Celso y Manolo
8.3Locals Score / 10#5 of 16 Restaurants in Madrid
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Known fortraditionaltabernavermouthauthentic
A beautifully preserved old-school taberna in Chueca that feels like stepping back into 1960s Madrid, with tiled walls, wooden shelves of tinned goods, and a genuinely warm atmosphere. The food is honest and delicious — excellent croquetas, gildas, and daily specials like callos or bacalao. The house vermouth is served properly, with olives and a smile. A rare place where authenticity and quality coexist without effort.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.3/10- Value9.0
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level7.5
- Authenticity9.5
- Accessibility9.0
Nearby in Ask Madrid
- ChuecaNeighborhood0.23 km · 3 min walk
- Plaza de CibelesAttraction0.39 km · 5 min walk
- Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San FernandoMuseum0.4 km · 5 min walk
- Bodega de la ArdosaBar0.43 km · 5 min walk
- Café BelénCafé0.45 km · 6 min walk
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