Restaurante Casa Benigna

"You're at the whim of chef-owner Norberto Jorge at Casa Benigna—and, trust us, that's a good thing. You can start your low-carb diet mañana; the rice dishes, cooked over open flame to al dente perfection in copper pans are a revelation even to seasoned paella lovers. Whether you opt for the traditional Valencian, brimming with romano beans and succulent rabbit; the arroz negro, briny with fresh squid ink; or some other rice dish, save room for the the caramelized socarrat—Spain's answer to tahdig—stuck to the bottom of the pan." - Benjamin Kemper

"Paella paradise worth the taxi ride The vibe Grown-up and romantic The crowd Local power couples and tourists sent by hotel concierges The drinks Old-school wines from top bodegas The food Madrid's best paella" - Benjamin Kemper