La Favorita Madrid - Restaurante con ópera en vivo

My family and I had been around 5 times since 2015 it is always amazing. Last time we went was this December 2025 for the Traviata special show. The show, food and ambience were amazing. My grandmother 89, mother 60, brother 19 and I 30, all loved. Super recommended

La Favorita in Madrid offers much more than dinner—it delivers a theatrical masterpiece of cuisine and opera. We visited with my wife, our three kids (7, 9, 11), and my in-laws, and the evening was nothing short of magical. The food was exquisite, full of rich, local flavors, and beautifully presented. The live opera performances were the real highlight—so moving that they brought tears to our eyes, and even kept our kids completely captivated the entire evening. They didn’t understand the language, but the performers conveyed every emotion—joy, sadness, and beauty—in a way that transcended words. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owners’ two sons and daughter, who shared fascinating stories about the history of opera in Spain and were incredibly kind to our youngest, who was sleepy (Spaniards eat late!) but still engaged. If you are in Madrid, a night out at La Favorita is simply a must! It’s the perfect mix of fine dining, culture, and heartfelt hospitality—an experience we will remember forever.

Another Chamberí gem. I’m not going to lie it’s a bit above average in terms of price (they have 2 menus : 50€ & 70€ ). But it’s totally worth it, apart from the fact that menus have a soup , a fish , a meat and a dessert (free flow wine and bread). All very well executed. But the important here is the fact that the lovely staff of this establishment sings OPERA . So don’t miss the chance of enjoying an unforgettable night with you loved ones at La Favorita.

Amazing place. Waitresses & Waiters sing Opera, Arias and Zarzuelas and are such nice people transmiting their happiness. Great food / menu too. A must visit if you are in Madrid and or if you want to impress your guests or date!!

Best place to restaurant and great music

The atmosphere is absolutely amazing! A lovely little courtyard outside for a few drinks before you go inside for your meal. Along with your meal, there are some amazing live performances from the staff. A pianist plays the piano live and there are a few people who will sing live opera to you. Its fairly pricey but not extortionate and its worth the experience . The decor could do with an update and maybe some ironing is required for the table cloths. You do need to book in advance as this place is fairly petite and with covid they are running at a slightly lower capacity. For our dining experience we only had one other table occupied in the restaurant so its a very intimate experience! It was amazing. I would go back again for the experience.

Food was AMAZING! No words. Environment was a amazing as well

A great experience! Young opera singers will delight you with arias and great conversation. Food is good, but not the main attraction.

Wow! We found out about this place from a person we met a bar. They said that the waiters sign opera to you? What? Sign us up! We made the reservations online the same day for a 9pm seating. The food was delicious, the singing was even better! I didn't realize it would be a 3.5 hour event, so plan to be there for a long time. We didn't leave the restaurant until 1130pm!! Prices are up there, but it's worth the experience. This is a great place for a birthday (yes they will sing to you), anniversary, or just want to do something different! it is a MUST in Madrid!

We dined last night with a group at La Favorita north of the city center, a place known to local Madridians but not a main tourist venue. What a special experience it was! The restaurant is quietly elegant, comfortable, with excellent wait staff. The food was good. We started with bread and a smoke eggplant spread which was an unusual flavor for us. Our pate was some of the best we've ever had. We had the pork entree and the hake. The pork was NOT overcooked! Dessert was a creamy tiramisu. Throughout our meal, one particular waiter and waitress, classically trained in opera, would sing arias for our enjoyment - some familiar Italian pieces and one piece from a Spanish opera. On one number, they encouraged audience participation by singing "Lalala" with the melody. The ambience at La Favorita made for a delightful dining experience!