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At a loss for where to eat tonight? Here's our pick of the top ten restaurants in the Spanish capital.AMERICAN
Gumbo 
Calle Pez 15
Tel: 91-532-6361
Metro: Noviciado
Forget the chain burger and rib joints, this is the real American meal deal with N’Awlins native Matthew Scott sporting his trademark bandana do-rag and turning out Big Easy eats like seafood gumbo, shrimp and grouper creole, and spicy, free-range chicken. A recommended evening meal here might begin with one of the classic cocktails on offer, then fried green tomatoes, a stuffed pork chop with caramelised onions and bodelaise sauce as the main course and a big slice of pecan or peanut butter pie for dessert. As they say in those parts: “Laissez les bon temps roulez!”
BASQUE
Zubia
Calle Espronceda 28
Tel: 91-441-0432
Metro: Rios Rosas, Nuevos Ministerios n
There are dozens of Basque restaurants in the capital, mostly expensive. But this family-run place in the Chamberi district is a reasonably-priced alternative and popular both with business people on expense accounts during the week and local people at the weekend. There are starters to fit every taste and budget from a simple gazpacho to more complicated fare such as baby lima beans with clams and creamy rice with cod and pisto(ratatouille). Main courses include basic fish and meat dishes with a Basque touch, as well as adventurous items like squid stuffed with prawns.
CATALAN
Can Punyetes
Calle San Agustin 9
Tel: 91-429-94-83
Metro: Anton Martin
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