DK Travel : Madrid : Places to eat

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Edelweiss

Next to the Chamber of Deputies, this restaurant is popular with visiting German politicians for its central European cooking. Speciality is knuckle of pork with puréed potatoes. Don’t count the calories.
El 2D

Traditional local. You may have to stand while admiring the blue-and-white azulejo tiles, ornamented columns and marble top tables.
El Amparo

Classy creative cooking is the hallmark of this chic restaurant. The ambience makes it the perfect setting for a romantic dinner. Outstanding wine cellar.
El Bocaíto

The bocaítos are small squares of toasted bread, served with a topping of salmon or anchovies. They are the mainstay of an extensive tapas menu. Expect quality rather than quantity and keep an eye on how much you’re spending, as it’s quite easy to run up a fair sized bill (see Bocaíto).
El Cangrejo

This neighbourhood bar has a good choice of seafood tapas . Mahou beer originally came from the factory next door.
El Castillo 1806

In the grounds of the Casa del Labrador. The house speciality is faisán a la cazadora (roast partridge).
El Cenador del Prado

This fashionable restaurant has a great location in the heart of Madrid’s old quarter. Chef Tomás Herranz has been accoladed for his inventive menus, inspired by Spanish regional cooking. His signature dishes include beef carpaccio with pigs’ trotters in a mushroom sauce. Book ahead and ask for a table in the conservatory (see El Cenador del Prado).
El Cenador del Prado

French-influenced cooking and a relaxed ambience are what make this restaurant a continued hit. Make sure you save room for the wonderful desserts (see El Cenador del Prado).
El Charolés

Considered the best restaurant in town. If you’re here on Wednesdays, all the better because chef Manuel Miguez’s cocido madrileño (see Cocido Madrileño) is renowned. Summer terrace.
El Comunista

One of the most authentic tabernas in the city, offering simple home cooking (see El Comunista).

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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