DK Travel : Madrid : Places to eat

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Café Manuela

Manuela as in Manuela Malasaña (see Chueca and Malasaña). The statue of the local heroine is a feature of the lovely late 19th-century decor, which includes mirrors, fluted columns and stucco flourishes. The entertainment ranges from concerts and poetry readings (sometimes bilingual) to discussions and exhibitions by local artists. The friendly staff serves coffees, beers or cocktails depending on the time of day, as well as tapas (see Café Manuela).
Café Manuela

More like a club for young people who drop in to chat, read the paper or play board games. Draught beer, cocktails and snacks.
Café Oliver

Trendy bar-restaurant with modern interior. Serves Mediterranean cuisine and brunch on Sundays.
Café y Té

The name “coffee and tea” says it all. Branch of a cafeteria chain in the heart of cinema land (see Cinemas and Entertainment).
Canapés

The toppings for canapés range from anchovies and egg slices to morcilla (black pudding) and smoked salmon.
Carmencita

This 19th-century taberna serves Castilian fare including cocido madrileño (see Taberna Carmencita).
Carra Abantos

This café-restaurant was once the royal coach-house. Castilian fare with bacalao (cod) the house speciality.
Casa Alberto

This historic tavern is where the author Cervantes wrote part of Don Quixote . Wood panelling gives it a warm atmosphere. Vermouth dispensed on draught from an antique pump. Traditional madrileño cooking.
Casa Ciriaco

A good place to try classics such as the dessert bizcocho borracho (“cross-eyed drunk” – sponge cake soaked in wine and syrup).
Casa Ciriaco

When Ciriaco first opened its doors in 1906, most of the customers were artists, writers and other Bohemian types. Nowadays it’s more respectable but Ciriaco has preserved its reputation for excellent tapas . The boquerones (anchovies in vinegar) go down a treat with a glass of the house wine (see Casa Ciriaco).

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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