El Landó

For a quintessentially Spanish dining experience, come to El Landó, operated by the owners of Casa Lucio. With its unassuming exterior across a quiet plaza Madrid, you might be surprised, once you step inside, to find photo after photo of famous celebrities who have dined at El Landó. The photos attest to El Landó’s stature in the Madrid restaurant scene. The windowless dining room downstairs has tiled floors, an ornate mahogany ceiling, square tables with white tablecloths and walls lined with Spanish wines. The look is as traditional as the menu, but that’s why you come: for handsomely executed Spanish classics. Try tiny cockles grilled with a hint of garlic, the sizzling fried asparagus and the baby lamb chops.