Description:
Outstanding in both food and decor, Zalacaín is credited with bringing nouvelle cuisine to Spain when it opened its doors back in 1973. It is reached by an illuminated walk from Paseo de la Castellana and housed at the garden end of a modern apartment complex. It's within an easy walk of such deluxe hotels as the Castellana and the Miguel Angel. The name of the restaurant comes from the intrepid hero of Basque author Pío Baroja's 1909 novel, Zalacaín El Aventurero. Zalacaín is small, exclusive, and expensive. It has the atmosphere of an elegant old mansion: The walls are covered with textiles, and some are decorated with Audubon-type paintings. Men should wear jackets and ties.
The menu features many Basque and French specialties, often with nouvelle cuisine touches. It might offer a superb sole in a green sauce, but it also knows the glory of grilled pigs' feet. Among the best dishes are oysters with caviar and sherry jelly; crepes stuffed with smoked fish; ravioli stuffed with mushrooms, foie gras, and truffles; bouillabaisse; and veal escalopes in orange sauce. For dessert, I'd suggest one of the custards, perhaps raspberry or chocolate.
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User Reviews for Zalacaín
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The taste of classic service and food
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This restaurant despite the economical crisis in Spain provide an out standing service and even more outstanding excellent quality of food the classic vegetables stew and the steak...
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- posted on 11.22.12
- by Yosef L
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Outstanding Culinary Experience in a Gorgeous Classical Environment
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Jacket and tie required for men, rich dark colors, classical décor and settings, yet the formal but friendly staff welcome and put at ease any guest on their special night. Pricey...
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- posted on 10.24.12
- by PhillyFoodieVA
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Great Restaurant and great wine selection!!
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We loved the food. My husband was very happy with the wine list. The somelier suggested some great wines for me that I only like rieslings and they are non existent in Spain!. The food...
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- posted on 09.17.12
- by VPonthemove
Awards:
Frommer's
- Very Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 91-561-48-40
- fax: +34 91 561 4732
Address:
- Alvarez de Baena 4
- Madrid 28006
Payments:
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Hours:
- Mon-Fri 1:15-4pm; Mon-Sat 9pm-midnight
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