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 Where cod reigns supreme |
Calle de Galileo 16 Madrid, Madrid 28015 Spain +34 91 447 1169 |
This formal restaurant, with its attractively tiled façade, offers pan-Spanish cooking and atmosphere with a Basque flavor. Sit down at one of the wooden tables covered with a white linen tablecloth and enjoy the hearty food and friendly service. Cod, or bacalao, in a myriad of forms is the star dish on the menu. The house specialty is bacalao al pil pil, a spicy variety. For dessert, try the leche frita (fried milk pudding). There's a good selection of wines and beers to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The food is the star |
Calle De Augusto Figueroa 47 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 521 4256 |
This place is run by Mónica Bardem who has named the dishes on the menu after movies that members of her clan—Pilar, Javier, and Carlos Bardem - have starred in. The house speciality is cod and ham croquettes. The house wine is reasonably priced, and the rest of the wines on offer come from Spain's most famous wine-growing regions: Ribera del Duero, Valdepeñas, Rioja and Penedés. There is a set menu of the day, and you can choose from two starters and two main courses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous for its Madrid stew |
Calle De La Bola 9 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +1 34 91 547 6930 |
This is one of those restaurants that has been around forever and, fortunately, does not seem to have changed over the years. It maintains its old-fashioned interior and continues to prepare traditional dishes the way it always has. Although it is famous for its version of Cocido Madrileño (a popular Madrid two-course soup/stew, EUR 12), it is also worth trying the delicately grilled sole or any of the other popular stews. The wine list has an acceptable range of varieties to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A journey through Asturian cuisine |
Calle Del Ángel 16 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 366 5167 |
La Burbuja que Rie is a busy, noisy, cheerful restaurant that is usually full of young people that are attracted by the generous portions and reasonable prices. Try the house specials like Steamed Mussels, fabes con almejas (clam and broad bean stew) or chorizo a la sidra (spicy pork sausage cooked in cider). Fresh cider is the most popular drink on offer, but you can order all the usual beers, soft drinks and wines, as well. You will eat well in good company, in an attractive interior surrounded by aged wood and barrels. If you want a seat, arrive early. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish home-cooking |
Calle Mayor 84 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 548 0620 |
A traditional and authentic Madrid tavern, full of history, that that fills up every day with local politicians, bureaucrats and journalists taking a break from the nearby Town Hall. It serves up hearty stews, chicken fricassee and beef a la riojana as main courses and desserts soaked in Spanish liqueurs. The wine list includes reds from Valdepeñas and Rioja. The old-fashioned interior is all aged wood, cream-coloured walls and heavy oil paintings depicting local customs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous for its roast chicken & pies |
Paseo de la Florida, 2 Near Glorieta de San Vicente Madrid, Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 547 7918 |
With its totally rustic interior decor, this popular restaurant is reminiscent of traditional Asturian cider bars in northern Spain. The menu is sensibly limited to just a few tried and tested favourites that everyone likes, and they are produced with care and attention. Try the succulent roast chicken, the crusty empanadas (meat and fish pies), the hearty Spanish omelette or the spicy chorizo sausage cooked in cider. To drink, there is just fresh cider. Prices are reasonable and it attracts lots of ordinary people who don't want to spend too much, as well as a fair sprinkling of tourists who have read or heard about the place. Head for the large outdoor terrace in summertime. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxury tapas and more |
Rafael Salgado, 11 Madrid, Madrid 28006 Spain +34 91 457 5036 / +34 91 458 0183 http://www.joseluis.es/ |
In this temple for the luxury tapas, you can either eat standing up (more likely) or at one of the tables (if you come early enough). The star tapas are Spanish omelette and grilled pork loin. However, the list is endless and other good options include crab, Boquerones En Vinagre (marinated anchovies), croquettes, tuna and more for EUR1.20. As for drinks, you can choose from cider, wines, or beer. They also offer a range of traditional dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Typical Basque cider house |
Calle Marques de Cubas 8 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 523 3450 http://www.restaurantekupela.com/ |
Located just 50m away from the nation's main political debating chamber (Congreso de los Diputados), this typical Basque cider house is famous for its set price eat-and-drink-as-much-as-you-like menu. It specialises in grilled meats and fish. Try the grilled monkfish, hake Basque-style, cod al pil pil (simmered in garlic) or T-bone steak, and panchineta for dessert. The interior is decorated in soft colours with exposed wooden ceiling beams, barrels of cider and paintings of northern landscapes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best of Catalan fare |
Mayor, 31 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 365 7777 |
This traditional Catalan tavern specialises in Pa amb tomàquet (toasted country-style bread smeared with tomato, garlic and olive oil and then topped with cured meats). It serves other Catalan delicacies like Mongetes Amb Butifarra (white bean and sausage stew), Escalivada (roasted red pepper, aubergine and onion salad) and Esqueixada (marinated cod salad). As for drinks, you can choose from a good selection of wines from the best wine growing regions in Spain: Ribera del Duero, Rioja and Penedés. It has a pleasant atmosphere and a central location. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hearty peasant fare from León |
Cuesta de San Vicente 32 Madrid, Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 559 3953 http://www.pradaatope.es/ |
Spain's most earthy and interesting peasant recipes undoubtedly come from Bierzo in the northern province of León and that's what you get here. The traditional soups will warm your bones, especially on cold winter nights. The cecina (smoked beef) and the delicious tortilla berciana (red pepper omelette) are wholesome, hearty and healthy. What's more, the prices are reasonable. If you can't make it to León, try this place. You won't be disappointed. It's a simple tavern decorated in rustic style with lots of wood, strings of garlic hanging from the walls and shelves full of bottles. The atmosphere is always lively and good humoured. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively Basque cider house |
Eloy Gonzalo, 26 Madrid, Madrid 28000 Spain +34 91 446 2588 |
A spectacularly successful Basque restaurant whose speciality dish is the horribly ugly but wonderfully tasty fish called txitxarro. Everything else on the menu is excellent as well, like the Cod Omelette, the Red Pepper Salad with Anchovies, the Grilled Cheese with Raspberry Sauce, the Monkfish cooked with Garlic and the huge chuletón (T-bone steak). There's a good selection of wines on offer in addition to draught cider straight from the barrel. It's a spacious place spread over two floors with a lively bar on the ground floor that serves great tapas. It's normally busy and bustling but you can always make yourself heard if you want to make serious conversation. This two-story restaurant is really spacious, and has an independent bar available for those who are enjoying some tapas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Basque restaurant specialising in cod |
Costanilla de San Andrés 8 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 365 6125 |
The focus here is on Basque cuisine from the Bilbao area rather than the more common specialities from San Sebastián. Nevertheless, cod in all its many varieties is still the star of the menu, especially prepared a la vizcaína (onions and red peppers) and al pil pil (olive oil and garlic). On Fridays and Saturdays, the kitchen serves up an unforgettable Alubiada (white bean stew feast). The wine list contains a fine selection from Rioja, Valdepeñas, Ribera del Duero and Penedés. Review © 2007, Wcities |