
Em Sherif
Retiro / Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Em Sherif for a polished Lebanese meal in Madrid when the occasion calls for warmth, shared plates, a dressed-up room without tasting-menu rigidity. It is strongest for dates, family celebrations, business meals where mezze-led ordering gives the table flexibility.
About Em Sherif
Em Sherif in Madrid is a refined Lebanese restaurant for diners who want a polished meal built around Lebanese cooking. The essentials are direct: Yasmina Hayek is the chef/owner, the price is listed at $60 per person, the dress code is smart casual, the restaurant opens daily for afternoon and evening service.
The clearest reason to book is the cuisine itself. Em Sherif is best understood as a refined Lebanese option in Madrid, with mezze platters and Baklawa Em Sherif among the named signature dishes.
Refined Lebanese cooking works here because the table can order broadly
Lebanese dining is especially well suited to ordering across the table, Em Sherif’s signature mezze platters make that the natural starting point. First-timers should consider beginning with mezze and leaving room for Baklawa Em Sherif, the named dessert associated with the restaurant.
Yasmina Hayek’s role gives the Madrid restaurant a clear culinary identity. The useful decision point is simple: Em Sherif brings refined Lebanese cooking to Madrid at a listed price of $60 per person.
The positioning is refined Lebanese restaurant, with a smart casual dress code and daily service from 13:00–17:30 and 19:00–23:30. For diners seeking Lebanese cuisine in a more polished setting, that is the core appeal.
The restaurant suits a planned Lebanese meal in Madrid
The available facts support treating Em Sherif as a polished restaurant choice. Smart casual dress is appropriate, the $60 per person price point places it in a deliberate dining bracket for Madrid.
Both afternoon and evening meals are possible because Em Sherif is open daily from 13:00–17:30 and 19:00–23:30. Choose the slot that best fits the occasion: an earlier meal for a more practical plan, or evening service for dinner.
The reason to book should be the food: refined Lebanese cooking, mezze platters, Baklawa Em Sherif.
Who should book, who should skip it
Book Em Sherif if you want refined Lebanese dining in Madrid, are comfortable with a listed price of $60 per person, like the idea of starting with mezze platters and ending with Baklawa Em Sherif. It also makes sense for diners who want a smart casual restaurant rather than an informal drop-in.
On the confirmed information, Em Sherif is best judged as a polished Madrid restaurant centered on Lebanese cuisine and Yasmina Hayek’s name.
Planning details
- Location
- Alcalá, 54, 28014 Madrid (Retiro)
- Website
- linktr.ee/emsherifmadrid
- Phone
- +34-628729717
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined Lebanese restaurant in one of Madrid’s most exclusive districts, offering an elegant atmosphere that balances high-quality food, sophisticated presentation, and warm hospitality without feeling overly plush or formal.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- mezze platters
- Baklawa Em Sherif
Planning details
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Em Sherif?
Both are possible. Em Sherif in Madrid runs daily from 13:00–17:30 and 19:00–23:30, so the better choice depends on the occasion. Choose the earlier service for a practical meal, or evening service for dinner.
Can I eat at the bar at Em Sherif?
Plan Em Sherif as a refined Lebanese restaurant meal in Madrid. No specific bar format is confirmed in the available details.
Can Em Sherif accommodate groups?
No specific group policy or capacity is confirmed. The restaurant’s signature mezze platters may suit ordering across the table, but larger parties should confirm arrangements directly with the restaurant.
Is Em Sherif worth the price?
Yes, if $60 per person feels acceptable for refined Lebanese cooking in Madrid. The Macarfi 7.2 Food Rating (2026) is a useful quality signal, Yasmina Hayek’s name gives the restaurant a clear culinary identity. For a cheaper or simpler meal, compare it with other dining in Madrid.
What should a first-timer know about Em Sherif?
Expect refined Lebanese dining in Madrid, with smart casual dress and daily hours of 13:00–17:30 and 19:00–23:30. The listed price is $60 per person. First-timers should know that mezze platters and Baklawa Em Sherif are the signature dishes.
What are alternatives to Em Sherif in Madrid?
If the goal is lower spend or a more casual meal, compare Em Sherif with other dining in Madrid. Em Sherif is a polished choice at $60 per person, so it makes sense when the priority is a refined Lebanese restaurant experience.
Is Em Sherif good for a special occasion?
Yes, it can fit a special occasion if the group wants refined Lebanese cooking in Madrid and is comfortable with the $60 per person price point. The smart casual dress code also suits a planned meal.




















