Kuoco
Restaurant · Justicia
C. del Barquillo, 30, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Highlights
Fusion cuisine with globally inspired dishes and creative cocktails
Fusion cuisine with globally inspired dishes and creative cocktails
"Upscale tasting menus are all over Madrid, but we turn to Kuoco whenever we want in-your-face flavors and spices—and don’t want to feel out of place wearing jeans and sneakers. The informal, modern Chueca restaurant is the place for couples, groups, and step-above-casual get-togethers over seafood-centric dishes, best described as what happens when a chef takes out a map and randomly points to spots around the world for inspiration. It’s fusion to the max, and occasionally so spicy you may end up slamming back your glass of Albariño (just go ahead and order another—the €89 tasting menu is 10 courses anyway). The oyster couldn’t be fresher, the fiery aguachile de tomatillo sauce is sharp, pungent perfection, and the Thai-inspired coconut chicken dumpling is infused with an ají kick that lingers." - lori zaino
"Upscale tasting menus are all over Madrid, but we turn to Kuoco 360 whenever we want in-your-face flavors and spices—and don’t want to feel out of place wearing jeans and sneakers. The informal, modern Chueca restaurant is the place for couples, groups, and step-above-casual get-togethers over seafood-centric dishes, best described as what happens when a chef takes out a map and randomly points to spots around the world for inspiration. It’s fusion to the max, and occasionally so spicy you may end up slamming back your glass of Albariño (just go ahead and order another—the €80 tasting menu is 10 courses anyway). The oyster couldn’t be fresher, the fiery aguachile de tomatillo sauce is sharp, pungent perfection, and the Thai-inspired coconut chicken dumpling is infused with an ají kick that lingers. " - lori zaino
"Upscale tasting menus are all over Madrid, but we turn to Kuoco 360 whenever we want in-your-face flavors and spices—and don’t want to feel out of place wearing jeans and sneakers. The informal, modern Chueca restaurant is the place for couples, groups, and step-above-casual get-togethers over seafood-centric dishes, best described as what happens when a chef takes out a map and randomly points to spots around the world for inspiration. It’s fusion to the max, and occasionally so spicy you may end up slamming back your glass of Albariño (just go ahead and order another—the €80 tasting menu is 10 courses anyway). The oyster couldn’t be fresher, the fiery aguachile de tomatillo sauce is sharp, pungent perfection, and the Thai-inspired coconut chicken dumpling is infused with an ají kick that lingers. If you aren’t in the mood for the tasting menu, just order a few dishes à la carte. " - Lori Zaino
"A relaxed, bold and elegantly informal restaurant where the young Venezuelans in charge, Rafa and Andrés, offer a concise yet varied à la carte that is a fusion of cuisines from across the globe (they also have an enticing tasting menu called 360Taste). As a result, you’ll find intense flavours and constant references to Latin American (in particular Mexican) and Asian ingredients, with a special focus on different levels of spiciness. Make sure you order the croquettes, the Peking duck and the delicious chilli crab." - Michelin Inspector
"This restaurant offered casual street food when it first showed up in the middle of the Chueca neighborhood, but it eventually showed its true colors with a playful, globetrotting menu that moves fluidly through the flavors of Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Chef Rafael Bergamo leads a young team who keep the experience informal, but every single dish is worth a star. Indulge in French oysters in Nikkei dressing, Beijing duck croquettes, crunchy wontons with honeyed pastor and pineapple mojito, or the octopus tikka masala with Japanese and Peruvian mojo." - Paula Móvil
