Casa Fidel
Malasaña, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Casa Fidel is worth booking for casual traditional Spanish cooking in Malasaña, especially if the appeal is croquettes, callos, griddled fish, a compact tavern room rather than a formal tasting-menu experience. It works for solo meals, relaxed dates, low-key celebrations; skip it when the occasion needs ceremony, chef-driven theatre, or a deep beverage program.
About Casa Fidel
Casa Fidel is a Madrid tavern for diners who want traditional Spanish and Mediterranean cooking in a casual setting. The basics are direct: a casual dress code, a listed price of about $35 per person, a menu identity built around classic Spanish and Mediterranean tavern fare.
The clearest reason to come is the food: croquettes, cuttlefish, callos, beef shanks in sauce, griddled hake are the signature dishes. Those specialties point to a meal centered on familiar Spanish flavors, hearty plates, a relaxed tavern rhythm.
Order around the tavern dishes
The smart move is to treat the meal as traditional tavern dining. Start with the staples that fit your table, then anchor the order with one of the heartier dishes such as callos, beef shanks in sauce, or griddled hake. Croquettes and cuttlefish are also part of the core appeal.
Casa Fidel is best understood through traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tavern cooking at about $35 per person. If the goal is a casual Madrid meal built around recognizable dishes, it fits the brief well.
Plan around the posted hours. Casa Fidel is closed on Monday; opens Tuesday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; and opens Wednesday through Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and again from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
The room is informal, which is the point
The dress code is casual, so Casa Fidel is better framed as an easygoing tavern meal than a dress-up occasion. That makes it a practical choice when the priority is traditional cooking, not ceremony.
The experience should be judged against a casual tavern standard. The appeal is the combination of Madrid, traditional Spanish and Mediterranean cooking, a price point that keeps the meal in approachable territory.
For diners comparing options in Madrid, Casa Fidel stands out most clearly when the desired meal is simple to understand: classic tavern dishes, casual dress, a menu anchored by croquettes, cuttlefish, callos, beef shanks in sauce, griddled hake.
Who should choose it, who should skip it
Choose Casa Fidel if the goal is traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tavern cooking in Madrid at about $35 per person. It is a good fit for diners who want familiar dishes in a casual setting. Skip it if you need a more formal dining occasion, because the information points instead to a relaxed tavern experience.
Planning details
- Location
- Escorial, 6, 28004 Madrid (Centro)
- Phone
- +34-915317736
Venue details
Ambiance
A cozy, home-style neighborhood tavern with simple decor that blends traditional and modern elements, a small bar area for tapas, and a relaxed, informal atmosphere that feels local and unpretentious.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- croquettes
- cuttlefish
- callos (stewed tripe)
- beef shanks in sauce
- griddled hake
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Location
Escorial, 6, 28004 Madrid (Centro) · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Casa Fidel?
Focus on the signature dishes: croquettes, cuttlefish, callos, beef shanks in sauce, griddled hake. Casa Fidel in Madrid is listed as a traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tavern at about $35 per person.
Is Casa Fidel worth the price?
Yes, if you want a casual traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tavern meal in Madrid. At about $35 per person and with a Macarfi 6.3 Food Rating (2026), it reads as an approachable choice rather than a high-spend splurge.
What are the signature dishes at Casa Fidel?
Casa Fidel works best as a traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tavern, with signature dishes such as croquettes, cuttlefish, callos, beef shanks in sauce, griddled hake.
What are alternatives to Casa Fidel in Madrid?
Look for other traditional Spanish taverns or Mediterranean restaurants in Madrid if you want a similar casual feel. Casa Fidel makes sense when the priority is classic tavern cooking at about $35 per person.
What should a first-timer know about Casa Fidel?
Plan around the hours: Monday is closed, Tuesday and Sunday run 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, Wednesday through Saturday runs 1:00 pm–4:00 pm and 8:00 pm–11:00 pm. The dress code is casual, the cuisine is traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tavern fare.
Is Casa Fidel good for solo dining?
It can be, if a casual tavern meal in Madrid sounds right. The price is about $35 per person, the menu identity is traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tavern cooking.
Is Casa Fidel good for a special occasion?
Only for an informal one. Casa Fidel has a casual dress code and is best framed around traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tavern dishes rather than a formal celebration format.
