Tucked into the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Montia is a fiercely local, Michelin-starred restaurant that defies convention. Chefs Daniel Ochoa and Luis Moreno craft a tasting menu rooted entirely in the surrounding landscape—hyper-seasonal, foraged, and often surprising.
The experience is intimate and deliberately stripped-back: a minimalist dining room, a chalkboard wine list heavy on natural and biodynamic Spanish labels, and dishes that reflect a deep dialogue with nature. Expect smoked wild herbs, mountain vegetables, game, raw cheeses, and fermented or pickled touches that push boundaries while respecting place.
Montia isn’t about polish—it’s about soul, terroir, and intensity. For those seeking something raw, regional, and resolutely outside the city’s polished circuits, this is one of Spain’s most authentic culinary pilgrimages.