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When you ask a madrileño about a remarkable food experience—something that stirs the senses, not just feeds the appetite—David Muñoz's bombastic venue is often the first name you'll hear. With a wide-ranging background that includes stints at London's Nobu and Hakkasan, this young, cheerful chef has an uncanny ability to mix and tamper with traditions and techniques without transgressing them. Witness his "tortilla de patatas": a dough ball filled with potato and caramelized onions with a side of bean purée and Mexican chile sauce, reminiscent of both the Spanish omelet and Chinese dim sum. Nothing is offered à la carte; the restaurant serves three tasting menus only, running €165–€225. Getting a table at this foodie shrine is akin to buying a ticket for the Super Bowl, so plan well ahead—there's an online reservation system that requires that you buy a €60 ticket per guest (V.A.T. included), which will be later discounted from the final bill the day of the dining experience.