C. de Gravina, 18, Chueca

90% gluten-free tapas
Outdoor seating and interior seating
Adjacent to the theatre close to La Latina metro
Chueca location close to Chueca metro

Churrería Chocolateria 1902

C. de San Martín, 2, Sol/Opera/Callao

Has a gluten-free separate kitchen for making churros and other food
Gluten free Calamari sandwiches are available here!
Lactose free hot chocolate available
All of their chocolate is Gluten-free

Naked & Sated (various locations)

C. del Maestro Victoria, 5, 28013 Madrid (near Cortylandia), also one on Calle Serrano

Gluten free, with no added sugar
Various options, such as salads, pizzas and burgers for main courses and desserts.
Vegetarian options
Savoury crepes

Avocado Love

esquina con, Calle Marqués de Santa Ana, 34, C. del Espíritu Santo, 15, 28004 Madrid (plaza Juan Pujol)

Vegan but also 100% gluten-free
Original dishes that are very tasty
Has a great value for money menu del dia

Gluten-free eating out in Madrid