Favorite Spots
Food scene
Mercado San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelOne of my favourite places to visit when I come home!
This is my go-to spot for paella- our favorite is with lobster. The lighting is a bit on the bright side, as is the norm here in Spain, but the decor is classic Spanish, and service is excellent. If you are gluten-free or celiac, be sure to mention this from the very start. The owner, Paloma, is very diligent about this. The place doesn't fill up until quite late, so if you show up before 9:30, you'll likely have your pick of the tables.
El Arrozal
13 C. de SegoviaThis is my go-to spot for paella- our favorite is with lobster. The lighting is a bit on the bright side, as is the norm here in Spain, but the decor is classic Spanish, and service is excellent. If you are gluten-free or celiac, be sure to mention this from the very start. The owner, Paloma, is very diligent about this. The place doesn't fill up until quite late, so if you show up before 9:30, you'll likely have your pick of the tables.
This is the best place to shop for groceries in the neighborhood. Everything is incredibly fresh and the prices can't be beaten. It's even a great place when you don't feel like cooking. Have fresh octopus or prawns with a glass of wine right there in the market.
39 locals recommend
Plaza de la Cebada
This is the best place to shop for groceries in the neighborhood. Everything is incredibly fresh and the prices can't be beaten. It's even a great place when you don't feel like cooking. Have fresh octopus or prawns with a glass of wine right there in the market.
Across the street from Mercado de San Miguel, Pimiento Verde is a lovely place for lunch or dinner when you have a big appetite and feel like treating yourself. The portions are huge, so consider sharing a first and second course. The seafood risotto listed under "stews" is a must and is almost always followed by the grilled fish.
7 locals recommend
El Pimiento Verde
4 C. del Conde de MirandaAcross the street from Mercado de San Miguel, Pimiento Verde is a lovely place for lunch or dinner when you have a big appetite and feel like treating yourself. The portions are huge, so consider sharing a first and second course. The seafood risotto listed under "stews" is a must and is almost always followed by the grilled fish.