Casa Benigna

Madrid


Hammer on the brass knocker and enter another world: lab equipment hanging from the roof, library shelves and even laundry items. In case you missed it, this place is different. It calls its rice dishes patella, a twist on the traditional paella and named after its patented brass cooking pan. Great wines, great service, and seafood-rich rice dishes are the highlights.


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