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This landmark restaurant, which opened in 1839, is credited with having introduced French haute cuisine into the culinary wilderness of Madrid. Founder Emile Lhardy is said to have been enticed to the city by none other than Carmen author Prosper Mérimée, who told him there was no decent restaurant in the Spanish capital. These days it's rated as much for its history and belle-époque decor as for the (expensive) food. The menu is as Frenchified as ever, although there's also a very refined cocido, good game and callos (tripe), in addition to an excellent, if pricey, wine list.
Lhardy details
Area Madrid
Transport Metro Sol .
Telephone 91 521 33 85
Open 1-3.30pm, 8.30-11pm Mon-Sat; 1-3.30pm Sun. Closed Aug.
Main courses €24-€40.
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