DK Travel : Madrid : Places to eat

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Classy restaurant with wonderful vistas of the sierra – book a terrace table in summer. First-class international cuisine.
Hostería del Estudiante

One of the dishes to try here is migas castellanas (bread-crumbs in garlic with fried eggs).
Iroco

Spanish cuisine with a ranger of international influences. There is a small terrace available in good weather.
Isla del Tesoro

Madrid has dragged its heels where catering for vegetarians is concerned but one exception is “Treasure Island”. The owner, Magdalena Madariaga, buys macrobiotic ingredients whenever possible. Try the niedo silvestre (“wild nest”), a spinach and mushroom salad, topped with parmesan (see La Isla del Tesoro).
Jockey

Winner of numerous culinary awards including a Michelin star, Jockey is one of Madrid’s best and most expensive restaurants. Seasonal game and wild fowl dishes are a highlight when they’re in season.
José Luís

Attracts a loyal clientele for its tapas , said to be among the best in the city – the tortilla is heavenly.
Korynto

This restaurant is known for the quality of its seafood and fish.
La Ardosa

This popular watering hole has a pedigree going back more than 200 years – Goya sold some of his paintings here. The pub was given a makeover in the 1980s and the owner claims it was the first bar in Madrid to celebrate St Patrick’s night. That was when they started serving Guinness and home-made tortilla , one of the mainstays of an enticing tapas menu. The subdued lighting, mellow music and amiable clientele create an addictive ambience (see La Ardosa).
La Ardosa

This cosy taberna ’s best-known customer was the painter Francisco de Goya. Guinness on tap, as well as excellent and imaginative tapas . Try the fabada (bean and squid stew) (see La Ardosa)
La Balconada

Nicely situated, “the balcony” overlooks Chinchón’s main square. Typical Castilian fare – sopa de ajo (garlic soup), menestra (lamb and vegetable stew) and pepitoria de gallina (chicken in an almond and egg sauce).

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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