Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Most Popular European food in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Community of Madrid, Spain
Best European restaurants nearby. Discover the best European food in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for European restaurants near you.. San Lorenzo de El Escorial is home to the Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage site. This huge complex was built as a monument to commemorate the Spanish victory over the French in the battle of Saint Quentin. Construction lasted 21 years and when it was finished in 1584, the Monastery was the largest building in the world, with 24 km (14.9 mi) of corridors. The building includes a library, Kings' Courtyard, Basilica, and the Palace of Felipe II. The Kings' Pantheon is the burial place for most of the kings of Spain since Carlos I. The Monastery is decorated with works by the most prominent Italian and Spanish painters of the time. Look for works by Titian, Bosch, El Greco, and Velázquez, especially El Greco’s painting of "The Martyrdom of St. Maurice.”
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10. Charoles
Overall Ratings
4 based on 741 reviews
Reviewed By Caseyestrella
After an exhausting tour of the Escorial we were starving and really tired. We noticed their sign on the street that said kitchen open all day, which was great for us dumb Americans who never seem to know the right times to eat in Spain. First the staff are impeccable. Gracious, attentive, but not rushed. Our waiter was adorable and the host was lovely and was able to answer our questions in English about the menu. My husband had the duck, my son had the veal breaded cutlet and I had the bacalao. All of them were excellent. Wine, desserts and coffee followed. Everything was delicious, but what I loved most was the leisurely pace. I think this was the most peaceful place we ate our entire week in Spain.
9. LAS VIANDAS
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4 based on 469 reviews
Reviewed By Travelmaven
We started eating on the terrace which was very nice and then had to move inside as it got cold. The food was very good and the service was considerate.
8. Fonda Genara
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4 based on 491 reviews
Reviewed By OlivierFromBrussels
I went there with a group of business guests.The restaurant is located in El Escorialâs city centre, on the first floor of a building in a small commercial centre.Decoration is ok, with lots of red velvet. But nothing sophisticated or unique.Service is friendly and courteous, but not very proactive.We had a set menu.The different dishes came well prepared and in very generous portions.Prices are ok.Itâs a good food restaurant in a local ambiance, but less my style of venue.
7. Restaurante La Rueda
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4 based on 457 reviews
Reviewed By annadR1621VW
Overall we had a very good experience. We were there at 1pm for lunch that, by Spanish standards is very early. Although we had the restaurant to ourselves, service was a little slow albeit very courteous.Setting was refined but not pretentious, generous portions and good quality food. We tried various cuts of meat and were never disappointed. Also, they serve a good "cochinillo asado", I suggest you try it if you are not planning a trip to Segovia where it all started (well worth a trip to Segovia on its own. Never mind the Roman aqueduct).I hope you enjoy it, we did.
6. El Paseo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Bruce T
This was the first time Iâve used TripAdvisor to do cold research by location. We were going to visit Phillip IIâs Palace, the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial and wanted to find a place for lunch.Thanks to TripAdvisor contributors (especially uwman, Laurel, Maryland) we discovered El Paseo, although it was not so easy. Our GPS did not recognise the address but we learnt later that the restaurant is technically in El Escorial (as opposed to next door San Lorenzo del Escorial)â¦.a little confusing.We rang to book on the Saturday morning itself, but the restaurant was full (the first sunny weekend for a long time). They offered us a table in the bar area and we quickly accepted. They also recommended we park near the restaurant and walk 10 minutes up the hill to the Palace which was a great idea and avoided expensive parking.The bar area is informal and very pleasant; the food delicious (the 3 course set lunch is 27 euro at weekends and 13.50 on weekdays, although this time we went à la carte); the service is very friendly and knowledgeable.Thanks to El Paseo we discovered a very original red wine; Val de los Frailes, Crianza 2005 from Cigales near Valladolid (14 euro and excellent).
5. ValhallaExperience
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5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By Redfred320
No matter how long you live in Madrid as a foreigner, as we have for more than six years, you can never underestimate the region's potential to deliver another new and extraordinary eating experience, driven by the modern Spanish passion for food. Valhalla may be in the less touristy part of Escorial, ie the town without the prefix San Lorenzo, but it's well worthwhile the short detour or taxi ride for the 11 or 13 course lunch, or 7 course dinner (these are only the owner's recommendations, you can of course go smaller at lunch or larger at dinner). Ingredients are often local - some of ours had been picked on the river bank that morning - and whipped up into textures and flavours that leave you surprised and chuckling when you are told afterwards what they are, and excited about the next one. Each course comes with its own drink, from the Leon-brewed white or IPA beer, to the fabulous Puerta de Sol white and Maria Dulce light dessert wine. We dined in the evening on the 7 courses - they can come quite fast one after another be so prepared to set your own piece rather than be forced into going at theirs - which proved quite enough to delight the tongue without overfacing the stomach. Among our favourites were the bloody mary cocktail with foamed celery on top, the potato-based churros with a creamy soup of vegetables and almonds, steak tartare with truffle, and what I can only call the smoke surprise - when you take the lid off a great cloud of wood-flavoured smoke?/steam? envelopes you. And the bill? Eyewateringly modest - surely the market could bear more in order to ensure this young restaurant's future. It absolutely deserves to succeed.Gracias
4. Vesta Taberna
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4 based on 136 reviews
Vesta Taberna is a restaurant where you will find signature cuisine, very pampered and tasty with the best selection of local products, traditional and avant-garde recipes. Our Menu usually changes almost daily. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
Reviewed By Miguel C
Great Spanish typical food on a great location. Highly recommended after visiting San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The staff is super friendly and the food generous, mixing "neo-bistrot" and "castizo" styles. Try local artisanal beers and bio wines as well, you won't be disappointed!
3. Montia
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4 based on 622 reviews
Reviewed By Travel12370
In one word excellent. From the outside it will not impress but once inside the small restaurant youâre in for a wonderful meal. From the homemade bread to each of the dishes. Although the wines go well with the dishes I wasnât impressed by some of the white wines. Maybe itâs better to ask for a recommendation of one bottle if experiments with wine are not your thing. The restaurant is small and the service prompt, friendly and to the point. We started our dinner late but it didnât stop them from letting us enjoy without hurry. Well worth the trip from Madrid especially if you can stay overnight and enjoy the beauty of El Escorial.
2. Al Punto Hambgourmet
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4 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By ToniZorro
Flavours, smells, tastes... Everything on this place is perfect, the owner is a lovely waiter that explains everything with such love for his job that makes you taste it and feel it much earlier than the hamburger is infront of you. Must go, in El Escorial
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1. Restaurante Escala
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Casa fundada en 1977,es decir es un negocio familiar de comida tradicional española casera,nuestra especialidad en todos estos años son los arroces. Os esperamos!!
Reviewed By 986joseluisg
Nothing special but good food at good pricePaella is their main offer though I think is a little over rated
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