If you, like us, love the good life of dining and drinks, Madrid is one of the best cities in the world. And while a delicious dinner is great, a delicious dinner with breathtaking views is even better.
From never ending sunny lunches, to buzzing pre-football dinners, we have enjoyed a wide variety of Madrid rooftop restaurants, and will share all info and insight to our favourite spots.
Update: This article was updated on April 24, 2025, with new restaurants, new information, updated photos, and insider tips.
While you can expect to pay a bit more when dinner comes with a view, most of the Madrid rooftop restaurants still offer very human prices. And while you can walk in to most venues for a drink and some snacks, reservations are recommended when you plan to have a full meal.
Our complete and up-to date guide to the 8 Best Rooftop Restaurants in Madrid feature all info you need about each rooftop, all at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.
For each rooftop, this guide presents:
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Whether you’re looking for an upscale rooftop dinner, a laid-back rooftop brunch, a vibrant rooftop party or a luxurious hotel rooftop pool, we’ve got you covered.
In short: Inhala Terraza is an urban and lush rooftop oasis, found right in the heart of Madrid, just 150 meters from Gran Via. Rooftop restaurant, bar and pool, the venue is divided into three area, with interior living room, a glazed lower terrace, and an open-air upper terrace. All surrounded with amazing and panoramic 360º views over Madrid.
Food & Drinks: Open year round for lunch and dinner, and drinks anywhere in between, the Inhala Terraza menu features delicious Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. From tapas, salads and pasta, to filling mains and mouthwatering desserts. Complementing the food you find a nice selection of wines, as well as fresh cocktails, brews and sangria.
What we think: With a comfy and friendly atmosphere, Inhala Terraza is perfect for both sunny lunches and charming dinners under the Madrid sky. Go for a tasting menu if you want that extra special experience.
Dress code: The Inhala Terraza dress code is casual.
In short: Located on the sixth floor of the Cibeles Palace, floating above the famous Plaza de Cibeles, Cornamusa is an elevated addition to Madrid's gastronomic scene. In a setting where every detail tells a story, Cornamusa blends a beautiful interior space with an equally impressive outdoor terrace. In a perfect balance between sun and shade, here you are surrounded with amazing views over the Madrid skyline.
Food & Drinks: Open for lunch and dinner, the rooftop menu is designed by chefs Manuel Berganza and Jesús Almagro, where local produce and Madrid recipes have a special role. Expect haute cuisine, served as both á la carte and tasting menu. Pair your dishes with signature cocktails from mixologist Luca Anastasio, or something from the extensive wine cellar, with more than 5,000 carefully selected local and foreign wines.
What we think: With both prime and iconic location, combined with top service and amazing views, Cornamusa Cibeles is the place to go when you want a special meal above Madrid. We felt on top of the world here, and are pretty sure you would also.
Dress code: The Cornamusa Cibeles dress code is smart casual.
In short: On the top floor of the buzzing Mercado de San Anton in the popular Chueca neighbourhood, 11 Nudos Madrid invites to the best of Atlantic flavours and creative cocktails. The spacious, lush and elegant rooftop comes with several different spaces with different atmospheres, featuring an indoor lounge, a heated terrace, and an outdoor terrace.
Food & Drinks: Surrounded by charming views over Chueca, here you can savour dishes made with premium ingredients, presenting the best of both land and sea. Filled with Atlantic influences, there are both national and international options, from the 100% Iberian pork and the octopus from the grill, to tapas and smashed burger. Drink-wise, creative signature and classic cocktails are complemented with a varied wine list, artisan beers, vermouth and aperitfs.
What we think: Open daily from noon to midnight, 11 Nudos Madrid is a prime spot to gather with friends for a hearty lunch or a memorable dinner, sprinkled with laughs and views.
Dress code: The 11 Nudos Madrid dress code is smart casual.
In short: Boasting a very centric location, stunning views of Madrid and its surroundings, and one of the best rooftop pools in the city, Dear Hotel is an ideal choice for visitors looking to explore the city in style. If you're looking to meet new people, though, head up to the 14th floor Nice to Meet You, an elevated restaurant and lounge with stunning 360° views over Madrid’s iconic landmarks.
Food & Drinks: The kitchen serves delicious Spanish-style sharing entrees, rice and pasta dishes, meat and fish options and sweet desserts, along with a collection of signature and classic cocktails that you're sure to enjoy, and an extensive list of Spanish wines.
What we think: Great for a sunny lunch, weekends are probably when Nice To Meet You are at its best, and a fun dinner with friends can turn into a full evening with DJ tunes..
Dress code: The Nice To Meet You dress code is smart casual.
In short: Offering a central location, fantastic 360° views of Madrid's skyline, and generous opening hours, Azotea del Circulo has become a cornerstone of Madrid's restaurant scene..
Food & Drinks: Up here you can enjoy fantastic Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine, all served at a reasonable price and prepared with true skill by chef Manuel Berganza. Based on clean flavors, there are snacks and starters perfect to share, as well as a great selection of both meat and fish. Azotea also has a bar where you find wine, beer, sangría, champagne and refreshing cocktails.
What we think: Open from early to late, you can pretty much always head to Azotea del Circulo for food and views. We had one long, sunny and fantastic lunch here, something we would very much recommend!
Dress code: The Azotea del Circulo dress code is casual.
In short: Found in Chamartín, the exclusive and avant-garde design Hotel Puerta America holds 13 floors, where each level is created by a different international architect. And the Jean Nouvel-designed top floor is home to both a lounge bar, and the beautiful The Observatory restaurant, featuring Europe's largest interior vertical gardens.
Food & Drinks: With highly impressive views of Madrid, here you can go on an exclusive and innovative gastronomic journey, featuring elevated starters, meats and an exquisite selection of seafood. For the best experience, go for a tasting menu created by Chef Norman Foster.
What we think: Only open during evenings, The Observatory has an elegant and exclusive allure, perfect for special ocassion dinners with a view.
Dress code: The Observatory dress code is smart casual.
In short: Just a few steps away from Plaza Mayor stands The Hat, a building you won't be able to look away from. This creative hotel/hostel concept, created with smart travelers in mind, runs entirely on biomass energy, boasts a stunning ultra-modern design, and houses one of the coolest rooftop restaurants in the entire city. Up on the charming rooftop, you can enjoy quaint views of Madrid's old buildings while sunbathing and enjoying an ice-cold drink and tasty bites.
Food & Drinks: Day or night, you can find delicious coffee, well-crafted cocktails, ice-cold beers, and amazing conversations from travelers from all over. The food menu is not huge, but includes a nice set of tapas that is friendly both to the taste buds and the wallet.
What we think: The shareable menu works great with the social atmosphere. The rooftop is the heart of the hotel, and you are bound to meet new people from all over the world.
Dress code: The Hat dress code is casual.
In short: 'The Traveler', or El Viajero, is a fantastic restaurant bar located in a historic building, where you can not only submerge yourself in the past but also gaze at Madrid's Latina area. Occupying the entirety of the three-story building, El Viajero has a full-sized restaurant on the ground floor, a fantastic bar on the second floor, and the best of both worlds at the third floor roof garden.
Food & Drinks: El Viajero's rooftop boasts a small kitchen that prepares light bar bites and tapas (that are simple, healthy and tasty), and a bar that serves fantastic cocktails, delicious wines, and a wide variety of beers.
What we think: Not the most panoramic destination in Madrid, but that is made up for with an authentic and charming vibe. It is also one of few rooftops in the Latina area of Madrid.
Dress code: The El Viajero dress code is casual.
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