Barganzo, Vegetarian restaurant in Chueca, Madrid, Spain
Barganzo is a vegetarian restaurant in the Chueca neighborhood of Madrid, offering Mediterranean dishes shaped by Israeli cooking traditions. The menu centers on hummus and legume-based preparations made with fresh herbs and spices, without processed ingredients.
Barganzo opened in 2019, founded by Tami Mizrachi and Aviv Mizrachi, who left careers in law and finance to start the restaurant. Since then it has become a go-to address in Chueca for plant-based Mediterranean food.
The name Barganzo comes from a play on the Spanish word "garbanzo", meaning chickpea, which reflects the central role of hummus and legumes on the menu. Every dish draws on Israeli cooking traditions, using fresh herbs and spices in ways that feel closer to a home kitchen than a formal restaurant.
The space is small and tends to fill up fast, so booking ahead is a good idea, especially on weekends. If you come without a reservation, arriving outside peak meal times gives you a better chance of getting a seat.
The restaurant sits on Calle de Colmenares, a short street in Chueca lined with bars and restaurants despite its modest length. This makes it easy to combine a visit here with a broader stroll through the neighborhood without any extra planning.
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