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 Elegant Moroccan restaurant & tea parlour |
Calle Recoleto 5 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 435 0828 |
An ideal place to enjoy Cous Cous, Tagine or the house speciality - Meshoui (barbecued lamb). The interior is typically elegant and refined; you'll dine on low, round tables under a ceiling that features Arabic figures in relief and you'll hear North African music in the background. Here, and in the atmospheric tearoom next door, the service is reverential. Valet parking. 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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Specialist tandoori oven |
Zurbano, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 319 8716 |
An ideal venue for a romantic night out, this spacious and elegantly decorated Indian restaurant serves a great selection of spicy starters, as well as deliciously sweet almond and syrup desserts. Try one of their tandoori dishes cooked in the characteristic clay oven; it is the house specialty. The best accompaniment is rice prepared in many interesting ways. It is one of only a few of its kind in Spain, as Indian cuisine has not taken off here yet. 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 |
 Affordable & romantic Indonesian restaurant |
San Bernardino 6 Madrid, Madrid 28015 Spain +34 91 541 9122 |
An ideal venue for a romantic evening out, you'll find this enchanting Indonesian restaurant just off Gran Vía. The atmospheric candle-lit interior is attractively decorated with Oriental furniture, mirrors and colourful batiks. The house speciality is an unpronounceable rice dish Rijsstafel that comes served on a grill-platter heated from below by candles. Other worthwhile choices from the menu are chicken satay with peanut sauce and the special rice sampler platter for two. The prices are very reasonable. 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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International cuisine French-style |
Calle de Serrano 110 Madrid, Madrid 28006 Spain +34 91 411 0867 |
This elegant restaurant serves mainly dishes heavily influenced by classical French cuisine, along with a few Spanish favourites. It is very popular with business people at lunch time and a bit more intimate in the evenings. House specials are grilled meats and oven-roasted fish. There is a good selection of wines to accompany both meat and fish, and beers as well. In the summer, you can sit on the outdoor terrace. Valet parking is available. 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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Bohemiam and decadent Russian restaurant |
Plaza de la Paja, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 365 3548 |
Its typical Russian fare (Blinis with Caviar and Vodka, Smoked Meat and Fish, Beef Stroganoff and Duck) combined with its old-fashioned and out-of-date decor and its low prices attract a lively and youthful clientele. It's popular with groups who like to order jugs of the speciality 'clear sangría' (made with vodka, of course). The wine list also features reds from Rioja and Valdepeñas. Tables are closely packed together. You'll find it in the old town. 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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Reasonably Priced International Cuisine |
Comandante Zorita 4 Madrid 28020 Spain +34 91 533 27 57 http://www.lamision.es |
El Recuerdo is a restaurant you will not forget. Known for its impeccable service and elegant atmosphere this candlelit meal is a fine choice for a romantic date or a family dinner at a very reasonable price. All main courses include starters, and don't hesitate to treat yourself to the very tasty €2.5 desserts. El Recuerdo is no secret and tables can be hard to come by, so you will need to reserve in advance. -Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mexican haute cuisine in a palace |
Calle de Caños del Peral 3 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 542 0644 |
Don't confuse this place with the usual run-of-the mill, cheap and cheerful Tex-Mex joints. The food here is elaborately prepared, refined and sophisticated, reminiscent of chapters from Laura Esquivel's sensual novel, Like Water for Chocolate. Prawns are the house speciality. The brightly painted, Mexican-style dining room is part of a tastefully restored palace and it's run by a family of painters. With its subtle lighting and exotic decor, it's the perfect place for a romantic dinner. You can choose from a wide selection of beers and cocktails and a limited selection of wines. Portions are small, so you can order quite a few to share. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic café & restaurant |
Paseo de Recoletos, 31 Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 3082347 |
Located in a charming corner of Paseo de Recoletos, one of Madrid's smartest neighborhoods, this romantic café with its glass dome and early-20th century modernist interior decor is a work of art in its own right. There is extra seating on the terrace outside in summer. You can come for morning coffee, or later, for a full meal at lunch or dinner. The menu changes according to the season and only the freshest ingredients are used. A typical menu of the day would offer: Lobster and Fettuccini Salad to start, followed by Hake stuffed with Clams and Shrimp or Veal Meatballs, and Chocolate Cake with Coffee Sauce for dessert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ideal for a romantic night out |
Calle de Doña Bárbara de Braganza 10 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 319 3148 http://www.lagalette2.com/ |
Its interior decor and atmosphere is a successful attempt to recreate the High Romantic period with its candlelight and baroque music. It certainly brings in a sophisticated clientele in their 30s and 40s. This restaurant offers an interesting vegetarian menu with a few meat dishes for the less orthodox. The salads and rice dishes are excellent and the famous house specialities are Austrian desserts and apple croquettes. 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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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 |
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Home cooking in an elegant environment |
Alberto Alcocer, 27 Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 3591194 |
Perfect for a romantic supper, this classy restaurant has been around for many years. Its success lies in the exquisite preparation of the dishes served. If you're here, don't miss one of their specialties—fries with peppers. Other dishes include, Scrambled Mushrooms, Breaded Anchovies, salads and pate. You can also opt for meat and fish dishes. Every day at noon homemade casseroles, such as tripe, stew and beans are prepared. The wine list is extensive. The decor is simply elegant and valet parking is available. 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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Pizza experts |
Avenida de Europa 17 Pozuelo de Alarcón Madrid, Madrid 28224 Spain +34 91 351 5470 |
A proper Italian restaurant that specialises in pizzas (over 30 different varieties) cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. The menu also features salads, authentic buffalo mozarella, vegetables, pasta, as well as meat and chicken dishes. The decor is pleasant and tasteful, with brightly painted walls, blue and yellow tablecloths, paintings, and decorative knicknacks. There is room for up to 110 people at a time and a bar where you can take a drink if your table is not ready. It is a popular haunt at lunchtime with local business people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish cuisine in a charming place |
Juan Hurtado de Mendoza, 11 Madrid 28036 Spain +1 34 91 3455952 |
Similar to many a modern Parisian bistros with its antique furniture and white linen tablecloths, this restaurant attracts journalists, politicians, and artists above all. The cooking has strong Galician and Catalan influences. Only the freshest natural ingredients are used. Try the oysters, Skate Hotpot, Cannelloni stuffed with pork shoulder, or Monkfish and Prawn Canapés. The wine list contains a wide selection of Spain's finest varieties. In summer, the outdoor terrace is in demand, so book well in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In lush garden setting |
Jorge Juan, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 577 8884 http://www.thaigardensgroup.com/ |
As its name suggests, eating here is like dining in a lush Thai garden amidst a forest of plants and tasteful decoration. The cuisine mixes spicy, sweet, and sour flavours with delicate coconut milk in dishes like the house speciality, Tom Yan Khunch. At lunchtime, the restaurant buzzes with executives from the smart Salamanca business district, and in the evening a mixed clientele made up of friends, couples, and tourists can be found dining here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh pasta & tasty meat |
Moratín, 38 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 7827 |
You're sure to enjoy your meals in this charming little restaurant in the Huertas district. The pleasant environment includes bright summer-yellow walls accented by attractive paintings, candle-lit tables, and cheerfully coloured table cloths. As for the menu, specials from the kitchen feature salads (the diced cabbage with cheese and walnuts is great!), fresh pasta (the carbonara sauce deserves a mention), meat (a good option is filet verónica, steak with potatoes), or fresh fish (bream, hake, and salmon are the most popular. The wine list offers a few select choices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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