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World Caviar Day is celebrated on July 18, in honor of one of the most expensive foods in the world. It raises many passions and is not available to everyone, being one of the gourmet products par excellence. Caviar is a delicacy made from sturgeon roe, a fish from the great lagoons of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. If you are a lover of this sophisticated product, we leave you 10 restaurants in Madrid that include it in their menu, so you can try the best caviar and give yourself a luxury tribute.
Estimar
Rafa Zafra is one of the chefs who most often includes caviar in his menu. In Estimar restaurant he shows it off, with options such as red shrimp and caviar tartar. But in all his restaurants, such as Estimar Barcelona, Cala Jondal in Ibiza, Amar or Mar Mia, you can eat it in different ways: from his emblematic Bikini of smoked salmon and osetra caviar to the caviar canapé as a tribute to Estimar, the seven yolk egg with bacon and caviar or the Oyster Nº2 “Marennes-Oléron” with caviar.
Where? At Plaza de Isabel II, 7, Madrid
La Tasquita de Enfrente
Juanjo López is another chef who uses caviar to give a distinctive touch to his recipes. His ensaladilla with caviar, for example, was legendary. Among his latest creations, the chef has shared dishes such as the Bocadito de papada ibérica with caviar, fresh almonds with caviar or the Revuelto, in texture and caviar, which is a “magical bite”, as Juanjo himself says.
Where? At calle Ballesta 6, Madrid
Bar Manero
In this Boutique Bar with all the essence of the most classic tapas but with a sophisticated and chic touch, a product such as tartar could not be missing. Caviar with red shrimp tartar and seafood salad or Royal Crab Salad with 5 grams of Imperial Caviar is already a classic.
Where? At calle Claudio Coello 3, Madrid (pero también en Alicante)
Rocacho Plaza
This second Rocacho restaurant, opened just a month ago in the Salamanca district, has an area of high tables with a gastro proposal ideal for tapas and sharing. Among the dishes to be tasted are the eggs with lace of Cobardes y Gallinas (with beluga caviar, grilled elvers or jerky and beef mince).
Where? At Plaza del Marqués de Salamanca 9, Madrid
A’Barra
In the new summer menu of A’Barra could not miss this exclusive food. You can try it in their tasting menu with the warm Quisquilla de Santa Pola, Caspian Pearl caviar, chili oil and ham broth. But they also have it on the restaurant’s menu in the dish of roasted LC leeks and its emulsion, Caspian Pearl caviar, smoked eel veil; or with the portion of Caspian Pearl Asetra caviar, blinis and crème fraîche.
Where? At calle de Pinar 15, Madrid
El Invernadero
Rodrigo de la Calle’s restaurant offers a tasting menu focused on this sophisticated dish. The menu is called Caviar Menu (en) key Riofrio, costs 230 € and will be available until October 15. In total, 18 sweet and savory bites to give yourself an authentic and exclusive tribute.
Where? At calle Ponzano 85, Madrid
L’Atelier Robuchon
In the exclusive restaurant of the Robuchon Group in Madrid, more specifically in its haute cuisine space of L’Atelier, you have at your disposal several dishes containing this food, such as its iconic Le Caviar Imperial, a fine gelée of lobster, king crab and caviar de Sologne, which can be tasted in its Tasting Menu. But there are also other options such as Le Caviar Robuchon with blinis or the Caviar Imperial de Sologne on crispy poached free-range egg and smoked salmon. To be enjoyed in the sophisticated atmosphere of this restaurant.
Where? At Paseo de la Castellana 12, Madrid
BLESS Hotel Madrid
At BLESS Hotel Madrid you have different gastronomic options to enjoy an evening depending on your mood: SLVJ Madrid, Pinzelada Lounge or the terrace of Picos Pardos Sky Lounge. Be that as it may, caviar is not missing in their menu. For example, at Pinzelada you can try the Balfegó tuna belly in tartar, caviar and nori seaweed or order a can of caviar.
While in Picos Pardos you can taste it in one of their cocktails, specifically in Khavia, designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez, from Libé Unique Cocktails, which has Belvedere Vodka macerated with butter and black pepper, Roku Gin, Chartreuse Elixir and Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne, accompanied by caviar with white chocolate. In the words of the bartender, who is in charge of the creative direction of Bless Hotel Madrid’s liquid menu, it is “the most hedonistic version of the classic Dry Martini, a contemporary ritual inspired by the luxurious service of caviar paired with an iced vodka or a glass of champagne”. That’s nothing.
Where? At calle Velázquez 62, Madrid
Zalacaín
The legendary restaurant, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, also includes caviar in its menu. One of its most emblematic dishes is the Búcaro “Don Pío”, with Gelée consommé, smoked salmon, quail egg and caviar. But you also have the sea bass tartar, its emulsion and caviar, or directly the Beluga imperial caviar.
Where? At calle Álvarez de Baena 4, Madrid
Ikigai Flor Baja
In the Japanese proposal of chef Yong Wu Nagahira there is a lot of influence from French and Spanish cuisine. Caviar is also included in one of his creations, specifically the delicious Nigiri de Toro, Iberian ham fat and caviar, one of his most representative dishes. Who gives more?
Where? At Calle Flor Baja 5, Madrid
