Probably the best sunset over Puerta del Sol
We have always said that gaining height is important, especially if you find yourself walking through a center of Madrid crowded with visitors who stop (without prior notice) to photograph every detail and with the cold making itself felt in every uncovered inch of your skin. So it is not only important, but also necessary.
Stop, don't get carried away by the mass (sometimes literally) and warm up, a winning combo that is served on a platter ** Doñaluz , the new rooftop terrace in the city.**
The terraces are not only for good weather
Because yes, the terraces have ceased to be a heritage of good weather, especially if, like the one we are dealing with, it warms our stomachs with good kitchen , the body with infrared heating and the view with the profile of the Puerta del Sol at our feet. Wait to see how the sun sets.
Located at number 10-12 Calle Montera, on the top floor of the B&B hotel, one feels that Madrid has been very far when it crosses its threshold. Not only because here the trump card of a calm which is scarce at ground level, but also because in Doñaluz one lives with the color, light and joy of Cartagena de Indias, whose patios have inspired its decoration.
Handcrafted wooden tables, points of warm light strategically placed to cover the environment, vertical gardens lovingly cared for so that the plants from Asia, Europe and Africa that make them up feel at home and delicious china for even more delicious content.
And it is that, far from the prefabricated chain food that prevails in the area, in Doñaluz they bet on the quality and authenticity of ingredients in some stoves that prepare dishes from anywhere in the world, giving a special role to the cuisine of South America.
Beef burger with beef nauesa with an exquisite Jack Daniels sauce
Thus, one travels without realizing it from the flavors of its Grilled creole sausages with tropical chimichurri until you reach those of the picanha grilled beef , going by some arepas tear (the suckling pig with tomato and fresh cheese is essential, but you can opt for the assortment to try several).
All this watered by a complete list of wines, cavas and champagnes, that pulls cheeky humor to accompany each suggestion of its corresponding tagline. “Introverted at the beginning. Extrovert in the end… I'm not normal”, They say D3 (onion skin). “I am easy from the vineyard to the glass”, to talk about the Clos Gran Añada. As if it were a wine Tinder.
You can always opt for their sangria. No, don't make that face. ** La Petarda ,** that's the name of the one they serve here, it's made based on cava and in Doñaluz they season it with mint and, sometimes, even with apple. The perfect transition to get to some artisan desserts. Two words: Guinness chocolate.
Two words: Guinness chocolate
WHY GO
Because the maelstrom of Madrid is left behind with the simple gesture of going up to a terrace that, In addition, it gives the best views at sunset over Puerta del Sol.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Everything said so far is good, very good. Now, **you can't miss the Doñaluz croquettes (with cecina!) ** with coriander alioli and its veal burger that rounds out the traditional ingredients with an exquisite Jack Daniels sauce with vegetable chips.
Their cecina croquettes, essential
Address: Calle Montera, 10-12 See map
Telephone: 91.731.67.57
Schedule: From Sunday to Wednesday from 12:00 to 00:00. Thursday from 12.00 to 01.00. Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 02:00.