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Old Madrid : Traditional Restaurants and Bars

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1. La Posada de la Villa

This attractive inn dates back to 1642. Traditional Castilian cooking is served, especially roasts.
2. Botín

American writer Ernest Hemingway was a fan of this restaurant. His favourite dish, roast suckling pig, is still a house speciality (see Botín).
3. Lhardy

This famous restaurant has hardly changed in more than 150 years. Some customers never get further than the tapas counter downstairs (see Lhardy).
4. La Casa del Abuelo

This tapas bar par excellence was founded in 1906 and is still going strong. The speciality of the house is prawns (see La Casa del Abuelo).
5. 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).
6. El Oso y El Madroño

Specialities at the “Bear and Arbutus tree” (Madrid’s emblem) include the famous stew cocido (see El Oso y El Madroño).
7. Viuda de Vacas

Taberna with a homely atmosphere and serving Castilian fare (see Viuda de Vacas).
8. Terra Mundi

Popular Galician restaurant. Try the fish empanadas (see Terra Mundi).
9. Arrocería Gala

The glass-roofed terrace is the main attraction of this restaurant specializing in rice-based dishes.
10. Asador Frontón

A classic asador where meat and fish dishes are grilled over charcoal (see Asador Frontón).