Madrid Restaurants

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 favorites that everyone likes, and... more

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... more

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 Wat... more

You'll find this stylish restaurant in the Chueca district, an open and relaxed gay area with lots of atmosphere. It offers good value fixed price meals featuring light, simple dishes created from modern recipes. The house spec... more

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 wa... more

Outstanding in both food and decor, Zalacaín is credited with bringing nouvelle cuisine to Spain when it opened its doors back in 1973. It is reached by an illuminated walk from Paseo de la Castellana and housed at the g... more

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 colore... more

A great place to meet up with friends where you can feel relaxed due to its attractive interior decor, excellent choice of music (jazz, flamenco and pop) and friendly service. It's laid out on three levels and you can choose to... more

An authentic Indian restaurant offering a daily changing sampler menu that's ideal if you really want to explore this fascinating and exotic cuisine. The house specialties are tandoori chicken and naan breads. The menu also fea... more

You'll find this simple, unpretentious pizzeria in the heart of the old town. It has been in business since the late 1980s and attracts a young clientele for its straightforward offering of pizzas, pastas and salads. It has an... more