The first thing you notice when you walk into La Carbonera is the delicious smell. Then take in the decoration - mirrors and lighting have been thoughtfully placed to create a sexy, intimate feel. Madrid has a few cheese bars, but La Carbonera offers an extra special experience to diners.
Their passionately-curated menu features cow, goat and sheep milk cheeses; choose the size of your selection and how many cheeses you want to try. The well-informed wait staff will quiz you on your tastes and help you decide on the right cheese. Listen to them because my dining partner and I went against a recommendation and discovered that some cheeses separate the boys from the men! We had one that was probably just for die-hard cheese fanatics, but we had been warned...
Not into cheese? They also have a menu of non-cheesy hot and cold dishes and leave room for dessert - also homemade and excellent. The wine list is interesting too - predominantly mainland Spanish but with a few wild cards thrown in. Take a chance with a wine from Menorca, Tenerife or even Morocco!
And really, what is better than cheese and wine? Why, cheeses and wines of course!
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