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the same family for a century, Palacio Cibeles €€€ French cuisine and tapas-style
and the family specializes in Modern Spanish Map 7 C1 Spanish dishes. The light-filled
delicious prawns served with Plaza Cibeles 1, 6th floor, 28014 interior with mismatched
a local sweet wine and a range Tel 915 23 14 54 furniture is decorated with
of tasty tapas. The spectacular, Neo-Gothic framed posters.
former post office building
Cien Llaves € houses a modern restaurant La Tasquita de Enfrente €€
Traditional Spanish Map 7 C1 on the 6th floor, with fabulous Modern Spanish Map 4 F1
C/ Paseo de Recoletos 2, 28001 views complementing its Calle Ballesta 6, 28004
Tel 915 77 59 55 Closed Mon & Tue contemporary cuisine. Tel 915 32 54 49
dinner; Sun There‘s no menu here: you‘ll be
Located in the old kitchens Further Afield offered a selection based what-
of the Palacio de Linares. The ever was freshest at the market.
terrace, a unique outdoor setting Bodegas La Ardosa € What you can be sure of is
in down town Madrid, has a Tapas Map 5 A5 authentic Spanish recipes given
magical atmos phere, surrounded Calle Colón 13, 28004 a modern twist using locally
by greenery. Tel 915 21 49 79 sourced produce. The wines are
An old-fashioned tapas bar selected for you that best pair
Lateral Gastrobar € where you can enjoy salmorejo with each dish.
Tapas Map 7 A3 cordobés (a thicker version of
Plaza de Santa Ana 12, 28012 gazpacho) and other staples. Santceloni €€€
Tel 914 20 15 82 Modern Spanish
One of Madrid’s best terraces, Naif Madrid € Paseo de la Castellana 57, 28046
the Lateral offers a variety of International Map 5 A5 Tel 912 10 88 40
pintxos, which use quality Calle San Joaquín 16, 28004 The late great chef Santi
products and merge traditional Tel 910 07 20 71 Santamaria is mourned, but
and avant-garde recipes. A boho-chic, loft-style his legacy lives on in this
restaurant with tasty gourmet spectacular and award-
Ainhoa €€ burgers, fancy sandwiches and winning restaurant. Classic
Basque Map 5 C5 inspired salads. Good for lunch, Spanish dishes are reinter-
Calle Bárbara de Braganza 12, 28004 afternoon coffee and cake, and preted with flair and
Tel 913 08 27 26 Closed Sun & Mon evening cocktails. imagination. Impeccable
dinner; Aug service and presentation.
Specializing in classic Basque La Pescadería €
cuisine, this restaurant, close to Modern Spanish Map 4 F1
the Paseo de Recoletos, offers Calle de la Ballesta 32, 28004
a delicious experience. Good- Tel 915 23 90 51 Madrid Province
value midweek dinner menu. Try the salmon tartar, baby cuttle-
fish and tuna belly millefeuille at ALCALÁ DE HENARES:
Bar Tomate €€ this restaurant with a fancy yet Hostería del Estudiante €€
Mediterranean Map 5 C4 friendly atmosphere. Traditional Spanish
Calle Fernando el Santo 26, 28010 Calle Colegios 3, 28801
Tel 917 02 38 70 Le Patron €€ Tel 918 88 03 30 Closed Sun dinner;
A fashionable spot for market- International Map 2 F5 Mon & Tue
fresh dishes like tuna tartare Calle del Barco 27, 28004 The regional delicacies served
with guacamole or hake with Tel 91 70 46 811 Closed Sun dinner; at this 16th century converted
olives and tomatoes. The airy, Mon residence have become an
loft-style interior has big wooden In the Malasaña area of institution. Try the famous
tables, perfect for groups. Madrid, this restaurant offers migas (fried breadcrumbs with
an interesting mix of traditional garlic) and duelos y quebrantos
Estado Puro €€ (traditional Manchegan dish
Tapas Map 7 A3 with scrambled eggs, chorizo
Plaza Cánovas del Castillo 4,, and bacon).
28012
Tel 917 79 30 36 DK Choice
Super-stylish, with gourmet
tapas by celebrated chef Paco ARANJUEZ:
Roncero, who takes classic Casa José €€€
recipes such as buñuelos de Modern Spanish
bacalao (cod puffs) and reinvents Calle Abastos 32
them brilliantly. Tel 918 91 14 88
Casa José is an enchanting
Taberna del Chato €€ restaurant, in a beautifully
Tapas Map 4 F3 restored mansion, with
Calle Cruz 35, 28012 sophisticated dishes like leek
Tel 915 23 16 29 Closed Mon–Fri with broccoli foam and sea
lunch anemone, or marinated
Exquisite wines and beautifully grouper. Local produce is used
presented gourmet tapas – wherever possible, and the
from ham croquettes to nidos de extensive wine list features
langostinos (langoustine nests) – more than 250 labels, including
have made this restaurant a firm Wooden tables and chairs at Bar Tomate, a interesting boutique wines.
local favourite. bright, airy option in Madrid
For more information on types of restaurants see page 577
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