Bar Tomate
A buzzy, design-conscious all-day spot near Plaza de Colón popular with a stylish Madrid crowd.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
Bright, social and reliably good for Mediterranean comfort food at any hour.
Our read - 02
It's more scene than culinary landmark, but it's an easy, pretty default for a relaxed meal.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Bar Tomate works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Bar Tomate works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Bar Tomate delivers.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Bar Tomate delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Bar Tomate isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Bar Tomate is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
The night matters
For nightlife, Bar Tomate is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Steak tartar 'vuelta y vuelta' — the house tartare, lightly seared and served with fries — the dish regulars come back for
- Tacos de pato (duck tacos) — a reliable crowd-pleaser off the sharing menu
- The pizzas and truffle pasta — solid Mediterranean comfort for the table
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~€35–50 per head
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hours