Journey Inn Madrid

This restaurant in the heart of the city’s Goya district is the next step in the career of chef Álex Marugán, whose previous, somewhat more modest experience was in the nearby Mercado Torrijos. In this contemporary bistro-style eatery, he concentrates on contemporary cooking that incorporates an array of Latin American touches (especially from Mexico and Peru) to add distinct flavour to his dishes, which are interesting and highly delicate. The à la carte comes in two parts: “Los de siempre”, featuring his iconic recipes such as “Torrezno” (a fried bacon snack) and the “ossobuco pibil taco”; a

This is indeed the same premises where chef Javier Estévez first opened what was to become the highly successful La Tasquería (the latter is now located in Calle Modesto Lafuente). It has retained the same look and bistro feel with a small kitchen overlooking the dining room, and offers guests cooking that is similar to that of the original La Tasquería but with a more informal menu of popular dishes. Of course, you’ll find tapas, raciones and dishes that feature its trademark offal (casquería in Spanish), plus a whole host of other non-related dishes. Don’t miss out on classics such as the tr

Part of the Bulbiza (Bulevar de Ibiza) gastronomic project, Bistronómika offers a traditional “No Carta” menu featuring touches of contemporary detail. The specialities here are the top-quality fish and seafood (the catch is displayed here every day to whet our appetite) cooked with minimum intervention, mainly on the open grill. Make sure you try the Gilda kebab-style appetiser, prepared with red tuna from the Mediterranean.

A classic address for Galician cuisine in the Spanish capital, O grelo has been serving the best fish and seafood from NW Spain for over three decades. The extensive choice on offer, including standout dishes such as spider crab and different cuts of hake from Burela, is complemented by delicious savoury rice dishes and an excellent choice of Galician meats.

This restaurant occupying a former workshop boasts a unique layout that includes access via a corridor lined by bookcases of cookery books, a bright and spacious dining room featuring a host of designer detail, and two kitchens (one a striking open kitchen in the centre of the room, and a second enclosed space that is still visible to diners). The cuisine here bears the strong hallmark of experienced celebrity chef Alberto Chicote, whose constantly evolving contemporary cuisine, showcased on three menus (Fiesta, Festival and Homenaje), is based around Spanish ingredients and fusion dishes with

This restaurant just a few steps from the Retiro park reflects the culinary passion of chef David Marcano, who trained alongside the San Sebastián-born maestro Juan Mari Arzak. In this contemporary space, enjoy innovative and contemporary dishes showcasing Basque touches, an international influence, plus a continual quest for flavour. The à la carte, complemented by a special lunchtime menu, includes several dishes for sharing (we particularly liked the spicy tuna tartare Mexican taco) and the option of ordering many of the dishes as half-plates. The chef can often be seen in the dining room t

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