Came here for a group dinner the same night the huge rainstorms arrived to flood nearby Valencia! As I was the first in our group to arrive, I just sidled up to the bar and had a couple ice-cold beers while I waited. The place is definitely elegant, with a gigantic wall of DVDs alongside the bar. When my group arrived, we were all seated close to the front door and proceeded to order our meals. I got a succulent piece of beef in an amazing demi-glace, followed up with a nice cheesecake for dessert. The wine was Juan Gil Jumilla, a red that reminded me of a soft Bordeaux. A very good place to eat, and one that I'm sure I'll be back to someday. read more

I found this place during a late lunch/early dinner during off-peak hours and was able to get a table easily, although by 8 PM this place can get quite packed. The aesthetic was cozy, with the interior adorned with bookshelves of old DVDs. I ordered the pulpo a la brasa and really enjoyed the grilled octopus on a bed of puréed yucca, although it was on the salty side. The complementary bread was great for sopping up the plate afterwards. The house sangria is also excellent, on the stronger side. read more

Diurno - Pulpo a la brasa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madrid, M

We pulled into Madrid late one night and wanted to walk somewhere to get a late dinner. We happen upon this restaurant and had a fabulous meal. Prices were very reasonable and the food was quite delicious. We had an artichoke dish unlike anything I've had before as well as a delicious piece of cod with romesco sauce and mushrooms. And the wine list was very reasonably priced. For those that want to get off the beaten path a little bit and have more of a neighborhood dinner, I highly recommend this restaurant as well as a couple of others on the same street. read more

Was invited to a private dinner here for a group of 20. Our host had a menu prepared for our group and we were able to try a bit of everything. There was not a private dining room, so the dinner was held at a long table in the open restaurant. Thus, a bit loud and impossible to hear people on the other end of our long table. Wines: D.O. Rioja: monologo crianza D.O. Ribera del Duero: El Guijarral D.O. Rueda: LaSeca 100% verdejo Appetizer: Gyoza Entrees: Grilled octopus toasted coca bread Chicken & cheese quesadillas Fried eggplant Main course: White tuna tataki w/citrus sesame dressing over jazmin rice* *my favorite dish of the evening; very glad I ordered Desserts: lemon cream w/fresh strawberries homemade double chocolate tart baked cheesecake w/red berries coulis Modern & international cuisine for everyone's palate. Plus, servers were able to keep up with our large group. A good choice for a group dinner. read more

Diurno - Tuna tataki - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madrid, M

Great food, ambience, decor and service. Their goat cheese salad is to die for, a,ong other lovely dishes. The place is in a corner spot with large windows from where one can enjoy a good meal while onserving passers by. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended. read more

Very good food, cannelloni was fantastic! Great ambiance! Highly recommend, in a gray part of town

Great contemporary atmosphere. Service was excellent and top notch. The menu selection is great. The food was very delicious. Would highly recommend this place. read more

Located in Chueca-- a gay-happy area of Madrid; The Chelsea of Madrid, if you will. *snap*snap* The area is fabulous. The people are fabulous. The shopping around here (I regret not getting these 60 Euro shoes I fell in love with) is fabulous. Well, you get it-- FABULOUS! And Diurno is no different. The host, this fabulous man, approached me and my friends and explained to us that the owner visited NYC often and tried to replicate the NYC vibe with this place. Oh great, just what I need-- being a New Yorker eating at a "NYC" place while in Madrid. LAME. But I loved it. I don't think it was very NYC at all-- it's a DVD/Game rental and a restaurant for goodness sake! But it served good food, though you have to order it in an odd way. You grab prepackaged items (they pack in-house) and they heat it up for you, deliver it to your table along with any drinks you order. They serve alcoholic beverages. Needless to say, my friends and I ordered some. I order two caipirinhas. They were AWESOME! I have yet to find better--- maybe in Brazil? Definitely not here in NYC though. EVEN at Brazilian restaurants. And I think they use raw sugar-- it was brown and coarse AND quite delicioso! So was the food. I had a pesto pasta and I thoroughly enjoyed it. After this and two caipirinhas I was buzzed and ready to enjoy the FABULOUSNESS that is Chueca! read more

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Excelente atencion, muy buena comida, la persona de la entrada muy amablemente aunque faltaba solo 5 minutos para el cierre a las 4 de la tarde nos permitió entrar y recibimos nuestra comida como si hubiésemos llegado a la hora de almuerzo, muchas gracias read more

Not so much was open on the 1st of January when we were wandering around the gay neighborhood of Madrid. Diurno was open though so we entered for a light tapas lunch. The tapas were a little pricy but not bad. Our favorite was definitely the grilled octopus which we had to order another of since it was so yummy. Coming up in second place were the ham croquettes which we also got more of. The spinach salad was good but nothing so special; we were in the mood for something healthy. The guacamole was okay but the avocado wasn't ripe so it could have been better. The atmosphere in Diurno is nice and also includes a corner selling books/DVDs. It was a good spot for lunch but probably not worth it to go out of your way to get here. read more

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Well I had high hopes as this location offered early reservation times, accommodated English speaking, was in a hip shopping and dining area, and looked interesting from first appearance. In fact all that's true and even inside it is somewhat compelling but the food just doesn't deliver and the price point isn't commensurate by any means. Much better and more creative cuisine is elsewhere nearby so if that's critical for you then carry on. If you're seeking a decent meal with cocktails and a movie rental to go this is the place for you - yes, for some odd reason they have a movie rental section! Only other perk here is the "to go" food options. Unfortunately they're far from accompanying, thus the reduced rating. More than a half dozen requests that were simple weren't even considered and either poor management is the cause or limited kitchen skills. Either way, not good for me. read more

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By combining international flavors with quality ingredients, along with a team whose backgrounds are as varied as the cuisine, Diurno has created a gastronomic experience that manifests passion, technique, and a commitment to quality cuisine. A modern restaurant in the Chueca neighborhood of Madrid, Diurno is a recommended spot for brunch, dinner, and cocktails. The first thing I noticed when I decided to try Diurno for lunch was how contemporary and stylish the restaurant design is. From neutral, earthy browns with pops of live greenery for color, to the mix of geometrical silhouettes in the spherical lighting, curved seated, and angular tables, Diurno is relaxed yet chic. And the service is even better. I was promptly attended to, welcomed, and invited to a table, where I decided upon North Atlantic white tuna tartar with salmon roe, served with avocado and curasao bread as a starter. I loved the freshness of the tuna and the roe, and the ripe avocado added a creamy texture. I wanted something lighter for a salad, and was delighted to find Quinoa salad with beetroot, red onions, coriander, feta cheese and seeds. A brilliant mix of bitter, sweet, and nutty, this salad is reason enough to return to Diurno. For my main course, the North Atlantic white tuna tataki with citrus-sesame dressing over jazmin rice proved to be a delicious choice. The blend of international flavors present in this dish is done so well, you gastronomically embark on a journey around the world. With how wonderful the rest of my meal was, I needed to try dessert. And I'm glad I did. The baked upside down apple pie with shortbread ice cream was warm and creamy, the cool ice cream topping off perfectly sweet apple filling. Diurno comes highly recommended by many of the local hotels, and I know why. Everything was outstanding. read more

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Came here as the first stop in Madrid and right away was greeted with a smile and quickly sat down. Overall for the night the servers were all very quick and extremely friendly and helpful. Their service alone guarantees I return to their restaurant as soon as possible. The food did not stay behind! I ordered the linguine with shrimp which was absolutely delicious! My groups of friends also all loved their dishes as well. Their mojitos and juices were also great as well. The ambiance is dim lighting but lively with music playing and conversations all around you. Definitely recommend stopping by here for a bite. read more

Diurno - Linguine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madrid, M

We came across this establishment in Madrid thanks to Yelp! My friends and I were looking for a brunch spot since we were...dare I say...tired of consuming tapas. I was already happy as soon as I walked into Diurno due to the sleek and modern décor. We were told that reservations are usually necessary for most brunch establishments on Sundays in Madrid. However, the staff were extremely nice and accommodating so they gave us a table as long as we agreed to only stay for 2 hours (when the next party was coming in). Easy enough. They had a fixed menu in which you could select an item from each category for only 17.50 Euro! Such a steal. The categories included a cocktail or fresh fruit juice, coffee, entrée, and dessert. I went with the following options: Aperol Spritzer, Café Latte, Classic Eggs Benedict, Key Lime Pie. Everything was prepared extremely well. The eggs benedict was served with bacon, which in Spain is a little bit of a thicker cut. I was so full after the entrée, but dessert is my favorite part of any meal so of course I couldn't pass on the offer. And I'm glad I didn't because the pie was deliciously tart and fresh. Our servers were so attentive. We loved conversing with them about our stay in Madrid and plans for the rest of the day. It was really a great atmosphere and perfect start to our day. read more

So hard to find fresh vegetables and well prepared dishes in moderately priced restaurants in parts of Spain. Thank god for the grilled vegetables which were passably fair. The risotto was poor and the thin steak with Parmesan and rucola was barely edible. Franco has a lot to answer for. read more

Stepping foot inside Diurno means being teleported to my "happy place." As you walk in, you`re greeted by soft music that bounces off of the high ceilings with exposed air vents, steel beam pillar supports and worn wood floors. It gives off the vibe of a trendy loft in a big metropolitan city like New York, which can serve as a welcomed break from the toothpick and napkin strewn floors of local Madrid bars "de toda la vida." As of yet, I have found no other place like it in Madrid. It's something reminiscent of a cross between a shabby video rental store and a Starbuck's. They offer a long menu of beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and warm snacks along with shelves stocked daily with prepackaged foods and a few aisles of rentable DVDs and games to peruse. I can't say that I've ever rented any DVDs or games during one of my visits, but what's not to love about being able to rent one while picking up some grub or sipping on a cold beer? Among some of my favorites snacks are the warm sandwiches (my most ordered being the cubano and mexicano bocadillos), chocolate chip cookies, hummus, fresh- squeezed frozen orange juice and mojitos. I have enjoyed everything that I have ever ordered or picked up there, with the exception of the guacamole & chips and the hierbabuena (peppermint) lemonade. The prices vary with each item, but are overall pretty reasonable. Whether you want to grab a quick drink with friends, silently read a book with a café con leche or study in one of its corners, rest assured that your wish will be granted. Another plus of this restaurant is its location. Tucked in among the streets of Chueca, the gay-friendly neighborhood just a few steps north of the city center, are countless boutiques, shops, bars and other restaurants to keep you occupied for hours. read more

I typically write reviews of places I find either profoundly disappointing or exceedingly superb. Diurno certainly fits into the latter category: it's by far the best café in Chueca, and perhaps all of Madrid (though it's got a totally different vibe, I'm also a big fan of Café Comercial). When you enter you quickly realize how special Diurno is: its corner location and big windows (with beautiful palm plants) create an open, clean, and inviting atmosphere. You can peruse the vast array of pre-made salads and sandwiches on display, or investigate the film rental options as you wait to order your coffee/pay. Perhaps the best part of Diurno is sitting down in the large, open dining/sitting area and taking in the sights and sounds. Relaxing, hip music plays while attractive Chueca men enjoy a morning coffee or a newspaper on a Sunday afternoon. I'd be hard-pressed to recommend Diurno too much--it's *awesome*, and a must if you've never been before :) read more

Definitely didn't reach my expectations from the good reviews. I liked the setup of the restaurant and the big plants they had throughout the floor. Service and the food left much to be desired though. We understood restaurant service in Spain is different from service in the states, but the server was just not very good. I asked for the eggs benedict with salmon.. even pointed at the menu item in case he didn't understand. My boyfriend asked about a burger that had tuna in its description, and he rambled off in rapid Spanish. We were hoping someone on the floor spoke a bit of English because there was an English menu.. but the server didn't attempt to find an English-speaker, nor try to put things simply for us. I guess that's more of our own problem.. but just to note, we do have a basic understanding of Spanish and the server just wasn't very helpful. So we waited for our salmon&eggs benedict and the tuna burger(?), and what comes out is eggs benedict with ham and what looked like a veggie burger. What?? We called the manager over and he took my eggs back and brought out the correct dish. We ended up sticking with the burger because it was too much hassle to get anyone's attention. No one seemed to want to help or look in our direction. The burger itself wasn't bad though which was a bit of a relief. The eggs benedict with salmon was just salty. Not much of other flavors, and it was a bit hard to eat because of it. The only things I liked were the side of fries and the carrot cake. That was some moist and flavorful carrot cake.. it was huge too! But that's not enough to have me going back. read more

Came here at 10pm on a Saturday without a reservation and they were very accommodating, only had to wait 5 minutes at the bar while the gotta table ready. Good attentive service throughout the meal, food was high quality and although they were very busy it came out quickly. Had the chicken in filo pastry, yum. read more

It is nothing really special,to be honest,but yet the place is charming,with big windows,healthy and filling salads,variety of fresh juices and of course,like plenty of other cafes in Chueca every night they offer cocktails alongside some of the most classic tapas. read more

Diurno - Guacamole and goat cheese salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madrid, M

Phenomenal place to go for brunch on a lazy Saturday or Sunday. 15 euros for a complete brunch, including coffee, an incredible juice (go mango orange banana), an entre, and a desert. We had the eggs benedict with bacon (actual American bacon... so good) as well as the hamburger. Delicious, filling, great value, great atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

We tried their brunch last Sunday (served until 2pm on weekends); which is 14.95 including a main course to choose out of a list of 4, a cocktail or juice, a coffee and dessert. Not a bad deal! This was the first time that I risked it to try eggs benedict after coming back from Ireland, and it was a great success. The eggs were perfectly soft (well one of them was not very liquidy but the taste was great) and the sauce was nice and vinegary, just the way I like it! They added some sort of creamy sauce at the bottom just under the muffin (which was not an english muffin but some sort of tasty spanish soft bread) that matched the dish just perfect. We will definitely come back for brunch! read more

Perfectly located in the center of Madrid in the neighborhood of Chueca Diurno is a great place to enjoy a drink, lunch or dinner. The corner location is lovely has it hold big windows and beautifully decorated interior with an open concept that is inviting. It gets very busy so plan accordingly if you plan to have lunch or dinner at Diurno. read more

The mushroom risotto was excellent. Pretty relaxed and pleasant place. Service was good. read more

Diurno - Mushroom risotto. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madrid, M

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I enjoyed Diurno very much, both because it is a welcome break from the typical Spanish fare (which can get old, after a while) and it is vegetarian-friendly without alienating carnivores. The decor is stylish & hip--they also run a small take-out business (during the day) and video rental operation, out of the space--though the service was a little hit-or-miss--the male server was friendly and attentive, while the female server was aloof and disinterested. The food--I had the Hamburguesa de la Feliz Vaca (vegetariana ¡claro!) w/ feta & fries & we shared an orange sorbet for dessert--was delicious, though the sorbet was more like a granizado than a traditional sorbet (still...an excellent palate-cleanser). I'd definitely have returned for a stab at brunch, had we not wanted to explore and try different places. Disfruté Diurno mucho, tanto porque es un bienvenido descanso de la comida típica española (de la cual uno se puede abburir, después de un tiempo) y es vegetariano-amable sin alienar a los carnívoros. La decoración es elegante y de moda--también se ejecutan de un pequeño negocio de comida para llevar (durante el día) y la operación de alquiler de videos, del espacio--aunque el servicio era un poco auqí y allá--el servidor masculino era amable y atento , mientras que la mercera era distante y desinteresado. La comida--tuve la Hamburguesa de la Feliz Vaca (vegetariana ¡claro!) with feta y patatas fritas, y compartimos un sorbete de naranja de postre--era delicioso, aunque el sorbete era más como un granizado de un sorbete tradicional (todavía ... un excelente paladar limpiador). Sin duda me he vuelto una puñalada en el brunch, si no había querido explorar y probar diferentes lugares. read more

Food was good but service was slow. Drinks were delicious. Would go again it appears they were understaffed...it happens.

This place is good for brunch they have a variety of options to choose from. I ordered the quesadilla it was okay i found the different cheeses used made it very heavy. Other than that the desserts and fresh juices was delicious. read more

Diurno - Banana Cream Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madrid, M

Such a cool place! Probably the best restaurant I've been to in Spain so far on my travels. The bread and hummus is so good, the staff is friendly and helpful, the chicken stuffed with mushrooms and spinach is great! And the red wine I had was really good. The waiter let me know that wine portions are smaller in Spain than in the US... I love my wine though lol. I'd recommend checking this spot out regardless! So good!! read more

Diurno - Menu and bread with hummus and olives as a starter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madrid, M

Definitely one of the best restaurants I've been to in Madrid. The food was excellent. I ordered the ox tail burger which superbly exceeded my expectations. The meat was so flavorful! It also came with perfectly crispy golden fries. My friend ordered the tuna tataki which I highly recommend. The service was impeccable. Our waiter was attentive and accommodated us really well. Also, the overall vibe of this place was modern/chic and hip. I would totally come back if I have the chance. read more

What a place! Got to this place thanks to Yelp. It was a busy afternoon and the place was packed. We were seated fast and ordered fried eggplant and a bottle of wine for starters. Delicious! The ambiance, the service and the food was great. For entree I ordered the cochinillo (roasted piglet) and it was extraordinary. Loved it! Prices were reasonable, menu had nice variety...would love to go back when visiting. Excelente sitio. read more

Diurno - Fried Eggplant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madrid, M

Came for lunch, the atmosphere is perfect. Friendly staff great service. The food was amazing the octopus was the best I have ever tasted. We travel the world this place is worth finding. A true gem read more

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The tuna tataki was very good. Oxtail burger asked for it with no mayo but came with it anyway and the bottom bun was rock hard. The actual meat was tasty so are it naked with the mayo scraped off. It ended up being $50 with all included so pricey for what you get. Okay place a bonus is its open on Sunday. read more

Cosy and very modern atmosphere, and unlike so many other Spanish restaurants / bars with a cosy and dim lighting. We had the burgers which were, unfortunately, way below the average level - anywhere. The fries were industrial and not warm, and the burgers came with entirely cold buns, thus the cheese didn't melt either. Will definitely not come back for the food, for the drinks maybe. read more

We found this little gem for brunch and the omelette Potata was one of the best I've had and my husband had the eggs Benedict which were cooked and flavored to perfection. The din of the building acoustics were enjoyable and peaceful with the background music entertaining. We are I'll certainly return again. read more

I came tonight with 2 friends. We asked for menus in English. The waitress brought first the alcoholic drink menu. We declined to order drinks, we just wanted to order our food. She came twice more, insisting we order from her alcohols. We declined again and I kindly asked her not to insist further. From then on, she showed us the least interest possible, waiting on all the other tables as a priority. We had to get dressed to leave for her to finally bring the card machine. She refused the 10% discount Yelp was supposed to give me as I'd duely checked in on the app. "It doesn't work here", although it clearly mentioned the name of the restaurant and the explanation was in Spanish and i did order two dishes from the card, so i was entitled to the discount. Whatever the restaurant in the world, i cannot despise more hidden extras in disguise. That's a ripoff! In this restaurant, they bring you bread with some hummus while you're waiting, without you asking for it, but they have you pay for it 1,60 per person on the final bill without any word about it. Last but not least, my friend ordered a main dish called tacos de salmon. Clearly, four slices of square-cut pieces of salmon and some rucola on the side weren't enough to fill his stomach, for 13€ !! read more

Wen here for brunch. Food was decently good and the place had a cool vibe. Service was really really slow. The number of servers out numbered the number of guests yet they still barely checked up on us. Their breakfast isn't really american style breakfast so if you are looking for egg dishes, pancakes or waffles this isn't really your best bet. read more

Went for Saturday brunch. Went without an appointment and they were able to sit me down without a problem. Food was amazing and the price was even better. Employees are very nice very attentive. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in Madrid. read more

Beware!!!! This restaurant says they have a policy to only charge in USD if given the option to. This is a lie and a scam. As is done by all other vendors in Europe, you should always be given the option to pay in USD or EUR. They will charge you in USD so they can make extra money off you and the horrible exchange rate you are given when they charge you in USD. read more