For a night of sweet romance in Madrid holding hands under the wrought iron streetlamps, sauntering across the cobblestones of the main square, and enjoying the peace of moonlit gardens, start off with a meal at one of Madrid's charming and romantic restaurants. You'll find lots of candlelit bistros, intimate eateries, and elegant restaurants in the Spanish capital, including those on our list of the top 10 romantic restaurants in Madrid. Our top pick is the modern, classy, and dimly lit restaurant Midnight Rose in the lobby of the ME by Meliá hotel, formerly the Reina Victoria Hotel. It serves international cuisine and is an expensive choice, but certainly the place to go to impress your date. Our second pick is the romantic restaurant, Isla del Tesoro. Try the witty Buen Rollito, or our favorite, the vegetable timbale with carmelized yucca, but make a reservation online or by phone or you and your sweetheart may have to dine elsewhere. (You might also want to keep in mind that their lunch specials are a bargain.) Our third pick for romantic restaurants in Madrid is El Gato Persa, which looks like an elegant Baroque-influenced and labyrinthine house turned restaurant with candles, fine wines, and a rather down to earth but varied menu.
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