Gran Café Santander serves Spanish café cooking in Centro, with tortilla española, cheesecake and croquettes among its signatures.
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- Address
- Plaza de Sta. Bárbara, 4, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
- Phone
- +34 914 45 72 95
- Website
- grancafesantander.com
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Tortilla española, cheesecake and croquettes
Traditional Spanish café cooking anchors Gran Café Santander, with tortilla española, cheesecake and croquettes among its signatures. That makes planning around familiar Spanish café dishes simple.
Opinionated About Dining and Macarfi
Opinionated About Dining ranked the restaurant #482 in Casual in Europe in 2024 and #557 in 2025, then recommended it in 2026. Macarfi gave a 7.2 food rating in 2026.
Plaza de Sta. Bárbara terrace
Plaza de Sta. Bárbara, 4 puts the café in Centro, with street-scene outlook, terrace seating and a historic building setting. Conversational noise and standard pacing support a sit-down meal without a formal rhythm.
Cuisine Context
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Café Santander | Traditional Spanish Café | $$ | Chueca | |
| La Casa del Abuelo | Traditional Spanish Tapas | $$ | Sol | |
| La Escalera del 15 | Mediterranean Spanish | $$ | , | Almagro |
| Llauna | Catalan & Spanish Mediterranean with Wood-Fired Specialties | $$ | , | Almagro |
| La Madreña | Traditional Asturian | $$ | , | El Viso |
| La Casa de Cristal | Modern Spanish | $$ | , | Nueva Espana |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Macarfi 7.2 Food Rating
Macarfi
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #557
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #482
Opinionated About Dining
At a Glance
- Classic
- Cozy
- Well Known
- Casual Hangout
- Brunch
- After Work
- Terrace
- Historic Building
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 9 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–12 AM
- Friday
- 9 AM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Inviting interior with vintage decor, lively chatter, and a charming terrace overlooking the bustling plaza.