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Where to Eat in Chamartín, Comunidad de Madrid: Cold Poached Pigeon | Varedelo
This guide turns 3 Michelin Stars ⭐ UNBELIEVABLE FOOD - A5 Wagyu at DiverXO Restaurant! from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 1 saved spot around Chamartín. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was mesmerized by the boundary-pushing creativity and humor of Chef Dabiz Muñoz at DiverXO in Madrid. He was particularly shocked by the 'steam explosion' dumpling that combined seemingly clashing ingredients like peppermint and gochujang into a perfect bite. Mark concluded that the restaurant successfully balances being historic, delicious, and intentionally funny.
What this map is good for
- Planning a fine dining restaurant stop or short itinerary in Chamartín.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 1 mapped spot into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- DiverXO
Fine Dining Restaurant in NH Eurobuilding, C. del Padre Damián, 23, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid, Spain, Chamartín, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- cold poached pigeon
- tear peas with matcha and finger lime
- frog leg in laksa broth
- fatty tuna belly with tomato puree
- yellow chili bone marrow soup
- frosted salad from the back of the fridge
- baby eel and cockle ceviche
- duck tongue with sea urchin
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- dined at three michelin starred DiverXO
- entered through a unique artistic building wall
- sat in a futuristic sci-fi curtained booth
- received ingredient papers before every dish
- drank rare Galician white wine
- ate food served on a haystack
- drank soup from a viking skull
- used tweezers as a dining utensil
Planning notes for Madrid
The Municipality of Madrid, situated at an elevation of 660 meters on the Iberian Peninsula, was established in the 9th century when Emir Muhammad I commissioned a fortress on the banks of the Manzanares River. Historically known as Mayrit, the settlement transitioned to Christian rule in 1083 under Alfonso VI. In 1561, Philip II relocated the royal court to Madrid, establishing it as the capital of the Spanish Empire. The city's architectural landscape includes the Madrid de los Austrias district.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cocido Madrileño
The quintessential Madrid comfort food, this hearty three-course chickpea-based stew is a local ritual. - Bocadillo de Calamares
Madrid’s most iconic street food, this simple sandwich consists of crusty bread stuffed with rings of fresh, flour-battered fried squid. - Tortilla de Patatas (Pincho de Tortilla)
The Spanish omelet is a pillar of Madrid’s bar culture. In 2026, the debate continues between 'betanzos' style (runny) and traditional firm versions. - Callos a la Madrileña
A smoky, gelatinous tripe stew that is a masterclass in traditional Madrileño flavors. - Huevos Rotos (Huevos Estrellados)
Literally 'broken eggs,' this dish features perfectly fried eggs with runny yolks served over a bed of hand-cut, olive-oil-fried potatoes.
When to go: The best times to visit Madrid are during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to October) when temperatures are mild and the city’s parks are in full bloom or vibrant autumn colors. Summer can be oppressively hot with temperatures often exceeding.
Local tips
- Adjust your schedule to local meal times by planning for lunch around 2:00 PM and dinner no earlier than 9:00 PM.
- Ask specifically for 'un vaso de agua' to receive free, high-quality tap water, as simply ordering 'agua' will result in a charge for bottled water.
- Signal for the bill by making eye contact and using a small writing gesture, as waiters consider it impolite to bring the check without being asked.
- Stay vigilant against pickpockets in crowded tourist hubs like Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía by keeping bags zipped and worn in front of your body.
What travelers are noticing
- Madrid Grand Prix: The city hosts its first Formula 1 race in September 2026 on the new MADRING hybrid street circuit.
- Sorolla Museum Reopening: The 'Painter of Light's' house-museum reopens in 2026 following a major expansion and renovation in the Chamberí district.
- Paseo Verde del Suroeste: Completion of the A-5 motorway undergrounding project, creating a massive new green promenade for pedestrians and cyclists.
Extra place context
- DiverXO
Led by Chef Dabiz Muñoz, this three-Michelin-starred 'hedonistic' temple is widely considered the pinnacle of modern gastronomy in Madrid.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from 3 Michelin Stars ⭐ UNBELIEVABLE FOOD - A5 Wagyu at DiverXO Restaurant!, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.