La Ancha (Príncipe de Vergara)

This is one of the most famous restaurants in Madrid and has two establishments in strategic locations. Since one of them stands near the Spanish Parliament (Congreso de los Diputados), customers frequently run into politicians from all parties hungry for a traditional meal, which we all now and then miss. Ham croquettes, Spanish potato omelette with clams, lentils, fillet steak in Cabrales cheese sauce or Armando escalope are some of the house specials that pack the restaurant, day in and day out.