Lavapiés · Since 1902 · €€
Café Barbieri
A grand old mirrored café with a modern Italian appetite, just above the bustle of Plaza de Lavapiés.
Open on the 3D mapOrder
Tortilla alla carbonara, alcachofas Barbieri and tiramisú.
Not for you if
you expect old-fashioned café prices; the room comes with a modern restaurant bill.
Local trick
Come from 16:30 to 19:30 for the merienda: café or tea with tarta or tiramisú for €6.50.
Good for
A short walk away
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