El Paraguas

"You'll feel expensive entering El Paraguas, a low-ceilinged parlor with cushy velvet chairs, ironed white linens, and fresh-cut flowers. The Asturian (where the town of Cudillero lies) fine dining menu reads like a paean to minimalist cooking with seasonal, and often local, ingredients like baby artichokes, white asparagus, pheasant, and milk-fed lamb. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the cocochas de merluza, pleasingly gelatinous hake cheeks crowned with a runny egg yolk. The hushed, well-appointed restaurant lends itself nicely to formal occasions like business dinners and family celebrations." - Benjamin Kemper

"Dine like Madrid's top dignitaries The vibe High-street opulence The crowd As many suits as Wall Street The drinks Baller Spanish bottles The food White-tablecloth renditions of Spain's great delicacies" - Benjamin Kemper

"From tapas to pintxos to ham cones (yes, this is a thing here), there are plenty of casual food options in Madrid. But, for an upscale dinner, we recommend El Paraguas, a white-tablecloth restaurant that serves an Asturian (northern Spanish) menu. This place is definitely pricey, but worth it if you’re looking for an elegant dinner involving dishes like spinach-stuffed king prawns and crab lasagna with sea urchin caviar. For a slightly more relaxed atmosphere, you can also eat on their covered patio." - Cristina Shipe