"Gonzalo D'Ambrosio's colourful plant-forward kitchen and a €12.50 menú del día off Fuencarral — try it for a low-stakes Madrid first date."
About Superchulo
Eat with your eyes first. Superchulo built its name on 'rainbow food', plates colour-blocked with beetroot, spirulina, turmeric and charcoal, and it has been one of Madrid's most photographed vegetarian rooms since 2017. The original Malasaña address moved a few hundred metres in 2023 to a larger room at Calle de Fuencarral 74, on the Tribunal edge of the centre. The cooking is plant-forward rather than strictly vegan: a daily menú del día (set menu) runs €12.50, and à la carte you will spend €15 to €30. It is casual, loud and built for groups and weekend brunch as much as dinner.
The Kitchen
The kitchen answers to Gonzalo D'Ambrosio, the Argentine-born chef familiar to Spanish viewers from Canal Cocina, who treats vegetables as the headline rather than the garnish. The signatures are deliberately playful: the pepito hipster, a vegan take on Madrid's classic steak sandwich built on a charcoal bun; the blue-lemon pasta finished with spirulina cream and black-olive 'caviar'; sourdough rainbow pizzas such as the beet margarita; and the gluten-free 'bom bom' brownie that regulars order before they sit down. Beetroot hummus and grilled focaccia anchor the sharing plates.
This is healthy cooking that does not punish you for ordering it: charcoal-grilled vegetables, fermented and pickled accents, and a percentage of animal protein for the unconvinced. The set lunch at €12.50 is one of the better-value plates in central Madrid, and Superchulo holds a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award (2024). For the wider category, see our guide to the best vegetarian restaurants worldwide.
The Room
The room is the point as much as the plates. Fuencarral 74 is a big, bright, plant-filled space in fuchsia, green and tile, dog-friendly, and styled for the camera without tipping into theme-park. Noise runs high at peak: this is a social room, not a hushed one. Tables sit close, seating runs from two-tops to long group tables, and the crowd skews young, local and weekend-brunch. Dress is no-rules Madrid casual. Service is quick and informal. Come for energy and colour rather than candlelit quiet.
Best for a First Date
Book Superchulo for an early, low-stakes first date because it removes the pressure points: the bill stays small, the colourful plates give you something to talk about, and the casual room means neither of you is overdressed or performing. Go at lunch for the €12.50 menú del día or early evening before the brunch-crowd noise peaks. Share the beetroot hummus and a rainbow pizza, and finish with the bom bom brownie. For the city's plant-led scene more broadly, browse our Madrid first-date shortlist and the full Madrid dining guide.
Not for
Skip it for a quiet, romantic dinner or a serious wine night — Superchulo is a loud, bright, brunch-driven room, and the kitchen is plant-forward, not a steakhouse.
Frequently Asked
Is Superchulo worth it?
Yes, if you want colour and value over fine dining. Superchulo is a casual, plant-forward room, not a tasting-menu destination, and judged on those terms it delivers: Gonzalo D'Ambrosio's rainbow plates are genuinely good, the €12.50 set lunch is a steal for central Madrid, and the room is one of the city's most fun. Vegans and the vegetable-curious are equally well served.
Where is Superchulo and is it still open?
Superchulo is open and trading from Calle de Fuencarral 74 in central Madrid, on the Tribunal edge of Malasaña. The original Manuela Malasaña location moved to this larger Fuencarral room in 2023, and the group also runs a Canalejas dining room and a Gran Vía brunch café. Book the Fuencarral restaurant directly through the Superchulo website or by phone.
How much does Superchulo cost?
The menú del día (daily set menu) is €12.50, and à la carte you will spend roughly €15 to €30 a head before drinks. Sharing plates such as the beetroot hummus and the rainbow sourdough pizzas sit in the low-to-mid teens, mains a little higher. It is one of the better-value sit-down meals in the centre, which is part of why it stays busy at weekends.
What should I order at Superchulo?
Order the pepito hipster, the vegan version of Madrid's classic steak sandwich, and the blue-lemon pasta with spirulina cream for the full rainbow effect. Share the beetroot hummus with focaccia and a sourdough pizza such as the beet margarita or Korean BBQ. Leave room for the gluten-free 'bom bom' brownie. The €12.50 menú del día is the value route through the menu.
Is Superchulo good for groups?
Yes. The big Fuencarral room, long tables, fast service and shareable plates make Superchulo a natural for groups, birthdays and weekend brunch. It is dog-friendly and no-fuss on dress. Book ahead for weekend tables, which fill with locals. For a quieter, plant-led Madrid meal, compare El Invernadero.
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Superchulo takes bookings via its website and by phone. The Fuencarral room is the flagship.
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Practical Information
AddressCalle de Fuencarral 74, 28004 Madrid
NeighbourhoodCalle Fuencarral, Tribunal
CuisinePlant-Forward Vegetarian
PriceMenú del día €12.50; à la carte €15–€30 pp
Dress CodeNo-rules casual
SeatingLarge room; two-tops to long group tables; dog-friendly
ReservationDirect (website / phone)
