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La Taberna de PaulaA-
C. de Vallehermoso, 74, Chamberí, 28015 Madrid, Spain
· Bistro
· Arapiles
Tiny owner-run taberna with warmly hosted, daily-recited Spanish dishes; food loved by many, but portions and opaque pricing frustrate some.
Our take
La Taberna de Paula delivers exceptional food quality anchored by standout seafood—octopus, bacalao, calamari in ink—paired with exceptional service attentiveness where the owner personally guides diners through each dish. However, inconsistent execution and modest setting appeal in a tiny neighborhood space prevent grade A territory, while emerging value concerns temper the otherwise warm, intimate experience.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive for the simple room and portions per several reviews
Standout dishes
- Octopus
- Bacalao (cod) stew
- Calamari in ink
What people love
- Feeling personally welcomed by the chef-host
- Daily changing, focused menu that feels curated
- Rich flavors in octopus and cod stews
Opening Hours
Monday13:00–16:00, 19:00–00:00
Tuesday13:00–16:00, 19:00–00:00
Wednesday13:00–16:00, 19:00–00:00
Thursday13:00–16:00, 19:00–00:00
Friday13:00–16:00, 19:00–00:00
Saturday13:00–16:00, 19:00–00:00
Sunday
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