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Top 10 best restaurants in Madrid

Mar 28, 2006  Native of Madrid
3.0 of 5 stars based on 4 votes

Madrid offers a wide variety of good restaurants. This lists includes the ones that I think are most special, based on their history, service, quality or prestige.

  • Category: Best of
  • Appeals to: Business travelers, Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with teenagers, Seniors, Tourists
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • 1. Jockey

    This is one of the classic restaurants of Madrid and a favorite of international celebrities.

  • 2. Zalacaín

    One of the most prestigious restaurants of the city. Its cuisine is based on Basque dishes.

  • 3. Botín
    http://www.casabotin.com/INGindex.html

    This restaurant dates from 1725 and takes pride on being the oldest restaurant in the world. Goya supposedly worked here before becoming a painter and it has always been a favorite of international celebrities.

  • 4. Lucio

    Very popular restaurants among politicians and celebrities. They offer classic Castilian food and a good selection of wines.

  • 5. Café de Oriente

    Also a very popular restaurant among celebrities and politicians, offers excellent service and refine cuisine.

  • 6. Principe de Viana

    This restaurant is one of the classic of Madrid. Offers Basque-Navarra cuisine and excellent service.

  • 7. Asador Donostiarra

    One of the favorite dinning sports in Madrid among locals and international celebrities. Offers Basque dishes and it is famous for the quality of its meats.

  • 8. Las Cuatro Estaciones

    Very popular restaurant. Offers exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, and interesting decoration with plants and flowers.

  • 9. Viridiana

    This is one of the finest restaurants in the city offering creative cuisine and excellent quality.

  • 10. El Viejo Almacén de Buenos Aires

    Very popular restaurant. Offers Argentinean cuisine.