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The city boasts a few regional specialties and a long list of fine restaurants representing Spanish cuisine as a whole.

Spain's culinary tradition is famous the world over. The tapas bar has taken snacking to another level. Legend has it tapas (literally, 'covers') were originally a piece of bread or a small dish placed over a customer's drink to prevent flies or dust from getting in. Over time, complimentary snacks were added and, as the tradition became more established, the word came to mean any of a variety of small snacks served in bars. Tapas may be thought of as the equivalent of the French apéritif snack, although they are far more varied and substantial, and not necessarily taken before a meal. Spaniards often make a meal of a combination of tapas, many of which are also available as the larger media ración (half serving) or ración (full serving), which can be shared among several people.

Tapas are generally served with a commensurate amount of bread or bread sticks. There is considerable regional variety in their particular recipes but common tapas consist in potato salad, manchego cheese, cooked pork leg or loin, smoke pork leg or loin, blood sausage, various cured sausages, marinated or fried fish including achovies, cod, and tuna, and various recipes of stewed pork or beef. A single tapa costs between one and three euros. Apart from olives, free tapas are a thing of the past unless you find yourself in Granada, where the majority of bars keep up the tradition. Don't abuse, though...

Pork and its use for traditional cold cuts deserves a special mention in Spain. The famous jamón serrano (mountain ham) is the cured ham produced from pigs raised mainly in the low mountain ranges of the country. The price varies greatly according to the grade of the ham, with the most expensive being the 'Pata Negra' (black leg), which can cost up to two hundred euros for a single leg.

Morcilla is the Spanish blood sausage, more complex than its French or German counterparts, and containing onions and rice as well as a mix of spices.

The famous and generally spicy Spanish chorizo comes in various forms, ranging from hard and thinly sliced to soft and eaten in chunks. Served either cooked or simply cured, it is alway made from pork and red in color, from the paprika and chili used in its confection.

A mention should be made of Spanish olives and olive oil. The green olive is far more popular than the black, and is produced and exported en-masse in provinces like Jaen. Olive oil from southern Spain was once used to fill bottles deceivingly labelled 'Italian' and re-exported to non-mediterranean countries. Olive production on the Iberian peninsula goes back to Roman times and today's Spanish olives are spiced with ingredients like garlic, anchovies, rosemary, thyme, and paprika.

Olive oil is extensively used in cooking. For example, it is an essential ingredient of gazpacho, the famous Spanish cold vegetable soup. The additional ingredients of gazpacho are crushed tomato, cucumber, green peppers, garlic, salt, and, sometimes, bread crumbs. Gazpacho was born accidentally: it was once the staple of starving peasants from Andalucía who could not afford other foods than the locally produced vegetables. Salmorejo and porra are more substantial derivatives with additional ingredients like boiled egg, ham, and bacon bits.

Also using olive oil, a deliciously simple breakfast staple in many regions of Spain is pan con tomate, toast or fresh bread with a spread of crushed tomato, olive oil, and salt. Occasionally, crushed garlic is added to the spread.

Finally, the Spanish love fish and seafood, via both the pan-fried and deep-fried delivery systems. Spain is a great place for squid and octopus, the latter often prepared in one of a variety of traditional marinades and served as an expensive tapa or salad.

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La Vaca Argentina - Numancia
La Vaca Argentina - Numancia ()  
Located near to the residential area of Puerta del Hierro and the Dehesa de la Villa park, just north-west outside central Madrid, you will find this charming restaurant. Serving the best that ...[See more]
La Buganvilla
La Buganvilla ()  
La Buganvilla is located in an elegant street in Madrid and is principally known for its rice dishes, although it also offers other options prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients. The ...[See more]
La Arrocería 101 Arroces
La Arrocería 101 Arroces ()  
The secret to this restaurant is its attention to detail in its key ingredients, particularly its superb locally grown rice that comes from a Tarragona cooperative. Arroceria 101 uses not only the ...[See more]
Kupela
Kupela ()  
Kupela represents the best of traditional Basque cuisine and its famous cider houses. Located just behind the Spanish Congress, its decoration is typical of the sidrerías of northern Spain, ...[See more]
I ' Levn
I ' Levn ()  
Located in the heart of Madrid?s thriving nightlife, I?levn Café Lounge brings together the best of a café, restaurant and bar. The design, based on the fusion of natural elements such ...[See more]
Horno de Juan
Horno de Juan ()  
Diners seeking a little bit of Segovia in Madrid should visit the Horno de Juan, which has a well earned and legendary reputation for roasting suckling pig and lamb in the Segovian style in a ...[See more]
H2O
H2O ()  
GASSET 75
GASSET 75 ()  
Gasset 75 opened in Madrid in September 2004. It is located in barrio Salamanca and opens 7 days a week, closing only on Sunday evenings for staff rest.[See more]
Frágola Corazón de María
Frágola Corazón de María ()  
Harmonising light and colours to create a modern environment, Fragola offers Italian cuisine in an elegant space. You can try their blue cheese gorgonzola gnocchi, vegetable chips and Bresaola salad, ...[See more]
Filo Basílica
Filo Basílica ()  
Filo Basílica is in calle Basílica, close to calle Orense in Madrid. The philosophy of this restaurant chain is based around creative Mediterranean cuisine, using natural ingredients ...[See more]
Filo Abascal
Filo Abascal ()  
One of the huge attractions of this restaurant is its location in an old building and its decoration. Decked out in scarlet and gold with floral and ethnic watermark patterns on the walls, there are ...[See more]
Fábula Principe de Vergara
Fábula Principe de Vergara ()  
Fábula Príncipe de Vergara is located in the elegant central Madrid neighbourhood of Salamanca, in the heart of the business district. The restaurant's four small dining areas provide ...[See more]
Fabula Green Canal
Fabula Green Canal ()  
Fábula is at the end of calle Ríos Rosas in Madrid, in the old Santander park, with magnificent views over the new golf course. The restaurant itself is spacious and multifunctional ...[See more]
Ex Libris
Ex Libris ()  
Ex Libris is located in the heart of Madrid in a comfortable, modern but peaceful setting. Diners can enjoy traditional Mediterranean cuisine with original touches accompanied by an extensive but ...[See more]
El Senador
El Senador ()  
El Senador is located in the oldest part of Madrid – Madrid de los Austrias – opposite the Senate and close to the Royal Palace. It specialises in traditional Castilian food, most notably ...[See more]
La Capilla de La Bolsa
La Capilla de La Bolsa ()  
Enjoy different Mediterranean dishes with innovative touches and the highest quality raw produce. The culinary philosophy of La Capilla de La Bolsa is to process food as little as possible to ensure ...[See more]
La Carta de RAST
La Carta de RAST ()  
La Carta de Rast in Madrid offers diners a tranquil and sophisticated setting in which to enjoy its excellent seasonal cuisine. Its dishes use the finest seasonal and fresh ingredients, combining the ...[See more]
La Vaca Argentina - Lopez de Hoyos
La Vaca Argentina - Lopez de Hoyos ()  
The key word in this restaurant is elegance. Designed by the renowned Miguel Garcia Caridad, every detail has been taken care off, making this place a warm and pleasant restaurant to enjoy. Its ...[See more]
La Vaca Argentina - Las Cortes
La Vaca Argentina - Las Cortes ()  
Just a short walk from the Spain's House of Commons and the central Puerta Del Sol, you will find this elegant and classical Argentinean restaurant with the capacity for 130 people and 3 private ...[See more]
La Vaca Argentina - Gaztambide
La Vaca Argentina - Gaztambide ()  
In an environment most suitable for families, this restaurant preserves all the flavours of classic Madrid. With a large dining area that can be divided to cater for different occasions, it is ...[See more]
La Vaca Argentina - Covarrubias
La Vaca Argentina - Covarrubias ()  
A meeting point for artists and people in the music industry, this busy restaurant opens late for hungry diners looking to fill up on juicy steaks of all kinds after a night out dancing. Next to ...[See more]
La Vaca Argentina - Castellana
La Vaca Argentina - Castellana ()  
This is a place with a very personal charm. Evoking the golden days of Argentina, old pictures of well-known artists and politicians, and vast spider chandeliers are among the elements decorating ...[See more]
La Vaca Argentina - Bailén
La Vaca Argentina - Bailén ()  
In a prestigious location, between the Madrid of the 18th century, the famous quarter of La Latina and the Almudena cathedral, this restaurant is the ideal destination for lunch after antique or ...[See more]
La Vaca Argentina - Azca
La Vaca Argentina - Azca ()  
One of the most innovative restaurants in the business area of Madrid, this restaurant resounds with the city atmosphere, bringing together a mix of cold materials and warm lighting. This is a real ...[See more]
La Vaca Argentina - Arturo Soria
La Vaca Argentina - Arturo Soria ()  
Close to the residential area of Conde de Orgaz and the Arturo Soria Plaza shopping centre you will find La Vaca Argentina of Arturo Soria. A place where you can enjoy the different specialities from ...[See more]
La Recoleta
La Recoleta ()  
La Recoleta, in the heart of Madrid's financial district, offers authentic Argentinean cuisine. It is a warm and welcoming restaurant predominantly decorated in wood and which has a summer terrace. ...[See more]
La Nova
La Nova ()  
Meat is the house speciality and the main reason to visit La Nova in the central Madrid district of Chamberí. The team behind this venture describe a visit to La Nova as eating around the ...[See more]
La Mariachita
La Mariachita ()  
La Mariachita bar and restaurant is an alluring Mexican canteen-lounge that offers a fun atmosphere in a sophisticated setting. Visitors can enjoy an authentic Mexican menu accompanied by the typical ...[See more]
La Galia
La Galia ()  
La Galia can be found next to the Almudena cathedral in Madrid. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cooking with subtle French influences, in a modern and friendly setting. Its menu is divided into ...[See more]
La Española
La Española ()  
La Española is in the Madrid town of Pozuelo de Alarcón. It is a classic and traditional restaurant both in terms of its decoration, which is reminiscent of a Castilian tavern, as well ...[See more]
La Castafiore
La Castafiore ()  
La Castafiore is the leading restaurant in Europe (since 1996) for opera, operetta and entertainment. Diners are offered a live operatic show during dinner enacted by the restaurant's singing ...[See more]
El Rincon de Esteban
El Rincon de Esteban ()  
El Rincon de Esteban is located very centrally in calle Santa Catalina, next to the Spanish congress building. Clients can enjoy a wide variety of dishes prepared by chef Luis García, who uses ...[See more]
El Rancho Asador Argentino - Alberto Aguilera
El Rancho Asador Argentino - Alberto Aguilera ()  
El Rancho is a distinctive Argentinean grill restaurant that combines design and elegance, good customer service and excellent food cooked over the grill. The restaurant, which is arranged over two ...[See more]
Cornucopia
Cornucopia ()  
Since opening in 1992, Cornucopia has become renowned as one of the best restaurants in Madrid for offering creative fusion cuisine. Never closed, even during the holidays, Cornucopia's founders ...[See more]
Combarro
Combarro ()  
Classic decor on the outside with modern interior decorated with antiques. Private dining rooms and a shellfish tank inside the restaurant. A bar for tapas and aperitifs. Valet parking service. ...[See more]
Club 31
Club 31 ()  
Chilango
Chilango ()  
Calle Manuela Malasaña in the centre of Madrid is home to Chilango, a Mexican restaurant that is not typical of its genre. It is small, modern and friendly and offers diners an authentic taste ...[See more]
Castelbí
Castelbí ()  
CasaVostra - Recoletos
CasaVostra - Recoletos ()  
Casa Vostra in Calle Recoletos belongs to a restaurant chain that aims to combine contemporary restaurant spaces with traditional cuisine, selecting and using the best original ingredients. Its ...[See more]
CasaVostra - Infantas
CasaVostra - Infantas ()  
Casa Vostra in Calle Infantas forms part of a restaurant chain that aims to combine contemporary restaurant spaces with traditional cuisine, while selecting and using the finest produce. Its concept ...[See more]
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