Highlighting three spots we've seen and been this year so far.
This time:
From the M30 to the mountains
El Kiosko
Read our review here.
What's the story?
Journeys End in food lovers' meetings. A stiff climb up the path or a more leisurely stroll up the road will bring you to Felipe II's granite benches and the tables and chairs of the kiosk around it.
Try?
A very short menu, the chorizo and the omelette are terrific. Everything's freshly prepared.
Price?
You could pay less than €10 for some decent snacks.
FYI: Book by phone, but don't be surprised if you need to negotiate for your table if you don't arrive in good time.
El Vagon de Beni
Read our review here.
What's the story?
Beni and co have purloined two old train carriages, one built in Sheffield!, and turned them into dining rooms. Complete with station platform and all the paraphernalia you'd expect.
Try?
It's all modernised by still traditional stuff. delicious The low-temp cooked lamb shoulder comes with some lovely accompaniments.
Price?
€30
FYI: Bookings needed in the evenings, you might have the place to yourselves at lunchtimes.
Casa Maruja
Read our review here.
What's the story?
Out in Villanueva, in a corner of the pretty town square, there's a wood-fired oven cooking up beautifully traditional food. Run by two fellas there is no pretension whatsover here. Get a decent bottle of red, have a vast serving plate of lamb paid for by the kilo and get to it.
Try?
The oak-roasted lamb. A lesson in superlatives.
Price?
€25 or so.
FYI: After lunch pop outside and get a table to watch the evening draw in with a cocktail or two.
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This time:
From the M30 to the mountains
El Kiosko
Read our review here.
What's the story?
Journeys End in food lovers' meetings. A stiff climb up the path or a more leisurely stroll up the road will bring you to Felipe II's granite benches and the tables and chairs of the kiosk around it.
Try?
A very short menu, the chorizo and the omelette are terrific. Everything's freshly prepared.
Price?
You could pay less than €10 for some decent snacks.
FYI: Book by phone, but don't be surprised if you need to negotiate for your table if you don't arrive in good time.
El Vagon de Beni
Read our review here.
What's the story?
Beni and co have purloined two old train carriages, one built in Sheffield!, and turned them into dining rooms. Complete with station platform and all the paraphernalia you'd expect.
Try?
It's all modernised by still traditional stuff. delicious The low-temp cooked lamb shoulder comes with some lovely accompaniments.
Price?
€30
FYI: Bookings needed in the evenings, you might have the place to yourselves at lunchtimes.
Casa Maruja
Read our review here.
What's the story?
Out in Villanueva, in a corner of the pretty town square, there's a wood-fired oven cooking up beautifully traditional food. Run by two fellas there is no pretension whatsover here. Get a decent bottle of red, have a vast serving plate of lamb paid for by the kilo and get to it.
Try?
The oak-roasted lamb. A lesson in superlatives.
Price?
€25 or so.
FYI: After lunch pop outside and get a table to watch the evening draw in with a cocktail or two.
TweetFollow @honestlymadrid
