There are few football stadiums more iconic than the Santiago Bernabéu, and few football teams with a more storied history than Real Madrid. The Santiago Bernabéu has a capacity of 80,000, making it the second largest stadium in Spain. Real Madrid has called the Santiago Bernabéu home since 1947, winning an insane number of trophies.
For football plans traveling for sports, there’s nothing quite like planning a trip to the Santiago Bernabéu. As well as getting your hands on tickets and finding somewhere to stay, you’ll also need to find places to eat near the Santiago Bernabéu. That’s where this list comes in.
Whether you’re a “coffee-on-the-go” or a “sit-down-for-eggs” type of person, a good breakfast starts your day off on the right foot. Madrid has some amazing breakfast options, and plenty of them are located conveniently close to the Santiago Bernabéu. Here are the best breakfast restaurants near Real Madrid’s stadium.
Not only is Panela & Co one of the closest breakfast restaurants to the Santiago Bernabéu, it’s also one of the best! Open seven days a week, this popular cafe serves all-day breakfast and brunch, with delicious coffee to go with it. It’s a great option for grabbing something to eat outside the Santiago Bernabéu (and has both dine-in and takeaway options), with the menu offering everything from eggs to bagels to fruit.
For anyone traveling to the Santiago Bernabéu to see Real Madrid match, Cafe D’Ivonne is a great option. This cute little cafe is just a 15-minute walk from the Bernabéu, and is open seven days a week. It’s a small cafe with a few tables outside, but really this is the perfect spot to grab something on the go. There’s an amazing selection of pastries to choose from, but you’ll also find sandwiches, salads, and more.
Casa Neutrale is pretty much whatever you want it to be. By morning, it’s a breakfast cafe, by night, it’s a wine bar. It’s a great option for anyone traveling to see Real Madrid and looking for an eatery near the Bernabéu. There are both indoor and outdoor tables, and there’s also a big, leafy green park opposite the cafe where you can enjoy your breakfast. Casa Neutrale is a 15-minute walk from the Santiago Bernabéu.
If you’re traveling to the Santiago Bernabéu to see Real Madrid play in the evening, you’ll want something for lunch first. For sports fans in Madrid, there are plenty of lunch options near the Bernabéu. Here are a few of the best options.
If you happen to be traveling to the Santiago Bernabéu and the weather is good, I can’t recommend La Regional Taberna enough. This tavern-style restaurant has lots of lovely outdoor seating options along the street, letting you watch the world go by as you enjoy your lunch. There’s also some bar seating inside and TVs so you can follow the rest of the day’s sporting action. The menu has a great selection of breakfast and lunch options, as well as cakes and pastries to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Piotta Romana is just a 20-minute walk from the Santiago Bernabéu, and a great spot if you’re looking for some lunch before heading to the stadium to see Real Madrid. This is an authentic pizza and focaccia spot, with both dine-in and take away options. The ingredients are fresh, the dough is handmade, and the recipes are traditional. There are a few tables inside, as well as a full bar.
Parking Pizza has a few different locations across both Barcelona and Madrid. For football fans traveling to see Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, Parking Pizza couldn’t be more convenient – it’s just a 5-minute walk from the stadium. The menu features some pastas, antipasto dishes, salads, and of course, a wide range of pizzas. There’s plenty of indoor seating, but you can also just grab something to go and take it to the stadium.
Sports lovers know that traveling for sports isn’t cheap. Between airfares, hotels, and tickets to events, it’s easy to burn through your budget before you’ve even thought about where you’re going to eat! While Madrid can be an expensive city to visit (depending on what you’re used to), there are also plenty of affordable places to eat. Here are some of the best budget-friendly dining options around the Santiago Bernabéu.
Tapas restaurants are a great idea if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, because you can just order a couple of small things from the menu and (usually) it’s inexpensive. They’re also great for groups, because it’s easy to share a few different plates and split the costs. Lods Bar y Tapas is a 20-minute walk from the Santiago Bernabéu, and has a great selection of affordable tapas plates – perfect if you’re traveling for sports on a budget.
Another inexpensive option is La Celadilla Cafetería – Restaurante. The menu is pretty diverse, with sandwiches, salads, and some traditional Spanish dishes on offer. This unassuming cafe has both indoor and outdoor dining options, a full bar, and TVs playing the day’s sporting action. It’s just a 20-minute walk from the Santiago Bernabéu.
Restaurante Bar Rodrigo calls itself a “rice restaurant.” Their specialty is rice-based dishes, and they do them amazingly well. If you’re looking for somewhere cheap to eat near the Santiago Bernabéu, this is a top choice. The menu features a lot of paellas and other amazing rice dishes, plus some classic Spanish tapas plates.
Are you traveling for sports with kids? Then you’ll likely need to put a bit more time and effort into finding places to eat near the Santiago Bernabéu. Luckily, there are plenty of family friendly restaurants near the stadium, making it easy if you’re traveling to the Santiago Bernabéu to see Real Madrid with your family.
This restaurant isn’t cheap, but it’s an amazing place to create memories with your family. Circolo Popolare Madrid (the other locations are in Paris and London) is a beautifully decorated restaurant serving traditional Spanish fare. There’s no specific kids menu, but there are plenty of pizzas and other dishes that your little ones should be able to enjoy. For the grown ups, there’s a full wine list and some amazing cocktails on offer.
Restaurante La Nonna is the perfect family friendly restaurant. It features traditional Italian food, including a huge selection of pizza and pasta dishes. The prices are reasonable, and you can eat at the restaurant or take your food with you. Again, while there’s no kids menu, there’s plenty on offer for children to eat. Restaurante La Nonna is just a 5-minute walk from the stadium – it doesn’t get much more convenient than that!
There are a few different Tony Roma’s restaurants located across Madrid, including one that’s right outside the stadium, and another one that’s only a 10-minute walk away. This American-style steakhouse isn’t what you’d necessarily think of as traditional Spanish cuisine, but it’s a good spot if you’re traveling for sports with kids and need somewhere family friendly. The menu includes burgers, ribs, pasta dishes, etc etc.
Still got some questions about traveling to the Santiago Bernabéu and where to eat before you see Real Madrid play? Here are the answers!
It wasn’t on the list, but La Mordida is quite a famous Mexican restaurant that’s located just a couple of blocks away from the Santiago Bernabéu. Also, Circolo Popolare Madrid, which was on our list, is another famous restaurant near the Santiago Bernabéu.
Yes – there is food inside the Santiago Bernabéu. There are a few different restaurants in various parts of the stadium where you can find sandwiches and things like that. If you’re used to American or English stadiums, you might be surprised by the lack of options and the relatively few restaurants – that’s just how it is in Spain! Also, note that no alcohol is served inside the stadium.
Yes – you can take food into the stadium. You’ll see as you get near the stadium that there are lots of places outside selling food, like sandwiches, pizza, and more. As long as nothing you’re buying is in a hard, metal case, or anything that you could throw, you’ll be allowed to bring it into the Santiago Bernabéu.
There aren’t any strictly vegetarian restaurants near the Santiago Bernabéu, but pretty much any of the restaurants and cafes you visit will have plenty of vegetarian options. Whether it’s a veggie pizza, a mushroom focaccia, or a Mediterranean sandwich, you won’t struggle to find veg-friendly food near the stadium.
If you’re planning a trip to see Real Madrid play at the Santiago Bernabéu, don’t forget to eat! There are plenty of restaurants in the area, whether you’re looking for a nice sit-down tapas restaurant or somewhere to grab something to take with you. Sandwiches, pizza, and snacks are all allowed inside the stadium, so there’s no reason to go hungry on gameday!
