Ministry of Foodies Review
Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas
Average price per person: 30€
Environment: 8.5/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Other: Vegetarian options, Gluten-free options, Pets allowed
Website:http://www.lapalma60.com/
La Palma 60 is a classic neighborhood tapas bar. Here you expect to find traditional tapas in a chic but yet comfortable environment. La Palma 60 was established in 2008 by Charo Ferrer and Alberto Aranda.
We visited on a Wednesday night for some tapas.
Location/Environment
La Palma 60 is located in Malasaña. As in every respected tapas bar the centerpiece of the place is the barra with the shinny marble countertop.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual, but still modern compared to older tapas bars in Madrid.
La Palma 60 – Menu
The menu includes all the classic tapas options like croquetas, ensaladilla (not available when we visited), gildas and the rest of the dishes you expect to see in a place like this. They also have some dishes that would fall more into the main courses category.
The menu is available on their website and you get a QR code to scan when you visit La Palma 60.
Service
Friendly and fast service in line with other tapas bars in madrid. Since it was a Wednesday night and we went early the place was not particularly busy.
La Palma 60 – Food
Our first pick was the gildas, which is one of my favorite things when I want to have a vermouth. It’s an ok version without any surprising elements.
The croquetas with jamon were correct with a crispy outside and a creamy inside. However, they were a tiny bit overcooked as the crispy part was bordering a bitter flavor.
The artichoke chips were nice and crispy without being too oily. This is less of a traditional dish but a nice addition. You can think of it like a healthier version of potato chips to nibble while having a beer.
The shrimp cocktail was a star dish for me. Fresh shrimp and an acidic, sweet and spicy sauce. Not to mention the classic presentation with the aluminum glass and the shrimp arranged at the tip which was one of the highlights.
Next, we had the cecina which was served with an acidic lemon and sunflower seed vinaigrette. The lemon really worked well with the rich cecina flavor.
Finally, we opted for the mushroom risotto. This was also cooked well and overall it was a very balanced dish. None of the ingredients was overpowering and you could taste all the flavors.
Conclusion
La Palma 60 is not a fancy or famous place like for example Casa Canito but has been a staple for over 15 years in the neighborhood. It has what you would expect from a good tapas bar. A relaxed atmosphere, classic dishes and solid execution of those dishes. A very decent option to have a casual meal or a beer and a quick bite.
Visit: February 2025