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To start with there is a need to mention that the best places to eat in Madrid are not essentially pricey, but it should be besides pointed out that as the offer of tapas bars and restaurants is so high, the difficulty of just getting it right it is very obvious.

In the case you are interested in restaurants in Madrid (and you almost certainly are as you are reading this article) then the following information will be incredibly useful for you to remember in order to make your journey to Madrid pleasing and unforgettable.

As a matter of fact in the city centre of Madrid it will be possible for you to eat a daily menu for 8 €, which is roughly £5 on nearly all of restaurants around the Old Town.

The additional of the ‘must stop’ restaurants that is certainly worth to be visited is located in Calle Cuchilleros (it is as well known as Restaurante Botin). As a matter of fact it the oldest in the world, and it will be in addition interesting for you to find out that a lot of vital celebrities, Hollywood stars, Presidents and Prime Ministers have been seen there. In order to prove the amazing popularity of this restaurant it should be stated that this restaurant has been so successful that Emilio Botin, the owner, is now one of the richest persons in Spain, and, additionally, he enjoys being the president of the Santander Bank.

Restaurante Botin should also be mentioned about. It is situated just a few minutes walking distance from Calle Cuchilleros at a place called Casa Lucio, which has to be booked months before. It will be useful for you to find out that the speciality of the house is called ‘Huevos estrellados’ (chips with fried eggs on top). You are most likely surprised why it is so special. Well, you see, the truth is that once you try this dish you will beyond doubt become addicted to it. Such guests like Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher or George W. Bush visited this restaurant. The significant detail to mention here is that the rates are still really affordable.

In the case you are one of those folks who want to feel the real Spain, then it is recommended for you to go to any of the tapas bars called ‘Lizarran’, they are almost on any district in Madrid. Lizarran is a franchise where you will be offered drinks and a self service of tapas. An interesting detail to point out here is that you can take them from the display in the bar and you will be charged at the counter when you finished by the number of wooden sticks left on your dish. Needless to say that there are lots of folks from Madrid trying to hide some sticks in order to get a few tapas free of charge, but be aware, in the case you are caught it is truly a very embarrassing situation. So, you better keep away from it.

Right next to the Opera House and in front of the Royal Palace there is Cafe the Oriente, that is probably considered to be the best terrace in Madrid with amazing views and life music in the summer. It should be also added that it is decorated in an 18th century French style and you will be nicely surprised by affordable prices. This is a really great place to spend an evening, just imagine the light of the candles, night light of Madrid and quality food that make the atmosphere even better.

The Restaurant and summer Terrace at the Ritz Hotel is of the best places, of course if you can come up with the money for it. Actually, it takes quite a lot of preparation but the end result is great. Besides, you will even want more to visit it when you know that the Ritz Hotel is ‘the place’ where all the Hollywood stars stay and eat.

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