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O'Grelo: Galician Cuisine in Madrid – Michelin Recommended 2026

O'Grelo: Three Decades of Galician Tradition in Madrid's Retiro Neighbourhood

On Calle de Menorca, in the Barrio de Retiro, O'Grelo has been a steady presence for thirty years. It began with a dream: a family from Galicia arriving in Madrid with a deep knowledge of their region’s cooking. Today, that original vision has evolved into a restaurant that the Michelin guide has recognised, a place where the quality of the product and the fidelity to traditional recipes make it a reference for Spanish cuisine in the capital.

The second generation now runs the kitchen and the dining room, holding fast to the founding idea of being a benchmark for Galician food in Madrid, while gently adapting to contemporary tastes. For them, innovation and tradition are inseparable. The philosophy is straightforward: each day, the team personally selects the market’s finest ingredients, ensuring that everything served reflects the best of Galicia’s lonja (fish market). This daily ritual is the bedrock of their cooking.

The Sea on the Plate

If there is one category of food that defines O'Grelo, it is seafood. The restaurant is known for its seasonal shellfish offerings, with special events built around the centollo (spider crab), mejillón (mussel), and bogavante (lobster). The kitchen treats each piece of seafood as a jewel, handling it with the utmost care. Dishes such as pulpo a la gallega (octopus), the empanada de vieiras (scallop pie), and a salpicón de bogavante (lobster salad) are frequently mentioned by guests as standouts. The menu also includes classics like merluza de pincho a la plancha (grilled hake) and a carefully made tortilla de patatas. The respect for the ingredient is evident in every preparation.

A Welcoming Atmosphere

The dining room at O'Grelo offers a genuinely warm atmosphere. Guests consistently note the attentive, friendly service and the calm, unhurried pace of the meal. It is a place where you can linger over a long lunch or dinner, enjoying a genuine taste of Galicia without the noise of a tourist spot. The restaurant also offers catering and takeaway, making its cooking accessible beyond the dining room. Whether you are a long-time devotee of Galician cuisine or discovering it for the first time, O'Grelo provides a direct, honest connection to the flavours of northwestern Spain.