Madrid, by mood
Palacio · Since 1983 · €€

Café de Oriente

The terrace staring straight at the Royal Palace. You're paying for the view, and once it's worth it.

Open on the 3D map

Order

Café con leche and the house torrija with toffee and vanilla ice cream.

Not for you if

you want bargain prices; the palace-facing terrace is a large part of the appeal.

Local trick

Come an hour before sunset, then walk round the palace to the Templo de Debod for the last of the light.

Good for

A short walk away

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