Casa Alberto, Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
Casa Alberto is a restaurant in central Madrid, located on Calle de las Huertas in the Barrio de las Letras neighborhood. It serves traditional Madrid cuisine in a dining room with wooden furniture and warm lighting.
The restaurant opened in 1827, making it one of the oldest still-operating dining spots in Madrid. It stands on the site where Miguel de Cervantes is said to have spent his final years.
Casa Alberto serves dishes like tripe and beef cheek that have been on Madrid tables for generations. Eating here feels like stepping into a cooking tradition that has not changed much over the years.
The restaurant is a short walk from Anton Martin metro station and easy to reach on foot. The dining room is small and fills up fast, so booking ahead is a good idea.
The original bar counter from the 19th century is still in place, and guests use it to drink house-made vermouth while waiting for their table. This habit turns the front of the restaurant into a casual meeting spot that feels very local.
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