Restaurante El Senador Madrid

 Classic asador house

Peas and ham

When in Madrid, one of the must-try foodie experiences without a doubt is the suckling pig. There are many traditional grill houses across Madrid that offer such dishes, but Restaurante El Senadors stood out as the go-to place for the legendary dish from Segovia. It is a very traditional restaurant serving all kinds of classic dishes that are well-known from around the region. From bean stew, and garlic prawns to another infamous dish, the milk-fed baby suckling lamb, cooked in an open fire wood-oven.

Shrimp in garlic oil

Segovian suckling pig

Before the meat party, first I had a pair of starters. The classic garlic prawns were cooked just right, and the powerful garlic oil aroma worked like a treat with the sweet and fresh prawns, can't really fault it. The main event no1 was the suckling pig leg, seasoned to perfection, and the skin was super crispy. The meat was super moist and draw out all the great tastes from the bones and joints, it was a BBQ classic. The leg of a baby lamb was also outstanding, the ratio of fatty and lean meat had a great balance, and I really enjoy that small hint of smoky aroma which was extremely inviting.

Roasted baby lamb leg

Coffee liqueur

El Senador does classic really well. Everything on display was really simple, you see what you get. The taste on the other hand was wonderful. When you have good ingredients and are handled by a team of good chefs, you will get something amazing, and that is what this restaurant is all about. While the service team doesn't speak good English (most are from an older generation), they try their best to address your need with a smile and that is what hospitality is all about.

Food 3.5/5


Average cost without drinks and services:
£50

Pl. de la Marina Española, 2, 28013 Madrid, Spain

http://www.restaurantesenador.es/