Easter 2025 is already underway and with it its processions and other traditions. In Madrid, the variety of plans for this year is very wide, including gastronomic options. In this sense, tasting the best torrijas of the capital, either in a bakery or restaurant, is a highly recommended experience. But in the cuisine of this Christian celebration there are other protagonists besides torrijas: buñuelos.
These small fried spheres are popular throughout Spain and cod is the key ingredient in one of its most delicious versions. This fish is a highly sought-after product during Lent and Holy Week, as the Catholic Church established days of vigil on which meat cannot be eaten, specifically Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Thanks to its ease of preservation, salted cod gained in importance during these periods. Likewise, its delicious flavor made it the basis for a variety of recipes, such as the one we are dealing with here.
But, where can you eat some quality cod fritters in Madrid?
The most famous dish of the best restaurant in Madrid, according to TripAdvisor
As the saying goes, “the customer is always right”. And in the gastronomic field this statement is evident in platforms where diners leave their reviews. TripAdvisor is one of the best known and the highest rated restaurant is Los Montes de Galicia.
13,012 opinions (figure at the time of publication of this article) give it a score of 4.8 out of 5, with comments referring to the “excellent” quality of the food, the good treatment of the waiters and the exquisiteness of its dishes, especially the most typical of Galicia. And how could it be otherwise, the comments emphasize the delicious cod fritters: from “they are my downfall” to “the best of the menu”.
Its current fame is such that the restaurant itself confessed on its social networks that it was the best-selling dish in 2023: “The cod fritters of Los Montes de Galicia are not just a dish, they are a multisensory experience. They are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and are served accompanied by our unparalleled roasted garlic aioli.” The price of each fritter is 5.20 euros.
Other famous cod fritters in Madrid
Taking as reference the same TripAdvisor reviews, these are other recommended options to taste this dish in the capital. Both are in the area of Madrid de los Austrias:
- Casa Revuelta: a small local castizo famous for its bacalao rebozado (battered cod). Location: Calle Cuchilleros 10 / C. De Latoneros, 3.
- Casa Labra: a classic of the capital with two very well known star dishes. Namely, croquettes and cod fritters. Location: C / Tetuán 12.