Spanish restaurants in Madrid
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Restaurante Momo
Momo is a Chueca beacon of reasonably priced home-cooking for a casual but stylish crowd. It’s got an artsy vibe and is ideal for those who want a hearty meal without too much elaboration. The menú del día (fixed-price three-course meal) is one of Madrid’s bargains and the famous chocolate moco (snot) is the tastiest of dessert dishes despite its worrying name.
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Jockey
Fine Spanish cooking, with the occasional nod to international sophistication, and celebrities and royalty dotted around the dining room (Prince Felipe, heir to the Spanish throne, and Letizia Ortiz chose the Jockey chefs for their wedding banquet in May 2004) make for a top-quality dining experience. The menu is more traditionally European than most in this price range, although there are some innovative flourishes. Otherwise, it’s along the lines of Persian caviar, snails and soufflés. If we could choose one dish, it would probably be lobster ragout with truffles and fresh pasta. Men must wear a tie and a jacket.
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Sua
Sua is the height of softly lit sophistication and cooking that provides a new slant on nouvelle cuisine. Dishes are organised around four temperatures – 25°C, 50°C, 75°C and -2°C (desserts) – and it draws its inspiration from the Basque Country, Spain’s hothouse for culinary innovation. The service is faultless and adept at helping you negotiate your way through the menu, but we suggest the €36 menú de degustación (tasting menu) , which gradually increases the temperature.
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Salvador
This old Hemingway favourite is typical of many Madrid classics – walking past, you wouldn’t give it a second look. Since 1941, locals have been coming to the ‘Saviour’ for lashings of hearty Madrid cooking, and among them are plenty of bullfighting aficionados and toreros (bullfighters, or matadors), especially during the Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador. Ordering a plate of rabo de toro is a way to win friends, while the remainder is simple, no-nonsense fare.
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Puerta 57
There are many reasons to recommend this place, but the greatest novelty lies in its location – inside the home stadium of Real Madrid; its Salón Madrid (one of a number of dining rooms) looks out over the playing field. Needless to say, you’ll need to book a long time in advance for a meal during a game. The cuisine is traditional Spanish with an emphasis on seafood and it gets rave reviews.
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Museo del Jamón
Famous for having appeared in Pedro Almodóvar’s 1997 film Carne Trémula (Live Flesh), and equally beloved by first-time visitors to Spain for the sight of hundreds of hams hanging from the ceiling, Museo del Jamón is definitely a local landmark. Prices range from €2.50 up to €15.50, depending on the quality, for a plate of jamón.
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Casa Ciriaco
One of the grande dames of the Madrid restaurant scene, Casa Ciriaco has witnessed attempted assassinations (of King Alfonso XIII in 1906) and was immortalised by the Spanish writer Valle-Inclán who set part of his novel Luces de Bohemia here. Its legend made, it now puts all its energies into fine Madrileño cooking from seafood to hearty meat dishes.
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Le Café
It’s almost impossible to get a table here on a weekday lunchtime when locals stream in from surrounding offices for the buzzy atmosphere, stylish but casual surrounds and good food: it’s traditional Spanish fare (rice dishes are a recurring theme) with a few twists. Unlike other similar places, it’s as popular as when it opened.
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Club 31
An old Madrid classic, Club 31 has a vaguely contemporary design with long black seats, leaning wall mirrors and bright white designer lamps hanging from the ceiling, but the cuisine is classic. The accent is on fish and venison, with the occasional modern touch (such as the lobster soufflé). Last time we ate here, royalty was at the next table.
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El Placer del Espíritu Santo
Surrounded by retro clothing shops, El Placer del Espíritu Santo is a sanctuary in the heart of hard-living Malasaña with food ‘for body and soul’ and a clean-lined dining area in which to enjoy it. The rice dishes stand out, as does the carpaccio de pulpo (octopus carpaccio; €10.50).
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Como Me Lo Como
Traditional Spanish dishes given the odd international twist to suit 21st-century palates and excellent value for money are the hallmarks of this trendy place down Malasaña’s lower end. Portions are generous and the friendly service is another winner, as is the three-course evening menu for €16.90.
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Casa Ricardo
This brilliant little 1930s-era taberna (tavern) is tucked away in residential Argüelles. Its speciality is callos (tripe) but there’s plenty more. Like any old Spanish bar worth its salt, it’s cramped, adorned with bullfighting photos and is aimed at aficionados rather than tourists.
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La Buga del Lobo
La Buga del Lobo has been one of the ‘in’ places in Lavapiés for years now. The atmosphere is bohemian and inclusive with funky, swirling murals, contemporary art exhibitions and jazz or lounge music. Conversely, the food is good and traditional.
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El Pedrusco
The roasted meats at this fine restaurant are as good as any in this city. The menú segoviano (€23) includes succulent roast lamb, while the menú pedrusco (€25) has some vegetable respite, at least until the steak arrives.
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Restaurante Extremadura
Hearty, meat-dominated cooking from the Spanish interior; jamón is a key fixture (some of the best jamón comes from Extremadura).
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Este O Este
Este o Este balances a largely Spanish menu with Moroccan touches, such as the Sunday couscous special (€15).
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