The cold weather is here, but there are terraces that are just as enjoyable – or even more so – thanks to how they’ve been fitted out. Here are 4 tips with suggestions to suit all tastes… Are you ready to carry on enjoying the terraces on the streets of Madrid?
El Jardín de Arturo Soria. Its covered terrace takes centre stage
This summer’s trendiest garden is just as popular in winter – but in a different area! When the temperatures drop, the star of the show is its covered terrace – which opens out to the outside on the sides and connects to the main dining room – a space filled with greenery and equipped to seat 45 people or accommodate up to 60 for a cocktail reception. On the menu, the focus is on ingredients, quality and tradition, resulting in such mouth-watering dishes as stir-fried boletus mushrooms with caramelised onions and foie gras escalope, scrambled eggs with garlic prawns, ‘Molino Roca’ rice cooked in a llauna with braised pork cheeks, Padrón peppers, black trumpet mushrooms, roasted garlic aioli and demi-glace sauce or chargrilled grouper served with a beurre blanc sauce, celeriac cream and sautéed spinach.
You should always leave room for dessert here, and their Basque-style cheesecake with 80% dark chocolate comes highly recommended. Furthermore, on weekdays they serve a set menu for €35 which includes: an appetiser, starter, main course, dessert, coffee and two drinks per person. The kitchen at El Jardín de Arturo Soria is open from Wednesday to Saturday for lunch from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm, and for dinner from 8.00 pm to 11.00 pm. On Sundays and Mondays, it is open for lunch only and is closed on Tuesdays. The average price is €45–50. Valet parking is available for most bookings, there is a lift, and any of its areas are also ideal for hosting corporate or family events.
El Jardín de Arturo Soria | Arturo Soria, 207. Madrid | Telephone 918 965 925.
Inhala Terrace. Views of Madrid de los Austrias to enjoy 365 days a year
We get a glimpse of Madrid’s skyline from the 7th floor of the Inhala Hotel Garden, home to this unique terrace open 365 days a year, offering 360° views of the city and a retractable roof which, together with the heaters, makes it the ideal retreat when the cold sets in. On Sundays, as well as the skyline, you can enjoy their hugely popular ‘Brunch by Inhala’ – yet another reason to head up to this unique terrace, because whilst there are plenty of rooftop terraces, this is the only one with a hanging garden like theirs – one of the largest in Europe, a Guinness World Record holder in 2011 – and a waterfall. The generous brunch includes sweet and savoury options, pasta, a main course, dessert and a drink, for €34.
During the week, there’s another quick, tasty and high-quality option for those who need to head up for a breath of fresh air during their lunch break: the ‘Mediodía Inhala’ set menu includes a main course, dessert and a drink for €19. Another option is the ‘Menú para Compartir’ (Sharing Menu), comprising seven courses plus dessert, at €44 per person. There’s certainly no shortage of options at this central sky bar, where it doesn’t matter what the weather’s like outside, because here, time stands still… Inhala Terraza is open Monday to Saturday from 1.00 pm — on Sundays from 12.00 pm — and the kitchen is open from that time until 4.00 pm at lunchtime and from 8.00 pm to 11.00 pm in the evening. The average price is €30. This unique venue, perfect for hosting events, can accommodate up to 120 people for a sit-down dinner and 200 for a cocktail reception.
Inhala Hotel Garden – 7ª planta | C/ San Bernardo, 1. Madrid | Telephone 91 559 49 31 / 618 670 046 | Public car park next to the hotel.
La Taberna de Elia. The best meat in Madrid, Spain and probably in Europe
In Pozuelo, you can enjoy —including when the ‘terrace’ is open— one of the best grills in the country, a fact attested to by its recent inclusion in the national selection of ‘Spain’s 100 Best Restaurants for Under €100’ for its produce, regional character and authenticity in the grill section, as well as the Tapas List of Spain’s 30 Best Meat Grills 2026. It’s no surprise, then, that this meat lover’s paradise boasts an exclusive meat menu featuring over 8 different cuts. Faced with such variety, it’s best to seek advice from Cata Lupu — who runs the restaurant and is a true authority in her field — as she’s sure to get it right with her recommendation, because, yes, there really is a cut of meat for every occasion and every diner…
But La Taberna de Elia is so much more than that, and the grill also features fish and vegetables that will win you over, because the commitment to top-quality produce is evident across every section of the menu, including the desserts — do try their Arroz con leche — which are 100 per cent homemade. Cata’s wine cellar is another added bonus, and the ‘outdoor’ area is the ideal spot to enjoy it all. In fact, more than half of this restaurant is a large, fully equipped terrace with capacity for 50 people; what’s more, this area offers stunning views of its impressive meat display case. The average price depends very much on what you eat and drink, but you can enjoy a meal from €40. For those who can’t decide, the best option is the Elia Set Menu, which includes two dishes to share, a main course and a dessert per person for €47.50. Furthermore, its size makes it perfect for groups and celebrations. It is closed all day on Mondays and on Sunday and Tuesday evenings.
La Taberna de Elia | Vía de las Dos Castillas, 23 | Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid | Telephone 91 162 74 29.
New York Burger – terrace dining with a taste of the Big Apple
Some ventures are launched to follow a trend, whilst others create one. When Óscar Colmenares and Andrea Quitián opened New York Burger in 2009, the idea of charcoal-grilled burgers, freshly minced beef and a Texan-style smoker in Madrid — something they also pioneered in 2016 — was a rarity. Seventeen years on, the family-run business has not only weathered culinary fads and economic cycles, but has also helped shape the city’s ‘burger culture’. After all these years, their menu remains true to what has always set them apart: the charcoal grill and their iconic burgers. Because with charcoal and smoke, they also create hits such as the BBQ Pork Ribs and the Brisket Tacos. There are still vegan and gluten-free options, and they offer a children’s menu. All this can be enjoyed across eight restaurants — half of which have terraces — boasting impeccable aesthetics that blend design and comfort under the Nestor Marcos Architecture brand.
All branches are open seven days a week from 1.00 pm to 11.30 pm. But as this is all about terraces, we’re sitting at:
CALEIDO. Torre Caleido. Pº Castellana, 259 E. Madrid. Units 509–510. Outdoor tables amongst skyscrapers – you couldn’t get a more New York-style atmosphere.
MORALEJA. (Moraleja Green Shopping Centre). Av. de Europa, 10. South Building. Alcobendas. Tel. 91 601 51 28. As well as being one of the most beautiful venues in the world — having won an award recognising it as such — it boasts a spectacular, spacious glass-enclosed terrace, set amongst gardens and equipped with the necessary heaters.
PARQUESUR (Westfield Parquesur Shopping Centre). Av. de Gran Bretaña, s/n. Leganés. Madrid. With two magnificent terraces on the shores of El Lago, the most sought-after and beautiful area of this large shopping centre.
POZUELO. (La Estación Shopping Centre). Antonio Díaz, 10. Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid. It has a covered outdoor terrace, designed to blend in with the façade, perfect at any time of year.
Other New York Burger locations:
MADNUM. Mendez Álvaro, 61. Madrid.
MIGUEL ÁNGEL. Miguel Ángel, 16. Madrid.
RECOLETOS. Calle de Recoletos, 4. Madrid.
CASTELLANA. Pº de la Castellana, 89. Madrid.
Source: AIRES NEWS