Still an in spot for the international crowd, Café Oliver runs the gamut of French, Spanish, Italian and Moroccan without falling into the dreaded (con)fusion trap. Highlights...
C/Almirante 12La Latina scenesters in sideburns and retro couture still flock to this three-storey bar/restaurant famous for its rooftop terraza. The food, a mixed array of Mediterranean...
Plaza de la Cebada 11The tendrils of cool emanating from Chueca are creeping ever further, as evinced by Isolée, a multi-faceted café, CD, clothes and kitchenware shop. The café is a little pricey,...
C/InfantasWhere the hip go to tapear. It's kind of pricey, but offers undeniably creative cooking; a miniature portion of ostrich, plum and crispy bacon, or foie gras with caramelised...
Plaza Puerta de Moros 4Once you're past the hulking doorman and your eyes have adjusted to the dazzling glamour, this trendoid club-restaurant is surprisingly welcoming. The waiters are divine and...
C/Campomanes 6The clue is in the name: at Laydown the table and the tablecloth have been eschewed in favour of pristine white sheets atop long rows of comfy mattresses. Dinner is a set meal...
Plaza Mostenses 9With minimalist decor and food to match, Nodo keeps the famous and the fashionable coming back for more. Style aside, some say it's the best sushi in town. Chef Albert...
C/Velázquez 150Slick design (zebra-print stools and glitter balls) and piles of style mags cater to a young and cooler-than-thou crowd. With downtempo and chillout hotting up with the arrival...
C/Hortaleza 96