An Illustrated Map of Centuries-old Restaurants and Tabernas

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Download this map illustrated by Mario Jodra, with texts by Juan Manuel Bonet from the Association of Centuries-old Restaurants and Tabernas of Madrid!

The Association of Centuries-old Restaurants and Tabernas of Madrid (RCM) comprises fourteen establishments (including two new additions from February 2024: Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas and La Mallorquina) whose history has been shaped not only by our gastronomy, but also by our politics, literature, painting and bullfighting tradition.

Botín, a popular spot among tourists, opened in 1725 next to the Arco de Cuchilleros archway; the spectacular Posada de la Villa on Calle de la Cava Baja, which was founded in 1642, pays homage to traditional cuisine; Casa Pedro, in the district of Fuencarral, began its life in 1702 as a staging post for travellers heading north out of Madrid; Casa Alberto, on Calle de las Huertas, dates back to 1827 and can be found in the same building where Miguel de Cervantes lived when he wrote Journey to Parnassus; Taberna de Antonio Sánchez, located on Calle del Mesón de Paredes, was established in 1839 by the bullfighter Colita; Lhardy, on Carrera de San Jerónimo, was opened that same year and is Madrid’s most literary restaurant; Casa Labra, just off Puerta del Sol on Calle de Tetuán, was established in 1860; Casa Ciriaco, which started out as a shop selling wine in 1887 on Calle Mayor; Café Gijón was founded in 1888 on Paseo de Recoletos; La Bodega de la Ardosa opened in 1892 on Calle de Colón, near Gran Vía avenue; Malacatín opened its doors in 1895 on Calle de la Ruda, near El Rastro flea market; and Casa del Abuelo, the youngest of them all, was established in 1906 on Calle de la Victoria, a street that has close ties to bullfighting.