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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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Quality Basque/Navarra cuisine |
Calle Alberto Alcocer 5 Madrid, Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 345 2193 |
This restaurant prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients and the finest crockery, glassware and table linen. The house specialties include succulent dishes like Sea Bass Lasagna, Warm Artichoke and Duck's Liver Salad, Galician-style hake, Grilled Fillets of Red Mullet and Sirloin Steak in Port wine sauce. Desserts are all homemade, the wines are good and there is an excellent selection of cigars, as well. It attracts a clientele of local businessmen during the day and has valet parking available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family atmosphere, northern cooking |
Maldonado, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28006 Spain +34 91 411 5469 |
An endless array of delicious, hearty dishes from the northern regions of Navarra and the Basque Country are on offer here. Choose from specialties like Vegetable Stew with Fried Eggs and Green Asparagus, Grilled Baby Squid cooked in ink, Caramelized Baked Onions or Veal and Ham Meatballs. These are all best accompanied by strong red wines from Rioja, although there are many other varieties available in the cellar. The huge plate-glass front lets in lots of natural light that is retained by the marble floor and the white plaster ceiling. Valet parking available. 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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Best of Spanish cuisine |
Zorrilla, 7 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 8186 http://www.laancha.com/ |
La Ancha is a traditional restaurant that has been in business since 1940, specializing in Spanish home cooking using the finest fresh ingredients. The most famous dishes here include delicious; and cheap; lentil stew and clam omelette. In general, the fish and shellfish are excellent. The wine list has an ample selection of Spanish wines. The food, the distinguished decor and the personal service all attract a clientele of local bankers and businessmen. There is another branch on Príncipe de Vergara, 204. Valet parking 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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Treat yourself to a good steak |
Tirso de Molina, 7 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 369 1617 / +34 91 369 2325 |
The emphasis here is on simplicity. The decor is simple and basic. The menu is far from elaborate either, but the results are superb. You get high quality, fresh ingredients cooked to perfection, like tender grilled hake, succulent grilled steak and mouthwatering roast red peppers. The wines on offer mainly come from La Rioja and Ribera del Duero. It's located on the first floor of a central office block next to where there was once a pelota (handball) or frontón court, hence the name. There are private dining rooms available and two other branches on Calle Pedro Muguruza, 8 (+34 91 345 36 96) and Calle Infanta María Teresa, 19 (+34 91 457 13 60). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Basque cuisine in the great outdoors |
Avenida de Portugal Madrid 28011 Spain +34 (0)91 470 0421 http://www.restauranteguipuzco... |
This prestigious Basque restaurant specialises in chistorra sausage, fresh hake and grilled meats. The dining room holds up to 250 diners and is decorated like a traditional country house in the north of Spain with a warming log fireplace, wooden beams and paintings of Basque landscapes on the walls. One wall is given over to a huge mural depicting the city of San Sebastián. There's also an enormous garden-terrace open in summer where you can sit outside to eat dishes like cod omelette and sardines. Try a glass of cold cider or have a look at the extensive wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Castilian carvery specialising in lamb |
Preciados, 44 Madrid, Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 547 2156 |
People come here for the fine wines from Ribera del Duero, the quality cold meats and the speciality roast lamb and suckling pig from the wood-fired oven. Leave room at the end for the complementary homemade shortcake and liqueur. The decor of exposed brick and antique furniture is Castilian rustic style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shop by day, dine by night |
Travesía de San Mateo, 4 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 (0)91 310 0965 http://www.asianadeco.com/ |
Asiana is a one-of-a-kind establishment that enthralls visitors with artifacts from Asia and doubles as an eatery. Customers can whet appetites with Asian and Spanish cooking, while being seated in a museum-like atmosphere. Menu features sashimi with Nori seaweed, garlic soup, tapas, pastas, and innovative Asian desserts. Candlelit tables, Zen cutlery and fine food presentation make eating here memorable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good wine, tapas & service |
Vallehermoso 94 Madrid, Madrid 28003 Spain +34 91 533 5947 |
You'll love the hospitable atmosphere in this wine bar as soon as you enter the door. You can choose from a long and varied wine list to accompany the delicious traditional dishes on offer from Asturias in the north of Spain. Stand at the bar or sit at a table and try Fabes (white beans) with Chicken or Seafood, Fillets of Venison or Egg Noodles covered with delicious Goat's Cheese followed by a selection of country cheeses for dessert. In summer, head directly for the outdoor terrace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great paella |
Reina, 29 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 532 7154 http://www.interocio.es/labarraca |
With an interior decorated like a typical Valencian country house and divided up into several small, cosy dining rooms, it's an ideal choice for groups of friends, family dinners or business lunches. It's a busy restaurant that's full every day and night with people ordering from the 20 different varieties of paella on offer. Despite being so busy and so popular with tourists, it still retains its original charm. Foreigners tend to order jugs of sangría whilst locals stick to wine or beer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bullfighting bar with an Andalusian feel |
Calle de la Libertad 4-6 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 532 1219 http://www.bocaito.com/ |
Bullfight fans will feel at home in this friendly and welcoming restaurant-bar that is decorated with fading yellow posters advertising fights gone by. You can choose from a wide variety of tapas with an emphasis on Andalusian specialties like prawn canapes and mixed fried fish from Málaga. The restaurant's sampler menu offers a selection of the best of Andalusian and Castilian cuisines for EUR24.04 per person. On the drinks list, there is a good selection of Spanish wines. If you are looking for privacy, reserve one of the private dining rooms that accommodates up to 30 people. 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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The best of Cantabrian cuisine |
Juan Ramón Jiménez, 37 Madrid, Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 350 8776 |
Caby Mayor is a Cantabrian restaurant that naturally specializes in fresh fish, where the raw ingredients are treated with tender loving care. You would be advised to try the Lobster Salad with monkfish and lemon preserve as a starter. It is located in the spacious ground floor premises that have been tastefully divided into several different spaces, all decorated with a nautical theme. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Like an English tearoom |
Ruiz de Alarcón, 27 Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 4202342 |
With its enviable location between Prado Museum and the Jardín Botánico (Botanical Gardens), this café is an ideal place to stop in for breakfast before visiting either of these major attractions. Its attractive interior is decorated in dark wood and exposed brick, like a traditional English tearoom. You can choose from a wide range of pastries to accompany your coffee and freshly-squeezed orange juice at breakfast. The best on offer at lunchtime are their homemade specials and the grilled red meats from Ávila. The average price of a meal is EUR30.05 per person. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative Cuisine & Latin Jazz |
Paseo de la Habana, 3 Madrid 28036 Spain +34 902 14 14 12 http://www.calle54.net |
This two-floor restaurant-bistro, equipped with a private cinema room takes his name from the homonym film by Spanish director Fernando Trueba. It refers to the place where is located the Sony studio in Manhattan and was decorated by famous Javier Mariscal. Enjoy fabulous Latin jazz concerts (from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 11p) while you taste a diverse Mediterranean cuisine, with a personal touch. So you can have dinner, listen to good music and enjoy a very good cocktail, all in the same place! If you are a single, they offer a "happy hour" session every Wednesday from 7p to 10p. - Angeles Fernández Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Catalan flavour |
Señores Luzón, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28015 Spain +34 91 542 0921 http://www.canpunyetes.com/ |
Can Punyetes is a typical Catalan restaurant located right next to the Parliament building that serves traditional favourites like grilled sausage and wine from the Penedés region. For a quick and wholesome snack, try Pa amb tomlàquet (toasted country-style bread smeared with fresh tomato, garlic and olive oil) with black pudding, spicy pork sausage, marinated anchovies and olives at just EUR4.20. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Homemade Basque and Madrid cuisine |
Libertad, 16 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 531 6612 |
A long-established eatery that has been in business since 1850, Carmencita began with serving typical Madrid specialties, but today it is more of a bistro producing homemade Basque cuisine. Try the hake croquettes, fried cuttlefish, Madrid-style tripe, meatballs or hake a la vasca. On Thursdays, the dish of the day is a hearty cocido madrileño (broth with chickpeas and meat). There is relaxing background music and a pleasant atmosphere. One private dining room with two tables is available. 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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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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Special treatment, wonderful cuisine! |
35 Cava Baja Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 365 32 52 http://www.casalucio.es |
With an apparently old-fashioned look, this classic restaurant serves very typical Spanish dishes. Casa Lucio was born in 1974 and still keeps its characteristic atmosphere. You will always find Mr. Lucio around, chatting with the customers, trying to make everything's perfect. Casa Lucio specialties are "Huevos estrellados", "Cocido" (very popular Madrid dish), or a great variety of seafood. And if you feel like meeting very famous people, politicians, actors or singers, or even the Spanish King D. Juan Carlos, you came to the right place. Remember they don't accept online bookings, just by phone. Few dishes on their list, but all of them delicious!. -Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good wine & good snacks |
Puerta Cerrada 11 Madrid, Madrid Sol Spain +34 91 366 3166 http://www.amerc.es/CASAPACO |
You'll find a wide selection of excellent tapas on offer, especially the Roquefort cheese and pork sausages. If you prefer a sit-down meal, head upstairs where you'll find traditional fare on the menu with outstanding red meats in particular. Open since 1933, it specializes in serving the best wines available from the Valdepeñas region. The bar is downstairs, the restaurant upstairs, and both are decorated with photos of famous matadors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Galician haute cuisine |
Calle de Emiliano Barral 14 Madrid, Madrid 28043 Spain +34 91 416 4455 |
To find the best Galician cooking in the capital you have to travel to a residential neighbourhood in eastern Madrid, and it's well worth the effort. It's an unpretentious, modern, family-run restaurant serving specialities like Octopus A Feira, Hake, fresh Shellfish and baked ham sprinkled with paprika, all at reasonable prices. You can order delicate Galician country wines from Albariño and Ribeiro to wash them down. The dining room is attractively decorated with landscape paintings, wine barrels and ceramics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paella & fideuà |
Moratín, 22 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 2562 |
Specialists in rice dishes, you can have any variety prepared in any number of ways at champagneria Gala. The menu features 20 different types of paella and fideuàs (Catalan noodle-based equivalent) for under EUR12.02 per person. Wash it all down with cava (Spanish sparkling wine) or choose from a selection of beers, wines or soft drinks. It is a popular place with youngsters who like the informal atmosphere: bright red decor and ingenious designer lighting by means of simple lamps on columns. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great tapas at great prices |
Calle Cava Baja 24 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 366 1458 |
The ground floor is reserved for drinks and tapas, which are excellent and reasonably priced. Try the delicious Stuffed Onions and Spicy Stuffed Peppers. You'll find the more formal restaurant downstairs in the cellar. The decor reflects popular culture in Madrid, consisting of tiled walls painted with football and bullfighting images. The price of tapas is moderate. Try the Revueltos (scrambled eggs with vegetables) or the delicious cured ham from Jabugo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mushroomed affair |
Calle de Gravina 19 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 (0)91 521 3799 |
This quaint place is well-known for creating magic with mushrooms. Fresh Spanish dishes feature shitake, chanterelles, and other varieties of the fungi. What's more, baskets of mushrooms are stacked inside the joint. Boletus with garlic and a fried egg is highly recommended. So, if you decide to gorge on mushroom tapas you know where to go. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Galician haute cuisine |
Calle José Ortega y Gasset, 40 Madrid, Madrid 28020 Spain +1 34 91 577 8272 / +1 34 91 577 4654 http://www.combarro.com/ |
This luxurious restaurant serves Galicia's best seafood, cooked according to traditional recipes. Try the Octopus A Feira (steamed with olive oil and paprika), Empanadas (tuna-filled puff pastries), Sea Bass or Bream. As you walk in, the first thing you will notice is a glass floor with an aquarium underneath that is full of live seafood in genuine Atlantic seawater. The restaurant is divided into several dining rooms decorated with antiques, wooden floors, ochre-coloured walls and Costumbrista paintings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hearty homemade mountain fare |
Calle Villanueva, 21 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 4109 |
The star dish in this restaurant is Cantabrian Mountain Stew. The menu is full of hearty homemade fare like Bean Stew, Meatball, Lentil Stew and Cream of Onion Soup. For dessert, choose Baked Apple with Cream and Walnuts and the cake of the day. The wine list has reds from Rioja and Ribera del Duero and whites from Rueda. The service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. Ceramic tiles, posters and etchings have been combined tastefully to decorate the interior. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to legendary local outlaw |
Calle de los Cuchilleros 1 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 366 5428 http://www.lascuevasdeluiscand... |
You can't miss the doorman here, elaborately dressed to imitate 19th-century local outlaw, Luis Candelas. The tavern is under one of the archway entrances to Plaza Mayor. The interior is a faithful representation of an old country inn and it is always full of tourists who cannot resist the temptation of entering a real time capsule. The bar serves excellent Pinchos (canapés) and the restaurant serves up typically hearty Castilian fare. It specializes in roasts from a wood-fired oven, such as Suckling Pig or Tender Lamb. The Callos (tripe) will fill you up sufficiently. There's a good selection of fine Spanish wines to choose from as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Basque cuisine in the park |
Ronda de las Provincias, s/n Pabellón de Vizcaya Madrid, Madrid 28011 Spain +34 91 464 5704 |
This famous Basque restaurant in Casa de Campo specializes in succulent grilled red meats and hearty stews that you eat with a spoon. The menu also features modern dishes like Warm Cod Salad and Pickled Duck's Liver. For dessert, try the delicious chocolate and cream biscuit cake. Wash the meat down with reds from Rioja or Ribera del Duero, and accompany the fish with whites from Penedés, Albariño or Barbadillo. For extra local flavour you could try the characteristic Basque wine, txakolí. Each of the three dining rooms offers a completely different atmosphere. In summer, its outdoor terrace is considered one of the best in Madrid. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fantastic Basque food |
Ventura Rodríguez, 8 Madrid, Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 542 3524 |
This is a popular restaurant that excels in providing popular and comforting Basque cuisine like hearty stews and offal dishes as well as grilled meats and fish. As usual, the house speciality is bacalao al pil pil (cod simmered in garlic sauce). It is a lively place that's ideal for groups of friends. You're sure to have an unforgettable feast. Take a look at the magnificent collection of antique clocks on the top floor. You can reserve one of the private dining rooms for more intimate gatherings and valet parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A different wine for every course |
Paseo de la Castellana, 123 Madrid, Madrid 28046 Spain +34 91 556 4033 |
One of the latest trendy restaurants to open in the city, offering a mixture of Basque and Mediterranean cuisine in tasteful, modern surroundings. Its gimmick is to offer a different red or white wine for each course. The extensive menu features interesting dishes like Foie Gras Cannelloni with Poached Eggs, Salmon in Filo Pastry with Duck's Liver, Grilled Sea Bass, a Beef Platter with Glazed Baby Onions, Hake Cheeks (Kokotxas) and Roast Lamb in Gravy. You can buy bottles from the wine list to take away, but you'll find that everything here is rather expensive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Andalusian restaurant specialising in fish |
Orense, 64-66 Madrid, Madrid 28020 Spain +34 91 570 2002 |
You'll be served some excellent fresh Mediterranean fish in this Andalusian restaurant that's decked out like an old sailing ship. It specialises in Salt-Baked Fish and Steamed Shellfish. During the 1980s it was one of Madrid's most prestigious restaurants until the management over-stretched themselves. It's now slowly making its way back to fame. It has private dining rooms available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Spanish cuisine |
Calle Del Doctor Fléming 44 Madrid, Madrid 28036 Spain +34 91 345 0988 |
This place specialises in traditional Spanish dishes like hearty stews and fried fish at reasonable prices for a clientele of business people during the day and couples and families in the evening. House specials include savoury rice with Galician clams and vegetables, Deep Fried Prawns, Veal with Wild Mushrooms, delicious croquettes, and homemade chocolate desserts. There is a good selection of wines on offer, especially reds and whites from Rioja, (including El Coto, the house wine), Ribera del Duero and Valdepeñas as well as delicate whites from Penedés in Catalonia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More Than Just a Restaurant |
C/ Nuncio 19 Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 366 25 91 http://www.enerestaurante.com/ |
Ene is a restaurant, but also a nice place to meet your friends while taking a good cocktail and, something rather new in Spain, it's a place where you can have brunch on Sundays, lying on a tatami and surrounded by live music thanks to their great DJs. This place is divided in two floors: the first one includes the bar and the second one the restaurant, both decorated in a minimalist, Japanese way. From tapas to a select "a la cart" dishes, their cuisine is a mixture of Mediterranean, Japanese, American and Catalonian influences, and the result is always incredible. -Angeles Fernández Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic Basque cuisine |
Jovellanos, 3 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 531 2564 http://www.errota-zar.com/ |
Errota-Zar is an elegantly decorated and prestigious Basque restaurant that specialises in serving high quality red meats and grilled fish. House specials include Wild Mushroom Stew, spicy cocochas (cod cheeks), baby squid cooked in ink with caramelised onions, and White Bean Casserole. The wine list is excellent and there is fresh cider on offer. Try to leave some room for homemade desserts like the mouthwatering white truffle cake. This is a popular eating place among local business people and has a private dining room for hire. The set meal of the day costs EUR21.03. 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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Classic Spanish cooking |
Calle Arlaban 4 Near the Puerta del Sol Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 (0)91 369 3557 |
A few minutes from Puerta del Sol lies Finca de Susana—a popular lunch destination. The tasty and affordable menu draws more patrons than the seating capacity. And with no reservations taken, queues form easily. Simple dishes of rice, fish, vegetables, and other regional delicacies form the menu. Service is efficient and quick despite the crowds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Andalusian specialities |
Calle de Claudio Coello 24 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 (0)91 576 4069 |
Walk in here and you'll find yourself transported to a typical bar in southern Spain with its wrought-iron bars on the windows, ceramic tiles, legs of cured ham and bottles of sherry on the counter. The kitchen serves up pure Andalusian specialities like rice soup, oxtail stew and fried Mediterranean fish. There are four branches in total. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High-flying Basque cuisine |
Calle del Comandante Zorita 37 Madrid, Madrid 28020 Spain +34 91 533 0185 |
All the best Basque traditions are maintained in this light, airy and spacious restaurant. That includes the attractive rustic decor of exposed wooden ceiling beams, woollen rugs on the floor, and paintings of Basque landscapes on the walls. As for the food, it is simply outstanding. The house speciality is chipirones encebollados (baby squid with sweetened onions). The wines are as rich and delicious as the food: Marqués de Arienzo y Ondarre from Rioja is the house red and Mantel Blanco from Rueda is the house white. Try the homemade pacharán (Blueberry liqueur) as a digestif. It is a popular place with successful executives. 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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Historical refuge for literati |
Paseo de Recoletos, 21 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 (0)91 521 5425 |
A regular meeting place for intellectuals and writers since it opened in 1888, this café still attracts a loyal clientele made up of journalists and literary types. Famous poets and novelists like Federico García Lorca, Antonio Machado, Rubén Darío and Pérez Galdós all have spent time here. The restaurant specializes in international cuisine with an emphasis on meats. However, you can also choose from a range of regional Spanish dishes. The Asturian varieties are the best. Try Hake cooked in Cider, for example, or Grilled Sea Bass. The wine list features fine wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Summer Treats for Diabetics/Dieters 1 |
Plaza del rollo 2 Madrid, ES 28023 Spain +34 913 071 658 |
Diabetics, health nuts and ice cream connoisseurs alike can indulge in delicious, gourmet whipped ice cream in one of Madrid's best-kept secrets: Heladería Livorno. Opened over 25 years ago by the grandson of Italians, this homemade ice cream haven offers traditional and flavor-packed artisan ice cream, including healthy options for diabetics and lactose intolerant customers. Known to serve Spain's Royal Family and Queen Sofia herself with their signature cherry ice cream, other delectable flavors include rose petal, soy yoghourt, imperial berry, melon, dulce de leche and another 60+ mouthwatering taste bud teasers. -Teba Orueta Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish cuisine at good prices |
Leganitos 10 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 541 9133 |
A good choice if you're looking for authentic traditional dishes from central Spain. The best things on the menu are the hearty meat and bean stews and the Churrasco de Cebón (barbecued pork steaks). It has a good selection of fine Spanish wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero to choose from. The decor is given over to the theme of Miguel de Cervantes' great novel Don Quijote and its two immortal main characters. 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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Navarra's Cuisine Seasoned With Opera |
Calle Covarrubias 25 Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 448 38 10 http://www.restaurante-lafavor... |
This old small palace is the site of the Opera Foundation of Navarra and Madrid and has been offering typical gastronomic dishes from Navarra since February 2000. However, the real charm of this well-known restaurant takes place during dinnertime, when the pianist offers the initial chord and all the waiters that were offering different dishes to the clients, start singing opera! It has a charming and romantic environment with a very good price-quality relation- taking into account the great opera spectacle offered. If you really want to surprise your date, this restaurant will be the perfect place. -Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lovely and Authentic |
Calle Salitre 2 Madrid, ES 28012 Spain +34 91 468 55 42 http://es.geocities.com/tabern... |
Simply put: a still undiscovered treasure with a good variety of traditional dishes, like those recipes typically cooked by our moms. Sample their delicious Cocido Madrileño, a famous dish from Madrid, succulent croquetas, or escalibada, a tasty recipe made with roasted peppers and eggplants. Enjoy these dishes and tapas with a selection of good wines. The restaurant's decoration makes you feel as if you were in an old Madrid tavern, and the entrance is decorated with glazed tiles from 1910. Every Sunday enjoy a Jazz concert from 6p to 8p. -Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous Spanish haunt |
Plaza Gabriel Miró, 8 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 (0)91 366 7681 |
This restaurant is all about having a good time with well-prepared Spanish dishes. Find Callos a la Madrileña, huevos estrellados, steak tartare, and typical seafood entrees in exquisite sauces. Patrons are served bread and ham as they wait for their orders. Besides, regional wines also make their presence felt. Private dining is possible. Call to reserve a table. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurant & bar with class |
Carrera de San Jerónimo 8 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 (0)91 522 2207 / +34 (0)91 521 3385 http://www.lhardy.com/ |
This is one of the city's best known and most stylish restaurants, and has been since 1839. The bar serves delicious croquettes each and warming soups in winter. The old-fashioned dining room has a varied menu. One of the house specials is cocido madrileño (a hearty stew of broth, chickpeas and various meats) for EUR 24.04. You can also choose from a good selection of fish, meats and soufflés. Five private rooms are available for more intimate meals. 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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Where ham is supreme |
Serrano, 118 Madrid, Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 563 2710 http://www.mesoncincojotas.com/# |
Meson Cinco Jotas is one of five branches in Madrid of this chain of taverns that specialises in cured Iberian ham and tapas. You can order tapas like Ham and Potato Croquettes, Fried Potatoes Povered in Creamy Onion Sauce and Scrambled Eggs mixed with vegetables from the tapas menu or hunks of grilled meat from the main menu. The interior decor is pure Andalusian. This branch is the oldest and smallest. The other four locations: Padre Damián, 42 (+34 91 350 3173); San Francisco de Sales, 27 (+34 91 544 0189); Callejón de Puigcerdá (+34 91 575 4125) and Avenida de Europa, 16 (+34 91 651 6669). The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Latest Hang Out |
14 Plaza Santa Ana Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 701 6000 http://memadrid.travel/rose.html |
A new home for regular pub goes and diners this place located at ME Madrid Hotel (Reina Victoria). This place has been beautifully decorated with furniture and chic designs. The interiors look modern and yet classy.The ambiance is relaxed. The food is delicious and mouth watering try the baby-lamb back with puree of granny smith and carmalized onion.The menu is made up of world cuisine with a bit of local flair to it. You can also relax on the sofa while you dig into some fantastic cuisine. 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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Specialists in rice & cod |
Paseo Recoletos, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 575 4540 http://www.paradis.es/ |
Romantically located in a quiet part of the Palacio de Linares, this restaurant is an authentic showcase for Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine in Madrid. It specializes in rice dishes, salads, wild mushrooms, and various recipes featuring cod. Everything is dressed with the finest quality olive oil and an excellent selection of wines is available. A relaxed atmosphere and classic decor set the tone for a great dining experience. There is another branch on Calle Marqués de Cubas, 14 (+34 91 429 7303). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Serving grilled fish & meats |
Calle de Recoletos 3 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 578 2497 http://www.asador-pelotari.com |
A well-known Basque restaurant that has been in business in the capital since 1992, it specialises in grilled red meats and fish. The specialities are Chuletón (huge T-bone steak) and Cogote De Merluza (hake cheeks). The starters vary according to the seasons. It's upmarket and expensive so attracts business executives and senior management types during the daytime. The decor is rustic and there are private dining rooms available along with a valet parking service. 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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Specializing in cod |
Calle de Manuel de Falla 5 Madrid, Madrid 28036 Spain +34 (0)91 457 1549 |
What you will find here is an elegantly decorated dining room, a staff that offers impeccable service and popular Basque Country and Navarra recipes that have been brought up to date by the talented chef, Javier Oyarbide. He was brought up in the catering trade, as his family started one of Madrid's most respected restaurants, Zalacaín. The house specialty is bacalao al ajorriero (cod in garlic and wine sauce). You will be made to feel like royalty behind the modern glass façade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish & international cuisine |
Orfila, 3 Madrid, Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 308 0382 |
Las Reses is a distinguished upmarket restaurant catering to a wealthy clientele looking for their favourite Spanish dishes, such as Callos A La Madrileña (tripe stew in a slightly spicy sauce). Reses means cattle and, not surprisingly, the house specialties are grilled red meats of all kinds. Once inside, antique furniture and bullfight posters surround you. There is an excellent selection of fine wines to choose from and valet parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local fare |
Calle de Ayala 23 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 (0)91 576 7421 / +34 (0)91 431 1506 http://lagodesanabria.restaura... |
If the local delicacies have caught your fancy, this restaurant is just the place for you. Fabrada, Rabo de Toro, legumbres, Morcilla, and many more traditional preparations vie for attention as patrons flock to the crowded but worth-the-wait joint. The limited but tasty vegetarian menu is also worth a glance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meat and fish from Navarra |
Calle de Claudio Coello 71 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 431 6771 http://www.grupo-oter.com/Oter... |
This restaurant specialises in seasonal dishes from Navarra in the north of Spain, such as Salt-Baked Fish and grilled meats of all kinds. It has an excellent wine list and a fine selection of cigars on offer, as well. Buy a box of cigars and the management will ensure that any remaining ones are kept in perfect condition for your next visit. The simple, modern interior is decorated in tones of grey and the place fills up with local business people at lunchtime. Private dining rooms and valet parking are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tredy & Hip |
20 Calle Jorge Juan Madrid 28006 Spain +34 91 436 1100 http://www.pandelujo.es/index.... |
This is the seen and be seen fusion place in Madrid. One of the latest trendy places, Restaurante Pan De Lujo is a chic and modern restaurant in town. Its is like the talked about place among locals. The interiors have a very modern look to it with colourful lights and trendy tables which are beautifully laid out. The lights on the floor makes the decor a very interesting setting. Wine bottles are neatly stacked on the walls. The food here is brilliant with modern cuisines although you can still get your traditional meals here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional home-cooking |
Calle de Barbieri 12 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 (0)91 521 4524 |
A bullfighting restaurant that was a favourite haunt of Ernest Hemingway, it serves excellent oxtail stew, croquettes, Madrid-style tripe and black pudding. Strangely enough though, despite the down-on-the-ranch atmosphere, the house speciality is fresh hake, battered and deep-fried. Everything is prepared with old-fashioned care and attention and you can tell the difference. The most popular wines on their list are from Rioja (Marqués de Riscal and Viña Salceda) and Valdepeñas (Luis Mejía). The decor, for those who like bullfighting, is a comforting journey through the history of the battle between man and bull in the ring. 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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Homemade delights and good wine |
Calle De Alfonso VI 6 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 366 0515 |
La Salamandra is a good choice if you are looking for traditional Spanish food and hospitality. Its kitchen produces homemade specialties like Grilled Sirloins of Acorn-Fed Pork, succulent veal covered with cheese and raspberries, ventresca a la Bilbaina (Bilbao-style tuna steak) or pork in a wild mushroom sauce. These mouth-watering dishes are best accompanied by one of the over 60 different varieties of wines available. It is a cosy and welcoming restaurant-bar with a rustic decor. If you choose to eat from the range of tapas, you will pay between EUR2.40-EUR3.30 per portion. 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 |
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Home-cooking, Madrid-style |
General Pardiñas, 21 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 575 2329 |
This is a noisy, lively tavern, which specialises in cocido madrileño (a two-course meal in itself, consisting of soup, chickpeas, vegetables and meat). Its other homemade specials are excellent as well, including the Empanada de Bacalao Con Pasas (cod pasty with raisins), Berberechos (steamed cockles), pork loin, cured cheeses and fresh red bream (Besugo). There's not much space, so book ahead if you want a seat. All the tapas and specials of the day are written up on blackboards placed around the bar, which is normally crowded with locals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home-style cooking in a medieval setting |
Toledo, 28 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 366 4000 |
Taberna la Percha is divided in two dining areas: one's a traditional tapas bar and the other is a more formal but still relaxed dining room in which homemade specials are offered. Specials include dishes like Huevos Rotos with Ham (basically, fried eggs with ham) and Migas (bread crumbs fried in olive oil with peppers and chunks of spicy sausage). The building itself features a domed 14th-century ceiling and the remains of an old Moorish wall, but the restaurant only dates from 1998. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best of Andalusia |
Manuel Fernández y González, 3 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 5833 |
There are two Sevilla taverns in Madrid (the other is located on Núñez de Arce, 6. tel. +34 91 532 0882);each offers an authentic taste of Andalusia. You are surrounded by the typical coloured ceramic tiles and wrought-iron window grilles. As for the food, you´ll find all the favourite southern tapas on offer along with the house specialty, fresh trout. Don´t miss the mixed fried Mediterranean fish, or Pescaíto at EUR12.02 for a large portion or the Asparagus Omelette or the selection of canapés. The clientele is an interesting combination of tourists, bullfighters, footballers, and TV personalities in here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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