"This former railway warehouse-turned-restaurant with sky-high ceilings and walls lined with sidra bottles and wooden barrels is a Madrid institution, and the reason why is the salty roast chicken and Asturian cider. The menu is short and sweet, with things like pollo asado (you’ll see the rotisserie chickens turning on spits as you walk in), spicy chorizo marinated in sidra, one of the most famous dishes hailing from the northerly Asturias region, and stinky Cabrales blue cheese. We love attempting the iconic Asturian pour, where you hold the bottle high in the air and your glass down below so the drink aerates, praying most of it doesn’t land on the floor—you’ll see puddles of cider everywhere, so don’t worry if you miss. This place is perfect for those who want to eat good food and have an energetic experience without fussing over reservations or complicated ordering." - lori zaino
