This area is one of the touristy areas that we do recommend you enjoy a meal
and/or drink during your visit. It is quite likely that you'll be seated next to
locals and tourists alike. In addition, many of the well-preserved, tiled bars in this area
serve decent tapas as well.
Just the comfortable, moderately-priced
restaurant one needs in Madrid to restore energies after exhausting sightseeing. A three minute walk from the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, half way up narrow street leading from Paseo del Prado to
Plaza Sta Anna and the old town.
Dining room is cool minimal Scandinavian and there's a comfortable bar to relax in downstairs.
Food is excellent: fresh ingredients, cooked with unusual flair, generous portions. Service friendly, attentive, English-speaking.
Good lunchttime set menus. 80 different vodkas.