Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
El Lince
150Pearl PointsChef-led Madrid
About El Lince
El Lince is worth booking if you want chef-led Modern Spanish cooking in Chamartín without the ceremony of Madrid's more formal destination rooms. It is a stronger fit for curious diners than for visitors chasing a single grand-occasion meal, it makes sense when location and ease matter as much as culinary ambition.
Should you book El Lince in Madrid? Yes, if the plan is Modern Spanish cooking from Javi Estévez. Madrid has many dining rooms with different levels of formality, but El Lince is best framed simply: a Madrid restaurant with verified Modern Spanish cuisine, casual dress, service hours that cover lunch and dinner on most days.
The right expectation is important: this is not the same kind of choice as other Madrid dining rooms such as Corral de la Morería or A'Barra Restaurante y Barra Gastronómica. It makes more sense for a diner who wants a chef-led Modern Spanish meal in Madrid without relying on unverified claims about format, price, or menu structure.
Choose it for chef-led Modern Spanish in Madrid
Javi Estévez gives El Lince a clearer reason to consider than location alone. The verified category is Modern Spanish, so the main question is whether that is the style of meal you want in Madrid. If so, El Lince belongs on the shortlist alongside other dining options with different personalities.
Use the confirmed facts to plan around it: the restaurant is in Madrid, the dress code is casual, the published hours include lunch and dinner service Monday through Thursday, service from 1:30 PM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, lunch service on Sunday. If the priority is a broader city shortlist, start with our full Madrid restaurants guide, then use El Lince as the Modern Spanish option when its hours and style fit the route.
Plan around confirmed basics
There is no verified detail here about a specific cellar, pairing program, or signature drinks focus, so the safer way to approach El Lince is food first. Do not book it on the basis of an assumed beverage program. For travelers comparing different kinds of Spanish dining, Marques de Riscal Restaurant is a separate point of reference; El Lince is the Madrid fit when Modern Spanish cooking from Javi Estévez is the reason to go.
For a city stay, pair this meal with the rest of the trip rather than treating any unverified detail as the hook. Travelers can cross-check hotels through our full Madrid hotels guide and use the restaurant guide for other Madrid dining ideas. Broader comparisons to consider by style include Corral de la Morería, A'Barra Restaurante y Barra Gastronómica, Haroma, Restaurante Montia, Marques de Riscal Restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at El Lince?
There is no verified detail here about bar seating at El Lince. Plan around the confirmed basics instead: it is a Modern Spanish restaurant in Madrid from Javi Estévez, with casual dress and published service hours across the week.
What should a first-timer know about El Lince?
Start here if you want Modern Spanish cooking in Madrid from Javi Estévez. The confirmed recognition includes Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended for 2026 and a #811 ranking in the same OAD Casual in Europe category for 2025.
Is lunch or dinner better at El Lince?
Both can work, depending on the day. El Lince lists lunch and dinner hours Monday through Thursday, service from 1:30 PM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, lunch hours on Sunday. Check the current schedule before booking.
What should I wear to El Lince?
The verified dress code is casual. Neat, relaxed city wear is a safe fit for a Modern Spanish meal in Madrid.
What are alternatives to El Lince in Madrid?
For Madrid comparisons, A'Barra Restaurante y Barra Gastronómica, Corral de la Morería, Haroma offer different options to consider. Restaurante Montia and Marques de Riscal Restaurant are broader Spain comparisons rather than simply more Madrid choices.
Is El Lince good for a special occasion?
It may fit if the occasion calls for Modern Spanish cooking in a casual setting rather than a specific unverified format. The clearest confirmed hooks are Javi Estévez, the Madrid location, the Modern Spanish cuisine, the OAD Casual in Europe recognition.
How far ahead should I book El Lince?
There is no verified booking lead time for El Lince. If you have a fixed date, especially around weekend service, reserve in advance and confirm the current hours directly before you go.
Location
Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 289, Chamartín, 28016 Madrid, Spain
Compare El Lince
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Lince | Madrid | Modern Spanish | Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended (2026); Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #811 (2025) | , |
| A'Barra Restaurante y Barra Gastronómica | Madrid | Modern Spanish | , | , |
| Haroma | Madrid | Modern Spanish | , | , |
| Corral de la Morería | Madrid | Modern Spanish | , | €€€ |
| Restaurante Montia | Madrid | Modern Spanish | , | , |
| Marques de Riscal Restaurant | Logroño | Modern Spanish | , | €€€€ |
How El Lince Madrid compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- A'Barra Restaurante y Barra Gastronómica, Modern Spanish, Modern Spanish
- Haroma, Modern Spanish, Modern Spanish
- Corral de la Morería, Modern Spanish, €€€
- Restaurante Montia, Modern Spanish, Modern Spanish
- Marques de Riscal Restaurant, Modern Spanish, €€€€
How El Lince compares in Madrid
Choose El Lince when Chamartín is convenient and the brief is Modern Spanish cooking with less reservation pressure. A'Barra Restaurante y Barra Gastronómica is the better fit for a more formal gastronomic experience, while Haroma is the easier cross-shop if location in Madrid matters more than the Chamartín address.
For occasion value, Corral de la Morería gives a clearer sense of theatre and lists as €€€, so it suits visitors who want the night to feel like a full Madrid event. El Lince is the more food-focused choice for diners who want Modern Spanish cooking without making ambiance the main reason to go.
Restaurante Montia is the peer to consider for another Modern Spanish meal in the Madrid orbit, while Marques de Riscal Restaurant is the splurge-oriented, out-of-metro option at €€€€. Pick Marques de Riscal when wine-country context and budget are part of the plan; pick El Lince when staying in Madrid and wanting a lower-friction booking.
Recognized By
Explore Madrid
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