Santerra restaurante menu overview
Nestled in the heart of Madrid's Salamanca district, Santerra Restaurante presents a sophisticated culinary journey that beautifully marries traditional Castilian flavors with inventive modern techniques. This fine dining destination is celebrated for its seasonal recipes and exceptional game dishes, offering an unforgettable gourmet experience.
Starters
Begin your meal with a selection of creative starters, each crafted to tease your palate with bold, fresh flavors. Delight in the artisanal Croqueta de jamón ibérico, featuring rich Iberian ham enveloped in creamy béchamel and a crisp breadcrumb coat. The 'El menganito' brings together the briny depth of Santoña anchovy, cod liver, and Iberian pork jowl atop fresh bread for a savory bite. Experience the smoky allure of the Torto de maíz con boquerón a la llama, a grilled anchovy on a corn tortilla with manchego and chorizo cider emulsion.
- Berlina frita rellena de brandada de bacalao: fried doughnut filled with cod brandade, cured egg yolk, and flower honey molasses.
- Celeri hojaldrado con purrusalda de anguila ahumada: puff pastry celeriac paired with smoked eel leek stew and acidulated custard.
- Ensalada mixta líquida con helado de tomate: a liquid mixed salad complemented by tomato ice cream, pipirrana, grilled mackerel, and pickles.
- Cebolletas asadas en papillote con holandesa: roasted spring onions in papillote served with hollandaise sauce, Moroccan lemon, and coffee and amaretto air.
- Salsifis tratados como unos ñoquis con mantequilla ahumada: salsify gnocchi with smoked butter, guanciale, fried sage, and parmesan straciatella.
- Puerros tiernos guisados en un jugo de pollo asado: tender leeks stewed in roasted chicken jus with natural prawns and toasted almonds.
- Setas de temporada salteadas con sabayón de chuleta a la brasa: seasonal mushrooms sautéed and served with grilled chop sabayon, egg yolk, and cured wagyu beef.
- Steak tartar de solomillo de vaca madurada: a classic matured beef tenderloin tartare with homemade pickles.
Mains
Santerra's mains showcase a meticulous selection of premium ingredients prepared with expert flair. The Arroz de conejo de monte al estilo caprese melds wild rabbit rice with the freshness of tomato, straciatella cheese, and basil for a vibrant dish. Seafood lovers will savor the Merluza de pincho al vapor, a steamed hake complemented by an Amontillado potato gazpachuelo and tender chard ribs. Another standout is the Bonito del cantábrico en tibio, featuring Cantabrian bonito served warm with a tangy green tomatillo sauce, stuffed padrón peppers, and piparras mojete.
- Molleja de ternera de leche a la brasa con coliflor frita: grilled veal sweetbread with fried cauliflower, fine champagne sauce, and aniseed pesto.
- Solomillo de rubia gallega en tataki con mole de piquillos tatemados: Galician blonde beef tenderloin tataki paired with roasted piquillo pepper mole and baby vegetables in Japanese escabeche.
Desserts and specials
For a memorable finale, Santerra offers innovative desserts that intrigue and delight. The Sandwich de hojas de parra presents a unique grape leaf sandwich with half-season pâté and a luscious wine syrup. The Sopa de paloma torcaz combines the earthy flavors of turtle dove soup with salmís and luxurious winter truffle.
- Yorkshire pudding de cierva estofada con salsa bearnesa y trufa: stewed deer in Yorkshire pudding with béarnaise sauce and truffle.
- Pochas estofadas con morcilla casera de liebre y setas de temporada: stewed pochas beans with homemade hare blood sausage and seasonal mushrooms.
- Pato azulón a la royale con parmentier de patata y cebollitas francesas: blue duck royale served with parmentier potatoes and French shallots.
- Lomo de corzo asado con arándanos estofados en salsa Grand Veneur y chalotas soasadas: roast roe deer loin with stewed blueberries in Grand Veneur sauce and roasted shallots.
Drinks
Complement your exquisite meal with Santerra's carefully curated selection of fine wines and craft cocktails. The knowledgeable sommeliers recommend pairings that elevate the flavors of each dish, featuring generous pours from impressive wine bottles that enhance this refined dining experience. Beer lovers and cocktail aficionados will also find excellent options to satisfy their tastes.
Santerra Restaurante embodies the spirit of Madrid's vibrant gastronomic scene, offering a memorable blend of innovative cuisine and attentive service in an elegant setting.
