You'll find a bunch of restaurants, cafes and “brasseries” in every city. Below is a selection of nice venues where you can enjoy local food and/or culinary delights.



Fast Good


Spanish master chef Ferran Adria combines fast food with culinary excellence in designer restaurant surroundings. The first Fast Good opened its doors in Madrid in 2004. Give McDonalds a miss and order your fast food (hamburgers, chicken rolls and fries) here. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients a...
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Zalacain


While you can, of course, always try something new, Zalacain has been serving the tastiest Basque dishes for over 25 years. It also has the distinction of being the only restaurant in Madrid to have been awarded three Michelin stars. That happened in 1982, just nine years after the restaurant opened...
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Cafe de Oriente


The restaurant is situated on Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace and beside the Opera building. It's a great spot to enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate, and to observe the square and the people. In the summer you can do this from the pleasant terrace. It's hard to believe that the restaurant w...
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