Eating and drinking with the family - it can only turn out well.
Living away from the family is sometimes complicated… having them come to visit you… sometimes too. Because they come a lot, because they come at the worst time, because they come little... whatever the reason, we want to facilitate those moments of family reunion, or those weekends of "daughter, at least eat with us", with a selection of sites that even grandparents will like.
Tell us which relative is coming to see you, and we'll tell you which restaurant they'll like best. Latest openings, classics, restaurants that everyone talks about... In Madrid there is everything, there is so much that it is overwhelming, but here you have all the answers. Of course, you have been warned: they will like it so much that they will want to come back and come back and come back...
WITH YOUR PARENTS
We start from the fact that what matters most to them is seeing you and spending time with you, so the place will be secondary. But since they come to Madrid, They will want to know some of those sites that you have talked about lately. What puff pastry It has the seal of Javier Bonet (perhaps your parents already know Cutting room, for example), part of a rich and simple dish that everyone loves, puff pastry, and create dishes so fun that they will leave with a smile from ear to ear. And if, in addition, before sitting down to eat, you take them for a vermouth and a traditional aperitif to The big carnation: conquered.
WITH THE GRANDPARENTS
We know, Grandpa probably likes different things than Grandma. But surely they will agree in preferring a place with tradition. One of those places in Madrid that, perhaps, they even frequented when they were younger. Maybe they were there on a first date. Or they went whenever they passed through the city. And if they're from Madrid, maybe it's that place they've been talking about all their lives and never been. Corral of the Moorish fits all those requirements. In addition, with the arrival of David García in the gastronomic restaurant of the premises you will also be satisfied. You start with a delicious dinner and end up seeing one of the shows that Marisol or John Lennon saw.
WITH YOUR LITTLE BROTHERS
They may not be the most demanding of the family, but they are the most complicated... and a little capricious? If you already have a mobile and have just started in the world of social networks, you should think about places instagram-friendly . What the Canadian, corners where you can take selfies, dishes that will win likes and some first-class hamburgers. You all win.
Another option is to take them to one of those places in Madrid where you may see celebrities. They will love that. Marengo, the restaurant that the actor just opened pepon grandson, it's a good option. And his menu inspired by Cádiz, with tuna and meat from there, will remind you of family vacations in Cádiz.
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WITH YOUR NEPHEW
Thinking of a nephew or niece who is pre-adolescent or well into the age of the turkey, we have an infallible proposal: pizza, but real pizza. Not those chain things you've eaten so far, or those frozen ones you make every time you're alone. Take advantage of her visit and, in addition to taking her out for a walk, teach her a little about world heritage. This is the Neapolitan pizza. Bring him Grosso Napoletano and he will completely change his idea of this Italian dish.
And for dessert, an ice cream, but also, a real ice cream. Like those of the Galician Bico de Xeado.
The authentic Neapolitan pizza.
WITH YOUR COOL UNCLES
They are the most daring and traveled of the family. The most open to new flavors, to try new things. It does not mean that you have to take them to the last, very last restaurant that has opened in Madrid (which one?), perhaps it is better to play it safe, to one that has not been that long, but that does not fail and always surprises: La Tasquería. When they see what Javier Estevez and his team does with the offal of a lifetime, they will want to repeat.
And if the plan is an afternoon snack, why not a site that reminds them of the films of one of the directors they like the most lately, Wes Anderson. A site like ** Kitschy. ** Eating a choco chili cupcake or a lychee and raspberry cupcake in a kitsch and cute setting will be something they didn't expect.
Who can resist Kitschy?
WITH YOUR COUSINS THE PARTIES
Effectively, they come to party. But hey, you also have to soak or base and then come out. Probably the best thing would be to start the party at the dinner itself, and for that Madrid has good places. Angelita Madrid, For example, it never fails. The atmosphere and the cocktails will put you in a position to get to know Madrid's nightlife well. Another good and very musical option is Barbara Anne, signature drinks, well placed to follow her until the body can bear them.
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WITH YOUR OLDER BROTHERS
We do not recommend one place, but several, but all on the same street, the one that is about to be renamed AsiaTown. Three blocks in the Barrio de las Letras where some of the best Asian restaurants in Madrid are concentrated. And sure, sure your older siblings are crazy about Asian food. You can opt for a ramen, the best: ** Chuka Ramen Bar ** or Ichikoro. A classic: Donzoko. A Japanese street food appetizer that you will only see here in the city: the takoyakis (octopus balls) in Tokyo ball. Or, of course, hit the Diego Cabrera cocktail at ** Salmón Gurú. **
Japanese banquet.
ALL TO ONE, FUENTEOVEJUNA
The most difficult of all, the day the whole family comes: brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, a cousin, an uncle... The whole clan's getaway and, yes, It's up to you to choose a restaurant with food that T-O-D-O-S likes. It is not so difficult. Really. **Option number 1: Commercial Café, ** a classic that has been reinvented very well, that everyone talks about, large tables, dishes for all tastes with a very traditional but modern cuisine. The same, even, you catch concerts. And now they have added brunch on sundays which can be a great family plan, a little different. Option number 2: another new classic, which will please the grandmother and granddaughter, Alice House. Where you can give long and hard to the desktop.
*This article was originally published in 2013 and updated on June 7, 2018