DK Travel : Madrid : Places to eat

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La Kontxa

If you want a change from Castilian cooking, try this Basque restaurant. Specialities include chuletón de buey (ox steak).
La Marquesita

The game specialities in this formal but reasonably priced restaurant are a reminder that El Pardo was once a royal hunting lodge. Wonderful desserts. Summer terrace.
La Parra

A traditional restaurant serving heart-warming country fare, for example stew made with beans and hare (fabes con liebre ) and roast kid (cabrito asado ).
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.
La Posada de la Villa

This attractive inn dates back to 1642. Traditional Castilian cooking is served, especially roasts.
La Taberna la Dolores

This classic taberna has kept its original tiled frontage, dating from 1908. The canapés (pulgas ) are recommended.
La Trainera

Renowned for its fish and seafood. The well thought out Spanish wine selection beautifully complements the fresh daily catches from Galicia.
La Trucha

Bar-restaurant patronized by show-business types from the Teatro Español next door. Relaxed ambience and a great place to sample tapas . Try rabo de toro (bull’s tail).
La Vaca Argentina

One of a chain of steak houses specializing in grilled beef straight from the pampas. Can be noisy.
La Venencia

A bar for sherry drinkers who know their fino from their manzanilla, La Venencia opened its doors in 1929 and still does a roaring trade, especially in the evenings when tourists mingle with a loyal local following. Apart from the decor, which is ageing as graciously as the sherries behind the counter, there’s a good selection of canapés and tapas such as mojama (flakes of salty dried tuna) (see La Venencia).

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under €25
- €25-€35
- €35-€55
- €55-€70
- €over €70