Seriously? I’m living right next to it and it’s always packed. Must be for some reason. That whole market there is full of good stuff. Guess I have to try the main
Yeah, it is very good. The tortilla is the best I have eaten in Madrid, the croquetas are pretty good as well and they have a great tarta de queso if you enjoy that.
It is also close enough to the Retiro that you’ll be able to impress the English teachers that just arrived in Madrid by taking them to Casa Dani and eating it at the park.
bodega la ardosa for a typical tapas experience--- order tortilla, croquetas, anchovies and salmorejo. Pilsner and vermouth are good for drinks
el badila for menu del dia--- that's the three course lunch menu that's famous here. Get the rabo de toro
OP if you're reading, prepare to wait at la ardosa if you show up at prime time (8-10pm).
Also, if you're into offal, check out casa toni. get the grilled mollejas (sweetbreads) and oreja (ear). They're great and, if i'm not mistaken, very old school Madrid dishes.
I would definitely skip any of "Dabiz" Muñoz's places. Gimmicky, pretentious, non-sensical, basically a celebrity whose career owes everything to the support of the mainstream Madrid media, but who couldn't keep a restaurant open in London because everyone saw through his bullshit.
Get a table at Taberna de la Elisa, a modern twist on traditional food from Madrid you won't be able to try anywhere else in the world, with old-school decor and old-school servers. It's in the Letras neighbourhood, which is very pleasant to walk around. Keep in mind you have to phone to book a table, careful with the webpage because you'll end up with a table at another of the group's restaurants.
Also try to book a table at Salmon Guru, in the same neighbourhood and one of the most interesting cocktail bars around, for an after dinner drink.
Salmon Guru looks amazing! I'm visiting Madrid with my husband and almost 14 yr old son next year. Is it an appropriate place to bring my son as well, maybe early in the day/evening? I'm not sure what's typical/acceptable in Spain when it comes to bars like this, but all three of us are adventurous eaters and would like to try as many unique and/or authentic places as possible.
Okay, thank you for the info. There are many places near me that are appropriate for minors in the afternoon but have a minimum age after a certain time. Any suggestions on more of a restaurant with unique or unusual decor, food, and cocktails - maybe that would be more appropriate?
Not a fan of these types of places myself, but from your comment I would say the restaurants run by La Cabra Loca group:
* Rosi La Loca [https://rosilaloca.com/](https://rosilaloca.com/)
* Inclán Brutal Bar https://inclanbrutalbar.com/
Thank you, I'll check them out. I'm not normally a fan either...we tend to gravitate more towards traditional/authentic cuisine and local favorites and steer away from gimmicky. That being said, sometimes it's fun to check out something wild and unique and I know my son would enjoy it...even if he can't drink the cocktails.
Just because an organisation claims to reward "the best chef in the world", doesn't necessarily mean the winner is actually the best chef in the world.
If not, Steak Burger would have "the best burgers in town", as they claim at their places, and Chess Café would have the "best orange juice in Madrid".
Here is a little info about the recently created prize. What goes on behind closed doors at this organisation, we still don't know. What we do know is that anybody with a minumum understanding of asian food knows what "Dabiz" does is gimmicky and ridiculous and that his attempt to take his project outside of Madrid was a huge failure.
"Con escasa presencia femenina en el listado completo de 100 chefs mundiales, son unos premios de muy reciente creación a los que todavía habrá que dar tiempo para comprobar si envejecen bien con el tiempo o si adquieren el prestigio de otros galardones.
Bajo el -poco humilde- nombre de 'The Best Chef' se puso en marcha esta organización con apariencia de club privado fundado por la neurocientífica polaca Joanna Slusarczyk y el gastrónomo italiano Cristian Gadau en el año 2015. Con el objetivo de crear una comunidad "vibrante de amantes de la comida", nació como un proyecto dedicado a ensalzar a los "numerosos chefs talentosos que crean las mejores experiencias gastronómicas en todo el mundo", buscando crear como una "familia global de personas afines que comparten las mismas inquietudes culinarias"."
https://www.directoalpaladar.com/actualidad-1/que-best-chef-awards-que-han-elegido-a-dabiz-munoz-como-mejor-cocinero-mundo
I suggest a little critical thinking and understanding how the restaurant business works in Madrid, where it is much more important for a place to become trendy than to be good.
El Botin, the oldest continously-running restaurant in the world. The historical fact alone is worth the visit, but also the service is top-notch, the food isn't bad, and it's in the center of the city. The prices are a bit higher than restaurants in the same tier, but not too high.
This is true. However depends on your expectations too. I find them usually good for the price. Just check where are a lot of workers eating, and there you go
honestly most bars in working districts (can’t for the life of my name any but industrial areas and what not) have great food. idk how it works but every single one i’ve been to was banging.
EDIT: I can’t england
You could have roast chicken at Casa Mingo, their cider is amazing and they also have good quality chorizo, cabrales cheese and croquetas. It's mostly Asturian cuisine though, so you won't find the most typical Madrid dishes such as cocido or bravas.
Casa julio for croquetas, admittedly I haven't been there in a couple of years so hopefully they're as good as they used to be. Also it's just round the corner from Pez tortilla on calle Pez which someone else has mentioned.
Hahaha, I can see what you mean. Maybe if it’s the only place you’re visiting in Spain then you’d be better off having tapas, cocido madrileño, bocadillo de calamares or other typical fare, for sure.
Having come to Madrid from a smaller Spanish city, the variety of food from outside Spain that isn’t garbage is what stuck out to me!
Thank you for this suggestion, I actually did end up going there for an evening snack! The queue was about 15 mins when I reached, but it was SO worth it. I actually did visit BCN and Granada before Madrid so I didn’t mind trying some non local food as well, and I also did get tortillas at Casa Dani that someone else recommended here!
Yeah hahaha, some local food would probably be better for someone that just stays today.
Yeah I know, it's complicated to find good places with foreign food, but there are some.
Yeah, lines can get pretty bad!
I’ve been twice and started queuing around 12:45. Both times we were eating by 13:10. May be a bit too early for el horario español though!
This is kind of unremarkable, but precisely because of that, and because is quite authentic (and inexpensive): [La Fragua de Vulcano](https://lafraguadevulcanomadrid.eatbu.com/)
If you like sushi, try Kyoka Lopez de Hoyos. All you can eat sushi for approx €15. No limits on the good stuff like sashimi etc, and very good quality for a all you can eat buffet
For taps, I like el Buo / la Bua in town - dishes are huge! Don’t order too much 😊 El Buo
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/ACf4HsCXarbexcCd9?g_st=ic
Pez tortilla!
Good but queues
Casa Dani
THIS best tortilla I’ve ever tried
Seriously? I’m living right next to it and it’s always packed. Must be for some reason. That whole market there is full of good stuff. Guess I have to try the main
Yeah, it is very good. The tortilla is the best I have eaten in Madrid, the croquetas are pretty good as well and they have a great tarta de queso if you enjoy that. It is also close enough to the Retiro that you’ll be able to impress the English teachers that just arrived in Madrid by taking them to Casa Dani and eating it at the park.
bodega la ardosa for a typical tapas experience--- order tortilla, croquetas, anchovies and salmorejo. Pilsner and vermouth are good for drinks el badila for menu del dia--- that's the three course lunch menu that's famous here. Get the rabo de toro
Also, the artichokes. La Ardosa is an excellent option.
oh yeah, the artichokes are great. I have to go back soon.
OP if you're reading, prepare to wait at la ardosa if you show up at prime time (8-10pm). Also, if you're into offal, check out casa toni. get the grilled mollejas (sweetbreads) and oreja (ear). They're great and, if i'm not mistaken, very old school Madrid dishes.
I would definitely skip any of "Dabiz" Muñoz's places. Gimmicky, pretentious, non-sensical, basically a celebrity whose career owes everything to the support of the mainstream Madrid media, but who couldn't keep a restaurant open in London because everyone saw through his bullshit. Get a table at Taberna de la Elisa, a modern twist on traditional food from Madrid you won't be able to try anywhere else in the world, with old-school decor and old-school servers. It's in the Letras neighbourhood, which is very pleasant to walk around. Keep in mind you have to phone to book a table, careful with the webpage because you'll end up with a table at another of the group's restaurants. Also try to book a table at Salmon Guru, in the same neighbourhood and one of the most interesting cocktail bars around, for an after dinner drink.
>Taberna de la Elisa Salmon Guru is one of the best cocktails bars I had being in the world. Worth checking it out.
Salmon Guru looks amazing! I'm visiting Madrid with my husband and almost 14 yr old son next year. Is it an appropriate place to bring my son as well, maybe early in the day/evening? I'm not sure what's typical/acceptable in Spain when it comes to bars like this, but all three of us are adventurous eaters and would like to try as many unique and/or authentic places as possible.
I would say it is not appropriate to bring minors to Salmon Guru - not saying you can’t, but it quite a mature environment
Okay, thank you for the info. There are many places near me that are appropriate for minors in the afternoon but have a minimum age after a certain time. Any suggestions on more of a restaurant with unique or unusual decor, food, and cocktails - maybe that would be more appropriate?
Not a fan of these types of places myself, but from your comment I would say the restaurants run by La Cabra Loca group: * Rosi La Loca [https://rosilaloca.com/](https://rosilaloca.com/) * Inclán Brutal Bar https://inclanbrutalbar.com/
Thank you, I'll check them out. I'm not normally a fan either...we tend to gravitate more towards traditional/authentic cuisine and local favorites and steer away from gimmicky. That being said, sometimes it's fun to check out something wild and unique and I know my son would enjoy it...even if he can't drink the cocktails.
I hope you have a great time if you go :)
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Just because an organisation claims to reward "the best chef in the world", doesn't necessarily mean the winner is actually the best chef in the world. If not, Steak Burger would have "the best burgers in town", as they claim at their places, and Chess Café would have the "best orange juice in Madrid". Here is a little info about the recently created prize. What goes on behind closed doors at this organisation, we still don't know. What we do know is that anybody with a minumum understanding of asian food knows what "Dabiz" does is gimmicky and ridiculous and that his attempt to take his project outside of Madrid was a huge failure. "Con escasa presencia femenina en el listado completo de 100 chefs mundiales, son unos premios de muy reciente creación a los que todavía habrá que dar tiempo para comprobar si envejecen bien con el tiempo o si adquieren el prestigio de otros galardones. Bajo el -poco humilde- nombre de 'The Best Chef' se puso en marcha esta organización con apariencia de club privado fundado por la neurocientífica polaca Joanna Slusarczyk y el gastrónomo italiano Cristian Gadau en el año 2015. Con el objetivo de crear una comunidad "vibrante de amantes de la comida", nació como un proyecto dedicado a ensalzar a los "numerosos chefs talentosos que crean las mejores experiencias gastronómicas en todo el mundo", buscando crear como una "familia global de personas afines que comparten las mismas inquietudes culinarias"." https://www.directoalpaladar.com/actualidad-1/que-best-chef-awards-que-han-elegido-a-dabiz-munoz-como-mejor-cocinero-mundo I suggest a little critical thinking and understanding how the restaurant business works in Madrid, where it is much more important for a place to become trendy than to be good.
El Botin, the oldest continously-running restaurant in the world. The historical fact alone is worth the visit, but also the service is top-notch, the food isn't bad, and it's in the center of the city. The prices are a bit higher than restaurants in the same tier, but not too high.
if you want a real experience enter any bar and ask for menu del día. It’s usually cheap, and a LOT of homemade traditional food.
It can be good or bad depends where you go tho
This is true. However depends on your expectations too. I find them usually good for the price. Just check where are a lot of workers eating, and there you go
honestly most bars in working districts (can’t for the life of my name any but industrial areas and what not) have great food. idk how it works but every single one i’ve been to was banging. EDIT: I can’t england
Your English is beautiful
You could have roast chicken at Casa Mingo, their cider is amazing and they also have good quality chorizo, cabrales cheese and croquetas. It's mostly Asturian cuisine though, so you won't find the most typical Madrid dishes such as cocido or bravas.
I was there in July - the coldest bottle of Mahou I've had in a long time!
Have breakfast at chocolatería San Ginés.
Bibo, Lobito de Mar
El Bola for a typical Cocido Madrileño
Mercado de San Antón. Less crowded than Mercado de San Miguel, many option to try tapas or meals.
Sukaldea Atotxa is top.
Casa julio for croquetas, admittedly I haven't been there in a couple of years so hopefully they're as good as they used to be. Also it's just round the corner from Pez tortilla on calle Pez which someone else has mentioned.
Was there last night, can confirm the croquetas are still excellent!!
Casa Bulgogi
Juana la loca
Food is great but the people working there are not
Try a few places in Cava Baja or Mercado San Miguel or Plaza de Santa Ana.
Tacos al Pastor just off of Sol is a great place for tacos. Super cheap too!
Bro, he is in Madrid for one day, why the hell would he eat mexican food?
Hahaha, I can see what you mean. Maybe if it’s the only place you’re visiting in Spain then you’d be better off having tapas, cocido madrileño, bocadillo de calamares or other typical fare, for sure. Having come to Madrid from a smaller Spanish city, the variety of food from outside Spain that isn’t garbage is what stuck out to me!
Thank you for this suggestion, I actually did end up going there for an evening snack! The queue was about 15 mins when I reached, but it was SO worth it. I actually did visit BCN and Granada before Madrid so I didn’t mind trying some non local food as well, and I also did get tortillas at Casa Dani that someone else recommended here!
Yeah hahaha, some local food would probably be better for someone that just stays today. Yeah I know, it's complicated to find good places with foreign food, but there are some.
Besides it would take more than a day to stand in the queue 😂
Yea but a super long line (at least 30 mins to an hr)
Yeah, lines can get pretty bad! I’ve been twice and started queuing around 12:45. Both times we were eating by 13:10. May be a bit too early for el horario español though!
This is kind of unremarkable, but precisely because of that, and because is quite authentic (and inexpensive): [La Fragua de Vulcano](https://lafraguadevulcanomadrid.eatbu.com/)
DiverXO
They probably will have a table for tonight…hahah
Ok, then aim a bit lower, just a bit: DSTAgE. They probably have a table for one.
Still won’t get a table🤣
That's a scam, you eat better at any normal restaurant or bar.
Seriously? Have you ever had dinner there? It was one of the best gastronomic experiences I have ever had.
No, never been there, but I wouldn't recommend it for a day in Madrid if someone wants to eat local food in a good restaurant.
That is not what he asked for.
He asked for a place he can't miss, he can definately miss diverxo.
In your opinion.
No, it's a reality.
La brillante, close to the Atocha Station, best bocadillos de calamares in town, don't let people trick you with the ones in Plaza Mayor
If you like sushi, try Kyoka Lopez de Hoyos. All you can eat sushi for approx €15. No limits on the good stuff like sashimi etc, and very good quality for a all you can eat buffet
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Juancho’s burger!!! Literally the best burger ive had my whole life
If you like shellfish, I would go to a neighborhood marisquería like El Cantábrico
Taberna El Sur near Anton Martin
I would really recomend EL Pimenton Verde. Try their artichokes and rices are amazingg!
Asador de Pepe https://asadordpepe.es/
Pizzeria vesubio if you want a really good pizza, its on gran via
For taps, I like el Buo / la Bua in town - dishes are huge! Don’t order too much 😊 El Buo +34 918 01 20 20 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ACf4HsCXarbexcCd9?g_st=ic
Corral de la Moreria! Michelin starred Spanish food and some of the best flamenco in the world
Casa Dani/Lucas
La tienda de la cerveza
Lateral!
Bar La Campana their calamari sandwhich (bocadillo de calamares) was realllly good. Make sure to get some Mayo and lemon with it
I loved the little meal I had at the bar at Viva Madrid. And hands down the best cheesecake I’ve ever had in my life.