Spotting a familiar Madrid corner in a film can inspire an enjoyable afternoon: revisit the scene, find the location and plan a meal nearby. A historic filming location, though, may have a different name, layout or business today.
These two venues have documented connections to cinema. Here is how to separate their screen history from the experience you can currently book.
Lhardy: a restaurant with a film connection
Madrid’s tourism office links Lhardy with 55 Days at Peking in its cinema itinerary published in 2019. The restaurant’s own website lists its historic address at Carrera de San Jerónimo, 8.
To include lunch or dinner in your route, check the menu and bookings for that address. A filming credit does not mean the restaurant offers location tours or a particular table from the film. Ask the venue directly if either is important to your visit.
Former Villa Rosa: High Heels and Tablao Flamenco 1911
Now called Tablao Flamenco 1911, at Plaza de Santa Ana, 15, this venue documents the filming of Pedro Almodóvar’s High Heels (Tacones lejanos), featuring Miguel Bosé. This is the connection behind references to Villa Rosa in older film guides.
Its current offering centres on flamenco performances, with the website advertising tickets that include a drink. Do not assume dinner is included. Check the performance, table location and ticket inclusions before arranging the rest of your evening.
A walk through the Salesas of Truman
Madrid Film Office identifies locations for Truman around Plaza de las Salesas and streets including Fernando VI and Conde de Xiquena. These make useful reference points for a walk. The production record does not establish a restaurant booking experience or confirm that a present-day business is the one seen on screen.
Make the visit work for you
- Save a still from the scene so you can distinguish a street exterior from a dining room.
- Check the venue’s current name and exact address.
- Budget separately for food, tickets and drinks.
- Ask before photographing interiors and respect diners and performers.
For ideas on what to eat, explore our guide to traditional Madrid dishes.
Can you book a table used in a film?
Only if the venue specifically confirms it. A filming connection does not create a special reservation category or mean the original furniture is still there.
The header is an archive photograph, not an identified, verified filming location.
Sources and checks
Information checked on 23 September 2026. Historical references are distinguished from current offerings; consult the sources when planning your visit.
