Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
Reliable Chamberí pick at a fair price.
Fismuler in Chamberí earns a Michelin Plate and OAD Casual Europe recognition for good reason: updated traditional Spanish cooking, a committed natural wine list, and a relaxed retro-industrial room at the €€ price point. The kitchen runs until 11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, making it one of the more practical quality options for late dining in Madrid. Easy to book, hard to fault for the price.
Fismuler is the kind of Chamberí restaurant that fills up before most of Madrid has finished its aperitivo. On Thursday through Saturday nights, the kitchen runs until 11 or 11:30 pm, making it one of the more practical late-dinner options in this part of the city for anyone who eats on a Spanish schedule without wanting to compromise on quality. At the €€ price point, with a Michelin Plate (2025) and a spot on the Opinionated About Dining Casual Europe list, the value case is clear. Book it if you want updated traditional Spanish cooking with a serious natural wine list, in a room that doesn't make you feel like you're paying for the décor.
The Michelin recognition frames Fismuler well: gastronomy meets interior design in a retro-industrial space, but the service and atmosphere stay relaxed. That combination is harder to execute than it sounds. A lot of restaurants in this bracket either dress up the room and stiffen the service, or keep things casual at the expense of the food. Fismuler, under chef Manuel Villalba Martínez, lands in the middle in the right way. The cuisine is described as pleasantly updated traditional — not reinvention for its own sake, but enough of a contemporary edit that the menu feels current rather than nostalgic.
The natural wine focus is the other defining element. In a city where conventional wine lists still dominate at this price tier, Fismuler's commitment to natural producers gives it a distinct character and makes it a draw for food and wine enthusiasts who want something beyond the standard Rioja-by-the-glass offer. If natural wine is part of why you're going, that's a genuine differentiator, not a marketing footnote.
Retro-industrial interior is worth noting for what it signals about priorities: this is not a room designed to photograph well for a hotel restaurant launch. The aesthetic is considered but unpretentious, which aligns with the €€ positioning and the relaxed service the Michelin inspectors specifically called out. For a Chamberí evening that doesn't require a reservation three weeks in advance at a four-course tasting menu price, this is a strong option.
Editorial angle here matters practically. Madrid's dining rhythm is genuinely late, and a restaurant that can absorb a 9:30 or 10 pm booking on a Friday or Saturday is more useful than one that stops service at 10. Fismuler's Friday and Saturday kitchen runs to 11:30 pm, Thursday to 11 pm. The rest of the week closes at 10:30 pm. That gives you real flexibility on Thursday through Saturday, especially if you're arriving from elsewhere in Spain or fitting dinner around an evening programme. Sunday hours extend to 10:30 pm as well, which is more accommodating than many comparable restaurants that close earlier or shut entirely. For late arrivals, the Friday and Saturday slots are the most forgiving — a 10 pm table is reasonable here where it would be a stretch at a tasting-menu restaurant running a single sitting.
Lunch is also available daily: 1:30 to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday, with a slightly longer window on Friday through Sunday (from 1 pm, closing at 3:30 or 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday). The Friday and Saturday lunch windows are among the most generous in the neighbourhood at this level.
With a 4.4 Google rating across 3,491 reviews and consistent OAD recognition, Fismuler has a following. Booking is rated easy relative to the rest of Madrid's recognised restaurant scene, so you don't need to plan weeks out for a midweek table. That said, the late Thursday-to-Saturday slots are the most in-demand, and if you have a specific late-evening time in mind on a Friday or Saturday, booking a few days ahead is sensible rather than assuming walk-in availability. The restaurant is located at Calle de Sagasta 29 in Chamberí, a well-connected neighbourhood. No dress code information is listed, and the relaxed atmosphere described in the Michelin notes suggests smart-casual is the practical expectation.
If you're spending time in Madrid and want to understand where Fismuler sits relative to the broader scene, our full Madrid restaurants guide gives the complete picture. For wine-focused evenings in particular, see also our Madrid wineries guide and Madrid bars guide. If you're combining this with a wider trip, Spain's leading end is represented by restaurants like DiverXO and Coque in the capital, and further afield by El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Arzak in San Sebastián, Azurmendi in Larrabetzu, and Martin Berasategui in Lasarte-Oria. For the full context on where to stay while you're here, the Madrid hotels guide and Madrid experiences guide are worth checking before you finalise plans.
The venue record does not confirm specific bar seating arrangements, but the relaxed, retro-industrial format and casual service culture suggest counter or bar-adjacent dining is plausible. Contact directly to confirm before assuming walk-in bar availability, especially on Thursday through Saturday evenings when the room is busiest.
Dinner on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday gives you the most flexibility , the kitchen runs late enough to accommodate a properly Spanish eating schedule. Lunch is the better call if you want a quieter room and a shorter commitment; the Friday through Sunday lunch windows (from 1 pm, until 3:30–4 pm) are generous. At the €€ price point, neither meal represents a significant financial risk, so the decision comes down to timing rather than value.
No specific dietary accommodation policy is listed in the venue data. The updated traditional Spanish cuisine format typically allows flexibility, but for specific requirements , vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergen-related , contact the restaurant directly before booking. Phone and website details are not listed here; search for current contact information to confirm ahead of your visit.
Fismuler is not primarily a tasting-menu restaurant. The Michelin Plate recognition and OAD Casual Europe ranking position it as a quality à la carte or set-lunch destination, not a multi-course progression format. At the €€ price point, the value proposition is strong for what it is: well-executed updated traditional cooking with a natural wine focus. If you want a full tasting-menu experience in Madrid, DSTAgE, Deessa, or Paco Roncero are the more appropriate choices.
For a similar relaxed-but-serious format at the €€ level, Fismuler is among the stronger options recognised by both Michelin and OAD in Madrid's casual tier. If you want to move up in formality and spend, Coque and DiverXO are the city's most decorated tables, but at a significantly higher price and booking difficulty. For modern Spanish at an intermediate level, DSTAgE is worth comparing. Outside Madrid, Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona and Aponiente in El Puerto de Santa María represent Spain's broader range if you're planning a wider trip.
Booking difficulty is rated easy for Fismuler. For a midweek table, a few days' notice is typically sufficient. For a specific late slot on Friday or Saturday , when the kitchen runs to 11:30 pm and demand is highest , booking four to seven days out is the practical minimum. The OAD recognition and 3,491 Google reviews indicate consistent demand, so don't treat the easy-booking rating as an invitation to show up without a reservation on a weekend evening.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Fismuler | €€ | — |
| DiverXO | €€€€ | — |
| Coque | €€€€ | — |
| Deessa | €€€€ | — |
| Paco Roncero | €€€€ | — |
| Smoked Room | €€€€ | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Bar seating is not confirmed in the venue record, so call ahead if that is your preference. What is documented is that the space has a retro-industrial feel with a relaxed service style, which tends to suit solo diners or pairs better than large groups. If bar eating is a priority in Madrid, venues with explicitly listed bar counters are a safer bet without confirmation from Fismuler directly.
Dinner on Thursday through Saturday is where Fismuler's late-night Madrid rhythm plays out most fully, with service running to 11 or 11:30 pm. Lunch is the lower-pressure option — Friday through Sunday the kitchen opens at 1 pm, a full 30 minutes earlier than weekdays. If you want the full atmosphere this venue is known for, book a Thursday or Friday dinner slot; if you want more flexibility and a quieter room, weekend lunch fits better.
The venue record does not specify dietary accommodation policies. The cuisine is described as updated traditional Spanish, which typically centres on meat, fish, and seasonal produce. If you have specific restrictions, check the venue's official channels before booking — at €€ pricing with a Michelin Plate and consistent OAD recognition, they have the profile of a kitchen that takes reservations seriously, but confirmation is on you.
The venue record does not confirm a tasting menu format. Fismuler's Michelin description frames it around updated traditional cuisine in a relaxed setting, which suggests an à la carte or short menu format rather than a structured tasting progression. At €€ pricing, the value case rests on the everyday menu rather than a multi-course commitment — if a tasting format is what you are after, DiverXO or Smoked Room are the Madrid answers.
For a similar relaxed, mid-range dinner in Madrid, Fismuler sits in a different tier from DiverXO (three Michelin stars, years-long waits) or Coque (two stars, formal). If you want the same accessible price point with a natural wine focus, the Chamberí and Malasaña neighbourhoods have comparable options. Fismuler's OAD Casual Europe ranking — #48 in 2023, #117 in 2024 — puts it in a documented peer group, but the field has grown; check current OAD rankings for the freshest comparisons.
Book at least one week out for weekday lunch or early dinner; Thursday through Saturday evenings fill faster given Madrid's late dining culture and Fismuler's following across 3,491 Google reviews. The venue's booking difficulty is rated as easy relative to Madrid's competitive reservation scene, so two weeks out is sufficient for most dates. If you have a fixed travel date, book the day you confirm your trip.
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