El Imparcial
Embajadores, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
El Imparcial is a practical Centro pick for a good-looking, low-pressure meal rather than a chef-led destination. It is strongest for brunch-leaning weekend plans, daytime dates, and casual celebrations where location and room matter more than awards or a tightly defined cuisine format.
About El Imparcial
El Imparcial is a Madrid venue with a casual dress code and daily opening hours. It opens at 12 PM Monday to Friday, 1 PM on Saturday, and 10 AM on Sunday; closing is midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Choose it when those practical details fit your plan.
A Madrid option with broad opening hours
The clearest strength is scheduling flexibility. El Imparcial is open every day, with later closing on Friday and Saturday, which can make it easier to fit into a Madrid itinerary than venues with narrower hours. The dress code is casual, so the available profile points to a direct, low-pressure choice rather than a formal dining commitment.
Use the confirmed hours and casual dress code as the decision points.
Who should choose it, and who should compare first
Choose El Imparcial when the priority is a Madrid venue with daily opening hours, later closing on Friday and Saturday, and a casual dress code. It is less useful for diners who need detail on a tasting menu, named chef, published accolades, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or a specific cuisine. For a first Madrid shortlist, use it as a practical option, then compare more focused meals through our full Madrid restaurants guide.
If the plan is broader than one meal, pair the venue decision with trip planning through our full Madrid hotels guide, our full Madrid bars guide, our full Madrid wineries guide, and our full Madrid experiences guide. For diners cross-shopping naturally, compare El Imparcial with other Madrid options such as El 5 de Tirso, La Bobia, Taberna Antonio Sanchez, Yan Ken Pon Cascorro, and el b_US.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12 PM–12 AM · Tuesday: 12 PM–12 AM
- Location
- C. del Duque de Alba, 4, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
- Website
- elimparcialmadrid.com
- Phone
- +34 917 95 89 86
The take
The Take
The Vibe
El Imparcial occupies a converted 19th‑century printing house, and the room leans into that history: cast iron, exposed structure and a sense of vertical drama make the architecture the restaurant's first statement. The space reads industrial and historic while remaining calibrated and sophisticated; design choices are part of the meal's argument rather than mere backdrop. It feels considered rather than precious: a place where the building's bones and ingredient-led cooking coexist, offering a refined, urbane atmosphere that values craft and context over overt ceremony.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for diners who care about setting as much as food. Teams and couples alike find it well suited to business dinners and date nights, where the restaurant's architectural drama and quieter, considered service support conversation. It also fits group dining that leans toward the thoughtful end of the spectrum: not loud or late‑night revelry, but evenings centered on sharing plates, focused cooking and a wine list drawn from the cellar. The tone is upscale casual: polished without the full formality of tasting‑menu temples.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signature items and share: the croquetas de rabo de toro and the chipirones a la parrilla with cauliflower‑and‑curry purée showcase the kitchen’s balance of texture and flavor, while the carrilleras de ibérico with puré de boniato makes a substantial centerpiece. Save room for the torrija de panettone with caramel ice cream for a distinctly Madrid‑meets‑creative finish. The review also highlights a working cellar; pair richer, earthy dishes with selections from the cellar list to match the restaurant’s ingredient focus and savory profiles.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dramatic and modern with spacious, tastefully decorated interiors featuring long sofas and large windows that flood the dining room with natural light; mirrored shelves with backlit bottles create an inviting, sophisticated atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Croquetas de rabo de toro
- Chipirones a la parrilla con puré de coliflor y curry
- Carrilleras de ibérico con puré de boniato
- Torrija de panettone con helado de caramelo
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- C. del Duque de Alba, 4, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 12 PM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 1 PM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–12 AM
Location
C. del Duque de Alba, 4, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If El Imparcial is full or feels too polished for the plan, try La Bobia for a more casual meal, or Taberna Antonio Sanchez for a more traditional Madrid taberna choice. For a group that mainly needs an easy central fallback, El 5 de Tirso is the next practical comparison.
Restaurant context
How El Imparcial compares in Centro Madrid
Choose El Imparcial over Taberna Antonio Sanchez when the occasion needs a more polished room and a longer operating window. Choose Taberna Antonio Sanchez when the priority is a more traditional taberna feel. With no confirmed price tier for either in this set, the cleaner distinction is ambiance: El Imparcial is the safer date or group-lunch pick, while Taberna Antonio Sanchez reads more like a classic local stop.
Against Yan Ken Pon Cascorro, el b_US, and El 5 de Tirso, El Imparcial is the easiest recommendation when the group has mixed priorities and wants central convenience without committing to a niche format. If the meal is meant to be more specific or casual, compare those peers first.
La Bobia is the stronger cross-shop if the plan is a livelier, more informal neighborhood meal. El Imparcial is better for a special-occasion lunch or early dinner where the room has to do more of the work.
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Compare El Imparcial
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| El Imparcial | Madrid | No published awards |
| Taberna Antonio Sanchez | Madrid | No published awards |
| Yan Ken Pon Cascorro | Madrid | No published awards |
| el b_US | Madrid | No published awards |
| El 5 de Tirso | Madrid | No published awards |
| La Bobia | Madrid | No published awards |
How El Imparcial Madrid compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book El Imparcial?
The confirmed hours are 12 PM to 12 AM Monday through Thursday, 12 PM to 1 AM Friday, 1 PM to 1 AM Saturday, and 10 AM to 12 AM Sunday.
What are alternatives to El Imparcial in Madrid?
Other Madrid venues to compare include Taberna Antonio Sanchez, La Bobia, El 5 de Tirso, Yan Ken Pon Cascorro, and el b_US.
Is lunch or dinner better at El Imparcial?
El Imparcial opens at 12 PM Monday to Friday, 1 PM on Saturday, and 10 AM on Sunday, with closing at midnight most nights and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is El Imparcial good for a special occasion?
It may fit a low-key plan if the confirmed hours and casual dress code suit the occasion.
Is El Imparcial good for solo dining?
It does confirm a casual dress code and broad daily hours, which may make planning easier for one person.
