This restaurant on the edge of the historic Cimadevilla district describes itself as an “urban, market-inspired restaurant”. What is certain is that Álex Sampedro’s cooking has moved away from the more commonplace dishes of the area to focus on an updated take on traditional cuisine that demonstrates high levels of technical skill in dishes featuring subtle seasoning, fine textures and the freshest seasonal ingredients. It also boasts a bar at the entrance where you can order various sharing plates, plus a simple and contemporary dining room in the basement. We particularly recommend that you opt for El Recetario’s non-à la carte recommendations that will provide a pleasant surprise or two!