Within the stately luxury of Hotel Santo Mauro in Chamberí, Gresca Wine Bar stands out as a vibrant and authentic space where palatial classicism is reimagined with a fresh, bold, and contemporary spirit. This unique meeting point blends the hotel’s baroque and aristocratic style with the informal, slightly rebellious energy that defines Gresca’s culinary and experiential offering.
The Gresca menu presents a relaxed, cheeky, and spontaneous air, designed for those seeking honest, creative, and unpretentious cuisine. Chef Rafa Peña brings his contemporary bistro approach to the table, celebrating the product by reinventing classics with surprising twists. Signature dishes such as Russian salad elevated with crab and caviar, the renowned Iberian pork "bikini" sandwich, and sea snails sit alongside purer, more essential preparations like the natural tuna tartare, revealing the very essence of each ingredient.
The diverse spaces within Gresca—the Chinese Room, the Red Room, and the summer terrace—take on the role of informal and inviting settings within the palace, creating atmospheres that encourage sharing, tasting, and savoring without rush or rigidity. The terrace, in particular, becomes an open-air oasis within the hotel’s private garden, where natural light, fresh air, and serene surroundings enhance the dining experience.
The carefully curated wine selection completes the journey. Guided by the sommelier, guests can explore an extensive and outstanding range of high-altitude natural wines alongside a refined list of traditional and exclusive labels, thoughtfully paired to elevate the flavors of each dish.
Gresca Wine Bar is a place where tradition and modernity, elegance and rebellion, meet to offer an authentic, approachable, and sophisticated experience in the heart of Madrid. A space that breaks molds without losing its essence, perfect for those who appreciate great food and conviviality in a truly unique setting.
