There are few things more Madrid than Cibeles and the monumental palace that decorates the square behind the most popular fountain in Madrid, so as expected, the formerly called Telecommunications Palace has incredible views of the great arteries of the center of the capital and can enjoy a Delicious dinner with these views is a real dream.
With the arrival of good weather, Madrid rooftops become the most desired locations of the city to enjoy a cocktail with views or a dinner from above, and if you are one of those who always remains enthralled contemplating the majesty of the Cibeles Palace, you can now access it to enjoy a first-class gastronomic experience.
Cornamusa, the rooftop Azotea Cibeles and Café Cibeles These are the three new gastronomic spaces that this spectacular space houses with Manuel Berganza, executive chef of Azotea Grupo at the helm and Jesús Almagro as head chef of Cornamusa.
Cibeles Roof, from Madrid to heaven
Before starting a classy lunch or dinner, nothing like open your mouth on the rooftop of the palace. Their maxim is that you come to this terrace for the views but you stay for the atmosphere, the cocktails and the snacks.
As there is no commerce without drinking, you can enjoy their signature cocktails – with or without alcohol – with a very top snack where there is no shortage of gildas, salads, muffins, sausages, cheese or salted dishes, among other options, with prices ranging between 4.5 and 32 euros.
Cornamusa, a tribute to Madrid and the postilions
Maybe you have never realized that The Correos logo is a postilion horn or bagpipethe instrument used by postilions to announce the departures and arrivals of couriers.
As a tribute to the work of this character who has disappeared from the world of messaging but was so important in his time, the Palacio de Cibeles has dedicated its most gastronomic space to them with Cornamusa.
The Bagpipe – and its connection with the world of mail and communications – structures the experience that the customer lives in this space. “Teverything is linked to the story it tells, from the uniforms –inspired by the old Post Office ones–; even the materials that have been used in its interior design with the undisputed prominence of copper; the menu with the gastronomic proposal; the way in which the client receives the bill and a large number of small details that will surprise the client from his arrival to his farewell,” they say from this restaurant.
Regarding gastronomy, Cornamusa It is inspired by Madrid and is made with products from Madrid. In this new Grupo Azotea restaurant, all the recipes are cooked with kilometer zero ingredients, from the oil or butter in the appetizer to the dessert, including its starters and meats. And as for the fish, they take advantage of what they say about Madrid being the best port in Spain without having a sea.
The Cornamusa menu changes by season in order to offer the freshest product to diners. As for the starters, we can opt for candied artichokes with Iberian juice and pig’s trotters, hake cocohas, PGI beef salchichón tartar with creamy yolk and pickles that are prepared before your eyes, or eggplants and mushrooms in cannelloni style among other options. .
What do you want fish? You can choose from roast turbot to black monkfish, including skewered hake or whatever fish is available on the market that day, and if you’re more into meat you can opt for roast pigeon, Iberian pluma, glazed wagyu chestnut or Guadarrama cow sirloin among other options. Although there is nothing better to discover what Cornamusa offers than by trying it.
Cafe Cibeles
On the second floor of this building there is Café Cibeles, the third gastronomic space in contention of the Palacio de Cibeles, which they assure is a meeting point for those who visit Madrid.
“You will find in this bistro a very nice place in which to enjoy. It is a high-rise space with three large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Alcalá Street. Café Cibeles offers an à la carte proposal to enjoy at any time, with names like Steamed Mussels with French Fries; fresh arugula with smoked salmon, honey mayonnaise from Madrid; the Pumpkin and Nines Ravioli in Sage Butter Sauce; or the roast beef sandwich with picaña, mayonnaise and pickles; among others, along with toast, pastries, sandwiches and smoothies.” Complete, right? Well, from Madrid to heaven.
