Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas is a charming restaurant in Madrid that combines a unique atmosphere with superb service, a convenient location and excellent choice of dishes.
Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas is one of Madrid's oldest and most popular restaurants. It is located at the city center, 50 meters from Plaza Mayor. The location of the restaurants provides easy access to the public transports. People can reach the restaurant by buses, subways or cars.
The restaurant not only serves great food but also has an interesting history associated with it. The history narrates the story of the early years of the restaurant and how it received its name.
It is fascinating to learn that the restaurant got its name from a notorious man called Luis Candelas who had made a name for himself in high society and at the same time was a bandit. He robbed rich people and was imprisoned for theft and robbery.
The décor and the Ambiance
Consisting of 7 rooms, Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas in Madrid represents 19th century architecture. The interior décor and the exterior structure of the restaurant speak of an old world charm.
The structure which houses the restaurant was used as a refuge by Luis Candelas and his gang of bandits. Today also, guests visiting the restaurant can see the
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parts of the restaurant that had provided shelter to Luis Candelas and his accomplices. To compliment the ambiance, the waiters also wear clothes of the period of Luis Candelas.
The Food
Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas restaurant serves authentic Spanish dishes like roast meat fried in Arabian oven, Madrid stew in ‘pot boile dover’ slow fire seasoned with saffron and mint and more.
The menu at Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas consists of a variety of traditional Spanish dishes. The specialties of the restaurant include the following:
- Candelas's filet mignon
- Roast baby lamb
- Fowl fricasse with egg sauce
- Garlic soup
- Candelas's hake
- "Madrileña" snails
- Candelas's dessert
Moreover, at Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas, guests can opt from a large selection of wines.
The comfortable ambiance, along with the mouthwatering dishes and the fascinating décor, makes Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas one of the most interesting restaurants in Madrid. The experience of dining at Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas while in Madrid must not be missed.
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