Mercato Ballaro Madrid

Mercato Ballarò is an Italian restaurant in Madrid, known for its authentic Sicilian seafood cuisine. The restaurant is named after the oldest market in Palermo, reflecting its commitment to traditional, Mediterranean dishes made with high-quality ingredients.

The venue features two distinct dining areas: an informal ground floor with a bar and tapas inspired by Palermo, and a more formal upper floor offering seasonal seafood dishes. Signature specialties include a spicy Sicilian octopus stew.

The wine selection focuses on Italian wines, often prioritizing organic and biodynamic options.

Information sourced from restaurant website and may be subject to change.

Menu

Italian Mixed Cheeses€12.80
A delightful selection of Italian cheeses, perfect for sharing.
Allergens: Milk, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 665

Caponata with Burrata€12.80
Sicilian eggplant stew served with creamy burrata cheese.
Allergens: Milk, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 590

Italian mixed cold cuts€12.80
A savory assortment of Italian cured meats, ideal for meat lovers.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Palermo-style musselsPrice not shown
Mussels prepared in a traditional Palermitan style.
Allergens: Shellfish, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Thin Slices of Beef with Vegetable Sauce, Tuna and CapersPrice not shown
Thin slices of beef served with a vegetable, tuna, and caper sauce.
Allergens: Fish, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 423

Eggplant and courgette rolls stuffed with scamorza and mozzarella€12.80
Eggplant and zucchini rolls stuffed with smoked cheese and mozzarella.
Allergens: Milk, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 577

Emma Suarez Salad€12.80
A fresh salad with arugula, blue cheese, walnuts, apple, kumquat, and cherry tomatoes.
Allergens: Milk, Tree Nuts, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 220

Orange, Fennel, Red Onion and Olive Salad€12.80
A refreshing salad of orange, fennel, red onion, and olives.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 200

Carpaccio of Manuel Vicent€12.80
Wild corvina fish carpaccio with Mediterranean prawns, citrus, and sesame seeds.
Allergens: Fish, Sesame, Shellfish, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 385

Linguine Carbonara€12.80
Linguine pasta in a creamy truffle carbonara sauce with asparagus and Iberian pork cheek.
Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Wheat, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 616

Busiatti with the Pettinicchi€12.80
Busiati pasta served with a rich Iberian pork rib ragù.
Allergens: Gluten, Wheat, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 484

Tagliolini with Sicilian Sperm (in Mortar)€12.80
Tagliolini pasta with Sicilian juice, prepared in a mortar for extra flavor.
Allergens: Gluten, Wheat, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 660

Fusilli alla Norma with Tomato and Salted Ricotta€12.80
Fusilli pasta with tomato sauce, sheep’s ricotta, and eggplant.
Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Wheat, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 440

Spaghetti Meatballs “Homage to Italian-American Culture”€12.80
Classic spaghetti served with homemade meatballs.
Allergens: Wheat, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 423

Ask for our RisottosPrice not shown
Ask about our delicious risottos.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 450

Elephant Ear€12.80
A large, tender veal cutlet, perfect for sharing.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 1037

Beef Jaw with Peas, Mint and Mashed Potatoes€12.80
Braised beef cheek served with peas, mint, and creamy mashed potatoes.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 590

Menu Date: November 2025

Dietary & Allergen Information: Please be aware that our dish analysis is powered by AI and may contain errors. Always check with your server before ordering.