Among our favorite places to grab a bite in Madrid are food markets. We love to take guests to see them when we are showing them the city as well. The great thing about food markets is that there's something for everyone and it's all in one place. Whether you are going with friends, family or your partner, you can all grab different things at different stands and eat together at the tables provided.
These are our favorites:
- Food Hall at Galería Canalejas
- Mercado de San Miguel
- Mercado de San Anton
- Mercado de San Ildefonso
UPDATED MAY 2022
The Best Food Markets in Madrid: Food Hall at Galeria Canalejas
The Food Hall at Galeria Canalejas is the ultimate luxury food market. This brand new gastronomy icon opened its doors in the heart of the city in December 2021. It consists of 13 restaurants and MAD Gourmets, a food venue, where you will find all the latest gastro trends from around the world at 20 different speciality stands. They also offer live music and showcooking events.
The Best Food Markets in Madrid: Mercado de San Miguel
San Miguel's Market is the best known gourmet market in Madrid. Built in the beginning of the 19th century, this unique building (best example of iron architecture in Madrid) has always served the purpose of a market, only the food stands have changed. Nowadays, you can find the widest range of elaborate tapas, delicatessen and gourmet products. From the best Iberian ham to fresh seafood brought from Galicia each day. It's one of the trendiest places to eat in Madrid and it's always packed with tourists and locals alike. It has 10 million visitors a year! If you are like me and don't like crowds, better to avoid going on weekends.
The Best Food Markets in Madrid: Mercado de San Anton
This recently renovated market consists of three floors of delicious food. The first floor focuses on perishable food, the second one on take-away food and on the third floor you'll find Cocina de San Anton, a restaurant where customers can eat their goods bought on the first floor, cooked for a supplement of 4€. The restaurant also offers a vast menu based upon seasonal fresh and natural produce, with dishes inspired by traditional Spanish cuisine with international touches. On this floor there is also a rooftop terrace where you can have cocktails at the lounge area. As you can see it has all the things a true foodie needs.
The Best Food Markets in Madrid: Mercado de San Ildefonso
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On Fuencarral street there is a street food market that offers dishes from all around the world and of course Spanish food too! If you've been to Candem Market in London, you'll find this place to be similar. A great place to meet up after work or for a pre-dinner drink. There are 20 stands with food that you can either take away or eat in situ. There are two indoor terraces and on the third floor is the cocktail bar where soft rock & roll is always playing.
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