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.

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