Lateral Santa Ana, Tapas restaurant in Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid, Spain
Lateral Santa Ana sits on Plaza Santa Ana and serves small plates in a modern setting. The open-plan interior mixes traditional tapas with contemporary creations.
The place opened in 2008 as an expansion of an existing restaurant group. It brought a new dining concept to the historic literary quarter of Madrid.
The menu shows how classic Spanish ingredients and techniques blend with new cooking ideas. You can taste traditional flavors like jamón and local produce presented in unexpected ways.
The plaza gets crowded during peak hours, especially on weekends and evenings. Arriving early or being flexible with timing helps you get a table more easily.
A popular dish there wraps salmon in ham, adds cheese and caramelized apple, then serves it on toast. This surprising combination shows how the kitchen plays with familiar ingredients.
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