Ultramarinos Quintín
Mediterranean · Recoletos, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Casual Mediterranean Counter
Chef
José Antonio Olave Candia
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ultramarinos Quintín is a smart Salamanca pick for breakfast, lunch, or an easy Mediterranean meal when flexibility matters more than ceremony. The all-day hours and easy booking profile make it especially useful for travelers, while Opinionated About Dining recognition gives it more credibility than a generic neighborhood fallback.
About Ultramarinos Quintín
Consider Ultramarinos Quintín when the plan is a flexible Mediterranean stop in Madrid. The venue is in Madrid, serves Mediterranean cuisine, lists José Antonio Olave Candia as chef/owner, keeps daily hours from 9 AM to 2 AM. The dress code is smart casual, which makes it useful for diners who want a polished but not overly formal option.
A Madrid venue with broad daily hours
Ultramarinos Quintín's clearest practical advantage is its schedule. With hours of 9 AM to 2 AM every day, it gives diners a wide planning window in a city where meal timing can run late. Rather than assuming a specific service format, menu structure, or occasion, the safest expectation is a Mediterranean restaurant that can fit different parts of a Madrid day.
The cuisine signal is Mediterranean, so the grounded expectation is broad Mediterranean cooking rather than a narrow regional format. Chef José Antonio Olave Candia gives the kitchen a named point of accountability, the venue has confirmed recognition from Opinionated About Dining: Casual in Europe Recommended in 2026 and Casual in Europe Ranked #860 in 2025. That makes it more than a convenient Madrid option.
Who should choose it, who should trade sideways
Choose it when you want a Madrid Mediterranean option with broad hours, smart-casual dress, confirmed OAD Casual in Europe recognition. It is also a sensible option when the group wants flexibility without building the whole day around a more formal plan. For a broader Madrid shortlist, use our full Madrid restaurants guide, then narrow by occasion.
Compared with Balear, the decision should come down to the kind of meal the group wants. Ultramarinos Quintín is the more direct pick when the priority is daily availability and a flexible Madrid plan. Amazónico, Taquería La Lupita, Pante Madrid, LE KUN can also be compared as other options, but the reason to choose Ultramarinos Quintín is its Mediterranean cuisine, daily 9 AM to 2 AM hours, smart-casual dress code, confirmed OAD Casual in Europe recognition.
Best timing: use the full daily schedule
The most useful planning strategy is to take advantage of the 9 AM to 2 AM daily hours. Earlier or later timing may work depending on the rest of the day, but the key point is flexibility rather than a confirmed meal-period specialty. If the brief is an easy, credible Madrid Mediterranean restaurant with smart-casual polish and confirmed OAD recognition, Ultramarinos Quintín is worth considering. If the brief is a highly specific format or special-occasion centerpiece, compare it carefully before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- C. de Jorge Juan, 17, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
- Website
- ultramarinosquintin.es
- Phone
- +34 917 86 46 24
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ultramarinos Quintín presents itself as an unpretentious, neighbourhood-focused counter in Salamanca. The name — a nod to the old ultramarinos grocer — sets expectations for pantry-led, produce-forward cooking rather than formal white-tablecloth dining. The write-up emphasizes olive oil and Mediterranean technique as organizing principles, so the room feels grounded in ingredient terroir and simple craft. It reads as a casual, charming local spot: not flashy, but confident in technique and provenance, the sort of place where the cooking’s priorities are clarity and seasonality rather than ornate presentation.
Best For
This is a day-to-day neighbourhood address that sits alongside more formal destinations in a dense dining quarter. As such, it suits casual visits that prioritize good, ingredient-driven cooking over ceremony. The counter format and pantry logic make it a natural choice for quick meals, relaxed dinners, or low-key group catch-ups rather than formal business dinners or destination tasting menus. The tone of the description frames the restaurant as part of Salamanca’s everyday dining ecosystem — reliable, approachable, and rooted in Mediterranean ingredients and olive-oil-driven technique.
Ordering Tips
Focus on dishes that showcase the kitchen’s pantry logic and olive-oil foundation. The write-up and listed signatures point toward plates built around produce and preserved goods: try the crab cannelloni, the artichokes with egg and ham, and the pheasant fried rice as highlights. Look for items that emphasize high-quality olive oil — the copy stresses its role as a finishing and cooking medium — and choose dishes that celebrate vegetables, cured products, and simple, well-executed seafood or game preparations. Keep expectations casual and ingredient-focused.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and charming with carefully curated decor featuring fresh produce and delicatessen displays, creating a warm yet lively atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- crab cannelloni
- artichokes with egg and ham
- pheasant fried rice
Planning details
Location
C. de Jorge Juan, 17, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the fit
Book Balear instead if the group wants Mediterranean food with a more focused restaurant feel. Choose Amazónico if the priority is a bigger dinner atmosphere rather than an easy daytime or all-day Salamanca meal.
Restaurant context
How Ultramarinos Quintín compares in Madrid
Ultramarinos Quintín is the practical Mediterranean choice in this group: easier to use across the day than Amazónico, less niche than Taquería La Lupita, and more flexible than Balear if the meal might be breakfast, lunch, or a casual dinner. Pick it when the plan needs convenience in Salamanca without dropping into a purely functional café.
Amazónico is the better fit for a higher-energy night out where atmosphere matters as much as food. Taquería La Lupita is the sharper value call for a quick Mexican meal, while Pante Madrid and LE KUN are better cross-shops when the group wants a more specific mood change rather than another Mediterranean-adjacent option.
For Mediterranean specifically, Balear is the closest comparison. Choose Balear when the meal itself is the anchor of the plan; choose Ultramarinos Quintín when timing, location, an easy booking matter more.
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Compare Ultramarinos Quintín
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultramarinos Quintín | Madrid | Mediterranean | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #860 |
| Taquería La Lupita | Madrid | No published awards | ; |
| Pante Madrid | Madrid | No published awards | ; |
| Amazónico | Madrid | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected RestaurantTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa * - Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa * (Regional Top 10 Honoree)2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin PlateWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 | ; |
| LE KUN | Madrid | No published awards | ; |
| Balear | Madrid | Mediterranean | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ultramarinos Quintín handle dietary restrictions?
For dietary and allergy details, check directly with the venue before booking or visiting. The cuisine is Mediterranean, but specific accommodations should not be assumed.
What should I order at Ultramarinos Quintín?
It is better to treat Ultramarinos Quintín as a Mediterranean restaurant rather than rely on a fixed must-order list of specific dishes. Chef/owner José Antonio Olave Candia is the named figure behind the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ultramarinos Quintín?
Ultramarinos Quintín is open from 9 AM to 2 AM every day, giving diners a wide window to plan a visit in Madrid.
Is Ultramarinos Quintín good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a smart-casual Mediterranean meal in Madrid, especially if flexibility is important. The venue has confirmed OAD Casual in Europe recognition, including a 2026 recommendation and a #860 ranking in 2025. For comparison, Amazónico or Pante Madrid may also be worth considering.
