Spanish omelette is without a doubt the pride and joy of all Spanish people. Pretty much the national dish in Spain, ‘tortilla de patata’ is made from fried potatoes and egg, and many people choose to add extra ingredients like onion or chorizo.
There’s nowhere in the country that Spain’s population doesn’t eat tortilla, and while most Spaniards will tell you that their mother’s recipe is the best, we’re here to tell you the ultimate bars and restaurants where you can find the best Spanish omelette in Madrid.
Best tortilla de patata in Madrid
- Sylkar
This bar, not far from Madrid’s famous street the Paseo de la Castellana, has a wonderful pintxo of omelette which is just runny enough in the middle to melt in the mouth.
Where: Calle de Espronceda, 17, Madrid
Website: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/sylkar
- Juana la Loca
A good pincho of tortilla is all about quality, not quantity, and the lovingly crafted potato omelette at this Madrid bar is among the very best thanks to the addition of caramelised onion.
Where: Plaza Puerta de Moros, 4, Madrid
Website: www.juanalalocamadrid.com
- Sacha
While Spanish omelette is a sacred traditional dish, one of its best features is its flexibility. It can be made in many ways and using many different ingredients, as demonstrated by the restaurant that puts the main ingredients on top of the omelette instead of inside it, and has flavours as varied as mushrooms, anchovies and chillis.
Where: Calle Juan Hurtado de Mendoza, 11, Madrid
Website: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/sacha
- Taberna La Buha
Just around the corner from Juana la Loca, in the Madrid neighbourhood of La Latina, is this traditional bar where it’s common to see people eating outside on the terrace in the sunshine. The most typical thing is to order not just a slice but a whole omelette and share it with friends, because here it’s quantity over quality.
Where: Plaza de la Cebada, 10, Madrid
Website: www.tabernaselbuo.eu
- Casa Paco
Casa Paco stands out for its omelettes thanks to the top-quality ingredients they use and the innovative recipes, like leek and goat’s cheese, a true delight for the senses.
Where: Calle de Altamirano, 38, Madrid
Website: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/casa_paco
- Casa Dani
This restaurant, located in the Mercado de la Pez in Madrid, specialises in excellent tortillas. Best of all? You can even order Spanish omelette to takeaway!
Where: Calle Ayala, 28, Madrid
Website: www.casadani.es (in Spanish)
- Pez Tortilla
Located in central Madrid, Pez Tortilla has not only excellent, runny omelettes but also a great selection of craft beers, croquetas and other typical Spanish cuisine.
Where: Calle del Pez, 36, Madrid
Website: www.peztortilla.com
If you visit Madrid in 2019, grab and chunk of bread and be sure to visit one of these bars and restaurants to try the best Spanish omelette in the capital!
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