El Imparcial
The former newspaper premises give this dining room enough occasion for a date, even over the weekday lunch menu.
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Tortilla vaga de gamba roja, chipirones con puré de coliflor al curry and falso risotto de setas.
Not for you if
you want taberna prices at dinner; a full meal from the main menu adds up.
Local trick
Come Monday to Friday between 13:00 and 16:00 for the menú del día; the same grand room becomes a much cheaper outing.
Good for
A short walk away
- 01
Taberna de Antonio Sánchez
Wood-panelled bullfighters' taberna in Lavapiés, pouring wine since at least 1787. Come for the torrijas.
2 min walk - 02
Casa Amadeo Los Caracoles
A Rastro institution since 1942, with caracoles in a spicy chorizo sauce and tables as well as a busy bar.
3 min walk - 03
Medias Puri
Underground club beneath the Nuevo Apolo theatre: three rooms, drag, cabaret and chaos until dawn.
4 min walk - 04
Café del Art
Portuguese pastéis de nata meet reina pepiada toast at this Cascorro coffee stop with a very busy Sunday doorstep.
4 min walk