Where to celebrate Thanksgiving 2020 in Madrid
Can you believe it’s November already?! I don’t know about you, but I still feel stuck in March. Whether we believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us and after the year we’ve had, I can tell this Thanksgiving is going to be even more special than ever.
Although I’m not American, I’m very familiar with the holiday and as the founder of Eat Out Madrid, the conversations have started to happen as people get ready to celebrate. So I thought I’d put together a one-stop shop to help you decide where to enjoy some great food without the stress of searching yourself. But be quick—reservations are filling up!
Disclaimer: What you’re about to read may (and probably will) make you very hungry, so make sure you’ve eaten beforehand to avoid stomach rumbling…
Best Thanksgiving meals in Madrid 2020
The Grazing Berry
A grazing box that you can order to eat in or pick up for €35–€75, including:
- Charcuterie, cheese, crackers, fruit, pickles, olives & nuts
- Vegan cheese, crackers, vegetables, fruit, pickles, olives, & nuts (V)
You can also enjoy some bar nibbles (no pre-ordering necessary):
- Corona charcuterie cone €8
- Vegan corona Cone (V) €8
- Vegan pumpkin hummus with apples and crackers (V) €10
- Turkey, cheese, cranberry sauce & arugula sliders €12
- Mini cone box €15 (pre-ordering advised)
- Mini Thanksgiving box €25 (pre-ordering advised)
Dates: Friday 20th & Saturday 21st from 7pm–10pm
Pre-order boxes: Instagram or email thegrazingberry@gmail.com (by Wednesday 18th November)
Address: Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, 57
Mazal Bagels
Stop by for a slice of pumpkin pie, apple pie, cranberry pumpkin bread, apple crumble or pumpkin cheesecake (desserts change daily and prices vary).
Pre-order a whole pumpkin pie to take out for €21
Dates: Now through December 2020
Address: Calle de Alonso Cano, 30
Carmencita Bar, La Gringa & Bodegas Rivas Madrid
Three-course menu for €35, served at all three restaurants, including:
- Thanksgiving spreads or pumpkin soup topped with goat’s cheese
- Oven-roasted turkey with gravy & stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes topped with toasted marshmallows, creamy bacon Brussel sprouts, roasted corn on the cob, cranberry sauce, mixed bread basket
- Pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream or apple pie
- Cranberry Bellini, red or white wine or beer
You can also pre-order the turkey and trimmings for takeout.
Dates: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th, lunch from 1pm and dinner from 7pm; Saturday 28th, dinner from 7pm.
Reservations required: +34 679 183 399
Locations:
- Carmencita Bar: Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, 51
- La Gringa: Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, 57
- Bodegas Rivas: Calle de la Palma, 61
The Irish Rover
3-course menu (excluding drinks) €22, including:
- Brazilian beef salad with pineapple chutney
- Roast turkey with potato puree, gravy, cranberry sauce and roasted vegetables
- Dark chocolate brownie
- Tea or coffee
Dates: Thursday 26th, dinner from 7pm
Reservations required: email almudena.ortiz@grupomoby.com or phone +34 61 000 7831
Address: Av. de Brasil, 7
Trikki Cuisine
Three-course meal for €26, including:
- Pumpkin cream soup
- Roasted turkey with gravy, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, baked pumpkin, New Orleans dirty style rice, side of sweet bread
- Pumpkin pie
- 1 beer, wine or soft drink
You can also pre-order the turkey and trimmings for takeout.
Dates: Thursday 26th, lunch from 1pm and dinner from 7pm
Reservations required: Website, Instagram or phone +34 91 110 5815
Address: Calle de Sta Engracia, 109
Read our full article on Trikki Cuisine
James Joyce Irish Pub
Three-course meal for €25, including:
- Goat’s cheese salad with roasted cranberries in red wine, walnuts and citric vinaigrette or salmon & cod fish cakes, rocket (arugula) and green chilli salsa or pumpkin soup, cheddar cheese and apple garnish
- Roast turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce or roasted pumpkin, mozzarella and caramelized onion (V) or roast beef with horseradish and Yorkshire pudding. All mains served with traditional seasonal vegetables
- Pumpkin pie with bourbon chantilly cream or chocolate coulant with vanilla ice-cream and warm chocolate sauce
Dates: Thursday 26th, dinner at 5.30pm or 8pm
Reservations required: Website (€10 non-refundable deposit required & pre-order meal choice before Monday 23rd November 2020)
Address: Calle de Alcalá, 59
Dog & Fox Urban Kitchen
Three-course menu for €28, including:
- Jalapeño peppers with guacamole
- Sweetcorn & cheddar cream soup with a pork belly topping
- Oven-roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet carrots with “Dog & Fox” special sauce & gravy
- Dessert: Tiramisu or Tres Leches
- 1 glass of wine or beer
Dates: Thursday 26th, lunch from 12.30pm and dinner from 8pm
Reservations required: Instagram, WhatsApp +34 63 968 5009 or phone +34 91 2659 765
Address: Calle de Rodríguez San Pedro, 64, local 1
J&J Books & Coffee
In addition to their regular brunch items, J&J’s will also be offering a special bagel brunch, including:
- Cranberry bagel with turkey (or vegan sausage), potatoes, stuffing & gravy
Dates: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th, brunch from 11am
Reservations: Website
Address: Calle del Espíritu Santo, 47
Harveys Cocktail Bar
Three-course menu for €29 with a drink or €34 with a cocktail, including:
- Pumpkin cream soup with corn bread
- Roast turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, chestnut cream and violet potatoes
- Pumpkin pie or apple crumble
Dates: Thursday, November 26th, from 8pm
Reservations: +34 91 0817 825
Address: Calle de Fuencarral, 70
Oliver Nicols
Two-course menu for €12, including:
- Roast turkey with mashed potato, gravy, green beans casserole and cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin pie with cream
Dates: Thursday, November 26th & Friday 27th
Reservation: +34 91 081 3747
Address: Calle de la Santísima Trinidad, 6
Roll Madrid
Three-course menu for €35, including:
- Pumpkin cream soup
- Roast turkey with bread filling, mashed potato, sweet potato, creamed corn, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, bread
- Assorted desserts
- Welcome glass of cava
You can also pre-order the turkey and trimmings for takeout and delivery
Dates: Thursday 26th, Friday 27th & Saturday 28th
Reservations: Website
Address: Calle de Amaniel, 23
Read more about Roll Madrid in our previous article.
NuBel
Three-course menu and choir performance by Gospel Society with drinks for €40, including:
- Boston-style clam chowder with mussels, artichokes with cheese and ham, roasted pumpkin with goat’s cheese and tempura fried seeds, salmon carpaccio with pickles and a winter salad
- Truffled turkey roulade, served with Brussel sprouts, mashed potato, sweet potato, miso roasted carrots and cranberry Sauce
- Apple pie with cinnamon ice cream
- Beer, wine, soft drinks
Dates: Thursday 26th, 8pm
Reservations: Website
Address: Reina Sofía Museum, Calle de Argumosa, 43
Read more about Nubel – the Reina Sofía Museum’s stunning restaurant
Eat My Trip
Special Thanksgiving brunch dishes, including:
- Turkey waffles
- Pumpkin Pie
Dates: Thursday 26th – Sunday 30th, 2020
Reservations: not accepted.
Address: Calle de la Moreria, 11
Happy Thanksgiving 2020!
By Valentina Ruffoni, founder of the Eat Out Madrid Facebook community. Make sure to join and find out about more great food spots around the city.
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