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La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio
Cuatro Caminos, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
Book with PearlThe Read
Nikkei-Chifa Counter Format
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio is worth booking if you want a recognized, less central Madrid meal with more flexibility than a formal tasting-menu room. Its 2026 Michelin Plate makes it a credible choice for lunch or group dinners in Tetuán, especially when central reservations are tight.
About La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio
La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio is a Madrid restaurant with Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. Plan it as a recognized Madrid booking rather than building expectations around a specific menu format, room layout, neighborhood identity, or service style.
The practical information is direct. The venue is in Madrid, the dress code is smart casual, the listed hours run from 1 PM until late every day, with Thursday extending to 1:30 AM and the other days to 1 AM. That gives diners a wide window to plan a meal; for details such as bar seating, group capacity, prices, specific dishes, or take-out and delivery options, check directly with the restaurant.
Use it as a flexible plan, not a single checklist meal
If you are deciding whether to book, the most useful starting point is the Michelin Plate recognition rather than an invented checklist of dishes. Michelin Plate recognition signals that the restaurant has been noted by Michelin, but it should not be treated as a starred tasting-menu claim or as proof of any particular menu structure.
For a first visit, keep the plan flexible: book because you want a recognized Madrid restaurant with late daily hours, then make ordering decisions from the current menu when you arrive. If the meal suits your preferences, a return visit can be more focused. If the goal is a tightly scripted chef's-counter night, look elsewhere in the Madrid restaurants guide; if the goal is a Madrid restaurant with Michelin Plate recognition, La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio is a grounded candidate.
Where it fits in a Madrid eating day
The schedule makes the restaurant flexible from 1 PM onward: it opens at 1 PM daily and remains open until 1 AM on most nights, with Thursday listed until 1:30 AM. Choose the time that best fits the rest of your Madrid itinerary, confirm any details that matter to your party directly with the venue before booking.
For a broader trip, pair this with contrasting bookings rather than relying on assumptions about one restaurant. Other Madrid options to consider include Madrid restaurants guide listings such as Cucurucho AZCA, La MaMá, O'Pazo, Oven Mozzarella Bernabeu, Pabblo. For planning beyond restaurants, use the full Madrid hotels, Madrid bars, Madrid wineries, Madrid experiences guides.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. del General Perón, 36, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lamarcebicheria.com/madrid
- Phone
- +34 916 68 65 40
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Mar Madrid presents an animated, socially driven dining room that translates Gastón Acurio’s coastal-Peruvian ritual into a European setting. The layout deliberately segments the space — a high-table bar for snacking and cocktails, a visible cold-dishes bar for ceviche and tiradito service, and a main dining room backed by an open kitchen — creating kinetic sightlines and a sense of theatre. Latin music underpins the mood, keeping energy high without aiming for hushed formality. The result is a polished, worldly restaurant that feels deliberate and convivial rather than quiet or reverent.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for social evenings: quick after-work cocktails at the entrance bar, shared ceviche and tiradito plates at the cold-dishes counter, and longer meals in the main dining room for groups or celebrations. Its location near the Santiago Bernabéu attracts a mixed crowd — office workers, sports visitors and neighborhood residents — so it suits group outings and casual gatherings as much as celebratory dinners. The format favors lively conversation and tasting-led service over strictly formal, plated-only meals.
Ordering Tips
Start at the cold-dishes bar to sample the raw-fish program — classics like Ceviche Limeño, Nikkei Ceviche and Tiradito show the restaurant’s strengths — then move to the main dining room for heartier plates such as Chaufa Aeropuerto or Pulpo Brasa. Don’t miss the Hamachi Nigiri if you want a clean, sashimi-style bite. The bar area is ideal for pisco-led cocktails and snacking; if you want a fuller course sequence, settle into the main dining room where the open kitchen supports an extended menu arc.
Venue details
Ambiance
Festive and lively with Latin music, turquoise and natural wood décor inspired by Lima's coastal aesthetic, featuring a high-table cocktail bar and open kitchen design that creates an energetic yet sophisticated dining environment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche Limeño
- Nikkei Ceviche
- Tiradito
- Hamachi Nigiri
- Chaufa Aeropuerto
- Pulpo Brasa
Planning details
Location
Av. del General Perón, 36, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid, Spain · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For a more price-transparent traditional option, book La MaMá. For a convenient north-Madrid fallback, compare availability at Cucurucho AZCA or Oven Mozzarella Bernabeu.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Madrid
La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio is the safer pick when the priority is recognized cooking with easier logistics. La MaMá is the clearer value play because it is listed as Traditional Cuisine at €€, while La Mar is better for diners who want a more destination-feeling meal in the Tetuán corridor.
Pabblo and O'Pazo are better cross-shops if the group wants to stay within Madrid's broader polished-restaurant lane and compare overall atmosphere before committing. La Mar has the advantage of Michelin Plate recognition; choose the peers when location or a more familiar format matters more than that signal.
If convenience around the north side is the deciding factor, compare it with Cucurucho AZCA and Oven Mozzarella Bernabeu. Those are useful fallback options when the group wants an easier neighborhood meal, while La Mar is the stronger choice for a planned lunch or dinner with more occasion built in.
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Compare La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio | Madrid | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Pabblo | Madrid | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Cucurucho AZCA | Madrid | No published awards | ; | ; |
| La MaMá | Madrid | Traditional Cuisine | 2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| O'Pazo | Madrid | Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1792025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #182024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #71 | ; | ; |
| Oven Mozzarella Bernabeu | Madrid | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio in Madrid?
Other Madrid options to compare include Pabblo, La MaMá, O'Pazo, Cucurucho AZCA, Oven Mozzarella Bernabeu. Choose among them based on current availability, your plans in Madrid, the kind of meal your group wants.
What should I order at La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio?
Use the current menu at the restaurant and ask the team for guidance based on what is available that day.
Can I eat at the bar at La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio?
When should I go to La Mar Madrid by Gastón Acurio?
The listed hours begin at 1 PM daily and run until 1 AM on most nights, with Thursday listed until 1:30 AM. Choose the timing that fits your Madrid plans, confirm the current schedule before booking.
