Il Tavolo Verde

Such a lovely little café! I liked it a lot! The atmosphere is cozy and full of charm, especially with the antique store inside — it gives the place a really unique touch. The pastries were absolutely delicious. The coffee was nice, though it could be a bit stronger to match how amazing everything else is. You won’t regret visiting it because it’s a beautiful spot to relax, browse antiques, and enjoy a treat. Definitely worth a visit and 100% will come back to try the food there :)

Perfect little spot for lunch (probably also for breakfast). The building itself has so much character and all of the objects within it are delightful! Definitely check out the antique shop behind the cafe 😄 The food was delicious and beautifully presented - everything is organic and it feels like a lot of care is taken with how dishes are made. An interesting mix of cuisines that’s likely to meet any palette. Not sure about vegan options - I went vegetarian on this one, assuming that the buddies who contributed milk are treated much better in the EU than they are in the states 🤷

I had lunch at Il Tavolo Verde in the Recoletos area. The space is undeniably beautiful and thoughtfully designed, though the acoustics make it feel a bit loud when busy. I ordered the chicken curry with sweet potatoes and black rice, a comforting, well-balanced dish that felt like a genuinely healthy choice. While enjoyable, it didn’t quite stand out enough to fully justify the €18 price point. The service was calm and discreet, impersonal, perhaps, but by no means unfriendly, despite what I’d read in some reviews. I may return, particularly for a lighter, health-conscious lunch, though it’s unlikely to become one of my first choices in the area.

We came here looking for something on the lighter side as my stomach was a bit upset from travel. The whole restaurant has such a nice vibe, the server we had was friendly and knew English, and the food did taste fresh and light. Specifically the pumpkin ginger soup was a highlight for us. I did wish the seasoning was a bit more consistent on the baked chicken dish and that the onions were just a touch more cooked. Other than that it was a very nice organic meal!

Very cozy place with a laid back service. It’s a place to go for a brunch, a coffee and cake or lunch. Loved the ambient. You can buy the furniture and it all looks quite art deco and quirky. The menu is small and simple. The food was nice. We were happy with it all but I would say it’s not the place to go when you are on a schedule. Think cozy and relaxed environment with friendly staff.

We spent a week in Madrid eating at Michelin Star restaurants and the like, but this was probably the best food in the whole trip! On our last morning in Madrid we wanted something a little lighter on the stomach and pallet... I searched "Desayuno" on google maps and this small little place came up (next to like 20 more in the area)... The difference was that it had the highest google maps rating of them all! A mixture between cafe/restaurant, antique store and nick-nack seller it is a soft lighted, comfortable and homestyle place that welcomes you in and begs you to sit down and order something. We ordered they avocado toast (with pureed tomatoes) with scrambled eggs... SUBLIME! Toast was sourdough so it was exactly what we were looking for... Truly good. Incredible that the woman that was there was the only one there yet she was capable of making coffee and breakfast for the 10-12 people there and she did not miss a beat. Before or after your meal you can walk all the way to the back of the store and enjoy the various items they have for sale. Would recommend this place to anyone looking to get something wholesome to eat and relax a bit from this very busy city.

Perfect lunch spot!! Very cozy atmosphere, nice service. They also have delicious deserts to try. Everything homemade, organic, I loved it. Lastly, a nice shop and clothes section in the back. Would return again.

Super cute place! We stopped over for brunch and it was such a good break from the heat. Lovely plates, super friendly service… take it slow and enjoy. Cakes are great too!

We stopped in here for lunch, the waitress was so kind and helpful with English. She went through all of the dish options for the day. I ordered the quiche and my husband ordered the pasta, both were so fresh and delicious.

Perhaps there was a time when service was unfriendly, but we had the exact opposite experience. I tried my best in Spanish and our server spoke fluent English. The cappuccinos came in beautiful mugs and the pumpkin bread was delicious. When our server realized we were trying to read our guidebook, she came over and turned on an overhead light. Truly friendly.

This place was cute and quaint. Perfect place for a lite breakfast. Their menu changes daily, but we tried the apple tart and a cinnamon nut bread with some coffees. Everything was delicious! Plus there is a really cool antique store in the back - wish we weren't traveling, otherwise I would have picked up some porcelain china from the early 1900's.

What a delight! They specialize in all-organic dishes where the menu changes daily. Hubby and I ordered the corn quiche and a goat cheese salad to split - Wonderfully delicious and just the right size for 2. We left feeling pleasantly satisfied instead of the usual over-stuffed. The ambiance is just spot-on for a relaxing, yet refreshing afternoon bite - The service was fantastic and the back room serves as an antique store. Highly, highly recommend!

Love this super cute rustic styled breakfast and coffee store. They didn't have a menu and I didn't speak any Spanish but the owner was so patient in explaining to me everything they offer. Highly recommend this place to everyone. Make sure you spend some time exploring the back of the store as well.

This place DOES NOT LIKE AMERICANS! My wife and I stopped in for lunch, and proceeded to successfully order drinks in Spanish. When the server brought them, he asked if we wanted food. I asked for a menu (still speaking 100% in Spanish) and our server blew up at us about how we just need to learn Spanish (which we were speaking the whole time). After listing off their food offerings (they don't have a menu, the servers just list what they have, which is fine) in English, we continue to order, in Spanish (although we did talk amongst ourselves in English). The server was nice and cordial to every other table, but basically ignored us and was quite a dick when he did have to talk to us. We've been all over Spain and this is the only time we've run into someone being such as ass like this, especially when we were speaking Spanish to him the entire time.

The coffee was good, but not great. However, the place is unique, with lots of antiques and comfortable/cosy places to seat. The owner was very nice.

The restaurant is charming inside and the food was good. However, it was much more expensive than comparable fare elsewhere. For that reason, I can't recommend it.

Avoid for breakfast or brunch. This isn't really a place to come for a meal for breakfast or lunch. They are more of a coffee place that has some breads and tiny overpriced and limited quiches. Based on the 5 star review and classification as a breakfast and brunch establishment I brought a group of 5 here for brunch. Big mistake.

Delicious fresh organic breads and pastries with great coffee! Great place to stop and have a bite before some Salamanca shopping!

so beautiful, like a fairytale-place! very friendly service, delicious coffee and bakery, but no eggs and no ham, no cava

Great little cafe and bakery for breakfast...with an antiques shop in the back of the place as well. Very friendly staff and a nice little oasis from the bustle of the city.