Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
Quimbaya
650ptsColombia's best argument for a Michelin star.
About Quimbaya
Quimbaya is Madrid's only Michelin-starred Colombian restaurant, earning a 4.8 from 733 Google reviews with a tasting-menu format that runs from 10 to 14 courses. Priced at €€€, it sits below Madrid's €€€€ fine dining tier while delivering comparable technical rigour. Book well in advance for a birthday or anniversary — this is a hard table to get last minute.
Madrid's Only Michelin-Starred Colombian Restaurant Earns a 4.8 from 733 Google Reviews — and Booking Is Hard
Quimbaya holds a Michelin star (2024) and a 4.8 Google rating across 733 reviews, which tells you two things: the kitchen is technically consistent, and enough people have eaten here to confirm it. If you are looking for a special-occasion tasting-menu restaurant in Chamberí that offers something genuinely different from Madrid's Spanish-centric fine dining scene, this is the most credible Colombian option in the city. Book it for a birthday dinner, an anniversary, or a client meal where you want a conversation starter built into the room itself.
What Quimbaya Is
The restaurant sits on Calle de Zurbano, 63, in the Chamberí district of Madrid. Chef Edwin Rodríguez structures the entire experience around Colombia — its ingredients, its cultural memory, and its culinary identity. The name comes from the Quimbaya, an indigenous people of the Andean region historically recognised for their gold craftsmanship, which gives you a sense of the register: this is not a casual Colombian spot. The dining room is minimalist, with an open-view kitchen where guests can watch the kitchen in action. There is also a small bar stocking Colombian spirits, which is worth arriving early to explore before you sit down.
The format is tasting menus only. Two are currently listed: Sinfonía, a 10-course menu described as a medley of flavours, rhythms and stories, and the Gran Menú QUIMBAYA, a 14-course experience the restaurant describes as the fullest expression of Colombian cuisine it can deliver. A third menu, Clásicos Q, was introduced to mark five years of service, drawing from the kitchen's most-repeated dishes. The pricing sits at €€€, making it more accessible than Madrid's €€€€ tier, where you find [DiverXO](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/diverxo-madrid-restaurant), [Coque](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/coque-madrid-restaurant), and [Deessa](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/deessa-madrid-restaurant). That price gap is relevant: you are getting a Michelin-starred tasting menu at a lower price point than most of the city's comparable fine dining.
Lunch vs. Dinner , and When to Go
Quimbaya opens for lunch Tuesday through Sunday from around 1 PM (1:30 PM on Sunday), with last orders around 5 PM. Dinner service runs Tuesday through Saturday, opening at 8 PM with a later close on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (11:30 PM vs. 11 PM earlier in the week). Monday is closed. For a special occasion, dinner on a Friday or Saturday gives you the most time at the table without any pressure on the kitchen's close. If your schedule allows only lunch, that window is perfectly workable , the same menus are available , but the dinner service has the extended hours that suit a longer, celebratory meal. Sunday is lunch only, which makes it a reasonable option for a weekend occasion meal, though you lose the evening format.
Is This the Right Venue for a Special Occasion?
Yes, with one important caveat: tasting menus are the only format here, so if your group has a member who finds multi-course structured dining difficult , dietary restrictions, low appetite, or a strong preference for ordering à la carte , check with the restaurant before booking. For groups who are committed to the format, the combination of a Michelin-starred kitchen, a distinctive Colombian programme that you will not find replicated elsewhere in Madrid at this level, and a room with an open kitchen makes for a genuinely engaging evening. The bar with Colombian spirits also means you can extend the evening with drinks rather than moving on immediately.
This is a harder booking than many of its neighbours. A Michelin star and a near-perfect Google score at volume mean the tables fill. Plan well in advance, particularly for Friday and Saturday dinner. Walk-in availability is not something to count on at a venue operating at this rating level.
A Note on the Editorial Angle: Does the Food Travel?
Quimbaya is a tasting-menu restaurant built on sequenced courses, kitchen theatre, and the rhythm of a multi-hour service. That experience does not transfer to takeout or delivery in any meaningful way. This is a venue you book to sit inside. The Colombian spirits bar, the open-view kitchen, the pacing of 10 or 14 courses , none of that survives a delivery container. If you are looking for Colombian food that travels, this is not that. If you are looking for a reason to be inside a specific room on a specific evening, this is a well-supported choice.
How Quimbaya Compares in Madrid's Fine Dining Tier
Quimbaya operates at a lower price point (€€€) than most of its Michelin-starred Madrid peers, which matters when you are weighing options. For a broader picture of the city's leading tables, the [full Madrid restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/madrid) covers the complete range. If you are planning a wider trip and want to explore the leading of Spain's starred dining, venues like [El Celler de Can Roca in Girona](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/el-celler-de-can-roca-girona-restaurant), [Arzak in San Sebastián](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/arzak-san-sebastin-restaurant), [Azurmendi in Larrabetzu](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/azurmendi-larrabetzu-restaurant), [Martin Berasategui in Lasarte - Oria](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/martin-berasategui-lasarte-oria-restaurant), [Aponiente in El Puerto de Santa María](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/aponiente-el-puerto-de-santa-mara-restaurant), and [Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/cocina-hermanos-torres-barcelona-restaurant) are worth adding to your shortlist. For Colombian fine dining in other markets, [Elcielo Miami](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/elcielo-miami-miami-restaurant) and [Elcielo Washington](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/elcielo-washington-washington-dc-restaurant) offer a useful comparison point. For everything else you need in Madrid, the [hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/madrid), [bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/madrid), [wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/madrid), and [experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/madrid) cover the rest of your planning.
FAQs
What should I order at Quimbaya?
There is no à la carte at Quimbaya , the kitchen runs on tasting menus. Your decision is between the 10-course Sinfonía and the 14-course Gran Menú QUIMBAYA. For a first visit, the 10-course menu gives you a full read on the kitchen without committing to a longer sitting. If Colombian cuisine is something you already know and want the deepest version of, the 14-course menu is the one to book. The Clásicos Q menu, which draws from the restaurant's five-year highlights, is worth asking about availability when you book.
Is lunch or dinner better at Quimbaya?
Dinner is the better choice for a special occasion. Thursday through Saturday dinner runs until 11:30 PM, giving the meal room to breathe without any pressure on timing. Lunch is a workable alternative , the same menus are available and the service window is generous , but the evening format suits a celebration better. Sunday lunch-only is a reasonable fallback if your weekend is evening-constrained.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Quimbaya?
At €€€ pricing with a Michelin star and a 4.8 Google score from 733 reviews, the value case is direct compared to Madrid's €€€€ tasting menu tier. You are getting the rigour of a starred kitchen focused on a cuisine , Colombian , that has very little representation at this level in Spain. That combination is what justifies the investment. If you are unsure whether tasting menus are your format, this is not the place to test that; the kitchen has committed to the structure and the experience is built around it.
Can Quimbaya accommodate groups?
There is no publicly listed private dining room or group booking policy in the available data. Given the minimalist dining room format and open kitchen layout, larger groups should contact the restaurant directly well in advance. The tasting menu structure means the kitchen can pace a table evenly, which generally works in favour of group bookings, but seat count is not confirmed. For groups of six or more, contact ahead rather than assuming availability.
Can I eat at the bar at Quimbaya?
Quimbaya has a small bar stocking Colombian spirits, and it appears to function primarily as a pre- or post-dinner drinks area rather than a full dining counter. Whether you can eat the tasting menu at bar seats is not confirmed in available data , call ahead to check. What the bar does offer is a useful way to extend the evening and explore Colombian spirits you may not encounter elsewhere in Madrid.
Compare Quimbaya
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimbaya | Colombian | €€€ | Hard |
| DiverXO | Progressive - Asian, Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Coque | Spanish, Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Deessa | Modern Spanish, Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Paco Roncero | Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Smoked Room | Progressive Asador, Contemporary | €€€€ | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Quimbaya?
There is no à la carte option — the entire menu is structured around tasting formats. The Gran Menú QUIMBAYA (14 courses) is the most complete expression of chef Edwin Rodríguez's Colombian cooking and the format that makes the most sense given the €€€ price point and the Michelin star context. The Sinfonía (10 courses) is the lighter entry point if a 14-course commitment feels like too much. Neither is a half-measure.
Is lunch or dinner better at Quimbaya?
Lunch is the more practical session for first-timers: service runs Tuesday through Sunday from around 1 PM (1:30 PM on Sundays), and you avoid the compressed Thursday-to-Saturday dinner rush when the room is at its most in-demand. Dinner extends to 11:30 PM Thursday through Saturday, which suits a longer, unhurried pace if that is the goal. For a special occasion where the full 14-course menu is on the table, an early weekend dinner gives you the most time without feeling rushed.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Quimbaya?
Yes, with a clear condition: you have to be on board with structured, multi-course dining as a format. Quimbaya holds a Michelin star (2024) and a 4.8 Google rating across 733 reviews, which signals consistent kitchen execution at this price tier. At €€€, it also sits below most of its Michelin-starred Madrid peers, so the value case is relatively strong. If tasting menus are not your format, this is the wrong room regardless of the cooking quality.
Can Quimbaya accommodate groups?
The restaurant has a minimalist dining room with an open-view kitchen, which suggests a smaller, more intimate space rather than one designed for large private parties. Tasting menus are the only format, so the entire table will need to commit to the same menu structure and pace — that rules out groups with mixed dietary flexibility or guests who prefer a shorter meal. Groups of two to four who are comfortable with a multi-hour tasting format are the natural fit here.
Can I eat at the bar at Quimbaya?
Quimbaya has a small bar area displaying Colombian spirits, but it functions as a drinks and reception space rather than a dining counter in the way that, say, a counter-seat omakase bar would. The kitchen is open-view, allowing some interaction with the chefs during service, but the tasting menu format means you will be seated in the dining room for the full experience. If bar-seat dining with more informal access is the priority, this is not the right setup.
Hours
- Monday
- closed
- Tuesday
- 1 PM-5 PM 8 PM-11 PM
- Wednesday
- 1 PM-5 PM 8 PM-11 PM
- Thursday
- 1 PM-5 PM 8 PM-11:30 PM
- Friday
- 1 PM-5 PM 8 PM-11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 1 PM-5 PM 8 PM-11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 1:30 PM-5 PM
Recognized By
More restaurants in Madrid
- CoqueCoque holds 2 Michelin Stars, a Green Star, and 96 points on La Liste — making it one of Madrid's most credentialled restaurants. Run by the three Sandoval brothers across five distinct spaces, the evening is as much a service experience as a meal. Book well ahead: availability here is near impossible, and this is a venue worth planning a trip around.
- DiverXODiverXO is David Muñoz's three-Michelin-star flagship in Madrid, ranked #4 in the World's 50 Best (2024) and 98 points on La Liste (2026). The single "Flying Pigs Cuisine" tasting menu blends Asian technique with Spanish ingredients in deliberately provocative combinations. Booking difficulty is near-impossible — reserve three to four months out, and only come if you're ready for a long, high-energy evening with no à la carte option.
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