(C/ Zorrilla 11 in Madrid, Spain)

Although it's not the most sophisticated of Madrid's few vegetarian restaurants, it certainly is one... of the best. The quality and freshness of the ingredients used in the kitchen are outstanding. The subtle lighting and the carefully positioned plants create a warm and cosy atmosphere in the dining room. House specials are Mushroom Stroganoff and Aubergine Gratin. No smoking. Opening hours: 1pm-4pm & 9pm-midnight Monday-Saturday, 1pm-4pm Sunday [moreless]

(Ponzano, 39-41 in Madrid, Spain)

House specials include Salt-Baked Fish, Steamed Shellfish, paellas, tasty stews and fried Mediterran...ean fish. There's meat on the menu as well. It's a high-quality Andalusian restaurant with an elegant dining room offering first class service. The interior is authentically southern without being kitsch or tacky. The wine list is adequate but not exceptional, although it does feature some good cava (sparkling wine). The restaurant has its own car park and valet parking. Opening hours: From 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. From 8:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. (Winter time) From 8:30 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. (Summer time) Every day except Sunday night, all year round Sample Dinner menu: ENTREES CURED HAM 19,00 IBERIAN CURED LOIN 16,00 DRIED TUNA 12,00 MATURED CHEESE 11,00 GRILLED BREAD WITH OLIVE OIL, HAM OR ANCHOVIES 6,50 "COQUINAS" (ANDALUSIAN VARIETY OF COCKLES) 14,00 SMALL CLAMS (UNIT) 3,00 PRAWNS (100 grs.) 12,50 ANCHOVIES IN VINEGAR 10,00 OCTOPUS IN A GALICIAN STYLE 15,00 CLAMS "A LA MARINIÈRE" 16,00 STEAMED COCKLES 13,00 FISH SOUP 10,00 CLAMS (100 grs.) 10,00 RICES RICE WITH LOBSTER 20,00 RICE WITH "LANGOSTINES" AND CLAMS 20,00 RICE "A LA MARINÈRE" 15,00 PAELLA 16,00 VEGETABLES PAELLA 15,00 RICE WITH SQUID AND CLAMS 17,00 MEAT SIRLOIN BROCHETTE 19,00 GRILLED SIRLOIN (ALSO IN PEPPER SAUCE) 19,00 GRILLED OX STEAK 19,00 ENTRECOT 17,00 BEEFSTEAK 12,00 BREAD 2,00 DESSERTS HOMEMADE ALMOND CAKE 5,00 RICE PUDDING 5,00 CRÉME BRULÉ 5,00 EGG AND SUGAR CAKE 5,00 STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE CAKE 5,00 ICECREAM 5,00 ICECREAM SHERBET 5,00 FRUIT 5,00 PROFITEROLS 5,00 NATURAL JUICE (UNIT) 5,00 ALMIRANTE 5,00 IRISH COFFEE 5,00 INFUSIONS 2,00 [moreless]

(Calle Almirante, 12 in Madrid, Spain)

Chef Frédéric Fétiveau, who gained experience in Paris working in Jules Verne and Hotel Bristol, ser...ves the best from the French, Italian, Spanish, and Morroccan cuisines in this Bistro-style restaurant. The menu is complemented by an impressive winelist which features more than 130 wines mostly from Spain and France. There is also a bar downstairs, éO, which serves excellent cocktails, classic ones as well as own creations. In the weekends dj's play various styles of music, from R&B to House and Dance. Opening hours: Fechas de cierre : Cerramos domingo y lunes durante el mes de agosto Comidas: desde las 13:30 hasta las 16:00 Cenas: desde las 21:00 hasta las 00:00 Cenas - Fin de semana: desde las 21:00 hasta las 01:00 [moreless]

(Calle Tetuán 12 in Madrid, Spain)

A typical traditional Madrid bar since it opened in 1860, it's famous for being the birthplace of th...e Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) in 1879. It's also famous for serving delicious deep-fried cod fritters in batter along with fresh draught beer. You'll have to take your drinks and tapas standing up at the bar amongst the good-humoured multitude doing the same, or you could sit down to a full meal in the restaurant. Opening hours: Lunch: 11am-3:30pm Monday-Saturday, Dinner: 5:30pm-11pm Monday-Saturday Sample Dinner menu: RECOMMENDATIONS Cocido Madrileño: Traditional Madrid hotpot, consisting of a soup for starters, followed by a main course of stewed beef, chicken, chorizo (spicy sausage), black pudding, belly pork, chickpeas and cabbage. The price includes both courses. Bacalao de la casa: (our speciality). One piece of prime quality cod battered and fried to our own recipe. The price shown is per item. Croqueta de bacalao: Home-made cod croquette. Price per item. Banderilla de bonito: Chunks of tuna and tomato served on a cocktail stick. Price per item. Callos a la Madrileña: Traditional Madrid stewed tripe, consisting of chunks of beef tripe, snout and hoof stewed with chorizo, black pudding, cayenne pepper, garlic and onion. Chipirones con pisto de berenjena: Sautéed baby squid served on a bed of ratatouille (garlic, aubergine / eggplant, onion, cumin and tomato fried in olive oil). Portion of Ibérico ham: Fine slices of ham from acorn-fed Ibérico pigs, carefully and naturally cured over a period of 36 months. Pimientos rellenos de bacalao: Mildly-hot red chilli peppers stuffed with cod and béchamel (white) sauce. Huevos de la casa: Two fried eggs served with French fries, baked green peppers, ratatouille, Ibérico ham and tomato purée. Tortilla de bacalao: Omelette made with cod lightly browned in garlic and olive oil. STARTERS Gazpacho Andaluz: Typical Andalusian cold soup made of blended tomato,bread,onion,green pepper,garlic and cucumber,served with an olive oil, garlic, salt and vinegar dressing. Ensalada tibia de bacalao: Cod Salad: poached cod served with chilli peppers, diced tomato, raw onion and baby lettuce, dressed with sweet vinaigrette. Ensalada de bacalao con naranja: Cod and Orange Salad: raw cod served with onion, orange, and lettuce julienne. Ensalada de pimientos con ventresca: Tuna and Chilli Pepper Salad: tuna steak in oil served with whole chilli peppers. Ensalada mixta: Mixed Salad: lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, white asparagus, boiled egg and pickled tuna. Sopa Juliana: Soup made of meat, carrot, chard, leek, cabbage and celery. Sopa Castellana: Castilian Soup. A broth made of garlic, bread, paprika and cayenne pepper, beef stock, chorizo and ham. Vegetables of the Day: Please ask the serving staff for details. OUR COD DISHES Bacalao con setas y alcaparras: A large piece of cod served in a sauce made of olive oil, leeks, wild mushrooms, capers, tomato purée and orange juice. Bacalao al ajo arriero: Flakes of cod cooked in olive oil, onion, garlic, paprika and white wine. Bacalao al pil-pil: This dish must be ordered in advance, and is for a minimum of two persons) Cod cooked in a creamy sauce of olive oil thickened with the natural gelatine of the codfish. Bacalao a la Bilbaína: Grilled cod topped with garlic and fried chilli peppers. Bacalao con tomate: Cod served in homemade tomato sauce. Bacalao a la Vizcaína: Cod cooked in a sauce made to the traditional recipe: Serrano ham, onion, paprika, olive oil and garlic. Bacalao del día: Cod of the Day: Please ask the serving staff for details. Bacalao en salsa verde: Cod in Green Sauce: made with olive oil, garlic, parsley, onion, peas and asparagus broth. MEAT DISHES Entrecotte a la plancha: Grilled entrecote of veal served with French fries, green peppers and tomato. Solomillo a la plancha: Grilled sirloin (tenderloin) steak served with French fries, green peppers and tomato. Entrecotte a la pimienta: Grilled entrecote of veal in a creamy pepper sauce with French fries. Solomillo a la pimienta: Grilled sirloin (tenderloin) steak in a creamy pepper sauce with French fries. DESSERTS Flan de la casa: Home-made crème caramel. Arroz con leche: Home-made rice pudding (served chilled). Peras al vino: Fresh pears soaked in red wine. Sopa de choclate blanco: White chocolate mousse. Fruta del tiempo: Seasonal fruit. Prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax. [moreless]

(Pl. Puerta Cerrada, 11 in Madrid, Spain)

You'll find a wide selection of excellent tapas on offer, especially the Roquefort cheese and pork s...ausages. If you prefer a sit-down meal, head upstairs where you'll find traditional fare on the menu with outstanding red meats in particular. Open since 1933, it specializes in serving the best wines available from the Valdepeñas region. The bar is downstairs, the restaurant upstairs, and both are decorated with photos of famous matadors. [moreless]

(Paseo de la Castellana, 8 in Madrid, Spain)

The restaurant at the High Tech Nueva Castellana hotel is a combination of retro and contemporary st...yles, and serves international and local dishes from its buffet. There is a snack bar offering light bites and drinks throughout the day. [moreless]

(Paseo de la Castellana 8 in Madrid, Spain)

Local de diseño vanguardista, ubicado en pleno corazón de Madrid. Ambiente cosmopolita, ideal para d...isfrutar de cualquier momento del día y de la noche de una agradable comida, un cocktail o una reunión de amigos. Por la noche, se transforma en un bar con magia y Dj's. Música de calidad y versatilidad para convertirse en el lugar ideal para tomarse unas copas, ver gente guapa... o dejarse ver. Una concepción moderna de restauración, distendida, sin descuidar el mimo por la cocina tradicional. Renovamos la carta periódicamente, aprovechando los productos frescos de temporada. No olvides visitarnos los domingos, con un fantástico brunch al más puro estilo N.Y. Opening hours: Comidas: desde las 13:30 hasta las 16:00 Cenas: desde las 21:00 hasta las 24:00 [moreless]

(Avda. de España, 30 in Madrid, Spain)

English-French decor with romantic dining rooms adapted to each season of the year. Large hearths an...d spacious windows with views over the garden. [moreless]

(Reina Mercedes, 12 in Madrid, Spain)

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. Exclusive atmosphere. Excellent Madrid hallmark guarante Several gastronomical awards, including: Premio de Calidad (quality-award), Medalla Mérito Turístico Xunta de Galicia (recognition as tourist attraction), Percebe de Oro, Gran Collar Gastronómico Internacional... Sample Dinner menu: Galician traditional cuisine specialising in fish and shellfish [moreless]

(Francisco Encimas, 8 in Madrid, Spain)

Since 1999 and based on 40 years' experience, chef Mario Sandoval has been giving a personal and cre...ative touch to this restaurant?s cuisine, combining tradition and experimentation with cutting-edge textures and tastes. What makes this restaurant unique is the use of seasonal products, intensified by the chef's respect for the balance between taste, appearance and the ingredients that make up a dish. The four brothers - Rafael, Juan Diego, José Ramón and Mario, the youngest, have created a real revolution where excellent cuisine is the order of the day, along with a wine card that offers around 700 different labels from the most important wine regions from around the world and an attentive and refined service. Following an elaborate refurbishment of the original premises of years gone by, Restaurante Coque has become even more accommodating in meeting clients' demands. The restaurant has two dining-rooms with a capacity for 60 persons as well as a private cellar/dining room downstairs for business dinners, wine tasting and parties. The kitchen measures 100 m2 and is equipped with the latest technology. Sample Specialties: Creative signature cuisine. [moreless]