Taberneros

Price guide: Mid-range

Calle Santiago 9, Madrid, 28013

Price guide: Mid-range

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Taberneros

By Annie Bennett, your Madrid expert

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#2 of 40
expert-rated restaurants in Madrid
Expert overall rating:4.8 out of 5
Food and drink:
4.8
4.8
Ambience:
4.7
4.7
Service:
4.8
4.8
Location:
4.9
4.9
Value for money:
4.6
4.6
Recommended for:
Business travellers, Foodies, Romance

Expert review of Taberneros

Last updated 20 October 2010

One for the wine buffs, with interesting food too.

This is one of my favourite Madrid restaurants. There is a wine cellar at one end, visible to the diners, with a huge range of wines. The menu puts an unusual spin on Mediterranean ingredients, with a few Asian touches. I have never eaten a dull dish here. The only problem is you can't book, but get there before 9.30 and there's usually no problem. 

Food and drink: 

You could start with samosas, served with tzatziki. I told you they like to mix influences in an intriguing way. There is usually exquisite tuna, maybe with sesame, or perhaps couscous or ceviche. The menu changes frequently, according to what is in season. Expect clearly-defined flavours and contrasting textures. This is a great place to experiment with Spanish wine regions you may not have tried before. 

Ambience: 

With dark red paintwork and open-brick walls, Taberneros is chic but not over-designed. It's nearly always full with a broad mix of people.

Service: 

Informative and highly professional.

Location: 

On a pleasant pedestrianised street between the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace.

Price advice: 

You can either share dishes or order your own here - the menu works for both. Most dishes are between 10 and 25 euros. Expect to spend 20-30 euros each on food. There are some great wines around the 25 euro mark, but you may well want to spend more than that.

Other useful branches: 

The same owners run La Gastroteca de Santiago just down the road (Plaza de Santiago 1) and Matritum (Calle Cava Alta 17).

More information on Taberneros:

Price guide:
Mid-range
Type:
Restaurant, Tapas bar, Wine bar
Food:
Mediterranean, Modern, Spanish, Tapas
Address:
Calle Santiago 9, Madrid, 28013
Telephone:
91 542 2160
Website:
http://www.restaurantetaberneros.es
Serves:
Lunch, Dinner
Opening times:
Tue-Sun 1pm-4pm, 8.30pm-midnight. Closed Mondays.
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Reservations:
Not possible
Free tags / Keywords:
Wine

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