The triumph of simplicity
With the cold it reappears Condumios Tavern renewed with surprises on the menu and maintaining the seal that has led to success: the simplicity
We had been waiting for months for the renovation of the Taberna Condumios, one of those taverns that take care to preserve one of the maxims of Spanish gastronomy , the one that bases genius on "less is more".
Yes, we refer to simplicity as a seal of identity, to the care of the most tangible raw material , away from Martianisms and dishes for Instagram. Keeping basics of his usual letter, Condumios is renewed reserving some new surprise for this season.
Condumios Tavern is Sebastian Lopez Robledo , from Madrid, the youngest of five brothers and the only one who has been actively dedicated to the hotel business. The call of gastronomy was felt watching his mother cook in the restaurant they had in Lago.
Three and a half years ago he embarked on Taberna Condumios with his sister, although he is currently in charge of the ship's rudder. Sebastián is the living image of the humility that he presents in his letter , with impetus of a shy and helpful bartender, concerned that every detail is always under control.
Any 'simple' but complex dish in terms of product and quality
The key to Condumios has been to commit to a new menu something more sophisticated without neglecting those dishes from recent years that are still in demand. The new Ttaberna Condumios commitment to new menus with new pairings where Lustau , his fetish winery (and ours) will play a very important role.
The new menu seeks the traditional recipes of always giving a touch of today. "We are constantly seeing how to change the dishes. We use seasonal products and there are always suggested dishes and dishes that are not on the menu. The new menu is much more dynamic Sebastian says.
The main room, without the need for floral or neon motifs
One of the things that has not changed is its commitment to quality. Sebastian brings fish and meat from Galicia but he is also committed to the product of Madrid such as the Tomatoes from the Carabaña garden all very high quality.
"I really like the product from Madrid . The cured goat cheese Sierra de Guadarrama , wines from Madrid de las Moradas, tomatoes. I try to work the local product as much as possible. If I don't have what I want, I try to look for other areas but within the quality canons that we mark in Condumios Sebastian says.
Tasty and simple: this is the cuisine of Taberna Condumios
On the other hand, he maintains the Condumios identity with elements of the old menu that his clients continue to demand. The star dish is still the egg dishes , which come from an organic farm in Albacete free-range chickens with its Jabugo ham.
Mama Lola style potato omelette , and the Portuguese style cod scramble . Important the croquettes of ham or shrimp with garlic Y the corns , which will play a major role this season, as well as the homemade pickled dishes such as mussels or quail . Among the chef's suggestions, you might as well be lucky enough to try the oxtail stew.
Condumios Tavern Mussels
The key to the success of Condumios will remain. Daily elaborations, careful presentations and a lot of care . The date is perfect in this place, intimate and cozy with two different spaces for those seeking intimacy, those looking for a dinner with friends or those simply looking for the pleasure of a bar.
And despite the tranquility that radiates, his daily activity is frenetic. It has a daily menu very similar to what it already offers on the menu, which makes it the preferred destination for those who, after visiting the downtown museums or the Retiro Park They want to eat well and enjoy an honest menu. That is, eat very well.
Who can resist this wonderful brownie?
WHY GO
For its neatness and attention to detail . For the immense kindness in the service. For betting on a quality product without pretensions. For his cheesecake. Because on Thursdays they cook. because we already have an answer "where we eat?" of museum Sundays.
EXTRA
Very soon the pairing menus with Lustau will begin, a gastronomic experience for lovers of sherry wine with one of the best wineries in the country. Impossible to miss it.
The finishing touch: the ham with Padrón peppers
Address: Calle Juan de Mena, 12 (Madrid) See map
Telephone: 91 805 74 04
Schedule: Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; from Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Half price: €25