Madrid
Lavinia Espacio Gastronómico
Madrid, Spain
Known more for its wine selection than its Mediterranean menu, this lunch-only bistro is located on the mezzanine of a Salamanca wine shop that stocks about 4,500 labels. Inside, the dining room’s pearl tones and dark wood contrast with the more casual high-tops and red chairs in the bar. The bistro does not charge a corkage fee on retail-priced bottles purchased in the shop, and the wine list also includes a number of options available by the glass. The menu includes small plates and entrées such as anchovies and avocado, Raf tomato salad, and wine-glazed sirloin.
Insider Tip:
After your meal, walk 15 minutes south to the National Archaeological Museum of Spain, which has a replica of the prehistoric paintings found in the Altamira Cave.
