Top 10 Places to Eat
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1. Samarkanda
Samarkanda overlooks Atocha’s famous tropical garden (see Estación de Atocha). An international menu is served, complemented by Rioja wines.
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2. Café del Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
This pleasant café (see Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza) has an à la carte menu and a good selection of snacks and light meals.
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3. Horcher
One of Madrid’s most exclusive restaurants, Horcher specializes in the cooking of central Europe, in particular game.
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4. Balzac
A classy restaurant near the Prado. The Mediterranean food is distinguished and there’s an excellent wine list. Book ahead.
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5. Café Chócala
This small café, opposite the main gate of the Parque del Retiro (see Parque del Retiro), makes a good coffee stop.
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6. La Taberna la Dolores
This classic taberna has kept its original tiled frontage, dating from 1908. The canapés (pulgas ) are recommended.
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7. VIPS
The shop-café (see Chains) is always busy. Everything from ham and eggs to bowls of tacos. Breakfast served until midday.
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8. La Platería
Situated off the Paseo del Prado, there’s a terrace where you can snack on Castilian dishes such as jamón Ibérico and goat’s cheese.
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9. Viridiana
Creative versions of traditional Spanish recipes and a superb wine list.
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10. Paradís
Set in a former 19th-century palace, and popular with the Spanish glitterati; the cuisine is Catalan with the emphasis on fish and seafood.
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