Anica Waksman
Hispanoamerica, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
The Read
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Anica Waksman is a practical Chamartín pick when ease matters more than a destination-format meal. Lunch is the cleaner choice for a relaxed Madrid plan, while dinner works better for flexibility. For a major celebration or a clearly defined tasting-menu experience, compare it with Madrid peers before committing.
About Anica Waksman
In Madrid, Anica Waksman is easiest to assess on practical details rather than invented positioning. The verified schedule is clear: it is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1 AM, open Sunday from 12:30 PM to 6 PM. That makes it a workable option for daytime plans, evening plans, or a Sunday visit that finishes earlier.
Book this when the basics fit your itinerary: Madrid location, business-casual dress, hours that cover much of the week. There is no verified cuisine, tasting-menu structure, chef program, price tier, seating format, or award record in the available data, so it should not be framed around those assumptions.
Daytime is practical; evening depends on the day
Because Anica Waksman opens at 12:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday, it can fit a Madrid daytime plan as well as an evening plan from Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday is the exception to watch, with hours listed only until 6 PM. Monday is closed.
The venue should be approached as a practical planning decision, not a destination-format commitment. There is no verified tasting-menu structure, named chef program, or published award signal to justify treating it as a special trip on those facts alone. If the evening needs a more defined culinary point of view, use the Madrid restaurants guide to compare it with other options.
Who should choose it
Choose Anica Waksman when its Madrid location, business-casual dress code, operating hours suit the plan. Skip making claims about cuisine, price, service style, or awards unless the venue confirms those details directly for your date.
For a fuller Madrid day, pair the venue decision with broader planning rather than overloading this stop with unsupported expectations. The city guides for Madrid hotels and Madrid bars can help if it is one stop in a wider itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Calle del Prof. Waksman, 5, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid, Spain
- Website
- anicawaksman.com
- Phone
- +34914579203
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Anica Waksman lives in the quieter register of Chamartín, a neighbourhood north of Madrid’s centre where local rhythms, not tourism, set the tone. The room is defined by repeat customers and steady consistency: a neighbourhood anchor that prioritises reliability over theatrical innovation. Instead of chasing headlines, it earns trust through familiar service and a steady sequence of good meals, the sort of place people return to on a weekday or a Saturday night. Expect an intimate, understated atmosphere that feels more like a community table than a destination spectacle.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood restaurant that suits steady, unshowy occasions. It works well for business dinners with local colleagues, relaxed after-work meals for nearby office workers, and quiet date nights where conversation matters. Regulars and residents make up much of the room, so it’s also an easy choice for solo evenings when you want a dependable plate rather than a scene. The setting rewards repeat visits: the measure of the room is familiarity, not a single spectacular outing.
Ordering Tips
Stick with the house signatures to get a sense of what regulars love: the burrata, steak tartare and croquetas de fabada are highlighted specialties worth ordering. Because the restaurant’s strength is consistency and a loyal clientele, plan for it to feel busy at familiar local peak times; the editorial notes that the room is "known to the people who live nearby and trusted by the people who return." If you want to experience what draws repeat guests, pick a few of the star dishes and linger—this is a venue built for return visits rather than one-off theatrics.
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Anica Waksman is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this Madrid set. DiverXO and Pabú sit in a much more expensive €€€€ lane, with stronger appeal for diners who want a clearly framed creative meal. Choose those for a planned splurge; choose Anica Waksman when location and scheduling matter more than culinary spectacle.
Casa de Comidas is the clearer value comparison because its €€ traditional-cuisine positioning gives diners a more defined expectation before booking. Latasia Casa De Comidas is a better fit for Spanish-fusion curiosity, while Anica Waksman reads as the simpler Chamartín option when the meal needs to be convenient rather than concept-led.
If ambiance and predictability matter, Tasquita Los Ochoa is the closest comparison by feel: less about a formal occasion, more about an accessible Madrid meal. The practical verdict is simple: use Anica Waksman for an easy lunch or flexible dinner in the neighborhood, cross-shop the others when price tier, cuisine identity, or occasion weight needs to be clearer.
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Compare Anica Waksman
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anica Waksman | Madrid | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Pabú | Madrid | Izakaya, Creative | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 Michelin 1 Star2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #227We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Latasia Casa De Comidas | Madrid | Spanish Fusion | ; | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #712 |
| Tasquita Los Ochoa | Madrid | ; | ; | No published awards |
| DiverXO | Madrid | Progressive - Asian, Creative | €€€€ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #7Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 3 Stars2025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #42025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #62025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 Michelin 3 Stars |
| Casa de Comidas | Madrid | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anica Waksman good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the occasion is about a convenient Madrid visit and the schedule works for your group. The verified details do not confirm a cuisine, tasting menu, price tier, or awards record, so do not choose it on those assumptions. DiverXO is another Madrid venue to consider when comparing options.
Is daytime or evening better at Anica Waksman?
Both can work depending on the day. The venue opens at 12:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday, while later hours are verified Tuesday through Saturday until 1 AM. Sunday is listed only until 6 PM, Monday is closed. Tasquita Los Ochoa is another Madrid venue to consider alongside it.
What are alternatives to Anica Waksman in Madrid?
Other Madrid options to compare include Casa de Comidas, DiverXO, Latasia Casa De Comidas, Pabú, and Tasquita Los Ochoa. Choose based on verified details for your date, such as hours, availability, dress expectations, the kind of visit your group wants.
What should I wear to Anica Waksman?
The verified dress code is business casual. Choose polished, comfortable clothing that fits a smart Madrid visit without needing formalwear.
