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El Imparcial is rated 8.9/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 8.8/10 Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9.1/10

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El Imparcial is identified as offering mediterranean cuisine.

Does El Imparcial serve brunch?

Yes, El Imparcial has been identified as serving brunch.

Is El Imparcial romantic?

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Is El Imparcial dog friendly?

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El Imparcial

Name: El Imparcial
Address: Calle Duque de Alba, 4, Madrid, 28012, Spain
Price range: €25 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.9

Restaurant menu

Menu photo2 photos

Food photo180 photos

Type of cuisineMediterranean

Average price€25

Queso payoyo a la plancha con mermelada de tomate

€16

Carpaccio de remolacha con tartar de tomate, lascas de parmesano, alcaparrón y vinagreta de mostaza

€9.9

Croquetas de cecina con queso payoyo y espinacas

€11

Reviews

8.9
of 10

Fabulous

3255 reviews

Ambience

9.1

Food

8.8

Service

9.0

Real experiences from real diners
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Nathalie R. • 1 review
March 17, 2025
10/10
The food is consistently good with a great variety of choice. The restaurant has the feel of an expensive restaurant but the menu is affordable for everyone. I have been twice and will go again….

Alejandra E. • 11 reviews
February 7, 2025
10/10
Ok

Kate D. • 1 review
February 10, 2025
10/10
El Imparcial is a perfect mix of traditional Spanish dishes with a modern twist and funky ambience. The service was wonderful, our waiter was attentive and offered helpful recommendations. We ordered the huevos rotos, atún, and tarta de queso. Everything was delicious, but the huevos rotos in particular blew us away. They took this traditional Spanish dish and enhanced it with a mix of sweet potatoes and truffle. I'm a US expat living here in Madrid and this is definitely going on my list of places to recommend and take visitors, it's a hidden gem!

Theodoros P. • 1 review
January 16, 2025
9/10
The interior design

Jose F. • 1 review
December 15, 2024
10/10
Great place, superb atmosphere. Amazing food, and lovely cheesecake to celebrate my mums birthday Many thanks

Wallace N. • 1 review
December 2, 2024
10/10
Great food Friendly staff

Cristobal B. • 3 reviews
November 24, 2024
9.5/10
amazing design. good food. great for groups.

Sheba G. • 4 reviews
November 5, 2024
8.5/10
Great food , the menu had a lovely selection . The bread was warm and right out of the oven and the three dishes we ordered were delicious and the seafood fresh .

Carlos O. • 1 review
October 22, 2024
10/10
I’ve been going to el imparcial for more than 5 years. It’s always a great experience!

Thomas D. • 2 reviews
October 15, 2024
10/10
El Imparcial offered the perfect rendezvous for four friends from New York City and Los Angeles, gathering in the heart of Madrid. The space, steeped in history, radiated charm with its artful blend of old-world elegance and modern design. We were enveloped in an atmosphere both intimate and grand. El Imparcial transcends the ordinary, offering not just a meal but an experience, where conversation flows as freely as the wine, and the joy of dining is elevated to an art form. It’s a place we will carry with us, just as we carry the memory of that evening together in this beautiful city.

Teresa H. • 1 review
August 6, 2024
10/10
Really friendly people, creative ambience, good quality of food. And I liked the fact that they asked whether I wanted bread and then.. they did not charge for it! (some places do not ask and then they charge you 7-8 euros)

Jarrin E. • 1 review
July 15, 2024
10/10
The mushroom risotto was outstanding. Great service and the price was more than reasonable for the quality of food and wines. Highly recommend!

Susanne L. • 57 reviews
July 21, 2024
10/10
Loved the ambiance - such a lovely setting above a cool bookstore, beautifully decorated and very relaxing. The food was great, especially the "huevos rotos" with sweet potato, Parmesan and truffle; and the Banoffee pie! Will definitely return, if I come back to Madrid!

Alex B. • 69 reviews
June 28, 2024
8.5/10
Nice place! Enjoyed the food and the atmosphere was very comfortable

Kim S. • 19 reviews
May 27, 2024
9.5/10
Excellent food and ambiance; sometimes service is slow… but that’s okay!

Niki N. • 2 reviews
March 10, 2024
2.5/10
We went for Sunday brunch after reading good reviews in the past. We expected the place to be busy but there was only one other table eating when we arrived at 11.45 Perhaps due to the lack of customers, the service was incredibly slow and nobody came in to check on us. The food was disappointing and mediocre. There was a lot of dry bread that appeared stale. For the price we paid, it was extremely disappointing. The room and environment are lovely but that's where it begins and ends. If you're thinking of going there for brunch, don't bother. There are far nicer and cheaper options elsewhere.

Richard B. • 1 review
October 29, 2023
9.5/10
Great location, amazing decor and feel, good service and lovely food

Carleen C. • 11 reviews
July 8, 2023
8/10
Venue is lovely and food good, but noise levels are definitely a problem in this place. Difficult for a large party to communicate/hear each other…

Vladimir M. • 10 reviews
April 6, 2023
10/10
Everything was perfect. We had a tuna tartar, mussels, artichokes, and cuttlefish for dinner. The food was delicious, the best tuna tartar I've ever eaten. One of the dishes wasn't perfect, we asked to replace it, and they did it apologizing without any problem. The service was great! Definitely 10/10

Norberto Miguel L. • 1 review
February 19, 2023
10/10
Excellent food, very Good service, kind people., Good atmosphere. We really enjoy the evening. It’s an Special place. My family wants to return soon!

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

1127 reviews

Location

Calle Duque de Alba, 4, 28012 Madrid

Metro Tirso de Molina (L1)

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About this restaurant

Establecimientos como El Imparcial confieren a Madrid ese aire de gran capital mundial que suele dejar boquiabiertos a quienes la visitan. Una ciudad que combina como pocas las tabernas y tascas de toda la vida con espacios tan inclasificables como esta tienda-espacio cultural-palacete cool hasta la...

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El Imparcial is rated 8.9/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 8.8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Atmosphere: 9.1/10