RESTAURANTS
Poncelet Cheese Bar
Not for the lactose intolerant but look no further in Madrid if you like your queso, fromage and formaggio.
InSitu Restaurante
Fusion shmusion where Chueca meets Malasaña; the food’s great, the crowd’s friendly and the atmosphere’s cosy.
Vi Cool by Sergi Arola
Sergi Arola’s homespun alternative to Michelin greatness in Madrid is all about the burgers, cocas and drinks.
Dassa Barr
Top madrileño restaurant Dassa Bassa’s wallet-friendly wine and tapas bar, with affordable nibbles and wines available by the glass.
Bla, Bla, Bla Madrid
Don’t let bla turn into blurgh by overindulging in Saturday brunch at this chic spot on the edge of Chueca.
Luzi Bombón
The Barcelona-based Grupo Tragaluz is back in the capital with a new place, and they appear to have another insta-hit on their hands.
Nikkei 225
This madrileño Peruvian-Japanese fusion newbie may be named after the Tokyo stock index, but its prices won’t crash your personal portfolio.
Mercado San Antón
Cruising Chueca and engaging in some authentic food market sampling are no longer mutually exclusive options.
La Manduca de Azagra
Get your five-a-day at this minimalist space where the traditional sides are the main draw. And rarely a tourist in sight.
DiverXO
Arguably the hottest table in Madrid but - unlike more see-and-be-seen hotspots - here the main attraction here really is the food, David Muñoz's sublime Spanish-Asian fusion cuisine.
Bar Tómate
A Barcelona transplant in Madrid that offers something for everyone to ‘take’, from politicos to the fashion lot that make this sceney spot their choice.
Public
Dishing up perfectly edible nosh, elegantly presented at rock-bottom prices, another institution on the local cheap eat scene.
La Magasand
A lofty space perfect for kicking back with market-fresh sandwiches and the latest fashion magazine.
Home Burger Bar
The best burgers in town served with all the classic accompaniments - and some not-so-classic choices.
Olsen
Take a trip to Scandinavia via blonde wood interiors, Nordic style canapés and the finest selection of vodkas this side of Stalingrad.
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