Antoinette, the French house to feel like in Paris in the center of Madrid
The center of Madrid has a new neighbor. It is very chic and comes from France . He arrives in the middle of Preciados street brasserie that will have to talk. She is **Antoinette**.
But who really is Antoinette? Ella is the new brasserie in the center of Madrid. A project that had been cooking for a long time and in which every detail is taken care of to the maximum. And why this restaurant model? Because their partners french origin , detected that although French cuisine is known and valued worldwide, in Madrid we did not have many referents of the same.
They have come to fill that gap with the classic concept of what a brasserie is that, contrary to what you might think, its origin goes back to places where they serve casual dining and are open all day . And this is the concept on which they have based themselves: they want us to be able to go and enjoy this cuisine at any time of the day.
The details of the Antoinette tables
To enter Antoinette is to be transported directly to a proper parisian atmosphere , with the feeling of not entering a restaurant, but rather a private home.
So they have divided the room into small spaces where the decoration and the atmosphere change. The restaurant has a bar area a with high tables, a room with capacity for 90 people and an open kitchen, and a small terrace with all the Parisian charm.
All your letter, executed by the chef Jean-Jacques Payel, explore authentic French flavors. Unadulterated and genuine. And this is because most of the ingredients come directly from France.
Entering here is moving to Paris in the blink of an eye
The menu is divided into three acts, as if it were a theater, but isn't eating in front of an open kitchen like eating in a theater?
The first act start with one triumphant entrance in which they cannot miss the onion soup with gratin Emmental cheese , accompanied by toasted bread, followed by a delicious Homemade duck foie gras micuit with caramelized walnuts and figs and the Egg Antoinette, a succulent bite based on a poached egg with black truffle, sautéed wild mushrooms and chives.
We continue with the second act, or the crux of the matter, where the Knife-cut beef steak tartare with French fries, or its Caesar version (sealed back and forth), the Boeuf Bourguignon , a traditional dish such as beef and vegetable ragout, and duck breast with beetroot and passion fruit purée, are the dishes destined to become stars of this improvised culinary theater.
we end with the third Act, that sweet ending that we can't let go. You will have to choose between Monsieur Paul Bocuse's tarte tatin, a perdue brioche with rose whipped cream and violet ice cream (let's not forget we're in Madrid) or Grandma's rice pudding with Agen prunes in Armagnac.
Special mention deserves another of the interludes of the menu: the cookies , the Crepes and the waffles. The galettes or savory crêpes are made with ground buckwheat by a flint stone at the Moulin de la Fatigue in Brittany.
This is where we see greater creativity since, removing the galette complete (egg, Emmental and cooked ham), all incorporate various ingredients.
how does one sound cookie of scallops, crayfish, baby squid, dehydrated seaweed and lobster bisque? Extravagant and captivating without a doubt. Accompany them with a cider from Maisson Sassy.
In the sweet offer of crêpes and waffles You will also see recognizable flavors and the restaurant's own creations such as the crepe 'la cubaine' with banana, milk chocolate, pistachio ice cream, whipped cream and small pieces of nougatine.
But what about the drinks? They have created a letter of, nothing more and nothing less, that and 75 cocktails , some classics and others author, as well as an excellent cellar of French wines and champagnes, as well as Spanish references and those from other countries. For every taste.
“Good food is the basis of true happiness”, Auguste Escoffier, French chef and gastronomist said this , and we verified it. Bon appétit!
WHY GO
If you have always liked the glamorous touch of Paris, if you are one of those who dreams of that onion soup you ate once in France, or if you are a fan of crêpes and waffles, Antoinette has everything you want and much more . Also, because she arrives as a powerful halo of light that revitalizes the Preciados area as far as eating is concerned.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
If you are a true gourmet, opt for one of their tastings. They have started with oysters and caviar, but soon they will add charcuterie and cheese boards.
From Monday to Friday they serve a daily menu between 13:00 and 16:00, which consists of a starter, a second and a dessert to choose, accompanied by a drink.
As well as a restaurant, creperie and cocktail bar, Antoinette wants to become a France embassy. And let's understand the embassy as a place where the culture of the country is known, in addition to its food. They plan to show French movies, organize concerts... Keep track of them.
Address: Preciados, 34 (Madrid) See map
Telephone: 910 60 18 88
Schedule: Open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 01:30 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 02:00.
Half price: 40 euros. Menu of the day from Monday to Friday, 14.90 euros at the bar, 17.90 euros in the dining room and 19.90 euros on the terrace.