One of Madrid's most traditional restaurants—host to a long list of Spain's illustrious, from royalty to philosophers, painters, and bullfighters—simple home cooking in an unpretentious environment is the attraction here. You can get a flask of Valdepeñas or a split of a Rioja reserve to accompany the perdiz con judiones (partridge with broad beans). The pepitoria de gallina (hen in an almond sauce) is another favorite.
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