Vegan Restaurants in Madrid: Where I Ate Plant-Based in the City

I visited Madrid at the beginning of January 2026, just as the new year was starting. It was my first time in the city, and I found it absolutely beautiful: elegant, lively, full of art, light, busy streets, and that kind of energy that makes you want to keep walking even when your feet are tired.

The only problem? It was incredibly cold. So, after spending hours outside exploring the city, one of the things I loved the most was finding a warm place to hide for a while, sit down, and eat something good.

And honestly, Madrid surprised me. Before going, I knew there were vegan restaurants in the city, but I did not expect the plant-based scene to feel so interesting, creative, and easy to enjoy. Between fully vegan restaurants, vegan-friendly places, healthy bowls, baked goods, and warm comforting dishes, eating vegan in Madrid became one of the best parts of the trip.

In this guide, I will share the vegan restaurants in Madrid I personally tried, with honest notes on the food, the atmosphere, and the gluten-free options when available.

I will also include a list of other vegan restaurants and vegan-friendly places I did not manage to try personally, but that may still be useful if you are planning a plant-based trip to Madrid. My goal is to make your vegan experience in the city a little easier, warmer, and less dependent on last-minute searches when hunger arrives.

The Vegan Restaurants in Madrid I Personally Tried

Madrid’s vegan scene felt quite alive to me. The city is large, and I did not always manage to eat in 100% vegan restaurants, but even in non vegan places I was often able to find plant-based alternatives. This already says a lot, because when you travel as a vegan, the difference between a city that simply “has options” and a city where you can actually eat well is enormous.

Of course, Madrid is not as full of vegan restaurants as London. London has one of the most vibrant vegan food scenes I have ever experienced, and if you are planning a trip there, I recommend reading my guide to vegan restaurants in London before you go.

But Madrid still holds its own beautifully. There are creative vegan restaurants, cozy plant-based cafés, healthy bowls, comforting dishes, and enough variety to make a vegan trip to Madrid feel easy, warm, and genuinely enjoyable.

Mad Mad Vegan: A 100% Vegan Burger Restaurant in Madrid

Mad Mad is a 100% vegan burger restaurant, and it is part of a chain you can also find in Barcelona. I am not usually the biggest fan of burgers or fast-food-style food, but I really wanted to try it. So, after a morning spent walking around Madrid at -4°C, I went into their Lavapiés location, which immediately felt like a very good idea.

The atmosphere was warm and casual, with wooden tables and that easy, informal feeling of a place made for a quick lunch or dinner. The menu is quite varied, with burgers, salads, tacos, sides, and more comforting plant-based dishes.

I was in a salad mood, so I ordered their chicken salad and a side of sweet potatoes. The salad was very tasty, generous, and filling, with vegan chicken made from soy and seasoned really well. I have never eaten chicken in my life ( before becoming vegan, I had been vegetarian since birth, so I have never eaten animals, read my bio if you would like to know more about my vegan story) which means I cannot tell you whether it actually tasted like chicken. But I can tell you that it was flavourful, savoury, and full of umami. The person who was with me tried their vegan calamari and said they were very good too.

I do not have any real negative notes, except that the food is definitely abundant, rich, and quite fried. In other words, this is probably not the place where I would go if I wanted a very light meal. But if you are looking for something tasty, filling, and satisfying, it works very well. I would especially recommend Mad Mad to people who enjoy flavours that recall meat or seafood, or who like the comfort and generosity of vegan fast food.

Eating Gluten-Free at Mad Mad

The gluten-free options at Mad Mad were clearly marked on the menu, which made ordering much easier. There were enough gluten-free choices, and the staff seemed well informed and prepared. This is always important, especially in a place with many fried foods, sauces, and vegan alternatives that may contain gluten or be exposed to cross-contamination.

That said, there is a high risk of cross-contamination, so if you are celiac, I would recommend asking very clearly before ordering. The place does seem prepared, but it is still better to double-check how each dish is handled. For someone who is gluten-intolerant or simply avoiding gluten, Mad Mad offers good options. For celiacs, it can work, but only with careful communication.

• WHERE: Few locations

Choose: A 100% Vegan Italian Restaurant in Madrid

We Italians are everywhere: like parsley, salt, and nutritional yeast in vegan cooking. Italian restaurants, especially, are famous all over the world for appearing almost anywhere, bringing with them a strong, recognizable, and widely loved culinary tradition.

But vegan Italian cuisine does not have the same long history, experience, or courage. So finding a vegan Italian restaurant abroad is always a real joy.

I went to Choose for dinner, and I was sure I would order pasta. Then I changed my mind, because, modesty aside, my vegan carbonara is already extremely good. So I decided to try their vegan pistachio-crusted salmon instead. I do not know what real salmon tastes like, so no, I cannot tell you how close it is to the original. But the person who was with me, who does know that flavour, confirmed that it was surprisingly similar. He ordered the carbonara, which I could not taste because the pasta contained gluten, but it looked genuinely beautiful. My vegan salmon was flavourful, rich in umami, and incredibly filling. It was well served, elegant, and beautifully cooked.

At Choose, you can feel that there is real knowledge behind the food: knowledge of technique, but also of vegan flavours. It is not just Italian food made plant-based; it feels studied, intentional, and carefully executed. The restaurant itself is elegant, with soft lighting, beautiful interiors, and a location that is not exactly central, but still easy enough to reach on foot.

Eating Gluten-Free at Choose

Choose does have some gluten-free alternatives, although the choice is not huge. This is probably not the restaurant where you will find a very wide gluten-free menu, especially because Italian cuisine often revolves around pasta, bread, and other wheat-based dishes. However, from my experience, the place felt attentive and thoughtful.

I am quite sure that if you call in advance, the owner would be willing to help and possibly adapt or create something suitable. This is one of those restaurants where the food feels personal, so I would recommend communicating your needs before going, especially if you are celiac or need strict gluten-free handling. For gluten-free vegan food, I would not describe Choose as the easiest option in Madrid, but it can definitely work with a little planning.

• WHERE: Calle de Segovia 17, 28005 Madrid

Mudrá: A Michelin-Recognized Vegan Restaurant in Madrid

I had very high expectations for Mudrá, because it is a vegan restaurant mentioned in the Michelin Guide. I am not one of those people who believe that a restaurant is only valuable if it has Michelin recognition. However, I do think it matters when vegan cuisine starts receiving serious attention from important guides. It gives plant-based food a different kind of visibility and dignity, especially in a culinary world that has often treated it as secondary.

The restaurant itself is beautiful. The location is elegant and quiet, and the interior is designed with taste, care, and attention. It feels refined without being cold.

I ordered a starter, a noodle main dish, and a dessert. Interestingly, the dish I appreciated the most was not something I ordered, but the small entrée they offered at the beginning of the meal: a little seed cracker that brought together all the flavours in a way that felt skillful, elegant, and not at all banal.

The rest of the dinner was certainly good, but, to be completely honest, not quite the level of vegan cuisine I expected from a Michelin-recognized restaurant. The noodles, for example, were a little dry. I am not saying the food was bad. It was not. I am saying it felt more average than extraordinary. Maybe I simply chose the wrong dishes, and that can happen. The dessert, a kind of cheesecake, was pleasant but not especially memorable. So, overall, it was a good experience, but not one that felt truly above and beyond. The person who was with me felt the same way.

A small note: while writing this article, I found some conflicting information online about Mudrá’s current status. At the time of writing, I could still find it listed in the Michelin Guide but Google mention it as closed. If anyone has more updated information or knows whether something has changed, please feel free to contact me. I would love to keep this guide as accurate and useful as possible.

Eating Gluten-Free at Mudrá

Mudrá did have gluten-free options, although the choice was somewhat limited. However, the staff were very well prepared and able to guide me clearly through the menu. This made a big difference, because even if the number of options was not huge, the experience still felt safe and easy to manage.

For someone who is vegan and gluten-free, I would say Mudrá can work well, especially if you ask questions before ordering. The staff’s attention made me feel comfortable, which is always one of the most important things when eating out with dietary needs.

• WHERE: C. de Recoletos, 13, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spagna

Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Madrid I Personally Tried

During my trip, I also tried a few places that were not entirely plant-based, but still offered thoughtful vegan options. And this matters, especially when you are traveling, walking around the city, or eating with people who may not be vegan.

Of course, fully vegan restaurants are always my first choice when possible. They are easier, safer, and usually more aligned with the kind of food experience I want, but also with my idea of ethics, awareness, and respect for animals. Still, a city also becomes more welcoming when vegan options exist outside the strictly vegan scene.

The places below are not 100% vegan, but I personally tried them and found good plant-based dishes, a pleasant atmosphere, and enough choice to make them worth mentioning in this guide.

Artemisa: A 100% Gluten-Free Vegetarian Restaurant in Madrid with Vegan Options

I tried Artemisa on my very first day in Madrid. I had been walking around, getting lost more than once, and eventually found myself right in front of it. I was exhausted, cold, and tired, and I recognized the name because I had read that it was a safe option for celiacs.

The restaurant feels like a typical tavern or old-style osteria: warm, traditional, full of locals, and immediately welcoming. As soon as you walk in, you get the feeling that you are going to find genuine food, cooked with simplicity, tradition, and a certain homely honesty.

It is not a 100% vegan restaurant, but it is 100% vegetarian and offers many vegan options. To be honest, I do not fully understand this choice. Their vegan cooking is already complete, delicious, and deeply traditional, so unless it is for purely economic reasons, I do not really see why they are not fully vegan.

Later, I discovered that Artemisa has two locations in Madrid, and the other one was literally next to the hotel where I was staying. So I went back several times. The food is good, mainly healthy, and comforting, with options that range from slightly more fusion dishes to more traditional ones. It is an essential, simple kind of cooking, the kind that makes you feel at home even when you are traveling.

I would especially recommend Artemisa if you want a warm bowl of soup, well-cooked vegetables, or something that feels like it could have been prepared in a grandmother’s kitchen. There is no avant-garde here, and there does not need to be. When food is authentic, that is already more than enough.

Eating Gluten-Free at Artemisa

Needless to say, Artemisa is 100% gluten-free, which makes it a very safe option for celiacs. Honestly, it felt like a dream. Being able to order without worrying about gluten or cross-contamination changes the whole experience, especially when you are traveling. If only it were also 100% vegan, it probably would have been my favourite restaurant in Madrid.

• WHERE: Two Locations

Honest Green: The Best Fresh Bowls in Madrid

Honest Green was a wonderful discovery for me, and one I was very happy to find again later in London. It is a Spanish chain built around fresh ingredients, local production, and the quality of the overall experience. In a way, it feels like a bowl-based fast food, but the recipes are created by professional chefs, and you can tell.

Unfortunately, it is not a vegan restaurant. However, the menu is largely based on vegetables, and they offer tofu as a vegan protein. And what tofu. Honestly ( green ), their tofu is the reason I went back more than once in Madrid, and also the reason I returned to Honest Green when I found it again in London. It is seasoned beautifully, full of flavour, and far more interesting than the kind of tofu you often find in casual restaurants.

Their dressings are also exceptional. You can clearly feel that they have been designed by professionals who know how to combine flavours while keeping balance, freshness, and originality. Another thing I really appreciated was the quality of the vegetables and fruit, which felt extremely high. Everything tasted fresh, generous, and alive.

Their ordering system through the app is also very friendly, fast, and perfect if you hate standing in line (hello, that is me). A special mention also goes to the interior design. You are technically eating in a healthy fast-food place, but the atmosphere feels closer to a beautifully designed restaurant. Soft lighting, modern furniture, and a brutalist but warm mood make the whole experience feel much more elevated than you might expect from a quick lunch spot. I later discovered that they even produce their own plates, which are so beautiful that I actually tried to buy them.

One of the most practical things about Honest Green is that there are so many locations around Madrid. This makes it incredibly useful when you are traveling through the city, because wherever you are, there is a good chance you will find one nearby. And when you are vegan, this kind of reliability matters.

Eating Gluten-Free at Honest Green

Most of the ingredients at Honest Green are gluten-free, with the main exception being the bread. The staff seemed prepared and able to answer questions, but they still recommended checking the ingredient book carefully before ordering. I think this is a good sign, because it shows that they prefer to be precise rather than improvise.

That said, cross-contamination is still possible, so I would not describe Honest Green as 100% safe for celiacs If you are gluten-intolerant or simply avoiding gluten, it is a very easy place to eat. If you are celiac, I would recommend reading the ingredient information carefully and asking the staff about preparation before ordering.

• WHERE: Several locations

Grosso Napoletano: Pizza in Madrid with a Vegan Option

I had already tried Grosso Napoletano during my trip to Seville, and I had really appreciated it because the pizza was very good and the gluten-free dough was one of the best I had ever tried. So when I found it again in Madrid, I went there for dinner. After a few days of traveling, the irresistible need for pizza had arrived, as it always does.

Grosso Napoletano does not have a real selection of vegan pizzas. As far as I could see, there was only one vegan option. And yes, this is definitely a downside, because making good vegan pizzas with interesting ingredients is not that difficult. You can immediately tell when a vegan pizza has been truly designed and when it is simply a regular pizza with things removed. That said, the pizza itself was good. The ingredients were high quality, the dough was excellent, and the overall experience was still worth it.

So, while I would love to see more thoughtful vegan options on the menu, I still think Grosso Napoletano can be a good place to keep in mind if you are craving pizza in Madrid and need a vegan option.

Eating Gluten-Free at Grosso Napoletano

This is where Grosso Napoletano becomes a very strong option. They have specific gluten-free locations, which is a huge advantage if you are celiac or need to avoid cross-contamination as much as possible. In a pizzeria, this makes an enormous difference, because gluten is usually everywhere: in the flour, in the dough, in the oven, on the work surfaces.

Knowing that they have spaces specifically dedicated to gluten-free pizza makes the experience feel much safer and easier. For me, this is one of the biggest reasons to recommend Grosso Napoletano if you are looking for gluten-free pizza in Madrid. The vegan choice may be limited, but the gluten-free system is excellent, and that is a big, big plus.

• WHERE: Several Locations

Chök: A Gluten-Free Bakery in Madrid with a Handmade Feeling

I found Chök completely by chance. I was walking around Madrid when I saw a sign outside that said gluten-free, which obviously caught my attention immediately. Then I looked through the window and noticed how beautiful the place was: a mix of brutalism and wabi-sabi, minimal but warm, raw but elegant.

So I went in. Once inside, I discovered that some of their options were also vegan, as well as gluten-free. The location I visited was 100% gluten-free, although I am not entirely sure whether all their locations are the same, so I would recommend checking before going if you are celiac. I honestly expected to find more vegan options, but the choice was not huge. Still, I tried one of their cookies, and it was very good.

What I liked most was that it had that handmade flavour: simple, honest, and comforting. It actually reminded me a little of the oat vegan cookies I make at home, which is always a nice feeling when you are traveling.

I think Chök is a useful place to know if you want to stop for a coffee and a small sweet treat in Madrid, especially if you are gluten-free. But I would probably go there above all to buy one of their chocolates. As for the vegan chocolate options, the dark chocolate ones were naturally the safest choice.

Eating Gluten-Free at Chök

The Chök location I visited was 100% gluten-free, which immediately made the experience feel safe and easy. That said, I did not come across other Chök locations during the rest of my trip, so I cannot say with certainty whether every location is fully gluten-free in the same way. If you are celiac, I would definitely recommend checking the specific location before going.

Even if not every location is 100% gluten-free, I would still expect Chök to have plenty of gluten-free options, because gluten-free baking is clearly an important part of their concept. They produce gluten-free pastries, cookies, and sweets, and the place I visited felt very prepared from this point of view. For someone who is gluten-free, Chök is absolutely worth keeping on the list, especially if you want a sweet stop, a coffee, or something small and safe to eat while walking around Madrid.

• WHERE: Several Locations

Other Vegan Restaurants in Madrid I Have Not Tried Yet

My trip to Madrid was quite short, so the restaurants listed above are the places I personally managed to try during my stay. Of course, the city has many more vegan and vegan-friendly places than the ones I visited. For this reason, I wanted to include a small list of other vegan restaurants in Madrid that may be useful if you are planning your own plant-based trip.

I have not personally tried the places below, so I cannot give a real review of the food, atmosphere, service, or gluten-free options. But I still think they are worth keeping on your list if you want more ideas for eating vegan in Madrid.

If you have tried any of them and want to share your experience, feel free to contact me. I would love to keep this guide updated and make it more useful for other vegan travelers, especially those who are also gluten-free.

My Experience Eating Vegan in Madrid

Madrid has a much more active vegan scene than I expected. It is varied, colourful, and present. Maybe not as immediate or abundant as London, but definitely alive. During my trip, I found fully vegan restaurants, vegan-friendly places, gluten-free bakeries, healthy bowls, warm traditional food, and a general sense that plant-based eating is no longer something hidden or difficult to find.

The world is changing. We see it and feel it every day. Big cities are slowly making space for plant-based businesses. They welcome them, respond to them, and, little by little, help create communities around them. Not every place I visited was completely full, but I did see people eating there, choosing those menus, supporting those spaces. And that is a positive sign.

The world needs to change. There are no other real options. And if this revolution in sensitivity and respect toward animals, the planet, and the way we live can begin through food, then even better. Because food is daily. It is intimate. It is cultural. It is one of the first places where people can begin to choose differently. Madrid may not be the most vegan city I have ever visited, but it gave me something important: the feeling that plant-based food is growing, becoming visible, and finding its place in the rhythm of the city.