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EcoCentro Vegetarian Restaurant  
4 cows based on 5 member votes based on 5 member reviews
C/deEsquilache 4, Madrid
5535502
Type: Lacto, Ovo, Vegan-friendly, Take-out
Info: A combination vegetarian deli and health food store, small but varied. Food is mostly vegan and changes often, prices moderate to expensive. Shop sells a small selection of organics, soy and rice milk, and soy analogs such as tempeh in addition to various herbal remedies, incense, New Age books, jewelry, and imported goods. Also offers a variety of classes on various topics. Open 9.30-00.30, menu from 12.00-19.00. Price: Moderate.

   
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"too simple"  
My Rating
Fair
+++VeGaNiSaToR+++
Over 10 Reviews!
30
Posted on: Monday, September 14, 2009
Review: the advantage is that everything is organic and there's vegan options clearly marked. But, without being bad, the food is not extraordinary, very simple indeed.
 
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"Great Veg Compound! Don't miss the fine dining!"  
My Rating
Very good
gr8vegan
Over 10 Reviews!
304
Posted on: Friday, August 14, 2009
Review: Wonderful Veg Grocery Store with all your regular fare. Then next door they have a cafeteria, which I assume most people think is also the restaurant, but if you go inside to the back of the cafeteria you'll see a pathway with some stairs like the last reviewer said and down you go to a really fine dining experience. Great food, service & atmosphere. You'll have no idea you're in a basement, the place looks brand new, too!
 
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"The best we had in Madrid!"  
My Rating
Excellent
comida
Over 10 Reviews!
29
Posted on: Monday, March 02, 2009
Review: This is a restaurant, coffee shop, and grocery store. Make sure that you head for the restaurant downstairs, not the self-service cafeteria upstairs. Not that there's anything wrong with their salads and sandwiches, but we almost missed the sign for the restaurant which is in the basement and it would've been a shame to miss their three-course meals when that was what we were looking for.

I used to live in this neighborhood when I was in Madrid, but I never knew about this place! The food is really incredible, the menú del día was very good value. I wouldn't hesitate to take omnis here, everything was so so tasty.

All four dishes that we had were fantastic, and so were the desserts. The staff were friendly and polite.

I definitely wanna go back to this place, it was wonderful!

 
Pros: clearly marked vegan items * wide selection of mineral waters * near the metro
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• Hi Comida, thanks for the info on finding the restaurant. I probably would have missed it if you hadn't have mentioned it.. response by peasonearth
"the center of the world for me! (a vegan in love!)"  
My Rating
Excellent
tobiasmagicmagic
Newbie Reviewer
1
Posted on: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Review: This is the best restaurant I ever have been too..... I am encantado with it mucho!! if you are vegan and not one of those extremely lucky americans or canadians who never are happy with restaurants in the rest of the world(read the other weird reviews and you will surely get the wrong impression!!)

Really, if you are a veg and you loooove food, goooo hereeee!!! (from a norwegian who never been a better place in the world!)

 
Pros: food is the best * people are nice! * atmosphere greeeat!
Cons: price? they are very normal for norway;) * I dont manage to eat everything at the * same time!! todos para mi!! por favor!!
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"A haven for vegans in Spain"  
My Rating
Fair
Veggiechiliqueen
3-10 Reviews
5
Posted on: Saturday, August 25, 2007
Review: I worked in Madrid on a temporary assignment in 2005, and EcoCentro became my home away from home. I'd lived in Spain previously before becoming vegan, so I was nervous at the prospect of not being able to find vegan options in a notoriously meat-based culture.

I needn't have worried. EcoCentro is a combination vegetarian/vegan deli/shop/store, small by American standards and limited in variety, but a lifesaver for vegans who find themselves in Madrid for any length of time. They do have a small selection of organics, soy and rice milks, and soy analogs such as tempeh for sale. The shop also sells various herbal remedies, incense, New Age books, jewelry and imported goods. EcoCentro offers a variety of classes on various topics, and you can find more offers and activities listed on their bulletin board.

I lived down the street from EcoCentro, so I would stop into the deli to pick up vegan meals to take on weekend trips around Spain. The range of vegan cuisine is quite inventive and rotates on a regular basis. You can check out the current menu (and other info) at www.ecocentro.es

 
Pros: Creative organic cuisine * Herbal medicines, whole grains *
Cons: Expensive * Limited variety *
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