Ricardo Sanz Wellington Madrid

Ricardo Sanz Wellington sits on Calle Velázquez, within the Salamanca district. It holds a Michelin star and is ranked no. 50 on La Liste.

The kitchen leans into a Japanese and fusion vocabulary that feels out of place among the traditional steakhouses lining this part of the city. While the neighborhood favors heavy, classic service, this room runs smart and avoids the stuffiness of its immediate neighbors. It is a more considered experience than the casual sushi bars found closer to the Calle Serrano shopping strip. For those who find the district’s older, darker dining rooms predictable, the precise, high-concept approach here offers a necessary pivot.