Castizo

Castizo is a restaurant concept in Madrid dedicated to the city’s most traditional gastronomy, reinterpreting classic Madrid recipes with a contemporary twist while preserving their authentic spirit. The brand presents itself as a restaurant with the soul of a tavern, designed to immerse guests in the essence of the old Madrid taverns and make them feel at home. Its culinary identity is rooted in honesty and tradition, celebrating the flavours of the capital through familiar dishes and a strong sense of local character. Born on Calle Velázquez and expanded to iconic locations such as Puerta de Alcalá, Serrano, Sagasta, Plaza del Ángel, and Aravaca, Castizo evokes the Madrid of the past while highlighting sophisticated seasonal products and refined presentation. Several locations emphasize the bar as the central feature, reflecting the social culture of traditional taverns. Each venue adapts the Castizo spirit to its neighbourhood, from the historic Barrio de Las Letras to the avant-garde Serrano, while maintaining a distinctly Madrilenian identity. The atmosphere is inspired by classic Madrid taverns, featuring bar-centered designs, marble counters, displayed cured meats and canned products, vitrified tiles, large windows, and tiles engraved with iconic phrases from Madrid. Some locations offer terraces and polished or cutting-edge design touches that complement the local nostalgic character. The cuisine focuses on traditional Madrid cooking revisited with a modern twist, merging classic tavern dishes with premium seasonal products. The menu philosophy combines honesty, tradition, and local identity, encompassing everything from tapas to hearty dishes and other emblematic recipes of the capital. Featured specialities include Madrid-style tapas, torreznos, patatas bravas, ensalada rusa, and cheesecake, creating a deeply local and nostalgic culinary experience.