Em Sherif
Retiro / Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Em Sherif for a polished Lebanese meal in Madrid when the occasion calls for warmth, shared plates, and a dressed-up room without tasting-menu rigidity. It is strongest for dates, family celebrations, and 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 $60 per person, the dress code is smart casual, and 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, and 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 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, and 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, and Baklawa Em Sherif.
Who should book, and who should skip it
Book Em Sherif if you want refined Lebanese dining in Madrid, are comfortable with a price of about $60 per person, and 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)
- Reservations
- Book on CoverManager
- 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
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style, Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Pescatarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2024
Signature Dishes
- mezze platters
- Baklawa Em Sherif
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- Getting there
- Alcalá, 54, 28014 Madrid (Retiro)
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Location
Alcalá, 54, 28014 Madrid (Retiro) · Directions
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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.
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, and 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 price is about $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.
