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A modern, casual bar/restaurant run by two Americans Blue Fish attracts a mixed international crowd, especially for the excellent weekend brunch. They have a small selection of great value tapas, and a fi ne Bloody Mary.
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Founded in 1850 as a neighbourhood taberna, Carmencita was the meeting place for intellectuals such as Lorca and Neruda. Today the old world interior attracts the well-to-do and well known. The food is based on the cuisine of the Basque country, with some traditional Madrileño dishes as well. Booking is advised.
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Perhaps the best of Madrid’s old-style tabernas—all knotted beams and heavy wood panelling—Casa Lucio is one of the city’s most famous establishments. Its simple appeal attracts a well-heeled clientele ranging from artists, actors and politicians to the King of Spain himself. Recently, however, its reputation has led to an infl ux of tourists. High notes are traditional roasts, superb huevos rotos (fried egg and potatoes), and beans with pheasant. The ground fl oor offers the best view of what’s going on, and is the most sought-after. Booking is essential.
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This popular taberna, with traditional tiled dining room has been around since the ’30s. Order the famous Casa Paco solomillo (fillet steak) that comes on a plate so hot, the meat continues to cook at your table. The meat is ordered by weight, and you need nothing more than some chips, a fresh salad and a good Rioja to accompany it.
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Carlos Posadas is the most recent in a list of great chefs to take the helm at El Amparo, one of Madrid’s most emblematic restaurants, and has introduced some exciting new dishes to the menu: Spanish pork dewlap and foie gras with pumpkin compote and Perigord sauce stand out. Silver-tipped service and a sumptuous wine list enhance this oasis of calm on a cobbled street in the elegant Barrio de Salamanca.
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