La Primera, Restaurant in Gran Vía, Madrid, Spain
La Primera is a restaurant on Gran Vía that focuses on Cantabrian specialties, including fried squid rings and preserved fish from the Santander and Santoña regions. The dining space features a refined setting with carefully chosen interior design that reflects northern Spanish traditions.
The restaurant was founded to bring northern Spanish culinary traditions to Madrid and has established itself over decades as a specialist in seafood and regional products. The kitchen combines proven methods with contemporary approaches to reinterpret classic dishes.
The interior design incorporates elements from Santander, reflecting northern Spanish traditions through carefully selected decorative pieces and architectural details.
The restaurant is open from Monday through Thursday until midnight, and stays open until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Weekend service starts at 9:30 AM, giving you time to explore the location at a leisurely pace.
The restaurant has become a destination for guests seeking authentic coastal products that are normally difficult to find outside the region. This direct access to rare ingredients makes the dishes here especially valuable for those who know the cuisine well.
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