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 Specialists in game & wild mushrooms |
Castelló, 83 Madrid, Madrid 28006 Spain +34 91 578 2605 |
Try this place for its exciting and imaginative cuisine that uses only the finest fresh ingredients available from the market. The kitchen specializes in game and wild mushroom dishes and prepares some daring, low-fat options as well, like skate cooked in red wine, for example. You'll be treated well in the small, elegantly furnished dining room, and you can choose from a well stocked cellar full of quality wines. If you can't make up your mind what to order, the sampler menu solves the problem. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mediterranean-Provençal cuisine |
Calle Henri Dunant, 23 Madrid, Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 359 1842 |
Andrés Madrigal is the highly respected chef that runs this kitchen. The food critics rave about his unique versions of standard Mediterranean dishes that require the freshest ingredients in season. His specialities are fish and fresh vegetables in general, and cod with tripe and wild mushrooms in particular. The sampler menu makes the decisions for you and costs EUR29 per person. The two dining spaces are decorated in warm and welcoming colours with minimal decor, just a few paintings and the odd mirror. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American Style Hamburgers |
Calle de Juan Hurtado de Mendoza 11 Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 345 16 39 http://www.alfredos-barbacoa.es/ |
Alfredo, a New Yorker living in Madrid, opened his restaurant back in the early 1980s. Since that time, Alfredo’s Restaurant is proud to prepare the original American hamburger. Succulent Buffalo Wings with an excellent barbecue sauce, cabbage salad, or the marvelous Brooklyn hamburger will make you feel as if you were in the United States. This is an ideal place to go with your friends. Don’t forget to make a reservation, as the dining room tends to fill up quickly. -Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique Basque cuisine |
Calle de Puigcerdá 8 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +1 34 91 431 6456 http://www.amerc.es/ELAMPARO/i... |
You are sure to enjoy the creative cuisine served at El Amparo, one of the most elegant restaurants in town. It is spread over three floors and the dominant feature is the huge central skylight; the walls are covered with paintings and tapestries. Master chef Martín Berasategui's specialties include puff pastry filled with tangy apples and foie gras, smoked fish dishes, Oxtail Stew with purée of celery and ravioli stuffed with goose liver paté and truffles. All of Spain's highest quality Denominación de Origen wines appear on the wine list and there is a wide choice of spirits like Orujo (typical spirit from northern Spain) and cognac. Valet parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovative Basque food |
Calle De Augusto Figueroa 32 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 522 5913 |
Run by charismatic chef, Iñaki Camba, don't be surprised if he approaches you with a serious expression and asks how hungry you are before he starts preparing your meal. He specializes in his own versions of traditional Basque recipes using fresh fish and wild game. He has put his own stamp on the decor of this small and cozy restaurant, as well. Why not just leave it all to him and order the sampler menu for a taste of all the best on offer at EUR39.06. You will not be disappointed by the wine list! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simple and original |
Calle del Cristo 23 Majadahonda Madrid, Madrid 28220 Spain +34 91 634 0287 |
Serving some of the best Italian food in the capital, this place will attract you back more than once because it offers more imaginative dishes than its competitors and it changes the menu frequently. From the sensibly short and interesting choice available, you can try carefully prepared specials like black spaghetti in lemon sauce, chanterelle lasagne and delicious fresh salads. The extensive wine list includes various Italian favourites and an outstanding range of grappas. There's not much space, so you have to book well in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine |
Calle de Moreto 7 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 (0)91 420 0613 |
Another of star chef Andrés Madrigal's elegant creations, you're sure to have a memorable meal here. His contemporary versions of classic Mediterranean cuisine are simply excellent. The emphasis is on fresh fish, wild game and seasonal vegetables. Goose Liver Salad is a speciality starter and the Strawberry and Mint Sorbet is the perfect dessert. As you would expect, the wine list is extensive and the sampler menu offers a taste of the best at a reasonable price. You'll find it on a quiet street in one of Madrid's most upmarket districts, close to Hotel Palace and Retiro Park. Valet parking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indulge |
Calle de la Libertad 21 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +33 (0)91 523 3905 |
If you've been to the Catalan outlet of the La Finca de Susana group, then you know what to expect when you're heading here. The only difference you'll find is that Bazaar is more spacious and brighter. The interiors are done up in hues of white and cream. The ambience is casual and the wait staff, highly efficient and amicable. The menu offers a combination of Mediterranean and Pan Asian delicacies. A word of caution-the desserts can get a bit too rich and sinfully indulgent. The Chocolatissimo is highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Imaginative Basque-French cuisine |
Pinar, 15 Madrid, Madrid 28006 Spain +34 91 562 8844 |
A well-known restaurant on Madrid's culinary scene offering a menu that combines classic French haute cuisine with creative ideas from the Basque Country. For starters, try the lobster and vegetable salad. House specialities include various preparations of duck and fillet of turbot. Other substantial dishes, such as veal a la Zuberoa, Club Ranero cod or red mullet are available. Their citrus fruit pastries with banana ice-cream is an ideal dessert. The wine list has an excellent selection of Spanish varieties to choose from. You're in pleasant and elegant surroundings with plush upholstery and carpeting, and the walls are decorated with fine paintings of northern landscapes by respected artists. Valet parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern cuisine in a baroque restaurant |
Jorge Juan, 16 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 431 5840 |
Its baroque decor of blue walls, heavy gold-framed mirrors and ornamental candelabras makes this a romantic venue for eating out. The bar is on the ground floor and the dimly-lit restaurant is upstairs. The fixed price 3-course menu of the day changes regularly and costs around EUR15. The cuisine is an eclectic mix of East meets West featuring Vegetable Tempura, Carpaccio, Gnnochi de Polenta and Magret of Duck. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exquisite haute cuisine |
Miguel Angel, 29-31 (Bajos del Hotel Miguel Angel) Madrid, Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 399 3437 http://www.labroche.com/ |
Having won two prestigious Michelin stars, you can be sure of getting something special to eat in Sergi Arola's venture. The famous chef prepares his own personal versions of haute cuisine and has them served to a select clientele in his restaurant on a mezzanine floor in Hotel Miguel Angel. It's decorated in minimalist style - just plain colours, lots of light from huge windows and lots of space between tables. The kitchen and the wine cellar are open to view. Don't forget to reserve a table several days in advance as there are only 50 covers. Outstanding dishes include his Asparagus Tempura, Warm Clam Salad and Boletus Carpaccio. There's a range of tempting desserts as well. Valet parking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eat interesting food in an agreeable atmosphere |
Morería, 9 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 365 3930 |
A popular refuge for the hungry intelligentsia during the turbulent political atmosphere of the 1980s, it continues to attract the same sort of people who came here then. It's a welcoming sort of place with a bit of a decadent feel to it. As for the food, it's imaginatively prepared and presented, and the menu features dishes like courgette and prawn pie and tuna steaks cooked with leeks and sparkling wine along with grilled meats and fish. The wine list offers a reduced selection of fine wines. There's a private dining room available and a sampler menu at EUR30.05. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Available at any hour |
Calle Del Barquillo 44 Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 3104005 |
The versatile premises are conducive to have breakfast, enjoy an appetizer, or to simply enjoy a glass of wine. The decoration calls for attention because of the combination of antiquities: collections of clocks, Bohemian crystal lamps and marble floors. The restaurant has different themes and many people frequent it. The food is Mediterranean, with specialties like Ostrich medallions, carpaccio, rice and salad of avocados, mango and fresh cheese. Other dishes that you can try are Ox Carpaccio and fish or sirloin with compote of apple and garlic. They have good desserts, like Apple Cake or sherbets. The wine list, nevertheless, is a tad limited. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Café-restaurant with fantastic views |
Plaza de Oriente, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 (0)91 541 3974 / +34 (0)91 547 1564 http://www.grupolezama.es/ |
It is much more than a café. In fact, this is a restaurant that is good enough to have been awarded a Michelin star for its creative and modern style of cooking. The house specials are cod prepared in a variety of ways and duck liver paté. There is a gourmet menu and an excellent wine cellar. The restaurant is built on top of the ruins of an old convent close to the Teatro Real, and tends to fill up after performances and on Sunday afternoons when the outdoor terrace is very popular. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative rice dishes |
Benigno Soto, 9 Madrid, Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 413 3356 |
You'll find this restaurant hidden behind the Auditorio Nacional de Música Clásica and it serves the best rice dishes in Madrid. It's always full, a favourite with the famous who appreciate its successful fusion of Mediterranean and Scandinavian cuisines. There's a great selection of wines and oils to choose from. It consists of four separate, stylish dining rooms decorated in white and blue with walls lined by books and bottles of wine, creating an intimate atmosphere. If you're here at the right time, you might even get to hear the owner strumming his guitar and singing boleros for his friends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Complete caterer |
Jorge Juan, 12 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 577 1607 |
This is a spacious place that can cater for almost all your refreshment needs: you can come for a beer and a tapa, a sit-down meal, a hot chocolate, or tea and cakes. You can come with friends, or feel equally comfortable on your own reading the newspapers by the big front windows. Choose from the snacks of cured ham for EUR2.10, sausage, or cheese or a more substantial Racion of squid, prawns, or potato omelette starting at EUR6.10. You will find the restaurant located in an attractive upmarket area of the city. Its desserts and meat dishes are especially recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxurious and modern |
Carretera La Coruna 29000 Madrid, Madrid 28250 Spain +34 91 856 11 00 http://www.casinogranmadrid.es |
In business since 1981, offering a wide range of leisure facilities, come here to make or lose your fortune. It's a modern complex with four separate gaming rooms where you can play French or American roulette, black jack, poker, baccarat or the simpler slot machines. The restaurant serves international cuisine, there are several buffets, bars and even a disco. The function rooms can be used for business or social events.Admission is for over-18s only and ID or passport is necessary. The dress code is strict: men must wear a sports jacket during winter (October 1-May 31).Free transport service to and from downtown Madrid, leaving Plaza España (at number 6) at 4:30p, 6p, 7:30p, 9p & 11:10p, or Plaza Colón (opposite Cafetería Riofrío) at 3:30p, 5:30p, 6:30p & 11p.Open every day except Dec 24. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern cuisine in art-deco setting |
Calle del Prado 4 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 1561 |
A trend setting restaurant that opened in the mid-1980s serving a sophisticated cuisine influenced by Arab, Japanese and even New York recipes, but prepared with traditional Spanish ingredients. The house speciality is Pork Loin on Puff Pastry with Pear Sauce. Other outstanding dishes include Sea Bass Madrid-style, Cod on a Bed of Potatoes and Leeks, Courgettes (zucchini) with Black Pudding and Roast Pepper Salad. The house red wine is a fine Rioja from Bodegas Palacio and the white is from Rueda. The dining room has an attractive setting in a romantic interior patio full of colourful plants, classical columns and antique mirrors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Original flavours and fine wines |
Avenida Pío XII, 34 Madrid, Madrid 28016 Spain +34 91 350 6193 http://www.elchaflan.com/ |
Although it specializes in meat and fresh Mediterranean fish, you will also find subtle, creative dishes like Risotto, Vegetable Stew with cottage cheese, Baked Egg Yolks wrapped in Wild Boar Ham with basil sauce, Pumpkin with Corn Ravioli and Vanilla Oil or White Fish with Scallops and Lentil Vinaigrette on the menu. There is a good selection of quality wines to choose from and a sampler menu. Located in Hotel Aristos, the spacious main dining room is kept naturally bright through the large skylight, the olive tree provides greenery and a huge window at the back lets you see what is cooking in the kitchen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Japanese recipes French-style |
Calle del Prado 15 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 2838 |
A stylish French restaurant that serves Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. Some of the Japanese dishes are especially good. It's a nice place to come just for a drink and a snack before a meal and if you come in mid-afternoon you'll find it transformed into a tearoom. The house specialities are duck and rice dishes. Try something exotic from the menu, like goose's neck stuffed with foie, baby squid salad with miso dressing or tuna, salmon and sea bass Aokoso. Amongst the homemade desserts, the fig cake is unbeatable. The interior is decorated in attractive earth, orange and black tones. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good snails and steak tartar |
Plaza de San Amaro, 8 Madrid, Madrid 28020 Spain +34 91 571 8711 |
A small, intimate, and elegantly decorated French-style bistro that takes pride in serving imaginative fresh fish dishes and tempting desserts. The house specialities are steamed snails and steak tartar. The set menu of the day is an excellent value for money and there's an extensive wine list to choose from. Look around at the walls and you'll see photos of famous people who have eaten here. Lots of plants and a judiciously placed mirror make the dining room look bigger than it really is. Flowers are always attractively arranged on the 12 tables available. Executives in their mid-30s to mid-40s tend to come for lunch and a selection of the city's "beautiful people" grace it with their presence at night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chic and classy |
Calle de la Libertad 3 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 532 8377 http://www.elarmariorestaurant... |
This contemporary restaurant on Libertad 3 is an addition to the restaurants at Chueca district. Step into black and white interiors, accentuated with geometric designs. The menu mainly consists of Mediterranean delights, but there is also the regular hamburger for those who want to drop in for a quick bite. The Hamburger of Sole with Shellfish Sauce is highly recommended by patrons. Try the Ensalada de Jamón de Pato con Vinagreta de Foie for starters and graduate to Carpaccio de Ternera con Mousse de Puerro y Queso Parmesano for the main course. The all-time favorite Tiramisú al Amaretto is the perfect way to end your meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Californian nouvelle cuisine |
Calle de las Navas de Tolosa 9 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 521 3896 http://www.restaurantecornucop... |
A warm, colourful and welcoming restaurant on the main floor of a small 19th-century palace that serves traditional North American dishes and Californian nouvelle cuisine. The house speciality is Stuffed Sirloin of Pork. Other dishes worth trying are the Smoked Cod stuffed with Spinach and Cream Cheese, the Crepes, the Monkfish sautéed with Japanese Mushrooms and the Grilled Tuna. New England Clam Chowder is made fresh and you can even order unusual treats like Marinated Fish from California. The wine list is contemporary, but not too brash and includes reds from Rioja (Sierra de Cantabria) and whites from Lérida (Castel Remei) as well as Fumé Blanc and Hacienda Monasterio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional & innovative dishes |
Calle de General Ibáñez Ibero 5 Madrid, Madrid 28003 Spain +34 91 553 6305 |
Proud winner of a Michelin star, this kitchen creates dishes that combine classic Mediterranean standards with nouvelle cuisine flourishes. Simple grilled vegetables accompanied by warm Foie Gras with Grapes is an example. The end result is sophisticated, modern, and exciting. Try the salad of duck, ham, and paté for something different. There is a good selection of wines to choose from. The decor changes depending on the season, and the various dining areas offer lots of space between tables, soft lighting, and hushed tones. Valet parking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary cuisine, gay scene |
Calle de Colmenares 13 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 531 3765 http://www.divinalacocina.com/ |
You'll find this stylish restaurant in Chueca district, an open and relaxed gay area with lots of atmosphere. It offers good value fixed price meals featuring light and simple dishes created from modern recipes. The house speciality is leg of ostrich. Some of the more creative options include sautéed fennel with garlic, hazelnuts and cheese, spring onion and leek stew with thyme and foie gras or tuna with Mediterranean herb vinegar and pistachios. For dessert, try the unbeatable apple and raisin cake with whole milk ice-cream. The house wines are León Marzot, a red from Navarra, or Campalar, a white from Rueda. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant and Modern Meat |
Calle Espronceda, 34 Madrid 28003 Spain +34 91 395 00 37 http://www.restauranteestik.com/ |
"Estik" is, roughly translated, Spanish for "steak." This restaurant is, not surprisingly, a paradise for meat lovers. The menu offers standards like sirloin steak, Entrecote, and "Tartar Estik." For the more adventurous, there are special selections such as gazelle, zebra, and buffalo. They even feature seafood like lobster or tuna. The service is great and the wine list is diverse. The restaurant is divided in two floors; the retro feel and gray scale tones of their decoration give it a charming atmosphere. -Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inspiring and creative cuisine |
Calle De Alfonso XII 4 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 532 4509 http://www.lagamella.com/ |
You'll be served inspired and creative dishes in a pretty dining room decorated with brightly coloured walls and lots of original paintings. Chef Richard Stephen's taste reigns supreme and at the moment it's concentrated on authentic North American favourites like Caesar Salad, hamburgers and cheesecakes mixed with Iberian standards like spicy Chorizo Sausage and Sweet Pepper Pastries. The wine list sticks to Spanish wines with varieties from Rioja, like Marqués de Murrieta or the house wine (Marqués de Legarada) predominant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern Basque Cuisine |
Villanueva 34 Madrid, ES 28001 Spain +34 91 577 01 38 http://www.goizekogaztelupe.co... |
More than just traditional Basque gastronomy, Goizeko Wellington is a mixture of good tastes, colors and the "savoir fair" of chef Jesús Santos who expertly creates new dishes based on traditional recipes. The restaurant, born from the union of this master of Basque cuisine and the Hotel Wellington in which it is located, is elegant (formal dress required) and peaceful. Its environment is perfect to concentrate on a good conversation while enjoying their exquisite dishes: raw oyster salads or low-temperature turbot with wild mushrooms, together with their long and select list of wines. -Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great for wild game |
Calle de Alfonso XII 6 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 522 0731 |
Preparing the hearty and wholesome cuisine favoured by the German upper-middle classes has served this successful restaurant well. It attracts a loyal clientele of well-to-do madrileños for the speciality game dishes and the excellent wine cellar. Try the Venison Stew, Roast Squab with Truffle Sauce, Roast Pheasant or Partridge, or Venison Carpaccio. Good fish options include Sea Bass in Saffron Sauce and the Cod and Aubergine Gratin. Their Austrian desserts - crepes and Appelstrudel - are famous. The decor is suitably heavy and baroque. You will find it close to Retiro Park. It might be expensive, but the quality of the food makes it worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International cuisine in a modern setting |
Calle Velázquez, 18 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 (0)91 431 7381 |
A welcoming modern restaurant named after an African tree, its walls are decorated with botanical prints. It has one of Madrid's prettiest outdoor eating places in its little central patio. House specials include a Magret of Duck, Lamb Ravioli, and Pepper Steak. They are best accompanied by fine wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero that appear on the wine list. The desserts are elaborately prepared and beautifully presented. Try the delicious Warm Apple Cake With Chocolate Sauce, the Honey Parfait, or Profiteroles Filled With Walnuts And Chestnut Cream. There is an affordable set meal at lunchtime. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swanky international cuisine |
Calle De Amador De Los Ríos 6 Madrid, Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 319 2435 |
A restaurant with the aristocratic air of a London gentleman's club and a Michelin star to boast about, it offers its own modern versions of traditional recipes using only the best quality raw ingredients available. The house speciality is sea bass in a multitude of forms. Other outstanding dishes include rack of lamb Provençal, Partridge with Wild Mushrooms, Lettuce Parcels stuffed with seafood, Raw Prawns a la Caviar, Eggs Cardinal in puff pastry and tripe as you've never tasted before. The wine cellar, as you would expect, contains a wide choice of excellent wines. There are seven elegantly decorated dining rooms in English country house-style with carpets, curtains, mirrors and abundant equestrian motifs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Market-fresh brunch |
Calle De La Amnistia Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 559 1755 |
Join the bohemian and opera-loving clientele in this minimalist but comfortable restaurant for house specialities that include elaborate salads, homemade pates, Sea Bream with Fennel, Duck in Mustard Sauce, Warm Spinach and ice cream with warm chocolate sauce. An American-style brunch is served on Sundays from 1p to 5p. The wine list includes an extensive selection of fine vintages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cafe, restaurant and trendy bar |
Virgen de los Peligros, 4 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 532 6228 |
A cafe-restaurant located on the ground floor of a modern office building that serves creative Spanish cuisine to beautiful people. The house specialty is a Duck Magret in soy sauce. The metallic decor and bright red seats give the place a trendy New York feel. Sit back and enjoy the cabaret and other occasional live acts at night when it becomes a very interesting cocktail bar. The restaurant serves food until midnight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic venue with jazz music |
Calle de Don Pedro 6 Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 3665500 |
You'll find this sophisticated, intimate and attractively decorated restaurant hidden away in a quiet corner of the old town. It's an ideal place for courting couples to share a romantic meal. Its owners from Uruguay have opted for a menu featuring pasta dishes, salads and rich French sauces. The house speciality is magret of duck with a dressing of balsamic vinegar, brandy and honey. Strangely enough the kitchen serves up sushi as well. There's a good selection of wines and beers to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Contemporary mix of Mediterranean & Japanese |
Velázquez, 150 Madrid, Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 564 4044 http://www.restaurantenodo.es/ |
An unusual and unique fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines, this kitchen serves up dishes like Tuna Tataki with White Garlic And Almond Sauce, and Revuelto de Setas (Scrambled Eggs With Wild Mushrooms). You can choose to eat on the lively and noisy ground floor, or on the brighter and more peaceful first floor. The tables on the latter are squeezed close together and some are in a long row. The restaurant generally attracts trendy people in their 30s who like to be noticed and it is so popular it even fills up on normally quiet Tuesday nights. Despite being fashionable, the prices are reasonable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative cuisine with Mediterranean twist |
Calle del General Gallegos 1 Chamartin Madrid, Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 359 1535 / +34 91 359 0352 http://www.jrnet.com/olivo/ |
Pure Andalusian olive oil and sherry are the two favoured staples in this kitchen. They're used profusely to help create delicately flavoured Mediterranean masterpieces. The house speciality is cod prepared in a number of different ways. Other excellent dishes include lobster salad with fine herbs, foie gras with sherry and berries and marinated sardines with tarragon. The desserts are just as inventive. Try the Sherry Fig Cake or Apple Pie with Leche Frita (fried milk pudding) and Orange Sauce. As for the wines, they're mainly examples from Rioja (Bernia 86) and Ribera del Duero (Hacienda Monasterio, Viña Mayor), without forgetting the rich Amontillados and pale Finos from Jerez. The dining room is appropriately olive green with bright yellow linen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovative international cuisine |
Segovia 13 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 366 3753 |
This is a simple and stylish restaurant housed in the attractive Anglona Palace that caters to a young clientele made up mainly of couples looking for a romantic night out. The decor is elegant and modern and the soft lighting sets the tone. The kitchen specializes in creating innovative versions of internationally famous dishes. The grilled vegetables, fresh pasta, and Solomillitos del Palacio (sirloin steaks) are the house specialities. Private dining rooms are available if you would like a bit more privacy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specializing in fish |
Serrano, 61 Centro Comercial ABC Madrid, Madrid 28006 Spain +34 91 575 1112 http://www.larumbe.com/ |
Housed in the new shopping centre that was once the offices of the right-wing newspaper "ABC", this restaurant serves up ambitious versions of international dishes created by star chef, Pedro Larumbe. He specializes in fish and knows where to find the best and freshest ingredients. In addition, his hearty stews and homemade desserts are outstanding. In summer you have the luxury of being able to sit out to eat on the spacious terrace, and you can linger on until late with drinks at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seasonal Specials |
3 Calle de Goya NH Sanvy Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 0800 http://www.nh-hotelsmadrid.com... |
Sorolla, which is located on the first floor of NH Sanvy offers dishes made of fresh seasonal ingredients. Traditional Spanish dishes are made using the best of the seasonal ingredients. It offers lunch, dinner and a buffet breakfast. Pick your choice of dish and relish at this relaxed restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Try a Different Asian Cuisine! |
Paseo de la Florida 2 Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 548 76 58 |
A different concept of Asian restaurants was born in Madrid, in 2005. This restaurant offers Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese dishes, like sushi, tempura, sashimi, dim-sum or ox brochette with soy sauce… But that's not all, as the chef, close to your table, wearing the typical samurai dress, cooks every dish. That's what they call a "teppanyaki table". Its decoration, based on colors red and black, will make you feel as if you are not in Madrid. Buda figures and vegetation create a warm atmosphere. Good price/quality relation. Several menus are offered but you can also taste any "a la carte" dish. -Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nouvelle cuisine in unique setting |
Alcalá, 15 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 521 8700 / +34 91 532 1275 http://www.casinodemadrid.com |
The famous Catalan chef, Ferrán Adriá, presides over this stylish and tastefully decorated restaurant on the top floor of Madrid's historic Casino. You will need to dress up smartly to fit in with the well-heeled crowd that frequent this place. As for the food, it's Adriá's imaginative versions of nouvelle cuisine. Book a table on the outdoor terrace in summer, if you can. The sampler menu costs EUR54.09. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Variety of salads & carpaccios |
Clavel, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 523 3363 |
This is a restaurant, café and cocktail bar rolled into one. You can while away the afternoon with a book, or stay for dinner and meet up with friends for drinks without having to give up your table. Their food is international, innovative, and creative, and the salads and carpaccios stand out above the rest. It is a cosmopolitan and lively place in the heart of Chueca, the gay district in Madrid. It attracts a nice cross-section of folks, though it is becoming increasingly popular with the gay and lesbian community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meat and drink! |
Plaza de la Cebada 11 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 (0)91 366 9064 |
Popular with tourists, El Viajero's walls are adorned with souvenirs from around the world. All of three storeys, the restaurant offers a range of eats, and the rooftop bar many drinks. Sausages, kebabs and other Rastro market meats are grilled here too. Set menus are a huge draw and very reasonably priced. Patio seating is available in summer. Come early to avoid the perennial crowds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Market-fresh food |
Calle Juan de Mena 14 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 531 5222 / +34 91 531 1039 / +34 91 523 4478 http://www.restauranteviridian... |
Abraham García has been one of the star chefs in Madrid kitchens since the early 1990s and he's had time to develop his own unique style. It's now available here, where he adds exotic touches to traditional Spanish recipes to produce dishes like Smoked Goose Liver, Calamares al Martini (squid with Martini sauce), Rape en Salsa de Cava y Almendras (monkfish in sparkling wine and almond sauce) and Solomillo a las Trufas (sirloin with truffles). Try the Grapefruit Sorbet for dessert. There's an extensive wine list to choose from, the service is good and the dining room is attractively decorated with photos from Luis Buñuel´s movies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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