Another day, another beautiful chuletón @charrua_madrid 🥩🔥
I’ve been to a lot of great restaurants over the years, but very few come close to Charrúa when it comes to the vibe and ambience. The space is split into two super cool, dimly lit dining rooms, each centred around an open fire grill. Tables are either perched on raised mezzanines or set on the ground level, giving it real depth and theatre. It’s a stunning set up!
As for the food, it’s all about wood fire. Seafood, meat and vegetables cooked over embers. We ordered a good mix - the Charrúa Selection Chuletón Vaca Gallega, melted provolone, cecina, turbot + lots of sides and starters.
Everything was good, but nothing quite blew me away - especially having hit some similar spots across the week.
The chuletón here had great flavour but was slightly chewy and tough. The turbot was a touch over but loved the garlic and smoke running through it. Starters and sides were strong across the board.
For wine, a young, velvety bottle of @bodegasvegasicilia Valbuena 2020, a beauty!
I’d absolutely go back - love the place and the energy. It may just have been one of those nights where the mains missed the mark slightly. Still a killer spot. Definitely recommend.
