Mari Carmen Voces

"The 10 Best Bocadillos de Calamares in Madrid: La Campana - Despite its small size and semi-hidden location, the tiled façade of La Campana is one of the liveliest spots around the Plaza Mayor. The reason for this is the excellent value for money of its Bocadillo de calamares."

Time Out Madrid

"The squid bocadillos are the specialty of this brewery located a few steps from the Plaza Mayor. The place has been open since 1870, being formerly a winery called Bodegas Sierra. And it is from this date since when they start selling this famous three-generation sandwich from Madrid."

Elvina Mirsaitova

"The most famous place within the locals and now-days tourists as well is the bar “La Campana” at the Plaza Mayor. They make the best bocadillo de calamares in Madrid, by my opinion."

Olala Homes

"A bocadillo de calamares is a fresh, crusty roll filled with golden-fried squid rings and topped off with sea salt and lemon juice. While this sandwich might sound strange, the locals swear by it. La Campana is a great choice for seriously good sandwiches."

Jessica Bowler

"What comes to mind when you think of Madrid food? One classic option is the famous “bocadillo de calamares” – a calamari sandwich. At Bar La Campana, they come in at under €3, and are nothing short of excellent. Try one piping hot with lashings of mayonnaise, or enjoy one just by itself."

Javier Díez

"To finish our list of where to eat the best squid sandwiches in Madrid we bring you the Bar La Campana, one of the most emblematic bars of the Plaza Mayor that is overflowing at any time of the day. One of the characteristics of its mythical sandwich is that it includes so many squids that sometimes the bread is not able to cover them all. A delight for those who love squid in industrial quantities!"

Jessica Jones

"Located on a small side-street just off Plaza Mayor, this bar is one of the most popular spots to grab a bocadillo de calamares. Bar La Campana doesn’t make much else but the infamous sandwich, but they do it to perfection."

Lindsey Zimmerman

"Locals, however, pack this Madrid favorite to the brim, often spilling out into the streets as they enjoy some of the best bocadillos de calamares in Madrid. There will almost certainly be a line, but that just gives you an excuse to watch their expert staff at work frying up the calamari while you wait."

Derigo.me

"In this place, you will undoubtedly find the best "Bocadillos de Calamares" in all of Madrid."