Skip to main content
    Food & Wine Classic in CharlestonNovember 13–15, 2026Pearl members: $500 off passes
    Pearl app wordmark
    La Máquina Jorge Juan, Restaurant in Madrid
    Restaurant

    La Máquina Jorge Juan

    Barrio de Salamanca, Madrid

    Restaurant in Madrid, Spain

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Book La Máquina Jorge Juan for a polished Salamanca brasserie meal when the bar, terrace, or private salons matter as much as the food. It is strongest for tapas-style grazing, smart casual dinners, and groups that need flexibility, with traditional Spanish and Mediterranean cooking in a former mansion on Calle Jorge Juan.

    About La Máquina Jorge Juan

    Should you book La Máquina Jorge Juan in Madrid? Yes if you want a traditional Spanish and Mediterranean brasserie with smart-casual expectations, late opening hours, and a price of $55 per person. The information supports a direct read: this is a Madrid brasserie choice, while more specific details about menu format, signature dishes, seating, or service style should be confirmed directly.

    The useful facts are simple. La Máquina Jorge Juan is traditional Spanish and Mediterranean, with venue hours from 12:30 to 02:00 Sunday–Thursday and 12:30 to 02:30 Friday–Saturday. It also carries a Macarfi 7 Food Rating for 2026. Beyond that, specific claims about seating types, room layout, signature dishes, service format, or private spaces should be confirmed directly before planning around them.

    The reason to go is a polished Spanish and Mediterranean brasserie in Madrid

    La Máquina Jorge Juan is best understood as a Madrid brasserie for diners who want traditional Spanish and Mediterranean cooking in a smart-casual setting. The price point is $55 per person, so it makes the most sense when the occasion calls for something more polished than a purely casual stop, but not necessarily a highly formal dining experience.

    Value depends on whether those anchors match your plans. The appeal is clearest for diners who want a traditional Spanish and Mediterranean brasserie in Madrid with late hours and smart-casual polish.

    Use the late hours and smart-casual dress code as the planning guide

    Smart casual is the confirmed dress code. For practical planning, that means dressing neatly enough for a polished Madrid brasserie while avoiding assumptions about the room, seating style, or service setup. If your visit depends on a group arrangement, a quieter table, accessibility needs, dietary restrictions, or a particular menu item, confirm those points with La Máquina Jorge Juan before committing.

    Venue detailsStreet Scene
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Explore MadridNearby
    Around this placeMore Pearl picks

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12:30 PM–2 AM · Tuesday: 12:30 PM–2 AM
    Location
    Jorge Juan, 12, 28001 Madrid (Salamanca)
    Website
    lamaquinajorgejuan.es
    Phone
    +34-918336981

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Sophisticated and cosmopolitan atmosphere in an old multi-floor mansion, combining a stylish elliptical bar for tapas, lively terrace in the Callejón de Puigcerdá, and elegant private salons that attract a fashionable crowd in Madrid’s 'milla de oro'.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedLively

    Best For

    After WorkDate NightBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    TerracePrivate DiningDesign Destination

    View

    Street Scene

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Small plates, Counter dining
    Drinks Focus
    Cocktails, Wine
    Private Dining
    Available
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2018
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Jorge Juan, 12, 28001 Madrid (Salamanca)

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12:30 PM–2 AM
    Tuesday
    12:30 PM–2 AM
    Wednesday
    12:30 PM–2 AM
    Thursday
    12:30 PM–2 AM
    Friday
    12:30 PM–2:30 AM
    Saturday
    12:30 PM–2:30 AM
    Sunday
    12:30 PM–2 AM

    Location

    Jorge Juan, 12, 28001 Madrid (Salamanca) · Directions

    +34-918336981

    lamaquinajorgejuan.es

    Explore Madrid

    Around this place
    Read more on Pearl

    Discover more on Pearl

    Unlock the full La Máquina Jorge Juan guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to La Máquina Jorge Juan in Madrid?

    Compare it with other Madrid dining rooms if you want a different atmosphere, price point, or cuisine style. La Máquina Jorge Juan is a traditional Spanish and Mediterranean brasserie at $55 per person, so use those facts as the baseline when comparing options.

    Is La Máquina Jorge Juan worth the price?

    It can be, if you want a smart-casual traditional Spanish and Mediterranean brasserie in Madrid at about $55 per person. The Macarfi 7 Food Rating (2026) is a confirmed quality signal, but the value will depend on whether the cuisine, price, and hours match your occasion.