Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Forget the restaurant and head straight to the bar for an afternoon tapa. They have the most amazing bacalao (salt cod) croquetas and fried bacalao. Have them with a caña.
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Casa Labra
12 C. de TetuánForget the restaurant and head straight to the bar for an afternoon tapa. They have the most amazing bacalao (salt cod) croquetas and fried bacalao. Have them with a caña.
Levaduramadre
16 C/ del Alcalde Sainz de BarandaFrench bakery with great croissants and baguettes.
Great for a quick late night bite or an early morning coffee. Try the croquetas, the Spanish potatoes with chorizo and eggs, or one of the many tapas displayed on the bar.
Toma Jamón Tabernas españolas
72 C. de NarváezGreat for a quick late night bite or an early morning coffee. Try the croquetas, the Spanish potatoes with chorizo and eggs, or one of the many tapas displayed on the bar.
They have the best bocadillo de calamari (calamari sandwich). If you are out in the morning stop here for fresh churros (a spanish fried donut) with hot chocolate.
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Bar El Brillante
8 Pl. del Emperador Carlos VThey have the best bocadillo de calamari (calamari sandwich). If you are out in the morning stop here for fresh churros (a spanish fried donut) with hot chocolate.
Wonderful place for seafood. Upscale restaurant serving dinner. This place is an icon in Madrid (opened by the Andres brothers in 1958).
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Restaurante Rafa
68 C. de NarváezWonderful place for seafood. Upscale restaurant serving dinner. This place is an icon in Madrid (opened by the Andres brothers in 1958).
Everything Else
Excellent line of skincare made from olive oil. We swear by their moisturizers, the antiOX regenerating serum, and the moisturizing recovery hair mask. They also have a location in Chueca.
Oleoteca Retiro La Chinata
38 C. de IbizaExcellent line of skincare made from olive oil. We swear by their moisturizers, the antiOX regenerating serum, and the moisturizing recovery hair mask. They also have a location in Chueca.
Neighborhood movie theater showing films from Hollywood and Europe.
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Cines Renoir Retiro
42 C. de NarváezNeighborhood movie theater showing films from Hollywood and Europe.
A 19th century glass pavilion now housing a modern sculpture gallery. Free admission.
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Palacio De Cristal
4 P.º de CubaA 19th century glass pavilion now housing a modern sculpture gallery. Free admission.
Entertainment & Activities
CENTRO DEPORTIVOS GYM NARVAEZ C/ Narvaez
70 C. de NarváezGreat neighborhood gym with experienced trainers.