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    The most legendary restaurants in Madrid

    In the Centenary Restaurants of Madrid, diners can enjoy traditional and timeless food and learn, through its cuisine, the history of Madrid for more than a century. Between tradition and modernity you can travel back in time to relive gatherings with Galdós or Valle-Inclán or have a glass of wine with Hemingway.

    Interior de la Taberna centenaria Bodega La Ardosa

    Bodega de la Ardosa

    La Bodega de la Ardosa, founded in 1892, is one of those typical taverns of Malasaña full of photographs that bear witness to its history and in which any tapa is a delight, but always with its tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) at the top.

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    Fachada del restaurante Casa Botín

    The world's oldest restaurant

    Goya worked in its dishwasher's kitchens, Hemingway and Truman Capote tasted its tasty menus. Botín, since 1725, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest restaurant in the world. Roasts in its impressive wood-fired oven are its specialty.

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    Interior del famoso Café Gijón

    Café Gijón

    The Generation of '98, '27, doctors or politicians were part of the intellectual gatherings of Café Gijón.

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    Fachada del restaurante Casa Alberto de Madrid

    Casa Alberto

    Casa Alberto is located in the same building where Miguel de Cervantes lived, on Huertas Street. Founded in 1827, it preserves all its classic recipes such as tripe, oxtail or cod Madrilenian style.

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    Fachada del restaurante Casa Ciriaco de Madrid

    Casa Ciriaco

    In the middle of calle Mayor, we find Casa Ciriaco, founded in 1897. It witnessed the attack on the royal retinue at the wedding of Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia. Its walls are decorated with a multitude of photographs and the "pepitoria de gallina" is its star dish.

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    Entrada del Restaurante Casa Labra

    Casa Labra

    The Casa Labra restaurant is a century-old tavern that has remained undisturbed since 1860. It witnessed the clandestine founding of the Spanish Socialist Party. Codfish is its specialty.

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    Interior del restaurante centenario Casa Pedro

    Casa Pedro

    Casa Pedro has its origins in 1702 (although without the endorsement of Guinness), this restaurant has a large terrace and a wine cellar where you can enjoy a fabulous informal atmosphere.

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    Fachada de la Cervecería Alemana

    Cervecería Alemana

    More than just a bar, Cervecería Alemana is a historic landmark in the heart of Madrid. Founded in 1904 on Plaza de Santa Ana in the Barrio de las Letras, this century-old tavern has preserved its authentic charm through decades of change.

    Located in the Plaza de Santa Ana, in the heart of the Barrio de las Letras, this place has been frequented by writers, artists, and personalities of the time. Its traditional atmosphere, with dark wood walls and a large mahogany bar, transports you to another era.

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    Restaurante La Casa del Abuelo de Madrid

    La Casa del Abuelo

    Tavern owners since 1906, La Casa del Abuelo is one of those places you can't miss when it comes to good tapas. It is said that Andy Warhol used to sit at the bar every time he came to Madrid with a glass of wine.

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    Entrada del Restaurante Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas

    Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas

    Experience Madrid's history firsthand while enjoying a superb traditional meal at Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas. This landmark restaurant, with over 150 years of history, recreates the era of the infamous bandit Luis Candelas, evoking his legendary hideout in the heart of the city.

    From the moment you enter, you'll be captivated by its unique and welcoming atmosphere. The costumed waiters provide the same warmth and hospitality that defined 19th-century taverns. The stone walls, oil lamps, and period pieces transport you to a charming past.

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    Fachada Retaurante Lhardy

    Lhardy Restaurante

    Since 1839, Lhardy rescues the best traditional recipes such as its legendary cocido (stew) or callos madrileños (tripe).

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    Fachada Restaurante La Bola

    Restaurante La Bola

    Since 1870, the restaurant La Bola has presented, with its traditional Castilian cuisine, a wide variety of dishes anchored in the culture of the town. Among its specialties are the Madrilenian stew, the lamb or the hake of the house.

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    Fachada del restaurante centenario Malacatín

    Malacatín

    Since 1895, the Malacatín restaurant has been one of the temples of Madrid stew, tripe and the spectacular wines that accompany it.

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    Salón Posada de la Villa

    Posada de la Villa

    La Posada de la Villa is an authentic journey through time, exploring the rich gastronomic history of Madrid. Located in the heart of the La Latina neighborhood, this century-old establishment transports us to an era when the city was a hub of travelers and merchants.

    Back in the 17th century, in Cava Baja, was the only flour mill in Madrid. In 1642, this mill was transformed into the first inn of the Court, offering refuge and sustenance to all those who came to the capital. La Posada de la Villa witnessed the comings and goings of travelers, pilgrims, merchants, and artisans, becoming a meeting point and a benchmark of Madrid life.

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    Fachada de la Taberna centenaria Antonio Sánchez

    Taberna Antonio Sánchez

    Taberna Antonio Sánchez is much more than just a restaurant; it's a piece of Madrid's living history. With over 230 years of history, this establishment is the oldest tavern in the city and a true benchmark of traditional Spanish gastronomy.

    Founded in 1787, the tavern has witnessed numerous historical events and has welcomed illustrious figures from Spanish culture and society. Writers, bullfighters, artists, and politicians have passed through its doors, making it a meeting point and a place for gatherings in the city.

    The menu at Taberna Antonio Sánchez is a tribute to traditional Spanish cuisine, with a special emphasis on Madrid dishes. You can taste delicacies such as "callos a la madrileña" (tripe stew), "patatas bravas" (spicy potatoes), "cocido madrileño" (Madrid stew), and a wide variety of tapas and "raciones" (larger portions). In addition, they offer a carefully selected list of Spanish wines to accompany your dishes.

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    Salón del Duque del Restaurante Los Galayos

    Los Galayos Restaurant

    The restaurant Los Galayos was inaugurated in 1894. Located in the Plaza Mayor, it offers high quality Castilian cuisine.

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