Cadaqués
Recoletos, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Salamanca-district restaurant on Calle Jorge Juan with daily lunch-through-late-evening hours, Cadaqués occupies prime real estate near Los Aguachiles and Ramon Freixa Atelier. Venue data lists no cuisine type, chef, or price range, so you're booking on location and schedule flexibility alone; useful if you need a walk-in option in the neighborhood, less so if you want menu intelligence before committing.
About Cadaqués
Cadaqués in Madrid is open seven days a week from 12:30 PM, closing at midnight Sunday through Thursday and at 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. The verified public details are limited: the dress code is smart casual, but there is no confirmed cuisine type, chef name, price range, awards, menu format, signature dish, or reservation policy in the available data. What you can reliably plan around is the broad daily schedule and the smart-casual expectation.
What the Madrid Listing Tells You
The confirmed information places Cadaqués in Madrid and gives it notably broad daily hours. Beyond that, the venue should be treated as a thin-data listing: there is not enough verified information to state its cuisine, service style, price tier, dining-room format, or special-occasion credentials. If you are comparing options, Cadaqués can be considered alongside other Madrid dining rooms such as Los Aguachiles Jorge Juan, Ramon Freixa Atelier, Joselito's, Ramón Freixa Tradición, Swagat, but the choice should be made after checking current menus, prices, booking availability directly.
When to Go, What to Expect
The schedule is the clearest planning detail: Cadaqués opens daily at 12:30 PM, stays open until midnight from Sunday through Thursday, remains open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it flexible for daytime or later evening plans, but the available data does not confirm whether any particular meal period, menu, or seating style is offered. For broader context, consult our full Madrid restaurants guide. If you're planning a multi-day visit, pair restaurant research with our Madrid hotels guide and our Madrid bars guide to organize your base and evening plans.
Quick reference: Cadaqués is in Madrid; open daily 12:30 PM–12 AM, with closing extended to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday; dress code is smart casual; no confirmed cuisine type, price range, awards, chef name, or menu format in the available data.
Planning details
- Location
- C. de Jorge Juan, 35, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
- Website
- restaurantecadaques.com
- Phone
- +34913609053
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cadaqués arrives anchored in Salamanca’s genteel dining mile, where architecture and evening light set a composed tone. The restaurant channels a Mediterranean sensibility—its name referencing the Costa Brava—while matching the district’s restrained, classic elegance. Rooms are described as prioritising composure over spectacle, so the atmosphere reads as measured and serene rather than loud or flashy. That calm, city-side Mediterranean character fits neatly among Madrid’s creative restaurants: serious about technique and quietly self-assured, Cadaqués makes its presence felt through precision and atmosphere rather than theatricality.
Best For
Positioned on Jorge Juan in the heart of Salamanca, Cadaqués suits occasions that lean toward considered dining: date nights, business dinners and celebratory evenings where ambience matters. The neighbourhood’s evening light and the restaurant’s place within Madrid’s ‘creative restaurant tier’ point to a dinner-first experience built for guests who care about craft and composure. The setting is well suited to small groups and couples seeking a refined, Mediterranean-inflected meal in a calm, formal environment rather than a boisterous night out.
Ordering Tips
The menu highlights Mediterranean rice and seafood preparations—standouts include the Brut rice with cuttlefish and the monkfish-and-clams dish—so prioritise the rice options if you want a sense of the kitchen’s strengths. The Red shrimp carpaccio offers a direct seafood highlight, while the rustic rice with rabbit, snails, garlic and rosemary points to a more traditional, flavour-forward corner of the menu. Given the restaurant’s restrained, composed style, choose a selection that showcases both the seafood and the more rustic rice dishes to capture the kitchen’s range.
Planning details
Location
C. de Jorge Juan, 35, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Los Aguachiles Jorge Juan, Notable alternative
- Swagat, Notable alternative
- Ramon Freixa Atelier, Notable alternative
- Joselito's, Charcuteria & Tapas Bar, Charcuteria & Tapas Bar
- Ramón Freixa Tradición, Traditional, Traditional
Restaurant context
Without cuisine or price data for Cadaqués, comparing it to neighbors becomes a location play. Los Aguachiles Jorge Juan, on the same street, delivers Baja-style ceviche and aguachile in a casual-chic room where €35–50 per head is typical; if you want seafood with a defined format, that's the safer bet. Ramon Freixa Atelier, a five-minute walk away, holds two Michelin stars and charges €150+ for tasting menus, book there if technical precision and wine pairings justify the spend. Ramón Freixa Tradición, the chef's second, more accessible concept, offers traditional Spanish plates at a lower price point; it's the middle ground if Atelier feels too formal.
For tapas and charcuterie, Joselito's specializes in Ibérico cuts and small plates, the format makes walk-ins easier than multi-course dining rooms. Swagat pivots entirely, Indian cuisine in the same district, fills a gap if you're seeking spice and tandoor rather than Mediterranean plates. The takeaway: Salamanca gives you range, but Cadaqués lacks the menu detail to position it within that range. If you need a reservation with known quantities, Los Aguachiles or Joselito's deliver clearer value; if you want a culinary anchor, Ramon Freixa Atelier justifies the splurge.
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Compare Cadaqués
| Venue | Cuisine | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadaqués | Easy | No published awards | |
| Los Aguachiles Jorge Juan | Unknown | No published awards | |
| Swagat | Unknown | No published awards | |
| Ramon Freixa Atelier | Unknown | No published awards | |
| Joselito's | Charcuteria & Tapas Bar | Unknown | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6792024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #571 |
| Ramón Freixa Tradición | Traditional | Unknown | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Cadaqués?
Cadaqués is in Madrid, opens daily at 12:30 PM, closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday, closes at 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual. Cuisine, prices, menu format, chef details, awards are not confirmed in the available data.
What are alternatives to Cadaqués in Madrid?
Other Madrid options to consider include Joselito's, Los Aguachiles Jorge Juan, Ramon Freixa Atelier, Ramón Freixa Tradición, Swagat. Check each venue's current menu, pricing, hours, booking policies directly before choosing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cadaqués?
Cadaqués opens daily at 12:30 PM and closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday, with a 1 AM close on Friday and Saturday. The verified data does not confirm specific meal-period menus or whether one time of day is better, so choose based on your schedule and confirm current availability with the venue.
