El Gallocanta

Name: El Gallocanta
Address: Calle de Jesús, 2, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Price range: €20 (Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only. )
Rating: 8.7

Average price €20

8.7/10

459 reviews

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Calle de Jesús, 2, 28014 MadridSee map

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Con un simple huevo de gallina se pueden hacer maravillas. Y si no, que se lo digan a Santiago Vaca de Osma y a Manuel Herrera, creadores de este maravilloso proyecto gastronómico que, en menos que canta un gallo, se ha convertido en una de las tabernas más aclamadas del Barrio de las Letras. Su carta es corta, pero atractiva de principio a fin. Los huevos de gallina criada en libertad dan mucho juego: tortilla de patatas agrias con cebolla dulce, huevos fritos con puntilla, pisto con huevos fritos, croquetas de huevo…También presumen (porque pueden) del jamón y el solomillo de Teruel que, por cierto, va acompañado de una salsa Rusticana, cuya receta es ‘top secret’. Y si la comida es de diez, no hay que perder de vista su bodega, su cerveza Mahou bien tirada o su vermú Martínez Lacuesta.

INSIDER tip

Si eres goloso, deja hueco para su tarta de zanahoria y nueces acompañada con salsa de queso porque es muy top. Eso sí, siempre vuela.

Restaurant menu

Average price €20 Special request
Average price
Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only.

Ensaladilla Rusa: €10; Con bien de Bonito del Norte y Piquillos Asados.
Ensalada verde muy verde: €10; Con Nueces, Pasas, Trigueros y salsa de Queso Valdeón.
Tomate rosa de la casa: €12; Con Bonito, Huevo Cocido y Pimiento Verde.

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Flores de alcachofa con taquitos de jamón

Ratings & Reviews

Fabulous

8.7/10

based on 459 reviews

Only customers who have dined at the restaurant after making a reservation on TheFork can leave a review.

Quality of food :8.8/10

Service :8.8/10

Setting :8.3/10

Peter E.
January 22, 2020 • 5 reviews
9.5/10
The Food was pretty good and decent prices. We had a reservation for three but we came with 4 people and it wasn’t a problem at all.
Ricardo d.
December 19, 2019 • 308 reviews
9/10
Para volver
Jacob B.
November 26, 2019 • one review
10/10
We are a family of six, who dined at El Gallo Canta today. We echo the previous reviews that found a warm welcome, excellent traditional cuisine, and a very good selection of Spanish wines. We wish that our stay in Madrid were longer so that we could make a return visit.
Marcin G.
October 8, 2019 • 20 reviews
8.5/10
Tasty, traditional kitchen :)
Victor M.
September 19, 2019 • 2 reviews
9/10
Tortilla, croquetas y cachopo muy ricos
Beatriz j.
August 25, 2019 • 2 reviews
10/10
Local agradable con comida excepcional.
Teresa R.
July 20, 2019 • 79 reviews
9.5/10
Una tortilla espectacular!.
Juan Jose G.
July 12, 2019 • 14 reviews
10/10
El pisto manchego delicioso!!!
Su r.
June 18, 2019 • one review
10/10
We crossed over from the Prado Museum to enjoy delights of typical spanish cuisine in a cozy atmosphere and friendly tip top service. Bravo!
Gianluca V.
May 23, 2019 • 19 reviews
8/10
Nice restaurant, very good value for money and typical dishes with high quality ingredients! Recommended!
Kenza m.
May 16, 2019 • 2 reviews
10/10
Amazing.
Laura S.
May 2, 2019 • 111 reviews
10/10
Amables y rico
Liliana M.
March 29, 2019 • 45 reviews
10/10
Volveremos!!!
Elena K.
March 26, 2019 • 7 reviews
9/10
We really liked that place and the attention from personal. The place is cozy and very nice. We ordered jamon like an appetizer and it was pretty good. Just one thing that my boyfriend ordered Ensalada Rusa and there was too much mayo in there and it was impossible to feel any flavor except mayo. But they changed the dish to another and never charged for salad. That’s great!
Pablo A.
March 21, 2019 • 24 reviews
10/10
Muy bien todo
D. David S.
March 7, 2019 • 72 reviews
8/10
Lo mejor, la comida.
Guillaume G.
March 5, 2019 • 9 reviews
9.5/10
Very nice experience, just disappointed we could not get any tap water, so no way to drink for free (which is unusual in Madrid). The food was wery good, especially for its price with the 50% discount.
Carmela S.
February 22, 2019 • 145 reviews
9/10
Buen lugar para cenar en la zona centro
Guido c.
February 14, 2019 • 45 reviews
9.5/10
A real geme in the center of Madrid. Simple dishes with excellent ingredients, good wine, good service, nice atmosphere and a light bill.
Antonio F.
February 13, 2019 • 51 reviews
10/10
Totalmente recomendable