Hotel La Union

We’re not just paying lip service when we say that Chirón is one of the best places to eat on the outskirts of Madrid, just 25km from the Spanish capital.Here, chef Iván Muñoz, working alongside his sommelier brother Raúl, showcases the cooking of the Madrid region from a more modern and creative perspective, while at the same time paying homage to its traditional roots. Choose between highly enticing set menus with a touch of influence from La Mancha, which take us on a journey along the banks of the Tajo, Jarama and Tajuña rivers. The chef’s enthusiasm for the area and its local produce does

A restaurant that has managed to adapt with the times to the delight of its guests. Despite the bright, renovated new look and cuisine that is more in keeping with contemporary trends, it still retains the informal character of the early roadside “mesón” first opened by grandmother Valentina and whose name recalls her Cuban roots. It is impossible to talk about El Bohío without mentioning celebrity chef Pepe Rodríguez, who champions the DNA of this area by highlighting the culinary legacy of La Mancha, while at the same time adapting its flavours and ingredients to the present day in line with

This restaurant, located at the entrance to the Monte Alina residential area, surprises with a new format after its relocation from Illescas (Toledo). While the upper floor features the gastronomic space itself, with its meticulous layout and open kitchen, the lower floor and terrace are home to another establishment (Aleño Brassafina) that follows the same theme but with a much more modest and informal approach. The tandem of chefs at the helm, Víctor Infantes and Saúl González, continue to extol the virtues of this contemporary La Mancha cuisine of grilled meats and marinades that has won th

Under the term ‘ether’, derived from the Greek word for 'sky' or ‘firmament’, this restaurant gives physical form to the dream of the Tofé brothers, Sergio and Mario, who share the load, the former as chef and the latter as maitre d' and sommelier. The unassuming premises, just a few minutes' walk from Plaza de Legazpi, is intimate and minimalist, decorated with paintings by different artists. They favour a contemporary cuisine that is not devoid of personality, with interesting Latin American influences (especially from Mexico and Colombia) that speak to their experiences with chefs from the

Displaying an elegant avant-garde aesthetic, this is a truly unique space... on the top floor of a nineteenth-century building!Here, where there is also a spectacular terrace, you can enjoy a culinary experience in the form of four menus, all with wine pairing options: Esencia laborables (available Thursday and Friday at lunchtime), Esencia (evenings and Saturdays, with the possibility of adding further dishes), the so-called Madrid, Madrid, Madrid and, finally, the so-called Gran Madrid. Chef Paco Roncero, who has an unwavering enthusiasm for olive oil, demonstrates his full creativity in his

Deessa is a restaurant like no other and is the gourmet standard-bearer of the Mandarin Oriental Ritz in Madrid. The incomparable dining room, exquisitely laid out in the Alfonso XIII salon overlooking the garden, is the perfect setting in which to savour the intrinsic beauty of the great Quique Dacosta’s exquisite culinary vision. This celebrated chef keeps a watchful eye on everything here, closely following the cuisine created by resident head chef Domenico Vildacci. Their elegant dishes exploring the flavours of the Mediterranean and the Extremadura region are showcased on two tasting menu

Home to the “world’s best flamenco tablao”, this historic venue is now enhanced by two highly distinct dining spaces: the Tablao restaurant, where you can dine while watching the live flamenco show; and a separate contemporary gastronomic space which is much quieter and has seating for just eight guests.In the latter, overseen by chef David García, the decor and service shine through, providing an impressive backdrop for a single, modern tasting menu (Compás) with a strong nod to the chef’s Basque origins. Another impressive feature here is the sublime wine cellar, which boasts a magnificent s