PACO RONCERO IS MADRID

Paco Roncero Restaurant remains one of Madrid’s most reliable fine-dining experiences. Located inside the historic NH Collection Casino de Madrid, the space was redesign by Jaime Hayon and Julio Guixeres, who brought soft greens, curved silhouettes, and graphic details that make the room feel contemporary with hints of space age.

The kitchen is led by Paco Roncero, a chef whose work is defined by research, technical precision, and an unmistakable Madrid sensibility. His approach has always been about pushing forward while staying rooted in flavour. “Paco is Madrid”, and it becomes clear the second you begin the tasting menu, where the city’s influences, ingredients, and traditions all come together in subtle, modern forms.

The menu shifts seasonally and is built around Roncero’s long-standing pillars of innovation, creativity, and a clear narrative. What stands out is how the restaurant maintains a sense of ease despite its level of craft. Even the most technical preparations feel unforced because the through-line is flavour, above anything else. The experience is structured, but not rigid; elevated, but never alienating.

Roncero belongs to the second generation of Spanish chefs who shaped the country’s modern gastronomic landscape, and that lineage is still felt in the way he cooks. His dishes are structured and thoughtful, with his philosophy present in every stage of the meal. It’s fine dining — Mediterranean at its core, meticulous in execution, and guided by a philosophy built on imagination, emotion, creativity, and technique.