This restaurant, with over 3 decades of experience in the capital, is located very near the Prado Museum, the Retiro Park, la plaza de Lealtad... The restaurant's history is closely tied to Abrahan García and it has been said that his kitchen is as exciting as his prose. Author of 'The Pleasure of Eating' (2004, Síntesis) and 'One hundred recipes to take you hat off to' (best cookery book prize 1998).
Popular among artists, García Márquez, Delibes, Vargas Llosa, Francisco Umbral, Cela, Saramago, Savater, Sabina...have all visited this restaurant.
Abrahan García's cuisine impresses everyone and his interest in the world of cookery is undeniable. According to Patricia Wells from the Herald Tribune: "Eating in Viridiana is like going up a roller coaster non-stop'. He creates a perfect balance between innovation and tradition. This restaurant has been described as 'a place where the diner can experience new dimensions to gastronomy' (Goumetour, 2005).
Excellent service. Superb wine list with a large international selection.
Address, map in google and telephone number Juan de Mena, 14 Madrid. Tel: 915 234 478. |
Chef Abrahan García |
Recommended dishes Foie
de pato ("micuit") al humo de Arce sobre Pan de Vainilla con Chutney
de Rosas.Huevos de corral en sartén sobre Mousse de Hongos ("Boletus
edulis") y Trufas negras ("Tuber melanosporum"). |
Further information Closed Sundays, Easter week (Thursday to Friday). |
| Rating in the following gastronomic guides | ||
| Michelín | Gourmetour | Campsa |
| -stars | 8 | 2 soles |
This restaurant, with over 3 decades of experience in the capital, is located very near the Prado Museum, the Retiro Park, la plaza de Lealtad... The restaurant's history is closely tied to Abrahan García and it has been said that his kitchen is as exciting as his prose. Author of 'The Pleasure of Eating' (2004, Síntesis) and 'One hundred recipes to take you hat off to' (best cookery book prize 1998).
Popular among artists, García Márquez, Delibes, Vargas Llosa, Francisco Umbral, Cela, Saramago, Savater, Sabina...have all visited this restaurant.
Abrahan García's cuisine impresses everyone and his interest in the world of cookery is undeniable. According to Patricia Wells from the Herald Tribune: "Eating in Viridiana is like going up a roller coaster non-stop'. He creates a perfect balance between innovation and tradition. This restaurant has been described as 'a place where the diner can experience new dimensions to gastronomy' (Goumetour, 2005).
Excellent service. Superb wine list with a large international selection.
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