Eating Out in Madrid

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Known as the food capital of Mediterranean, Madrid Eating Out gives you the utmost fulfillment of your gastronomic cravings. Madrid offers a variety of foods of Spanish origin as well as a host of fusion cuisines.

History

Madrid was the capital city of Spain during the reign of King Felipe II. After that, a lot of people from outside flocked to this city, bringing with them unique cooking styles, flavors and dishes which became amalgamated over the centuries. Thus, what we see as Madrid dishes today are actually a blend of many different cuisines. Madrid restaurants like Viena Capellanes and Lhardy have been cooking up this food since the early 19th century, and are still running strong with classic menus today.

Specialties

Madrid offers the best of Mediterranean delicacies. Olive oil is the base for almost all types of cooking, and is also used for garnishing. Most of the dishes have large quantities of potatoes, tomatoes, and white and green asparagus. Soups and stews are the two main specialties of Spanish food. Roast suckling pig, beef or lamb is also unique to this part of the world.

Tapas

King Alfonso X recovered from a terminal illness by drinking wine and small dishes between meals. This tradition of eating small dishes still continues in Madrid, and is known as "tapas." "Tapas," meaning "small appetizers" are often used as snacks or starters coupled with wine or other beverages. These starters are often served with strong flavors like garlic, chilies, cumin, pepper, and saffron, and are usually prepared with a plentiful amount of olive oil. Seafood tapas include anchovies, sardines or mackerel in olive oil or a tomato-based sauce. Different types of breads are available with sauce-based tapas. Tapas usually cost from $1 to $4 for each small dish.

Restaurants

If you want to experience the best of traditional Spanish food, then you must visit Botin near Plaza Mayor. Established in 1725, it is the oldest restaurant still operating in the whole world. Yes, it is a tourist attraction, but it also happens to have amazing food. Plus, you can enjoy your entree even more watching group of students perform classical songs while dressed in traditional Spanish costumes.

Casa Lucio, located at 35 Calle Cava Baja, offers an excellent baked delight called "merluza de la casa," while Tabern la Bola is best suited if you want to have a taste of the Castilian dishes like pepitorias de gallina or stuffed partridge. The current trend in the Madrid restaurants is to bring the Catalan taste into the existing foods. This mix of Catalan food with the traditional dishes has made Madrid the seafood heaven of the world. El Pescador, Bajamar, Ribeira Do Miño, La Ola del Cantábrico, and Bermeo are some of the preeminent restaurants that specialize in fusion seafood specialties.

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March 25, 2010 change by ashmita
May 15, 2008 change by mcburton

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O'Pazo

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type:Seafood
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address:Reina Mercedes 20
tel:91 553 23 33

Albur

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Tel: 91 594 27 33

type:Tapas
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address:Manuela Malasaña, 15

Da Nicola

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type:Italian
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address:Orense 4
tel:91 555 77 53

A Brasileira

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type:South American
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address:c/Pelayo 49
tel:91 308 36 257

L'Entrecot

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type:European
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address:Claudio Coello 70
tel:91 435 35 17

La Fragua de Sebín

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I simply love this restaurant. Two nice brothers managing a wonderful space, with top cuisine and excellent wines. Besides that, it´s located in the heart of Madrid, Malasaña, one of the most bohemian neighbourhoods of the city center. Do not hesitate to hearing their weekly recomendations!

Av. price with wine: 35 eur per person



type:Spanish
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tel:+34914459597
url:www.fraguadesebin.com
address:C/ Divino Pastor, 21. Metro: Bilbao/Malasaña. Madrid
PriceOfMenu:35
email:info@fraguadesebin.com

Taberneros

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This beautiful wine bar feels more like a museum than a bar, but in a good way. The eclectic menu features a tapas sampler, as well as local favorites, and Asian-inspired dishes. It’s best to show up as early possible to get a good table – if at all!

type:Spanish
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tel:+34 915 422 160 or +34 915 422 460
address:C/ Santiago 9

Teatriz

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type:Italian
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address:Hermosilla 15
tel:91 577 53 79

RAJA-MAHAL

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Indian-Pakistani Food; very authentic and cheap, delicious food

Hi, I went there last summer, I just found it walking around and the food was quite good and cheap and the owners were very nice as well. Elena  from Madrid(ayalguita@yahoo.es)

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PriceOfMenu:fixed menu: 9 euros
address:c/ Ave María 15
tel:91 527 44 83
priceofmenu:fixed menu: 9 euros

La Gamella

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If you want feel like you’re dining in an American restaurant, look no further than La Gamella. Large plates and dishes like steak tartare and hearty hamburgers dot the menu as well as American and Mediterranean fusion creations. La Gamella is excellent for dinner – and lunch!

type:American
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address:Alfonso XII, 4
tel:+34 91 53 24 509
url:www.lagamella.com

La Ola del Cantábrico

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Besides grilled fish, you can also eat perfectly grilled meat dishes

type:Seafood
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address:Don Ramón de la Cruz 72
tel:91 616 49 47 00

Los Remos

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type:Seafood
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address:Ctra. Coruña
tel:91 307 72 30

La Bola

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La Bola is famous for its typical stew (’cocido’) and its acceptable prices.

type:Spanish
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address:Bola 5
tel:91 547 69 30

Los Arrieros,

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type:Spanish
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address:c/San Nicolás 9
tel:91 548 14 27

La Vaquita Argentina

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type:South American
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address:Caños del Peral 2
tel:91 541 33 18

El Pescador

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type:Seafood
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address:José Ortega y Gasset 75
tel:91 402 12 90

El Torito

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type:Seafood
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address:Alcalde Sáinz de Baranda 80
tel:91 573 48 14

Cervecería Gambrinus

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type:Tapas
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address:Fuencarral 74
tel:91 531 56 77

Cervecería Alemana

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type:Tapas
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address:Plaza de Santa Ana 6
tel:91 429 70 33

La Maquina

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The most delicious Fabada in the world, exclelent sea food. Tradicional Asturian food.

type:Spanish
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address:Sor Angela de la Cruz 22
openinghours:13,00 a 16,00 and from 21,00 a 24
tel:91572 33 18
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