A dinner in Madrid can be just that, or it can become an experience you'll remember with a smile on your face. If you're looking for a place to dine in Retiro and really get it right, there's one place that has it all: El Perro y La Galleta Retiro. This is not just because of the kitchen - which is brilliant - but because of what the space conveys, its ambience and the feeling of being in a place unlike any other.
Sometimes you don't have to cross the whole city to find what you are looking for. Opposite the Retiro Park, this restaurant combines flavour, style and warmth. And if you go with your dog, even better: it's 100%. pet-friendly.
Dishes for a dinner party
On the menu you'll find dishes that are ideal for a dinner that starts off with a good start and ends with a shared dessert. Everything has that touch of international cuisine with a taste of home, well presented and tastefully served.
- Eggs Benedict (yes, also in the evening): creamy, tasty and comforting.
- House burgerwith brioche bread, juicy meat and sauces that work.
- Tuna tartarFresh, balanced and with just the right touch of soy and citrus.
- Goat cheese croquettescreamy on the inside, crispy on the outside.
- Brownie with Maria biscuit ice creamThe star dessert. Dot.
An atmosphere to stay for a long time
Decoration is everything. And here, every corner is designed to make you want to linger. The space is reminiscent of an old British drawing room mixed with childhood memories, spontaneous art and personal collections. Black and white photographs, vintage crockery, low lamps, books and dogs everywhere (in pictures, in ceramics, in details).
The warm light and soft music make you want to slow down. It's the perfect place for a date, but also for a quiet dinner with friends or family. There is no rush here.
The perfect plan: dinner and a walk
The best thing about it? After dinner you can walk to the Retiro. Whether it's summer or winter, a stroll through the park after a good meal is the perfect ending. And if you go with your dog, the plan is even better. They also enjoy a place like this: comfortable, spacious and with attention to detail.
Information you need
- Address: Calle Claudio Coello, 1, 28001 Madrid
- Reservations telephone number: 606 82 24 21
- Timetable:
- Monday to Friday: 13:00 to 1:00
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Pet-friendly: yes, as long as your dog is well-behaved and sociable
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What makes a dinner here special
El Perro y La Galleta is not the typical restaurant that adapts to what works. It has its own identity. It doesn't try to be modern, but it is modern. It doesn't go for luxury, but it takes care of every detail. It doesn't worry about looking different, it is.
From the staff's treatment (close and friendly) to the crockery and napkins, everything conveys coherence. There are no prefabricated formulas here: there is history, affection and a great desire to make you feel comfortable. And that, when you go out for dinner, shows.
If you want to dine in the Retiro and not go wrong, you already know. Good atmosphere, good food and a sense of wellbeing that is hard to find elsewhere. If you like to take your dog with you, that's all there is to say.
