[A] La Bola [La Bola 5] Famous for their stews, including the traditional cocido madrileño [B]La Cruzada [Calle de la Amnistía 8] Fine wine and tapas in a warm and friendly atmosphere. [C]Casa Ciriaco [Calle Mayor 84] A traditional taverna renowned for its gallina en pepitoria (chicken casserole). [D] Calle Cava Baja. This small street, and the adjacent Calle Cava Alta, are both packed with popular tapas bars and restaurants, both inexpensive and pricey. [E]Botin Restaurant [Calle de los Cuchilleros 17] Apparently the oldest restaurant in the world (1725), and considered by some as the best in Madrid. Specialises in traditional Castillian cuisine such as cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) and cordero asado (roast lamb).
[F]Taberna del Foro [San Andrés 38] This recreation of an old taverna is renowned for its tapas. [G]Casa Labra Taberna Restaurante [Calle Tetuán 12] A fun, inexpensive restaurant, mainly frequented by locals. [H]Taberna de Antonio Sanchez. [Mesón de Paredes 13] A friendly restaurant serving classic meals and with traditional bullfighting decor. [I]Lhardy Reputedly the best cocido madrileño in Madrid. [Carrera de San Jerónimo 8] [J]Casa Patas [Calle de Cañizares 10] Good value meals, with flamenco shows at night. [K]Viva Madrid [Manuel Fernández y González 7]. A classic 100 year old Madrid taverna. [L]Taberna Arguelles [Libertad 3]. Typical friendly taberna. Try the menu of the day. Guarantee you will be the only non-local, but still very welcome. [M] Puerta de Atocha [Calle de Tortosa, 10 ] Great food in a friendly neighborhood restaurant. Fourteen varieties of paella and creative Mediterranean rice dishes. [N]Teatriz [Calle de Hermosilla 15] An old theatre transformed into a trendy Italian restaurant. [O]Alkade [Calle de Jorge Juan 10] This restaurant has one of the best Basque kitchens in Madrid with top quality food. Eat tapas at the bar or be seated at a table. A bit pricey. [P]Casa Domingo [Alcalá 99] This elegant up-market restaurant taverna is one of the oldest in Madrid.