Dining in Madrid
As
Madrid
has absorbed Spanish culinary specialties from all of the Spanish provinces, it is difficult to ascribe a dish as being authentic ‘madrilena.’ Still
Madrid
is known for its chick pea soup Cocido Madrileno and its Sopa de Ajo. Other favorites are Callos a la Madrilena (Tripe), Esparragos de Aranjuez, Bacalao (Codfish), and Besugo al horno (Baked Sea Bream). In spite of being inland,
Madrid
has some of the best seafood restaurants in
Europe
. Regional drinks include a variety of wines and Anise de Chinchon. A popular dessert is ‘Roscos del Santo’ named in honor of
San Isidro
, patron saint of
Madrid
. There is an abundance of international restaurants featuring specialties from around the world.