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In the heart of the Salamanca district, specifically in the Palacio de Saldaña (C/ Ortega y Gasset, 32), one of the most eagerly awaited restaurants has just opened. Many are already saying that it will mark a before and after in Madrid’s gastronomic, leisure and cultural scene. It is the ABYA restaurant, a unique space of more than 1000 m2 spread over four floors, with a concept created by the entrepreneur Manuel González and whose kitchen is run by the renowned chef Aurelio Morales.
Divided into four floors, the ABYA restaurant takes its name from the oldest known name for the American territory. This word means living land or land in full maturity. It was created with the intention of providing an unprecedented experience in a space full of stimuli through gastronomy, culture, rhythm and art.
On the ground floor will be the starting point. It is a space open at any time of the day, offering a non-stop kitchen and two bars with a mixology, music and art proposal. The first floor will be dedicated to pure gastronomic hedonism. Here the protagonist is the diner’s palate. On the other hand, there is also a first floor with a private space where gastronomic surprises will take place. And, on floor -1, you will find the laboratory where the whole ABYA experience is born: its kitchens.
A kitchen for all tastes
In charge of the kitchen is chef Aurelio Morales, who has achieved a Michelin star and two Repsol suns in his career at Cebo restaurant. ABYA’s gastronomic concept is free and unbound, connecting the gastronomy of the world with that of Latin America and creating universal and fresh recipes.
Among the dishes that stand out from the Morales proposal are the Japanese Wagyu A-5 salad with Kagoshima origin Wagyu, the Black cod balls or the honeyed empanada of grilled Black Angus ribs. Also the flame-grilled aubergine, accompanied by marrow or the lobster rolls with poached lobster and its tartar with caviar, among other delicacies. Desserts include the Cenote “Xocolact” or the sweet corn and black truffle custard. You can consult their excellent menu here.
A space with attention to detail
The universe created at ABYA is the brainchild of its owner, businessman Manuel González. He has worked on it for years to carry out a meticulous restoration and decoration of this building, which dates back to 1903. This building is one of the most striking examples of the Frenchified architecture that prevailed in the Barrio de Salamanca at the beginning of the 20th century.
Manuel González has been assisted in the decoration by interior designer Paulina Morán and other decorators. In addition, ABYA will also have more than 100 works of art by artists such as Vladimir Cora, Amador Montes, César Lope Negrete, Miguel Milló and Paola Martínez.
Undoubtedly, a restaurant that is already getting people talking.
