
Tavern · Madrid · Cocido madrileño
Madrid'scocido
156 years cooking authentic cocido madrileño in individual clay pots over oak charcoal. In the historic centre, steps from the Royal Palace.

Since 1870
156 years
of cocido
Since 1870 we have cooked cocido madrileño as on day one: slow, in individual clay pots and over oak charcoal. Four generations on the same corner of old Madrid.
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Our speciality
Cocido
madrileño
Chickpeas, its meats, vegetables and a broth served in two courses. Cooked in an individual clay pot over oak charcoal, just as tradition demands.







Reviews
What our guests say
3 weeks ago
“Madrid classics. This place has been around for many, MANY years. It could easily turn out to be a tourist trap. But it‘s not. It’s a genuinely good restaurant that serves local classics, like this delicious Madrid stew…”
5 months ago
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you want to experience the true soul of Madrid, La Bola is absolutely unforgettable. From the moment you step inside, you feel transported to another era. The historic atmosphere, the traditional décor, and…”
4 months ago
“A wonderful experience having cocido madrileno. In a great old, historical setting. We had the complete menu that includes appetizer, vermouth, olives, wine, and dessert. Our waiter made the experience Perfecto! He w…”
4 months ago
“If you’re visiting Madrid, a stop at La Bola is an absolute must especially if you want to experience traditional Spanish cuisine at its finest. This historic restaurant is famous for its cocido madrileño, slow-cooked t…”
7 months ago
“We didn’t have a booking and needed to wait over an hour for a table - which wasn’t a problem as we wandered the nearby palace area whilst waiting. We went for the traditional clay pot stew. We wanted to share one serve…”
3 weeks ago
“Madrid classics. This place has been around for many, MANY years. It could easily turn out to be a tourist trap. But it‘s not. It’s a genuinely good restaurant that serves local classics, like this delicious Madrid stew…”
5 months ago
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you want to experience the true soul of Madrid, La Bola is absolutely unforgettable. From the moment you step inside, you feel transported to another era. The historic atmosphere, the traditional décor, and…”
4 months ago
“A wonderful experience having cocido madrileno. In a great old, historical setting. We had the complete menu that includes appetizer, vermouth, olives, wine, and dessert. Our waiter made the experience Perfecto! He w…”
4 months ago
“If you’re visiting Madrid, a stop at La Bola is an absolute must especially if you want to experience traditional Spanish cuisine at its finest. This historic restaurant is famous for its cocido madrileño, slow-cooked t…”
7 months ago
“We didn’t have a booking and needed to wait over an hour for a table - which wasn’t a problem as we wandered the nearby palace area whilst waiting. We went for the traditional clay pot stew. We wanted to share one serve…”
3 weeks ago
“Madrid classics. This place has been around for many, MANY years. It could easily turn out to be a tourist trap. But it‘s not. It’s a genuinely good restaurant that serves local classics, like this delicious Madrid stew…”
5 months ago
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you want to experience the true soul of Madrid, La Bola is absolutely unforgettable. From the moment you step inside, you feel transported to another era. The historic atmosphere, the traditional décor, and…”
4 months ago
“A wonderful experience having cocido madrileno. In a great old, historical setting. We had the complete menu that includes appetizer, vermouth, olives, wine, and dessert. Our waiter made the experience Perfecto! He w…”
4 months ago
“If you’re visiting Madrid, a stop at La Bola is an absolute must especially if you want to experience traditional Spanish cuisine at its finest. This historic restaurant is famous for its cocido madrileño, slow-cooked t…”
7 months ago
“We didn’t have a booking and needed to wait over an hour for a table - which wasn’t a problem as we wandered the nearby palace area whilst waiting. We went for the traditional clay pot stew. We wanted to share one serve…”
3 weeks ago
“Madrid classics. This place has been around for many, MANY years. It could easily turn out to be a tourist trap. But it‘s not. It’s a genuinely good restaurant that serves local classics, like this delicious Madrid stew…”
5 months ago
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you want to experience the true soul of Madrid, La Bola is absolutely unforgettable. From the moment you step inside, you feel transported to another era. The historic atmosphere, the traditional décor, and…”
4 months ago
“A wonderful experience having cocido madrileno. In a great old, historical setting. We had the complete menu that includes appetizer, vermouth, olives, wine, and dessert. Our waiter made the experience Perfecto! He w…”
4 months ago
“If you’re visiting Madrid, a stop at La Bola is an absolute must especially if you want to experience traditional Spanish cuisine at its finest. This historic restaurant is famous for its cocido madrileño, slow-cooked t…”
7 months ago
“We didn’t have a booking and needed to wait over an hour for a table - which wasn’t a problem as we wandered the nearby palace area whilst waiting. We went for the traditional clay pot stew. We wanted to share one serve…”
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