Lhardy, Historic restaurant in Centro, Madrid, Spain.
Lhardy is a restaurant near Puerta del Sol with dining rooms featuring dark wood panels, red velvet furnishings, and Spanish traditional cuisine. On the ground floor, a delicatessen counter sells prepared foods and wines for takeaway.
The restaurant was founded in 1839 and introduced haute cuisine to Spain. In 1885, it became the first Madrid establishment to welcome unaccompanied women.
The restaurant preserves its Second Empire style with dark wood and red velvet, reflecting the aristocratic dining culture of 19th-century Madrid. Visitors today experience the same rooms where the city's upper class once gathered.
The restaurant operates from Monday to Saturday, opening at 1 PM and closing at midnight. Visitors should know it closes on Sundays and major holidays.
At the back of the delicatessen, visitors can serve themselves consommé from antique silver urns. This tradition dates back to the 1880s and continues to this day.
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