La Esperanza

This guide contains my 120 top restaurant recommendations in Madrid and commentary about how to eat like a Spaniard. I cover all types of eateries (tapas bars, restaurants, etc) plus give you the lowdown on Spanish eating customers (so you can eat like a local). Use this guide to ensure you never have a bad meal while exploring the Spanish capital! The 120 included restaurant recommendations cover the whole city and a variety of price points. Note that this does not cover coffee shops, dessert spots, or purely drinking establishments. But it gives you the best places for lunch and dinner in this incredible city!

Read through this guide to learn how to eat like a Madrileño. This is great pre-trip reading, and is also handy as a reference when you get to Spain - especially after a few vermouths!

Get lost in the beautiful streets of Madrid. Stop along the way for a coffee, a pincho or a beer. The capital city of Spain has loads to offer. You will find here some of its best museums and the cafés I used to spend most of my time at. I have created this guide for friends and family who came to visit, and I am now sharing it with you so you can discover my favourite corners of a city I miss living in.