Updated, November 12, 2021. It is not necessary to wait months and months for a new opening to take place, to discover one of those places worthy of our admiration . Although very few restaurants they have the ability to generate an amazement that remains intact over time, this is one of them.
The Chapel , the Madrid terrace located in the number 6 of the Paseo de la Castellana , is an oasis where you will want to immerse yourself during the first glimpses of winter and, of course, when the good weather returns to caress the city.
What will make you opt for her? So visualize yourself tasting delicious dishes, accompanied by a great wine from your reserve or a signature cocktail , while you are immersed in a beautifully decorated garden.
The Chapel, immersed in a garden and surrounded by a 1900 church
As if that were not enough, you will be surrounded by a church built more than 100 years ago , a church that was built between 1907 and 1909, located on the site where the German embassy used to be. Imagine it, because this place is surprisingly unique.
CULINARY JEWEL
The creators of one of the must-sees in the Salamanca district, the restaurant hatless, and the former partner of the mythical The Hat, come together to conquer the palates and views of all Madrid diners in a unique experience.
With Javier Goya at the head of the project nothing can go wrong. La Esperanza Bar, Tricycle, Tandem and Market by Tricycle , and now The Chapel , are some of the stoves that this chef has passed through. Creativity and simplicity are associated in each of their dishes.
The ham croquettes, so irresistible that they melt in your mouth
The gastronomic proposal includes traditional mediterranean food , since bravas, croquettes, ceviche, octopus, meatballs, Russian salad, meat and fish . Market cuisine that is enriched in season with the addition of mushrooms and fish of the day, an endless variety and very well prepared.
Apart from the menu, they will have a canning division . For the moment they are going to incorporate Porto preserves with a very experiential packaging. "Everything we do has to add to the experience" , reaffirms one of the partners.
We know that it will be difficult for you to choose, you will want to try a little of everything and you'll probably be in doubt for a few minutes . From here we will simplify the evening with the must-sees of the place.
The gastronomic proposal includes traditional Mediterranean food
The Ham croquette , so irresistible that they melt in the mouth; the coke pizza of blond beef picanha, red pesto, arugula and stracciatela; and as a main dish, the Galician blonde cow tenderloin with roast potatoes.
For dessert? Try your creamy cheesecake with red fruit ice cream . The peculiarity is that it is made from blue cheese.
Nor can you leave the terrace without trying their cocktails, there are the traditional ones and the signature ones , although his bartenders, Fran and Juanjo, have fun making mystical and exclusive creations.
The creamy cheesecake with red fruit ice cream, a delight.
Dare to mount one with them or opt for the author: Hatless and Trilby . The first for gin lovers , with liquor 43, lemon juice, tamarind; and the second for vodka supporters , with passion fruit, lime juice, white chocolate syrup and Royal Bliss Tonic Water, an exquisite fusion.
If you are more of beer , you don't have to worry, they have a machine they call -7 since it gets serve drinks at minus seven degrees , without freezing it, something huge.
Traditional and signature cocktails, Sinsombrero and Trilby among the most outstanding
CHARMING GARDEN
As irresistible as the gastronomic proposal is the atmosphere and the decoration created by Sonia Reixach . Pendant lights, wicker chairs -the most comfortable-, with a suitcase in compose and two loungers to lie down while you look at the stars. The DJ booth? In the heights.
Suddenly this place becomes a tourist site by having a church with Romanesque and Gothic arches . Created by order of Guillermo II and without a bell tower, because at that time it had to remain hidden. A part of the history of Madrid blooms in a charming way, between plants and nature. Something is sure you won't stop taking photos.
The Chapel is the new terrace that aspires to become one of the five best in Madrid . With a philosophy that invites you to enjoy the moment, as indicated by its sign of lights as soon as you enter 'Nothing is eternal, enjoy the moment'.
EPHEMERAL OR NOT SO MUCH?
"Here you have to come to be happy, to enjoy the experience" .A place with a dynamic concept, a space prepared for any type of event, be it weddings or baptisms. "Ephemera was born and ephemeral will continue" , said in 2019 two of the five partners of the place. However, its transience has become eternal.
If you want to enjoy an excellent evening in The Chapel , we recommend calling in advance, as private events also take place in this magnificent space.
The Chapel will surely run until winter 2020
Address: Paseo de la Castellana, 6 Madrid See map
Telephone: 915 77 52 39
Schedule: The terrace is open from Monday to Sunday, from 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.