La Biotika

I'm sometimes in the mood of treating myself to a nice healthy meal. You know -  The type that makes you feel full but good inside.

I'm not thinking about a elegant or fancy restaurant. It's actually like dinning in you own living room. That's when "La Biotika" comes to my mind.

It is located in the center of Madrid, near Puerta del Sol, in Huertas. The outside of the restaurant doesn't call much one's attention, but as soon as you walk in, a small store of bio-products catches your eye, and the waiter welcomes  you in. The inside is simple with an open kitchen.

As soon as one sits down, the waiter brings water, bread, and some nuts. 

A minute later, the menus are handed out, and the fun begins.

The meal consits of soup, salad, a main dish with 3 different veggie-dishes, dessert, and tea. There are normally two differents soups to choose from. Also, one may picks a macrobiotic or a vegetarian meal. For dessert, they offer home-backed cakes (Algarroba is espectacular!), baked apple, soy yogurt or kefir. Teas vary from day to day.

Great place to enjoy with friends or family. Even better for dates, specially if your sweetheart likes vegetarian food. It's always crowded for lunch during the weekend, so it is better to make a reservation. At night, on the contrary, it's enought to go a little early (around 9 o'clock is fine). It also makes a good choice for celebrating birthdays. Once can order a cake... they are great.

It is a very affordable restaurant. Plus, every now and then they have 2x1 promotion for dinner during weekdays.

So... anyone feeling like some homemade vegetarian food?

Oh! Almost forgot. On Sunday afternoons they offer cooking classes, so the restaurant is closed.  They also have different events :)