Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
This is a very cozy little restaurant and they are quite friendly. Try the octopus or eggplant with honey.
Malpica
4 Corre. Baja de San PabloThis is a very cozy little restaurant and they are quite friendly. Try the octopus or eggplant with honey.
Home Burger Bar
25 Calle de SilvaExcellent burgers and fries joint right downstairs!
I highly recommend this old gem of a restaurant. It is an institution in Madrid. Arrive early (13:30) or you´ll wait a long time to eat. Must order chicken, chorizo, salad and sweet cider (sidra dulce). Cabrales here are amazing too. You can combine this with a visit to the Campo de Moro, which is a LOVELY relatively unknown park behind the Sabatini Gradens and Palace.
75 locals recommend
Casa Mingo
34 P.º de la FloridaI highly recommend this old gem of a restaurant. It is an institution in Madrid. Arrive early (13:30) or you´ll wait a long time to eat. Must order chicken, chorizo, salad and sweet cider (sidra dulce). Cabrales here are amazing too. You can combine this with a visit to the Campo de Moro, which is a LOVELY relatively unknown park behind the Sabatini Gradens and Palace.
Craving paella? Here is a great choice. Order with ali oli de ajos tiernos (young garlic alioli).
35 locals recommend
El Caldero
15 C. de las HuertasCraving paella? Here is a great choice. Order with ali oli de ajos tiernos (young garlic alioli).
This is a terrific little place with lots of history. Hands down, the best croquetas in Madrid. 8 varieties of croquetas to choose from! If you´re in the mood for beer and tapas, this is your place!
62 locals recommend
Casa Julio
37 C. de la MaderaThis is a terrific little place with lots of history. Hands down, the best croquetas in Madrid. 8 varieties of croquetas to choose from! If you´re in the mood for beer and tapas, this is your place!
Insider tip: See Plaza Mayor and grab a famous calamari sandwich at La Ideal. Delicious!
12 locals recommend
Bar La Ideal
4 C. de BotonerasInsider tip: See Plaza Mayor and grab a famous calamari sandwich at La Ideal. Delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place for an after dinner cocktail. It has great music and a funky lounge type feel. They get started late and close around 3AM.
34 locals recommend
Joséalfredo
22 Calle de SilvaThis is a great place for an after dinner cocktail. It has great music and a funky lounge type feel. They get started late and close around 3AM.
Parks & Nature
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazGreat sunset, yoga in the park, great for kids, take a picnic!
Arts & Culture
Excellent museum, small enough to enjoy in a couple of hours, packed with very important art. Highly recommended! Can combine with a trip to Retiro Park and paella for lunch (see above rec)
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónExcellent museum, small enough to enjoy in a couple of hours, packed with very important art. Highly recommended! Can combine with a trip to Retiro Park and paella for lunch (see above rec)