DINING IN MADRID

As a capital of the country, Madrid presents a cornucopia of restaurants representative of virtually every palate on earth. Traditional Spanish restaurants which usually incorporate seafood in their menus are Asador Guipuzcoa, El Almirez, Casa Lucio, Dantxari, La Barraca, and Cabo Mayor. Succulent tapas as well as wines and beers are specialities of El Bocaito, Casa Paco, Zerain and La Chata. Edelweiss and Fass are German restaurants which are well-known for their beer, sausages and pig's trotters. For pizza, pasta and the like of Italian delicacies, head to either Pummarola, Emma y Julia, Festin or Ciao Madrid. El Bodegon, Chez margo, Obrador and Brasserie de Lista serve great French as well as other Mediterranean dishes. Thai cuisine makes its far-from-home appearance at Siam and Thai Garden which are very famous with businessmen. If you have an appetite for crispy tempura or raw fish and green wasabi, definitely make a tour to Kaiten Sushi Ginza, Donzoko, Robata or Janatomo. Shila is a pioneering Korean Grill. Chinese steaming dim sum and low mein are to be found at China Crown, Dynasty and House of Ming. For even more adventurous flavors, try Moroccan food at Al-Mounia, Egyptian food at Samara, Russian at El Cosaco, or Indian at Delhi, Annapura, and Taj Mahal.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel El Prado - A Modern Hotel In Central Madrid, The Wine-themed Hotel El Prado Is Located 150 Metres From Botanic Gardens And A Host Of Art Galleries And Museums.

Liceo Plaza Is Set In The Parque Conde De Orgaz Neighborhood, A Quiet And Leafy Area That Is Home To Artists, Musicians And Politicians, Within Five Km Of Madrid's Main Attractions.

The Imposing Eight-story Wellington Hotel Madrid Is Located Opposite The Retiro Park And Close To The Prado Museum In Madrid's Salamanca District. Large Canvases Of Contemporary Art Adorn The Lobby And Modern Stained Glass Windows Enliven Every Floor.