A buffet in Madrid can be an Argentine grill, a stew you can repeat, Asian dishes ordered from the table, or a vegetable selection next to Callao. To choose, compare the price of the shift you are going to book, the drinks, and the available time.
This selection brings together eight options within the capital of Madrid. Topolino and Preciados 33 fit nicely into a stroll through the city center; The Knife focuses on grilled meat; and Shi-Shang offers a vegan and vegetarian alternative. Below you will also find Asian buffets with different service systems.
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Comparison of free buffets in Madrid
The advertised price is not always the total cost of the meal. This table distinguishes the published prices from the rates that it is advisable to confirm directly.
| Restaurant and area | Type of buffet | Price published for an adult | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topolino Garden Preciados | Mediterranean | 17.95 € from Monday to Thursday; 20.95 € from Friday to Sunday. Eve of holidays and public holidays: 20.95 €. | Drink extra. Maximum 2 hours. |
| Preciados 33 Callao | Spanish cuisine à la carte | 28 € from Sunday night to Thursday; 33 € from Friday to Sunday at noon, holidays and eve of holidays. | Drinks and desserts excluded. 2 hours. Full meal. |
| All U Can Eat Sol y Montera | Variety of self-service options | Confirm: the website shows contradictory amounts. | Request the final price for the shift and what drinks are included, if applicable. |
| The Knife Arturo Soria | Argentine grill and cold table | 26.50 € Monday to Thursday at noon; 30.50 € Friday at noon and on Sunday to Thursday nights; 37.50 € on the weekend and public holiday shifts. | Limited drinks, dessert and coffee. Calendar exceptions on your profile. |
| SUMO Fuencarral Chamberí | Asian à la carte | At TheFork: €17.95 for weekdays; €24.95 for Monday to Thursday nights; €26.95 for Friday night, weekends and holidays. | Rates for this branch. Confirm extras and conditions of the reserved menu. |
| Kintaro Fernández de la Hoz | Asian with double tape | Consult the restaurant. | The website does not show a verifiable current rate. |
| Zen Bamboo Doctor Esquerdo | Asian served on a table | Consult the restaurant. | Orders of five dishes per round. The executive menu is another option. |
| Shi-Shang Callao | Asian vegan and vegetarian | 13.95 € at noon from Monday to Friday; 15.35 € nights from Monday to Thursday; 15.95 € Friday night, weekends and holidays. | One drink included. |
Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine buffets
1. Topolino Garden
Calle de Preciados, 46 · Centro.
Its Mediterranean-style menu allows you to choose a buffet near Callao without focusing the food on sushi. It is a practical option to combine with the shops and theaters in the area.
The basic buffet does not include drinks. They also publish options with a bar open for two hours: 30 € without alcohol o 35 € with alcohol. For those under 110 cm, there is a fee of €8.50, excluding drinks. Consumption is individual.
2. Preciados 33
Calle de Preciados, 33 · Centro.
To sample Spanish cuisine, the menu includes stews and rice dishes. The buffet is served at a table in rounds of two courses per person, and all diners must choose this option. There are dishes available with an additional charge.
It includes bread but no dessert or drinks. The buffet kitchen is open from 13:00 to 22:30, with two hours per table. The menu sets 3 € per unconsumed dish. The daily menu is purchased separately: its price is not the same as the buffet.
3. All U Can Eat, at Sol y Montera
Calle de Tetuán, 20, and calle de la Montera, 17 · Center.
It offers a self-service menu with salads, pastas, pizzas, rice dishes and meat and fish dishes. It also advertises a breakfast buffet, a different option from the meals and dinners.
Before choosing it based on price, confirm the rate of the venue: the website advertises 13.95 € and 14.95 €, but also keeps a 11.95 € amount and a confusing description of the shifts. Therefore, we do not give any of those figures as a guaranteed final price.
A buffet for those who prefer grilled meat
4. The Knife
Calle de Arturo Soria, 126 · Arturo Soria Plaza Shopping Center.
It combines Argentine dishes that you can repeat with a cold table of salads and appetizers. The detailed conditions include one empanada, one dessert, and one coffee per person. The drinks have defined quantities: for example, one soft drink or two waters, beers, or glasses of wine. It is not a free bar.
The rate of 26.50 € excludes holidays; the rate of 30.50 € excludes holidays and eve of holidays. The rate of 37.50 € applies from Friday night to Sunday noon, including holidays and eve of holidays, except special days.
The opening hours are from 13:00 to 16:30 from Monday to Thursday and until 17:00 on Fridays to Sundays; in the evening, from 20:00 to 23:30. Outside those times, the restaurant offers a la carte.
Menu options · Worthy of labor · Friday afternoon and nights · Weekend · Schedules.
Sushi buffets and Asian cuisine
5. SUMO Fuencarral
Calle de Fuencarral, 116 · Chamberí.
The SUMO system allows you to order Asian dishes from a tablet and have them delivered to your table. For this comparison, we used the Fuencarral branch: prices for a chain can vary from one location to another.
The three rates in the table appear as bookable menus on TheFork. The midday shift excludes holidays, and the Monday to Thursday evening shift also excludes its eve parties. Check what your menu includes before booking; an advertised discount on the menu does not mean that the buffet is discounted.
6. Kintaro
Calle de Fernández de la Hoz, 70 · Chamberí.
Its double turntable brings the sushi table and other Asian dishes to you. You might be interested if you prefer to choose what comes in front of you instead of placing orders in rounds.
The website confirms the buffet format, but does not publish an actual price that we can compare. It asks for price, drinks and duration when booking on its website or by calling. 91 399 28 88.
7. Zen Bamboo
Calle del Doctor Esquerdo, 70 · Madrid.
This restaurant combines Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine with a à la carte buffet: the dishes are prepared to order and are served in five-course rounds. You can repeat the rounds according to the system described by the restaurant.
It also offers an executive menu, which should not be confused with the buffet. For the current rate and its extras, consult the 91 400 81 26.
If you are specifically looking for sushi, you can also check out our Selection of sushi buffets in Madrid.
A vegan and vegetarian buffet option
8. Shi-Shang
Calle de Concepción Arenal, 3 · Next to Callao.
Madrid Tourism lists it as a buffet of vegan and vegetarian Asian cuisine. It is an alternative way to organize a meal around vegetable dishes in the city center.
The website linked from Turismo de Madrid publishes the prices of the table with a drink included. The buffet service is advertised from 12:30 to 16:30 and from 19:30 to 00:00. For children aged 4 to 8 years, the price is 8.95 €, and for children under 4 years, admission is free.
Tariffs published by Shi-Shang · Reference from Tourism of Madrid.
How to choose the buffet that best fits your plan
Compare the complete account
Calculate the menu for the chosen shift, the drinks and any extras you want to order. As an example of a budget, two 18 € buffets and two 3 € drinks would add up to 42 €; these amounts illustrate the calculation, not a specific offer. If you are bringing children, ask if their price depends on age, height or both.
Choose the way you eat too
In the self-service restaurant you choose what to order; in a buffet restaurant you order rounds; in a carousel you select the dishes that are passing by. For a group, decide in advance whether everyone wants a buffet: some restaurants require you to book it for the whole table.
Check how much time you have
Book a time slot that fits your plan and ask when the time starts and when the last order is ready. Order small portions and repeat later: this way you can try more dishes without leaving food that the restaurant might charge extra for.
Are there any options for less than 20 €?
Yes, several of the rates in this selection are below that amount, especially during the week. Take a look at the last column of the table: a menu costing less than €20 can exceed that budget by adding the drink or changing to the night shift.
Are buffet and daily menu the same thing?
No. A set menu usually includes a specific number of dishes; the buffet allows you to repeat the dishes within its limits. When a website offers both, select the option you want specifically when booking.
For specific dietary needs, please consult the ingredients and preparation directly with the restaurant. And if you are organizing an escape, place the food near our stops. two-day Madrid itinerary to avoid unnecessary displacements.