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Eating in Madrid
Madrid has a wide variety of dishes. Since Philip II made Madrid the capital of Spain, numerous recipes and influences from all the regions of Spain, and even outside the country, entered in its kitchen. Today, it is not easy to differentiate between original dishes and imported ones. Madrid has enriched its gastronomy with the contributions of the Andalusians, Galicians, Asturians and other immigrants who have settled here. These days, Madrid offers more a Spanish than a regional kitchen. In fact, international restaurants also abound and you can take your pick from a variety of European, Latin American, North African, and Asian eating spots.
Several dishes and recipes can be considered typical of Madrid. Among them, the Cocido Madrileņo must be mentioned; Callos or tripe is another of the typical dishes. Sopa de Ajo (garlic soup), Caracoles (snails), Tortilla de patatas (potato omelette), the famous recipe of Besugo al horno (baked bream). In the same way, Madrid's sweet tradition can be appreciated through its dessert; from torrijas (a type of French toast), to the barquillos (rolled wafers), bartolillos con crema (a type of small pie with custard) the buņuelos (a type of fritter filled with custard whipped cream, etc.).
Even though it is not a coast region, people say that "Madrid is the best harbour in the world" referring to the excellent fish and seafood restaurants. Although there are many dishes of lamb and veal here, Madrid is a real paradise for the lovers of any kind of fish. Furthermore Madrid has the second biggest fish market in the world (behind Tokyo), and as well in shops as in many Restaurants you will find an ample selection and extraordinary quality.
 Restaurant prices in Madrid
Caņas y Tapas Bars in Madrid
Sol, Plaza Mayor and Ópera
Around Santa Ana and Huertas
Gran Vía and Plaza de España
La Latina and Lavapiés: the Rastro area
Chueca and Santa Bárbara
Malasaña and north to Bilbao
Paseo del Prado, Recoletos and Retiro
Salamanca
The west
Madrid's vegetarian restaurants
Café life
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