Fodor's Expert Review Zalacaín
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Salamanca
Basque
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
This newly renovated restaurant, which in its heyday held three Michelin stars, introduced nouvelle Basque cuisine to Spain in the 1970s and has long been a Madrid classic. It's particularly known for its signature steak tartare with pommes soufflés (puffed potatoes) prepared tableside as well as other meticulously prepared, French-inflected dishes de la vieja escuela. ¡Ojo! Zalacaín is back with a vengeance and ready for its close-up.
Formal attire (jacket and tie for men) required.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Old-guard Spanish fine dining
- Revamped interiors and menus
- Unbeatable "materia prima"
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Easter wk, and Aug. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential, Jacket and tie
