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Casa LuciovsLa Tasquita de Enfrente
Both establishments are praised by expert writers. Overall, Casa Lucio is the choice of most professionals compared to La Tasquita de Enfrente. Casa Lucio is ranked #7 in Madrid with positive reviews from 9 publications like Time Out, goop and Condé Nast Traveler.
Casa Lucio
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Zagat
goop
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Calle Cava Baja, 35, 28005 Madrid
From $19/night
Concierge "When you want to eat nothing that's been deconstructed or otherwise engineered, when you yearn for honest Castilian food in a simple setting, there's nowhere better than Lucio BlÌÁsquez's restaurant near Plaza Mayor."
Travel + Leisure "In 1974, restaurateur Lucio Blásquez opened this eponymous two-story restaurant specializing in Castilian cuisine prepared in a coal-fired oven, and it’s been a Madrid mainstay ever since." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Casa Lucio has garnered a reputation for outstanding Spanish cuisine. House specialities include callos (tripe), its famous egg dishes and a creamy rice pudding."
Time Out "A restaurant unsurpassed by any other in Madrid for its famous patrons: King Juan Carlos, Bill Clinton and Penélope Cruz among them." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The menu represents quinessential Madrid dining, with a few very special touches like angulas: baby eels flash-fried in olive oil and garlic." Full review
Zagat4.0
""You may encounter a famous matador" or even a "film star" at this "see-and-be-seen" "landmark" (voted Most Popular in Madrid) serving "legendary" huevos rotos." Full review
goop "Casa Lucio is an olive oil soaked slice of the old-world, traditional yet incredibly refined with a classic menu of gastronomical favorites to match." Full review
Frommer's "His meat-heavy menu has barely changed over the years...the bar has a classic Spanish look, with hams hanging from rough-hewn beams." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Lucio has been wowing madrileños (people from Madrid) with his light touch, quality ingredients and home-style local cooking for ages." Full review
La Tasquita de Enfrente Travel + Leisure Zagat
Michelin Guide Time Out goop Lonely Planet
Calle Ballesta, 6, 28004 Madrid
From $0/night
Travel + Leisure "Located on a side street off the Gran Via, this small, intimate restaurant serves creative Spanish cuisine from chef-owner Juanjo López." Full review
Zagat3.7
"“Local ingredients” “fresh from the market” drive the menu at this Centro Spanish that earns praise for its “exquisite”, “simple preparations” complemented by “outstanding” wines." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"This small family-run restaurant continues to attract a loyal clientele. Enjoy the good, seasonal cuisine produced with simplicity, great care and intelligence." Full review
Time Out "The quality of the basic ingredients is non-negotiable at this restaurant with just eight tables, where Juanjo López deploys all his culinary talents." Full review
goop "It’s definitely the kind of place where it’s worth splurging on the chef’s tasting menu, and the wine to go with it." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Spain’s celebrity chefs have to take experimentation to new levels, but to succeed at home they usually have to maintain a greater fidelity to traditional bases before heading off in new directions." Full review
