Restaurant in Valdemoro, Spain
Madrid day trip with a Michelin payoff.
A Michelin-starred Modern Spanish restaurant 25km south of Madrid, Chirón delivers a regionally rooted tasting menu at €€€ — strong value within the starred tier. Chef Iván Muñoz's sourcing-led kitchen holds OAD European top-500 status three years running. Hard to book, closed Sunday and Monday, and worth planning ahead for.
If you are making a special trip from Madrid, Chirón earns it. This is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Valdemoro that has ranked among Europe's top 500 dining destinations two years running on the Opinionated About Dining list (#498 in 2024, #516 in 2025), with a 4.6 Google rating across nearly 2,000 reviews. The price point sits at €€€, which makes it notably more accessible than Madrid's three-Michelin-star circuit. The catch: it is hard to book, closed Monday and Sunday, and the 25km drive south from the capital requires planning. If your window is a Thursday dinner or a Saturday lunch, prioritise securing a table well in advance.
If you have been to Chirón before, the experience you return to is not static. The kitchen's commitment to seasonal, regionally sourced produce means the menu shifts with the landscape it draws from. The rivers that frame Madrid's southern territory — the Tajo, Jarama, and Tajuña — are not just geography here; they inform what arrives on the plate. Chef Iván Muñoz and his sommelier brother Raúl have built a restaurant around the idea that the Madrid region has a culinary identity worth taking seriously, which is an argument the Michelin committee apparently finds convincing.
What you see when you arrive matters to the experience. The room in Valdemoro is not a converted industrial space or a glass box planted in wine country. It is a neighbourhood restaurant that earns its credentials through what comes out of the kitchen rather than architectural spectacle. That contrast , understated setting, technically ambitious food , is worth knowing before you go. First-timers expecting the visual theatrics of a DiverXO or Azurmendi will find something more restrained. The focus is on the plate itself: the visual language here is one of precision and produce, not performance.
The sourcing approach is the clearest argument for the price. Muñoz's menus are built around local ingredients treated with a modern and creative hand, but the regional roots are structural rather than decorative. His 2020 win at the International Red Prawn Competition in Dénia signals a kitchen that engages seriously with ingredient quality across categories, not only within the Madrid pantry. When a chef competes internationally for a product from Alicante, it tells you the sourcing philosophy extends beyond marketing copy. That competition credential is a meaningful trust signal for ingredient-led cooking at this price tier.
Set menus are the format at Chirón, drawing on La Mancha influences alongside the broader Madrid region. For a first visit, this is the right way to experience the kitchen: the tasting menu structure allows Muñoz to build a logical progression through the regional story he and Raúl are telling, including the wine pairings Raúl selects. Trying to eat à la carte here, if that option even exists, would miss the point of what the kitchen is structured to deliver.
The leading time to visit, practically speaking, is a Thursday or Friday evening if you are coming from Madrid. Saturday lunch is the alternative that makes the journey feel less logistically demanding, and the midday format can be a better way to experience a menu of this kind if you prefer to pace through courses without a late finish. Avoid planning around Tuesday or Wednesday lunch if you want dinner service flexibility , those days run lunch only. Thursdays through Saturdays offer both lunch and dinner sittings, which is useful to know when you call to book.
Group diners should plan carefully. With no seat count in the public record and no direct booking link, the safest approach is to contact the restaurant directly to confirm whether the space can accommodate a table of six or more. For groups, a Thursday dinner booking allows more flexibility than a Saturday, when demand is highest. Special occasions are well served here: the combination of a Michelin star, a coherent tasting menu, and a serious wine programme makes Chirón a stronger choice for a celebratory dinner than a casual drop-in. The price range is meaningful for this context , you get a starred experience at a price point that does not require the commitment of a €€€€ Madrid tasting menu.
For the wider trip, Valdemoro is a 25-minute drive from central Madrid on the A-4 motorway, and there is a Cercanías commuter rail connection for those who prefer not to drive after a wine pairing. Plan the journey before you go, not after. Explore our full Valdemoro restaurants guide, our full Valdemoro hotels guide, our full Valdemoro bars guide, our full Valdemoro wineries guide, and our full Valdemoro experiences guide to round out the visit.
See the full comparison below.
Book at least three to four weeks out for a weekend sitting, more if you are targeting a specific date for a special occasion. Chirón holds a Michelin star, ranks in OAD's European top 500, and operates on limited hours , Thursday through Saturday dinner, Tuesday through Saturday lunch , which makes availability tighter than a comparable-priced restaurant with seven-day service. Weekend dinner is the hardest to secure. Thursday dinner or midweek lunch is your leading chance at short notice, but do not count on it.
The set menu is the right choice here. The kitchen is structured around tasting menus that build a coherent progression through the Madrid region and La Mancha, and that format is where Iván Muñoz's sourcing philosophy is most clearly expressed. If a wine pairing is available through Raúl Muñoz, take it , his sommelier work is a distinct part of what distinguishes this restaurant from comparable-priced alternatives. There is no verified public record of specific dishes available right now, so arrive without a fixed expectation and let the menu dictate the experience.
For a first visit, Saturday lunch is the most balanced option. It gives you the full tasting menu format without a late-night finish, and the drive back to Madrid in daylight is easier. Thursday or Friday dinner works well if you want the atmosphere of an evening service. Tuesday and Wednesday are lunch-only, which makes them practical for a quick weekday trip from Madrid but limits your options if you prefer an evening. Both formats serve the same kitchen, so this is a logistics question more than a quality one.
Yes, with clarity on what it offers. A Michelin-starred tasting menu with a serious wine programme and a regional identity in a neighbourhood setting makes for a distinctive anniversary or celebration dinner. It is not a room that delivers visual spectacle , if that is what you need, DiverXO in Madrid is better suited. Chirón's case for special occasions rests on food quality, sourcing credentials, and relative value within the starred tier. At €€€, it costs less than most comparable starred experiences in Madrid.
At €€€ with a Michelin star, OAD recognition across three consecutive years, and a kitchen that won an international ingredient competition in 2020, the tasting menu represents good value within the starred restaurant tier in Spain. For comparison, Azurmendi, Arzak, and Cocina Hermanos Torres all operate at €€€€. If the tasting menu format and a regional Modern Spanish approach fit your preference, Chirón is worth the price and the 25km journey from Madrid.
There is no confirmed seat count or private dining record publicly available. Contact the restaurant directly before planning a group booking of six or more. Thursday dinner is the safest choice for a group booking attempt, as Saturday is the most congested service. Given the tasting menu format, larger groups who want to choose independently may find the fixed menu structure more constraining than a venue with a full à la carte offering.
Chirón is the standout starred option in Valdemoro. If you want to stay in the Madrid region at a similar price tier, look at Enoteca Paco Pérez or Venta Moncalvillo for a comparable Modern Spanish experience in a destination-restaurant format. If you are willing to travel within Spain for the right meal, Ricard Camarena in València and Atrio in Cáceres offer different regional expressions at the starred level. For the full picture of dining around Valdemoro, see our full Valdemoro restaurants guide.
There is no verified bar seating record for Chirón. The restaurant operates a set-menu format, which typically implies a seated dining structure rather than counter or bar service. Contact the restaurant directly if this matters to your booking decision.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chirón | Modern Spanish, Modern Cuisine | We’re not just paying lip service when we say that Chirón is one of the best places to eat on the outskirts of Madrid, just 25km from the Spanish capital.Here, chef Iván Muñoz, working alongside his sommelier brother Raúl, showcases the cooking of the Madrid region from a more modern and creative perspective, while at the same time paying homage to its traditional roots. Choose between highly enticing set menus with a touch of influence from La Mancha, which take us on a journey along the banks of the Tajo, Jarama and Tajuña rivers. The chef’s enthusiasm for the area and its local produce does not in any way prevent him from reinterpreting ingredients from elsewhere, an attribute which saw him win the International Red Prawn Competition in Dénia in 2020.; Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #516 (2025); We’re not just paying lip service when we say that Chirón is one of the best places to eat on the outskirts of Madrid, just 25km from the Spanish capital.Here, chef Iván Muñoz, working alongside his sommelier brother Raúl, showcases the cooking of the Madrid region from a more modern and creative perspective, while at the same time paying homage to its traditional roots. Choose between highly enticing set menus with a touch of influence from La Mancha, which take us on a journey along the banks of the Tajo, Jarama and Tajuña rivers. The chef’s enthusiasm for the area and its local produce does not in any way prevent him from reinterpreting ingredients from elsewhere, an attribute which saw him win the International Red Prawn Competition in Dénia in 2020.; Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #498 (2024); Michelin 1 Star (2024); Opinionated About Dining Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended (2023) | Hard | — |
| Aponiente | Progressive - Seafood, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Arzak | Modern Basque, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Azurmendi | Progressive, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Cocina Hermanos Torres | Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| DiverXO | Progressive - Asian, Creative | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
Comparing your options in Valdemoro for this tier.
Chirón is the only Michelin-starred option in Valdemoro, so direct local alternatives do not exist at this level. If you want a comparable modern Spanish tasting menu in the broader Madrid region, DiverXO (three Michelin stars, Madrid city) pushes further and costs more, while Cocina Hermanos Torres offers a starred format closer to central Madrid at a similar price tier. For a regional experience with less travel, those two are the practical comparisons.
Book three to four weeks out for a weekend sitting minimum. Chirón holds a Michelin star and has ranked in the OAD Top Restaurants in Europe three consecutive years (2023–2025), which keeps demand steady despite its location 25km outside Madrid. For a specific Saturday or a special occasion date, push that to six weeks. The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays, so your window is Thursday through Saturday evenings and Tuesday through Saturday lunches.
Commit to the set menu. Chirón is structured around tasting menus built on Madrid regional produce and La Mancha influences, and ordering à la carte is not the kitchen's intended format. The progression through the menu is where the cooking — OAD-ranked among Europe's top 500 — makes its case. Trying to cherry-pick dishes misses the point of what chef Iván Muñoz and his brother Raúl (wine) are building.
Saturday lunch is the better first visit. The full tasting menu format is available, you get a natural end time that makes the drive back to Madrid manageable, and the kitchen is operating at full pace without a late-night wind-down. Thursday and Friday dinners work if you prefer an evening setting, but the format and menu are the same either way.
No confirmed seat count or private dining arrangement is on record, so do not assume Chirón can absorb a large group without checking. check the venue's official channels before planning any booking of six or more. The set-menu format typically suits smaller groups better, and a Michelin-starred kitchen of this scale in a town like Valdemoro is unlikely to have a large private room.
Yes, for the right kind of occasion. A Michelin-starred tasting menu with a sommelier-led wine programme and a regional identity makes Chirón a strong choice for a milestone dinner or a deliberate food-focused celebration. The neighbourhood setting in Valdemoro means no ambient buzz from a city crowd, which suits occasions where the table is the point. If you need a central Madrid location or a lively room, book DiverXO or Cocina Hermanos Torres instead.
At €€€ with a Michelin star, three consecutive years on the OAD Europe list (peaking at #498 in 2024), and a kitchen that won the International Red Prawn Competition in Dénia in 2020, the value case is solid for a serious tasting menu in this price range. The 25km drive from Madrid is the only real friction. If you are already committing to a destination dinner outside the city, the credentials support the decision.
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