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The Library - Madrid, Calle Serrano

Calle Serrano, 2, 28001 Madrid

Open now · until 02:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 11 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

TESEO
Pumpkin Creamvegetarian
Crema de Calabaza
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 77
Shrimp Salad on a crispy Shrimp Pancake
Ensaladilla de Gambas en Tortita crujiente de Camarones
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pisto on Niguiri of Almadraba Tuna Belly
Pisto en Niguiri de Ventresca de Atún de Almadraba
estimate≈ 210 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Sunchoke Cream, Smoked Duck Breast and Shimeji Mushrooms
Crema de Tupinambo, Magret de Pato Ahumado y Setas Shimeji
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Lobster and Royal Crab Lasagna with Sea Urchin Sauce
Lasaña de Bogavante y Centolla con Salsa de Erizos
estimate≈ 450 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
Boneless Lamb Shoulder cooked at low temperature
Paletilla de Cordero deshuesada cocinada a baja temperatura
estimate≈ 650 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Artisan Cheesesvegetarian
Quesos Artesanos
estimate≈ 400 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Chocolate Soup with Rum and Passion Fruit cream
Sopa de Chocolate al Ron y cremoso de Fruta de la pasión
estimate≈ 550 kcal65 g carbsheavy 40
GILDAS AND PRESERVES
Classic Gilda of Anchovies or Boquerones
Gilda clásica de Anchoas o de Boquerones
estimate≈ 120 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Fried pickled mussels
Mejillones en escabeche fritos
estimate≈ 220 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Spicy sardines
Sardinas picantes
estimate≈ 180 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Anchovies
Anchoas
estimate≈ 150 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Natural razor clams
Navajas al natural
estimate≈ 110 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Razor clams with garlic
Navajas al ajillo
estimate≈ 160 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
FROM THE SEA
Matrimonio (Anchovy and Boquerón)
Matrimonio (Anchoa y Boquerón)
estimate≈ 140 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Caviar, Pork Jowl and Cured Yolk on Brioche
Caviar, Papada y Yema curada en Brioche
estimate≈ 320 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Corvina Tiradito with Citrus Fennel Salad
Tiradito de Corvina con Ensalada Cítrica de Hinojo
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Cod Brandada and Polenta
Brandada de Bacalao y Polenta
estimate≈ 350 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 65
Salpicón de Marisco
Seafood salad
estimate≈ 220 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Carabinero Croquettes
Croquetas de Carabinero
estimate≈ 310 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Vieira al Albariño
Scallops with Albariño wine
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
PLEASURES OF THE COUNTRY
Sweet and Sour Chicken Caesar Salad
Ensalada César de Pollo Agridulce — Caesar salad with sweet and sour chicken
estimate≈ 620 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Tomato and Tuna Belly Salad
Ensalada de Tomate y Ventresca de Atún — Salad with tomato and tuna ventresca
estimate≈ 310 kcal9 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Tomato, Avocado and Mango Saladvegan, vegetarian
Ensalada de Tomate, Aguacate y Mango — Salad with tomato, avocado and mango
estimate≈ 340 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Foie Gras Terrine
Terrina de Foie con Manzana y Coulis de Frutos Rojos — With apple and red berry coulis
estimate≈ 380 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Yuca a la Bravavegan, vegetarian
Spicy fried cassava
estimate≈ 320 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Onion, Cream and Truffle Cocavegetarian
Coca de Cebolla a la Crema y Trufa — Catalan flatbread with creamed onion and truffle
estimate≈ 410 kcal32 g carbs
Sirloin Steak Tartare
Steak Tartar de Solomillo — Tenderloin steak tartare
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Wagyu Roast Beef
Roast Beef de Wagyu y Cebollitas glaseadas — With glazed onions
estimate≈ 340 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Wagyu Pastrami Bikini
Pastrami de Wagyu en Bikini — Wagyu pastrami in a grilled sandwich
estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbs
Oxtail Burger
Hamburguesa de Rabo de Toro — Burger made from oxtail
estimate≈ 720 kcal48 g carbs
CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESE
Jamón Ibérico
Jamón Ibérico (ración) (media) De nuestra selección — Our selection of Iberian ham (medium portion)
estimate≈ 320 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Wagyu Cecina
Cecina de Wagyu (ración) (media) de quesos — Cured Wagyu beef with cheeses (medium portion)
estimate≈ 280 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Mortadella
Mortadela nacionales e internacionales — National and international varieties
estimate≈ 410 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Lomito Ibérico
Lomito Ibérico 4 variedades — Iberian pork loin, 4 varieties
estimate≈ 310 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Surtido de Ibéricos
Surtido de Ibéricos 6 variedades — Assorted Iberian meats, 6 varieties
estimate≈ 450 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Ox Chorizo
Chorizo de Buey Tabla The Library — The Library platter
estimate≈ 380 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
CAVIAR OYSTERS SPECIAL Nº2 POIGET
Beluga Caviar 50g
Beluga 50g Al Natural — Natural
estimate≈ 130 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Beluga Caviar 100g
Beluga 100g Salsa Ponzu — With Ponzu sauce
estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Leche de Tigre
Leche de Tigre, Frutos Rojos y Champagne — With red berries and Champagne
estimate≈ 110 kcal14 g carbs
NYSA
Merluza en suquet with tirabeques
Merluza en suquet y Tirabeques — Hake in suquet style with baby carrots
estimate≈ 520 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Is this menu still right?

47veggie
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Limited vegetarian Spanish tapas

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose the Crema de Calabaza, Coca de Cebolla with truffle or Yuca a la Brava. The menu features many meat and fish dishes, so a mixed table has more variety.

5 vegetarian and 2 vegan dishes out of 43

73dia
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Low-carb Spanish tapas

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu features many protein-rich tapas and main courses. The lamb and hake are naturally low in carbohydrates.

37 diabetes-friendly · 42 dishes

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Address
Calle Serrano, 2, 28001 Madrid
Hours
Mon11:00–19:30, 13:00–02:00
Tue11:00–19:30, 13:00–02:00
Wed11:00–19:30, 13:00–02:00
Thu11:00–19:30, 13:00–02:00
Fri11:00–19:30, 13:00–02:30
Sat11:00–19:30, 13:00–02:30
Sun11:00–19:30, 13:00–02:00
The Boutique: Mon-Sun 11:00-19:30. The Bar: Sun-Thu 13:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 13:00-02:30
Contact
+34913304262 thelibrary@grupoparaguas.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), thelibraryboutique.com/
Record
completeness 67 %, confidence 80 %

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