Because the best conquests are always through the stomach, here it goes the definitive list of the most romantic restaurants in Madrid. Love is in the food!
NUMA POMPILIUS (Velazquez, 18)
Its elegance, its atmosphere, its flavor, its exquisiteness, its terrace... There are many reasons why Numa Pompilius is one of our favorite italians from Madrid.
The prestigious studio Alexandra Pombo signs the decoration of the restaurant, in which we find a multitude of mirrors, frescoes, baroque details, thick curtains, exposed kitchen and a table-workshop where they prepare the pasta.
This restaurant of The Umbrella Group , led by Sandro Silva and Marta Seco , is a sure hit for any romantic date worth its salt, either the first or the fifteenth.
Some of their star dishes are: the tagliatelle with lobster from Tristan with pesto, the pecorino mushroom tagliolini and, of course, Nonna Rosa's tiramisu.
The pasta workshop in sight and an impressive terrace
FRACAS (Zurbano, 36)
Why do they call it a hotel when they mean a palace? After a complete refurbishment, the new Saint Maurus has reopened its doors under the seal Marriott Luxury Collection and each and every one of its rooms (decorated by lorenzo castle ) are a dream, as is the beautiful garden devised by the landscaper Ferdinand Valero.
The reins of the stoves have been taken Rafa Peña, chef and owner of the acclaimed restaurant Gresca , in Barcelona. What better way to make your debut in the capital than in a palace library?
The gastronomic offer of Gresca in Santo Mauro is divided into two environments. First of all, the elegant hotel restaurant, Gresca Library, which offers a “more palatial and classic” proposal with dishes such as royal hare or sea bass in green clam sauce.
Secondly, Gresca Wine Bar bet on a more casual concept and with uninterrupted hours from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., whose dishes we can taste in the halls and in the garden, ideal for a casual after work thanks to its varied selection of natural and organic wines and the iconic Gresca bikini.
“Our kitchen is carefree within the formality. We want the people of Madrid not to be afraid to enter the Santo Mauro. Our challenge is to play with a formal atmosphere and that our cuisine, more casual, adapts to the Santo Mauro style and to the palace”, says Rafa Peña.
The Greek Library.
CHARRUA (Count Xiquena Street, 4)
Flames, chandeliers, blankets, wood... Crossing the gates of Charrúa means completely forgetting that you are in the center of the capital, since its intimate and cozy atmosphere transports you to any small mountain village with smoking chimneys and wooden houses.
Here they render true "cult of fire" –his leitmotif– and from his exposed grill they come out exquisite meat cuts from different countries such as Uruguay, Finland, Germany and Spain.
Our recommendation? The Ayrshire cow tomahawk , the High Loin Prime Black Angus Nebraska , the Holstein beef steak or the Galician beef steak aged 60 days.
Charrúa: worship of fire.
ROOSTIQ (Augusto Figueroa, 47)
The ode to the embers continues in Roostiq , whose Neapolitan wood oven it is a real crush. To prepare their dishes, they use the best quality raw material, which they obtain from two farms in Ávila in which they grow vegetables –don't miss their candied artichokes– and they raise free chickens.
Their meats are from Guikar, one of the best distributors in Spain and its pizza They are directly out of this world, so don't leave without trying them.
Roostiq's pizzas are out of this world.
LE BISTROMAN ATELIER (Amnesty Street, 10)
East french bistro in full Madrid of the Austrians It is a most romantic and quiet option. Le Bistroman Atelier It is a project led by the hotelier Miguel Ángel García Marinelli and the chef Stéphane del Río where you will find French recipes made with seasonal products.
the interior designer Javier Erlanz was in charge of giving the place personality, infusing it with a provencal air that makes us feel as if we have reached a village in the south of France. And here every detail counts, the exposed brick wall, chandeliers, exposed kitchen, copper details, sofas and chairs upholstered in aquamarine blue...
At the table we are received with linen tablecloths, silver cutlery, Limoges crockery and Riedel glassware. In short, the perfect blend of sophistication and warmth.
We recommend that you try the delicious campaign pate, the homemade goose foie gras, the charcoal-grilled onglet with bordelaise sauce and the Mont Royal pigeon in salmis (the latter must be booked in advance).
Vive l'Amour!
COKE (Marquis del Riscal Street, 11)
Do you want to live a unique gastronomic experience? So your site is Cokeby the Sandoval brothers (Mario, in the kitchen; Rafael, sommelier; and Juan Diego, room manager).
In its more than one thousand square meters, a totally personalized sensory journey awaits you in four stages: cocktail bar, cellar (or as they call it, the “bottled wine coliseum”), kitchen (where Mario will show you his wood oven and R&D projects) and living room (an apotheosis ending).
your menu Groove It will become one of your best memories as a couple.
Coke: simply unforgettable.
WAREHOUSE OF SECRETS (San Blas Street, 4)
The Cellar of Secrets is located in the oldest winery in Madrid, dating back to the 18th century and was rehabilitated to become one of the most romantic restaurants in Madrid.
Here, the niches where the wine rested yesteryear, they are now a set of “semi-reserved” or caves offering absolute privacy.
In the letter, which they themselves define as “Mediterranean and avant-garde” , you will find varied starters, rice and pasta, as well as delicious fish and meat.
If it is impossible for you to choose, opt for his boutique menu , consisting of a selection of eight of the restaurant's most representative dishes, such as the warm vichyssoise with truffle caviar from Soria, and the tender tataki of Bonito from Getaria.
A dinner between the alcoves where the wine used to rest.
UDAIPUR (Paseo de la Castellana, 74)
Exotic, colorful, mysterious and of course, romantic. Udaipur It opened last summer and its reception was the most famous.
This Indian fusion cuisine restaurant belongs to Khazuria Group –Bangalore, Fathe Pur, Purnima, The Fish Man– and accumulates thousands of likes on social networks not only for its colorful decoration but also for its irresistible proposals such as its Tikka Masala croquettes, their curry dishes (with chicken, lamb and even fish) and their selection of Biriyani.
Udaipur: For an exotic romance.
MONSIEUR SUSHITA (Velazquez, 18)
sushi group It is always a good idea, and even more so if it is a romantic plan! We stay with Monsieur Sushita , which proposes a journey in which East and West They go hand in hand.
His Moroccan-inspired entrance patio is glass-enclosed and full of vines and inside a two-storey space awaits us with Murano glass chandeliers, furniture purchased in the south of France, colonial-inspired decoration, mirrors and floors painted by hand.
The menu does not lack the great successes of the group, such as the red prawn tempura with sweet chili, the charcoal tuna tataki with kale chips and your choice of sushi, that includes both the classics and the occasional review that is very worthwhile.
Welcome to Monsieur Sushita!
THE ONLY ONE (Claudio Coello, 10)
After conquering Mexico and Colombia, The One Group has opened its first restaurant in Madrid betting on a “Mexiterranean” philosophy that fuses the best of Mexican and Spanish cuisine.
Alexandra Pombo she has been in charge of the interior design of the premises, where she stands out the use of wood, warm textures and lighting that creates the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a romantic dinner without giving up fun, because DJs are also part of the plan here!
The Michelin Star Chef Andres Madrigal leads this attractive project whose menu includes ideal options to share (such as the suckling pig taco from Sepúlveda or the governor with red shrimp), tasty cuts of grilled meat, exquisite fish (don't miss the estuary sea bass in size) and desserts that it is impossible to refuse (such as the lost cornbread or osmotized fruit in holy leaf.).
Do not leave without toasting for the love of the Mexican with a good tequila
Rice lying down.
NOI (Recoletos Street, 6)
“A contemporary Italian” , this is how the chef describes Giani Pinto his restaurant, Noi. And it is here that the Made in Italy but he denies any hint of nostalgia or melancholy.
The boot: from north to south and from south to north, with the occasional special stop and many twists and turns, that is the travel plan that they propose to us in this space decorated in a pop key by the studio ilmiodesign.
For an immersive experience in Noi's Italian cuisine, we recommend that you choose the menu Big Gourmand , which includes successes such as the Sicilian caponata, the vitelo tonnato or the pappardele with ragù genovese
If you want to surprise your date, ask chef's table , in a booth right in front of the open kitchen.
Noi: a contemporary Italian.
PARIS COFFEE (Count of Aranda 11 and Felix Boix 8)
you will go for his famous steak (like everyone else), but you will stay for its French aesthetic that makes us feel in the city of love par excellence: vintage furniture, posters and retro-style posters, checkerboard flooring, mirrors, wood...
Cafe de Paris has two stores in the capital (Count of Aranda 11 and Félix Boix 8) and to know its origins you have to go back to the year 1930, when Monsieur Boubier and his wife, owners of the Le Coq d'Or restaurant in Geneva, developed the today famous sauce.
The Boubiers taught the recipe for the sauce to her daughter and this to her husband, Arthur-François Dumont, owner of the restaurant Café de Paris (also in Geneva). The success was such that Dumont decided offer a single dish: the Entrecote Café de Paris, accompanied by salad and fries at will. To this day, the formula is still valid and reaps successes day after day.
The most famous steak in Madrid.
PENTHOUSE (Street of the Marquis of Valdeiglesias, 1)
From Madrid to heaven… passing through Ático, The hotel restaurant The Principal , in which to savor "Ramón Freixa's casual cuisine".
The renowned chef with 2 Michelin stars displays all his creativity over the rooftops of Gran Vía with a menu of original flavors, a careful product and an infallible technique.
In his menu, in addition to a multitude of options to share, we find the most attractive dishes such as the sea bass and prawn marinade, the flame-roasted venison and the glazed suckling veal shank.
If it is a special occasion, do not hesitate and go for it the tasting menu 'From Madrid to heaven'. Put the icing on the night by toasting with a cocktail in front of the dome of the Metropolis building in the Glazed terrace.
Dinner at the Penthouse with dessert on the terrace, great plan!