Rótulo dorado de Taberna La Bola sobre su fachada roja

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.

C/ Bola 5, 28013 Madrid+34 915 476 930
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Taberna La Bola
1870

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.

About us

Recognition

Awards & seals

Solete Guía Repsol
Sin Gluten · Asociación de Celíacos y Sensibles al Gluten
Alimentos de España
Placa centenaria del Ayuntamiento de Madrid · La Bola desde 1870
Solete Guía Repsol
Sin Gluten · Asociación de Celíacos y Sensibles al Gluten
Alimentos de España
Placa centenaria del Ayuntamiento de Madrid · La Bola desde 1870
Solete Guía Repsol
Sin Gluten · Asociación de Celíacos y Sensibles al Gluten
Alimentos de España
Placa centenaria del Ayuntamiento de Madrid · La Bola desde 1870
Solete Guía Repsol
Sin Gluten · Asociación de Celíacos y Sensibles al Gluten
Alimentos de España
Placa centenaria del Ayuntamiento de Madrid · La Bola desde 1870
Solete Guía Repsol
Sin Gluten · Asociación de Celíacos y Sensibles al Gluten
Alimentos de España
Placa centenaria del Ayuntamiento de Madrid · La Bola desde 1870
Solete Guía Repsol
Sin Gluten · Asociación de Celíacos y Sensibles al Gluten
Alimentos de España
Placa centenaria del Ayuntamiento de Madrid · La Bola desde 1870

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.

Cocido madrileño servido en puchero de barro
Gratén
Ensalada de ventresca
Bacalao con tomate
Fritura
Ensalada mediterránea
Anchoas

Reviews

What our guests say

4.2
based on 7932 reviews on Google
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Christian Breitkreutz

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…
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Rafael

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…
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Scott Lentz

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…
L
Leandro

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…
H
Helen Lindner

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…
C
Christian Breitkreutz

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…
R
Rafael

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…
S
Scott Lentz

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…
L
Leandro

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…
H
Helen Lindner

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…
C
Christian Breitkreutz

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…
R
Rafael

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…
S
Scott Lentz

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…
L
Leandro

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…
H
Helen Lindner

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…
C
Christian Breitkreutz

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…
R
Rafael

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…
S
Scott Lentz

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…
L
Leandro

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…
H
Helen Lindner

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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