Chispa Bistró is a modern-cuisine restaurant at Barquillo 8 in Madrid's Chueca neighbourhood. [1]
Overview
Chispa Bistró is located at Barquillo 8, Madrid, 28004; the MICHELIN Guide labels its cuisine as Moderna. The restaurant occupies an industrial-style space in Chueca with an open kitchen facing the dining room. Chef Juan D'Onofrio, originally from Buenos Aires and now happily based in Madrid, treats Mediterranean flavours with a contemporary approach, weaving in nods to his Argentine roots and reinforcing flavour through charcoal, smoke and ageing. [1]
Dishes & Highlights
- Every dish passes over the embers or is smoked, with aged fish and meat used to amplify flavour
- The à la carte offers half portions for sampling more dishes, plus a tasting menu
- Signature examples: the combination of quisquilla (small shrimp), banana and palo cortado, a highly original starter; and "Pichón en tres vuelcos", presenting one pigeon across three different dishes for maximum use of the product
- A small, more intimate annex space, La Trasera de Chispa Bistró, is attached [1]
Honors
The restaurant is listed in the Madrid one-star line-up of the MICHELIN Guide España 2025, flagged as NOVEDAD in the historical official list, and appears in the 2026 star list. Star years follow the corresponding annual lists. [3] [2]
Practical Information
- Address: Barquillo 8, Madrid, 28004 (Chueca neighbourhood)
- Opening hours: closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday; Wednesday to Saturday 13:30–15:00 and 20:30–22:00
- Price: €€€
- Suited for: romantic dining, trendy experiences [1]