The Madrid-Style Stew You Can't Miss: 3 Essential Restaurants In Madrid of Hotel Cortezo in Madrid. Official Website.
The Madrid-style stew you can't miss: 3 essential restaurants in Madrid
Few dishes represent Madrid better than the Madrid-style stew. Hearty, traditional and perfect for the colder months, it is a gastronomic experience that every visitor should try at least once. If you're wondering where to eat the best Madrid stew, here's a selection of essential restaurants where you can enjoy it in Madrid, all well connected to the city centre and easily accessible from the Hotel Cortezo, your ideal accommodation in the heart of the city.
Get ready to discover authentic flavours... and read on to the end.
Malacatín: the most traditional stew in Madrid
Address: Calle de la Ruda, 5
Contact: +34 913 65 52 41
Malacatín is synonymous with tradition. Founded in 1895, this restaurant is famous for serving one of the most hearty stews, faithful to the classic recipe. It is presented in the traditional three courses: soup, chickpeas with vegetables and assorted meats. It is ideal if you are looking for an authentic, unpretentious experience.
From the Hotel Cortezo, you can walk there in about 15 minutes, crossing some of Madrid's most historic neighbourhoods.
La Bola: simmered since 1870
Address: Calle de la Bola, 5
Contact: +34 915 47 69 30
La Bola is another of Madrid's great temples of stew. Its hallmark is that it is prepared in a clay pot over a charcoal fire, as it was in the olden days. The result is a deep and very balanced flavour, perfect for those who seek quality and tradition in every bite.
Located next to the Royal Palace, it is an ideal stop for combining sightseeing and gastronomy in the same day.
Taberna La Daniela: tradition with a modern twist
Address: Calle de Cuchilleros, 9
Contact: +34 913 66 49 95
La Daniela offers a carefully crafted version of stew, maintaining the classic essence but with a more contemporary service. Its soft chickpeas and flavourful broth make it a very popular choice among locals and visitors alike.
It is very close to the Plaza Mayor, just a few minutes’ walk from the Hotel Cortezo, making it perfect for a hassle-free meal.
Enjoy Madrid from the Hotel Cortezo
After savouring Madrid's unmissable stew, there's nothing better than relaxing at the Hotel Cortezo, located in the heart of Madrid. Its location allows you to walk to the main gastronomic neighbourhoods and experience the city like a true Madrileño.
Book your stay and turn your trip into an experience full of flavour, tradition and comfort.