Madrid doesn’t just have stars—it has soul. If you’re looking for the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Madrid, these are the six temples that hold the coveted double distinction. And of course, one of them is Smoked Room.
Smoked Room: The Smoke Revolution (Grupo Dani García)
Quite simply, this is the restaurant that changed the rules of the game. It entered the guide with two Michelin stars in its very first year—something that hadn’t happened in decades.
Its secret? Fire Dining. At Smoked Room Madrid, it’s not just about cooking over embers; it’s about using smoke as the guiding thread. It’s an intimate experience for just 14 guests, seated at a counter where you can witness every move of the chef.
If you’re looking for true exclusivity in a cosmopolitan setting, this is your place.
Want to discover why smoke is the new luxury in Madrid? Book your Omakase menu at Smoked Room and experience what redefined the Michelin Guide.
Deessa
Located in the stunning Alfonso XIII dining room at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Quique Dacosta showcases his most thoughtful Mediterranean cuisine. It represents the epitome of classic Madrid luxury: high ceilings, linen tablecloths, and dishes of breathtaking aesthetic beauty. A true temple for occasions where the setting matters as much as the food.
DSTAgE
Diego Guerrero is the rebel soul of this list. In his Chueca restaurant, luxury is stripped of all artifice. It’s avant-garde cuisine with a rock-and-roll, globe-trotting spirit—a borderless journey through flavors from around the world, executed with impeccable technique.
Coque
The Sandoval brothers’ restaurant is a masterpiece of logistics and flavor. Here, the experience is itinerant: you begin in the wine cellar, move through the kitchen, and finish in a spectacularly designed dining room. Their suckling pig is arguably the most famous in the Michelin world.
Paco Roncero Restaurante
Located on the top floor of the Casino de Madrid, this is living history of Spanish avant-garde cuisine. Paco Roncero plays with diners through impossible textures and a theatrical presentation that takes full advantage of one of the city’s most beautiful buildings.
Ramón Freixa Madrid
Pure sophistication in the heart of the Salamanca district. Ramón Freixa masterfully blends Catalan tradition with Madrid’s avant-garde. Dishes that resemble works of art and service that borders on perfection, all within the Hotel Único.
