In 2026, Madrid was awarded 31 Michelin-starred restaurants. But sometimes, you feel like your stomach needs something more classic. Chef Joan Roca said during one of his talks at Madrid Fusión that “every now and then, we need to remember that simple things can be sublime.” This could perfectly apply to the tasty stewed lentils found on the menu at La Ancha. Its menu is purely traditional and focuses on quality products. My favorite? The Spanish omelet with clams and green beans with prawns. Located on Calle Zorrilla. Housed in the stately Hotel Urso, the Casa Felisa restaurant offers traditional,…

Cocol celebrates Spanish craftsmanship with a carefully curated selection of pieces from small producers: wool blankets from Grazalema, traditional vases, and esparto grass baskets. Its blue façade invites you to discover a space that champions quality craftsmanship and also hosts workshops and activities. Located at Costanilla de San Andrés St #18. ETUREL; OR TABLES WITH PERSONALITY You may recognize it from photos of socialites such as Sassa de Osma or from its viral video denouncing the plagiarism of its tablecloths. Either way, Eturel is a must for lovers of craftsmanship. Its pieces are made entirely in Madrid, using traditional techniques…

Italian, Japanese, or Mediterranean: the number of gluten-free restaurants in Madrid is constantly growing. ARTEMISA Artemisa opened in the 90s, when vegetarian options in the capital were limited. Since 2016 they added to this a 100% gluten-free menu and is now one of the reference restaurants for celiacs. In addition to the menu of the day, its green nettle cream, salads, vegetable croquettes, Farah Dibah cake, Queen of Africa zucchini, pizzas, burgers or tasting dishes are some of the proposals that you are going to find in its two restaurants located in the center of Madrid. 📍 Calle Ventura de…

Long time ago, a close friend showed me a little picture at  the Prado Museum. “The Death Crist supported  by an Angel “ An angel whose emotion is difficult to express with words The table has been part of the collections of the  Prado Museum  since 1965 and is currently exhibited in the magnificent temporary exhibition “A place of memory 1819-2019” Antonello da Messina is probably the most important Renaissance painter in southern Italy, known for his early mastery of the Flemish technique in oil painting (Giorgio Vasari  at his book “ The lives of the most excellent painters…” thought…

People from Madrid “madrileños” we love food and we are happy to devote a huge amount of time and energy to the act of eating. Then there is the geography of Madrid, which sits in the centre of the country like a giant spider on its web. Much of the highest quality produce ends up here. The fish and seafood, in particular, are of unsurpassable quality, the fish market being the second largest in the world after Tokyo. It is not impossible to eat badly here, but you do have to try quite hard. The sheer quantity of good restaurants,…