- A place where culinary innovation takes center stage and where you can enjoy the art of tapas at its finest, from more contemporary options to menus from renowned chefs.
- In addition to the already confirmed Ugo Chan and L’Entrecote de Paris, which maintain their previous location, VRRO, Monster Sushi and Ditaly are also joining the lineup .
- A cobbled walkway, crowned by a large skylight, with access from the four streets of the block: Paseo de la Castellana, Doctor Fleming, Félix Boix and Carlos Maurrás.
- ‘El Callejón’ is the heart and gastro area of NUGA Castellana, a new cutting-edge real estate model that brings together homes, offices, restaurants, leisure, wellness and retail in a single block, right on Paseo de la Castellana.
Madrid, November 18, 2025. The NUGA Alley opens its doors to the public, becoming the new meeting place for Madrid residents. This pedestrian walkway, spanning over 4,600 square meters , is surrounded by greenery and bathed in natural light, and culinary innovation takes center stage, offering a diverse range of restaurants that reflect the tastes of Madrid’s consumers.
Open to all tastes, from the residents of the Chamartín neighborhood to office workers and anyone seeking a unique space in the heart of Madrid. In this unique and cutting-edge setting, you can enjoy everything from the art of tapas at its finest to signature dishes from renowned chefs. Joining the already confirmed Ugo Chan and L’Entrecote de París , which remain in their Félix Boix locations , are VRRO, Monster Sushi, and Ditaly. , located within ‘The Alley’ .
‘El Callejón’ is the heart of NUGA Castellana , a city block designed to live, grow, and enjoy life, set to revolutionize Madrid’s lifestyle and aspire to become its urban epicenter. With pedestrian access from four streets (Paseo de la Castellana, Doctor Fleming, Félix Boix, and Carlos Maurrás), it features two distinct spaces : an outdoor promenade with greenery and cobblestones, where inviting terraces of various vendors offer the perfect spot to share a meal with colleagues or friends; and an indoor area , bathed in natural light beneath a large skylight, with three bars and spacious restaurants, serving food continuously throughout the day and showcasing the best of Madrid’s culinary scene.
“ If Madrid is the current gastronomic hub , NUGA will undoubtedly be the leading food hall in the north of the capital. In addition to the existing offerings, top-tier operators will be joining, so that passersby, customers, and local residents can enjoy a diverse, modern, and unique selection in one of the city’s most up-and-coming neighborhoods ,” says Javier Martín, Leasing Director for Southern Europe at Eurofund Group, a pan-European real estate investment and development company responsible for advising on the transformation of the retail areas , leading their design and marketing, as well as the implementation of the “NUGA Castellana” brand.
VRRO and NUGA Castellana: from one Madrileño to another
VRRO (formerly known as Varro), the well-known traditional tavern concept that has established itself as Madrid’s trendy bar and pub , A new location has opened in ‘El Callejón de NUGA’, occupying two of the three central bars , crowned by the skylight. As with its other location on Serrano Street, its select menu, designed to highlight classic, simple cuisine with a focus on the local consumer, will offer traditional and seasonal products.
Jorge Velasco and Joaquín Serrano, experts in the culinary trends of the capital, gastronomic consultants and creators of the ‘Varra’ and ‘VRRO’ concepts, have chosen NUGA Castellana as the strategic location to continue winning over the local public, offering a more relaxed atmosphere where you can taste typical Madrid tapas, from patatas bravas to gildas , passing through the mythical tortilla pincho or their famous prawn toast with semi-salted butter .
“ VRRO, Varra’s younger, more rebellious sibling, has a clear commitment: to offer high-quality, affordable tapas while staying true to its Madrid roots. For this reason, we believe that the space offered by NUGA Castellana is ideal, in a unique location that exudes the typical Madrid neighborhood atmosphere ,” said Jorge Velasco and Joaquín Serrano, owners of VRRO.
Monster Sushi, top-quality urban Japanese cuisine
The Umai Group restaurant continues its national expansion with the opening of its second location in Madrid, following the success of its restaurant on Zurbano Street. With a menu that fuses signature sushi, precise Japanese technique, and a contemporary approach , Monster Sushi has established itself as one of the most recognized Japanese cuisine brands in Spain.
The group’s objective is to offer Monster Sushi offers customers in the northern part of Madrid top-quality sushi with a complete Japanese experience, balancing quality and authenticity. “ At Monster Sushi, we strive to bring the essence of Japanese gastronomy to customers through excellence, offering high-quality sushi with a modern presentation. NUGA Castellana is the ideal setting to continue growing in Madrid, and El Callejón provides us with the perfect stage to connect with a new audience without losing our identity ,” they say.
Ditaly : the most avant-garde Italy arrives in the center of Madrid
Recently recognized as the ‘ Best Innovative Concept’ by the Business Association of Restaurant Brands, Ditaly opens its first location in the heart of Madrid at NUGA Castellana. At Ditaly , the oven takes center stage: each dish is cooked with meticulous technique, carefully selecting the ingredients and striving for a fusion of tradition and innovation. Their contemporary Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas and focaccias , made with ingredients from Italian Protected Designation of Origin (such as San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di Latte mozzarella, and Grana Padano DOP cheese), are the core of their menu.
With its opening in NUGA Castellana, Ditaly , part of the La Mafia se sienta a la mesa Group, strengthens its presence in Madrid (it already has restaurants in Tres Cantos and Alcorcón) while boosting its expansion strategy throughout Spain and making the leap to the international stage. “ Besides being our first location in the heart of Madrid, the purpose of choosing El Callejón de NUGA goes even further. NUGA Castellana offers us the ideal setting to continue bringing our contemporary vision of Italian cuisine to the people of Madrid . We want to be a meeting point between Italian tradition and the modernity of Madrid ,” Ditaly emphasizes .
About NUGA Castellana
NUGA Castellana is located at 200 Paseo de la Castellana. This new project is a cutting-edge, mixed-use real estate model that brings together residences, offices, retail spaces, a unique culinary offering, and wellness services on a single, distinctive block in a prime location in Madrid’s Nueva España neighborhood, the heart of the Chamartín district. This urban hub for “living, working, and enjoying” is easily accessible from the four surrounding streets: Paseo de la Castellana, Doctor Fleming, Félix Boix, and Carlos Maurrás.
More information: https://nugacastellana.com/
The assets of NUGA Castellana are owned by Allianz and managed by PIMCO Prime Real Estate, which has selected Eurofund Group as advisor for the transformation of the retail areas , leading their design and marketing, as well as the implementation of the “NUGA Castellana” brand.
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