CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY
I first came to know Lhardy years ago, an iconic restaurant in Madrid's capital. Lhardy has been around for more than a hundred years and many important cultural figures, aristocracy and royalty have left their mark.
Nowadays, Lhardy continues writing its history, maintaining the same essence and philosophy of its origins in 1839, yet undergoing a new chapter inspired by classic cuisine, but with a meticulous revision of legendary recipes and special attention to the selection and preparation of ingredients. All this, backed by the experience and tradition of Pescaderías Coruñesas.
Thus, without losing the characteristic essence of the restaurant, Lhardy offers a gastronomic proposal that combines classic dishes, perfected with top quality ingredients, such as the Sirloin Wellington with English-style potatoes with handmade puff pastry topping, prepared by the Lhardy kitchen team. There is also a selection of dishes retrieved from the restaurant's origins, such as the Landes Caneton duck roasted in orange and new additions from the García Azpiroz family, such as the pan-seared Carril clams with Palo Cortado. We also find a combination of the restaurant's two houses, such as the "Buenavista" wild sea bass, the iconic 19th century dish in which the fish is presented cold, a feature that enhances flavor, texture and visual appearance.
Any gastronomic experience at the level that we are going to experience at Lhardy, has to culminate with a delicious dessert, and the menu includes some legendary desserts such as the Soufflé de Lhardy.
The finishing touch to this comprehensive presentation is rounded off by a selection of wines from around the world, featuring national and international wines and a combination of contemporary and traditional wineries.
Lhardy still attracts the public's attention to Carrera de San Jerónimo. Likewise, its silver tableware, kitchenware and glassware - authentic treasures that are the object of desire for gastronomy lovers, in some cases almost forgotten, shine today in the restaurant to highlight its rich history.
After more than 180 years of exquisite cuisine, Lhardy carefully takes care of every detail, from the table presentation to the finished dish, paying special attention to the customers' tastes and requirements. Let me not forget to mention the magnificent dining room team, an essential part of any respectable restaurant.
In short, Lhardy is presented as a unique opportunity to savor a premium gastronomic experience in a romantic and elegant setting, where the magical atmosphere seems unalterable over time.