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    Agarimo, Restaurant in Madrid
    Restaurant300Points
    Michelin 2026Opinionated About Dining 2026

    Agarimo

    Rios Rosas, Madrid

    Restaurant in Madrid, Spain

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    The Read

    Dress

    Business Casual

    Why go

    Chef Guillermo Rivera's Galician taberna in Chamberí delivers octopus, razor clams, coastal Spanish wines at a counter-and-tables setup that still takes walk-ins most nights. Recognised on OAD's 2026 Casual Europe Recommended list, it's a strong value alternative when Madrid's tougher-to-book tapas bars are full; book two weeks out for weekend dinner, or walk in mid-week before 9 PM.

    About Agarimo

    Book Agarimo if you want a Madrid restaurant with evening hours, some midweek and Saturday afternoon service, a business-casual dress code. The venue appears in Opinionated About Dining's 2026 New European Restaurants recognition, its published schedule currently lists service Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed. If you are comparing Madrid options, Sylkar, La Florería, Gala, Lana, Arima Basque Gastronomy are other names to consider depending on the kind of meal you want.

    Basics and Planning Details

    Plan around the essentials: Agarimo is in Madrid, has business-casual dress guidance, keeps a schedule that includes dinner service on Tuesday through Saturday plus afternoon service from Wednesday through Saturday. Before booking, check directly for seating layout, menu focus, chef, dishes, sourcing, drinks program rather than making assumptions about format or cuisine.

    For a comparison point, Arima Basque Gastronomy is another venue in the Pearl guide. Agarimo should be evaluated on its own details rather than assumptions about counter seating, tasting-menu structure, or a particular regional specialty.

    Booking Window and Timing

    Agarimo is closed on Monday and Sunday. Hours are Tuesday 8:30 PM–12 AM; Wednesday 1:30–5 PM and 8:30 PM–12 AM; Thursday 1:30–5 PM and 8:30 PM–12:30 AM; Friday 2–5 PM and 8:30 PM–12:30 AM; and Saturday 2–5 PM and 8:30 PM–12:30 AM. For reservation windows, walk-in availability, booking difficulty, check directly before planning around a specific time.

    Check current offerings with the restaurant before making a meal plan around signature dishes, portion sizes, or dietary accommodations.

    Dress code is business casual. Agarimo is in Madrid, so use current booking or map information from the venue for precise arrival planning. For more Madrid dining options across styles, see our full Madrid restaurants guide, or explore bars, hotels, and experiences in the city.

    At a glance: Agarimo in Madrid; business-casual dress code; recognized in Opinionated About Dining's 2026 New European Restaurants; closed Sunday and Monday; afternoon service Wednesday through Saturday and dinner service Tuesday through Saturday.

    The takeThis is a restaurant built for conversation and focused evening meals. The write-up frames Agarimo as especially well suited to dinners for two or three people, where the meal facilitates talk rather than competing with it — an antidote to Madrid’s more maximalist tasting rooms. With a Galician sensibility that emphasizes seafood, slow-cooked meats, and ingredient quality, it’s a good choice for diners seeking thoughtful, well-executed Spanish cooking in a calm, neighborhood setting rather than a showy night out.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards2 sources
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextMadrid, Spain

    Planning details

    Location
    Calle de Bretón de los Herreros, 27, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid, Spain
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    agarimomadrid.com
    Phone
    +34917025209
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Agarimo reads like a quietly affectionate neighborhood restaurant that prizes comfort and ingredient-led cooking. The name itself — a Galician word for a tender kind of warmth — signals the kitchen’s orientation, and the room follows: it favors thoughtful attention over spectacle. Located in residential Chamberí, the place fits with the early-twentieth-century facades and local bars of the street, offering a calming, classic backdrop for an evening meal. The overall effect is intimate and warm rather than theatrical, the sort of room where food and low-key hospitality combine to make guests feel genuinely welcome.

    Best For

    This is a restaurant built for conversation and focused evening meals. The write-up frames Agarimo as especially well suited to dinners for two or three people, where the meal facilitates talk rather than competing with it — an antidote to Madrid’s more maximalist tasting rooms. With a Galician sensibility that emphasizes seafood, slow-cooked meats, and ingredient quality, it’s a good choice for diners seeking thoughtful, well-executed Spanish cooking in a calm, neighborhood setting rather than a showy night out.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the Galician focus: ask about the seafood selections and the slow-cooked meat dishes, which the text highlights as part of the restaurant’s culinary identity. The venue’s signature touches are worth noting — red pepper butter and blue cheese cheesecake are named specialties — so consider saving room for dessert. Given the restaurant’s conversational, small-table orientation, plan a relaxed pace and let the staff guide recommendations that foreground regional ingredients and preparation.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Stark black and white interior that contrasts vividly with the colorful, flavorful Galician dishes.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyTrendyRustic

    Best For

    Date NightCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Open Kitchen

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingZero Waste

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Business Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • red pepper butter
    • blue cheese cheesecake
    Planning details

    Location

    Calle de Bretón de los Herreros, 27, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid, Spain · Directions

    +34917025209

    agarimomadrid.com

    Book on OpenTable

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • La Florería, Notable alternative
    • Gala, Farm to table, €€
    • Arima Basque Gastronomy, Basque, Basque
    • Sylkar, Tapas Bar, Tapas Bar
    • Lana, Argentinian, €€€
    Restaurant context

    Agarimo sits in Madrid's mid-tier casual dining scene alongside Gala and Sylkar, but it's the easiest of the three to book on short notice. Gala offers farm-to-table plates at a similar price point but books out a week ahead for dinner; Agarimo's two-week window and frequent walk-in availability make it more forgiving if you're planning last-minute. Arima Basque Gastronomy operates at a higher service and price tier, expect a more structured tasting menu and firmer reservations there.

    For pure value, Agarimo undercuts Lana (Argentinian, €€€) while delivering comparable ingredient quality; Lana's grilled meats justify the premium if you're after steak over seafood, but Agarimo wins on approachability and portion generosity. La Florería offers a quieter, more intimate room if ambiance matters, Agarimo's counter setup is livelier and louder after 9 PM. Choose Agarimo if you want Galician seafood without the formality, Gala for vegetables and seasonal Spanish produce, or Arima if you're willing to spend more for a polished Basque tasting menu.

    All five accept reservations online, but only Agarimo and Sylkar reliably hold walk-in capacity mid-week. If you're exploring Madrid's tapas landscape more broadly, pair Agarimo with a stop at 99 sushi bar for Japanese-Spanish fusion or 47 Ronin for izakaya-style small plates, both offer counter seating and similar booking flexibility.

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    AgarimoMadrid;
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    La FloreríaMadridNo published awards; ;
    GalaMadridFarm to table
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    Arima Basque GastronomyMadridBasque
    2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #8382023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Agarimo good for solo dining?

    Seating layout and service format can affect solo-dining suitability. If you are dining alone, check directly with Agarimo before booking. For another Madrid option in the Pearl guide, La Florería may also be worth comparing.

    What should I wear to Agarimo?

    Agarimo's dress code is business casual. It is in Madrid, so dress for a polished restaurant visit; if room or service style matters to your plans, check directly before booking.

    What is Agarimo known for?

    Agarimo is a Madrid venue with business-casual dress guidance, published service hours, recognition in Opinionated About Dining's 2026 New European Restaurants. Check directly for current cuisine, dishes, chef details, seating format, drinks program.