In just one kilometer of travel, Ponzano street, located in the Chamberí district (begins in Santa Engracia and ends in Raimundo Fernández Villaverde) houses more than 70 gastronomic spaces.
Given so much offer, it is a bit difficult to choose the right one for each occasion.
In order not to fail, these 13 tracks for all tastes.
The Sainete.
The Sainete
Chef Fran Vicente (many will remember him from the second edition of the television program
Top Chef
) is responsible for the kitchen of this modern space, with a bar at the entrance and a dining room at the back, dedicated to the world of craft beer (it has 15 taps, all craft, and more than a hundred references in the bottle).
For snacking, the beer torrezno, the Russian salad with tuna belly or the free-range wings with Thai dressing.
If you are looking for something more forceful, the chilli crab, the tripe stewed with leg and snout or the tiradito of sea bass with celery juice are essential.
Address:
Ponzano, 6.
Fide.
Fide
The pickled anchovies from this brewery should have a street in Madrid: firm, smooth, with the acidity in place and served with a drizzle of oil that accompanies without darkening.
Very brave.
And then there are the beers, drawn with the precise art, very cold and with the right foam.
If you are not convinced by this, know that there are also wines, fresh seafood and luxury preserves.
You can not ask for more.
Address:
Ponzano, 8.
Mussel casserole, in Hinge.
Hinge
The temple of the mussel on Ponzano street.
They can be tasted pickled, in croquettes or tigers, in a Belgian-style casserole served with French fries (with tomato sauce; steamed; with onion, cream and curry; with chamomile ...).
Address:
Ponzano.
8.
Zenith steak, in the Cutting Room.
Cutting room
Although the years go by, Javier Bonet's gastronomic space continues to be one of the most sought after in this chamber of commerce.
A commitment to seasonal produce served in highly original presentations in a dining room that emulates the cutting room of a butcher shop.
The zenith steak from Finca de Jiménez Barbero with truffle is already a culinary icon.
Also, red tuna with onions and lemon, roasted Palermo pepper, octopus with muhamara ...
Address:
Ponzano, 11.
The double.
The double
Located on the corner with José Abascal, El Doble is one of the great beer bars in Madrid.
It owes its name to the glass in which they recommend drinking the beer so that it does not lose body.
Behind the bar, made of aluminum and well-stocked with high-end preserves (Espinaler, José Peñá ...), Jesus is in charge, who is in charge of receiving the customers with sympathy and enthusiasm.
To eat, in addition to cans, you should not miss the Galician seafood, the anchovies in vinegar or the Guijuelo cold meats.
The walls are lined with photos of tall visitors.
Address:
José Abascal, 16 (Ponzano corner).
Callos, in Ponzano.
Ponzano
Since its inception, this house has bet on refined tradition.
And that has been noticed in his kitchen, both in the marinades (of Iberian prey, parrochas, belly ...) and in casquero stews (their tripe, we always say, are among the best in Madrid) or in their fritters (anchovies), without forgetting meats and high-altitude fish.
Maybe it is not the most beautiful place in the world, but who cares if you eat luxury?
Address:
Ponzano, 12.
Averías Tavern.
Tavern Averías
With more than 400 wine references served by the glass (yes, all by the glass !, thanks to Coravin), this tavern is one of the essential oenological addresses in Madrid and, therefore, on this street.
There are Italian and French wines, of all Spanish denominations, references from Jerez, from the New World, small producer champagnes ... In the culinary part, appetizers such as candied natural artichokes, salmon tartare, burrata with tomatoes from Almería or empanada de cheek with vegetables.
Address:
Ponzano, 16.
The Tavern of Alipio Ramos
Opened in 1916, first as a bulk wine and liquor dispatch, this traditional tavern is usually packed with all kinds of clientele in search of their traditional tapas and rations, served in generous portions.
Among the most popular dishes,
Cholesterol
, with eggs, sausage, peppers and potatoes.
There are also oxtail croquettes of everything, crumbs to taste or spicy chorizo.
Address:
Ponzano, 30.
Machine.
The Chamberí Machine
Built on the footprint of the old Alboran, this restaurant opened its doors in 2012, adapting to the idiosyncrasy that was already breathed in the street in those years.
A multi-space with a bar and dining room where you can taste a wide assortment of skewers and portions, such as grilled coquinas, Russian salad, fried pixin, scampi tails in tempura ... Something more forceful?
Asturian fabada with homemade compango or sirloin steak tartare.
Address:
Ponzano, 39.
Candeli.
Candeli
In the Rivera brothers' restaurant, the simple elaborations in which the product is respected stand out.
Serve as a sample the collection of pica-pica (chef's croquettes, gratin cod brandade, anchovies with Arbequina oil), in the fritters (chanquetes with free-range eggs and caviar salt, hake tacos with tartar sauce) or in salads and vegetables (artichokes in flower, tuna belly and tomato pulp).
But what is really important is the grill, from which elaborations such as the beef burger or the suckling pig chops with oak charcoal come out.
Address:
Ponzano, 47.
Le Qualité Tasca
A little culinary diamond in the rough.
It is distinguished by working for small artisan producers from all over Spain (that is why all its dishes have a name and surname).
The menu changes several times a year, but there are some proposals to get an idea: omelette in three textures with botillo from El Bierzo from Embutidos Julio and poached egg from Pedaque;
Cured beef tongue marinated with paprika oil from La Vera;
Pickled pheasant from Amo Conservas on creamy cabbage, peppers and oak lettuce;
Sahagún leeks baked with vinaigrette and crunchy yolk;
Ecological lamb from Extremadura de Corderos Fuente del Sapillo roasted at a low temperature ... The wine list, with some 20 references, continues the line of the kitchen.
Address: Ponzano, 48.
Arima.
Arima
With Nagore Irazuegi and Rodrigo García Fonseca running the business, this modern vermouth store has become an address to take into account for all lovers of product and things well done.
In addition to the skewers (such as Gilda Joxefa 2.0: piparras mayonnaise in puffed bread, olive paste, anchovies and EVOO pearls), we must take into account dishes such as hake battered with piquillo emulsion and green sauce, tripe cod or turbot (off the menu).
The vermouth offer continues to be magnificent.
Address:
Ponzano, 51.
Santerra Neotavern
After succeeding in his restaurant Santerra on Calle General Pardiñas, the young chef Miguel Carretero inaugurated this casual-looking Neotaberna where you can taste some of his more informal dishes.
Among them, the ham croquettes, chosen as the best in Spain at Madrid Fusion 2018. Also, scallops with warm ceviche, his particular vision of the calamari bite (fried squid on brioche bread with chipotle mayonnaise and fresh herbs) or torrezno cut with green tomatillo sauce.
It is advisable to reserve because it is usually full.
Address:
Ponzano, 62
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