Founded in 1963, this is traditional food Basque at its best. Great cream of crab soup, grilled shrimp and brill in a green sauce are just a few of the specialties Alkalde has been serving for decades. Diners can choose to sit and snack at the bar, eat in one of the two small dining rooms or enjoy Madrid's weather while sitting in the outside dining area. However, the downstairs resembles an old tavern with exposed beams and brick with hams hanging from the rafters. If you can, try to make reservations; however, you can do that online. The closest Metro stop is Retiro.