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Alfonso XII 6, Madrid, Spain

Once Madrid's best restaurant, Horcher is now widely considered little more than an overpriced reminder of its former glory. Nevertheless, the faithful continue to fill this shrine to fine dining. Wild boar, venison, hare, partridge, and roast duck are standard fare. Fish and meat stroganoff, pork chops with sauerkraut, and baumkuchen (a chocolate-covered fruit-and-cake dessert) reflect the restaurant's Germanic roots. The dining room is decorated with rust-color brocade and antique Austrian porcelain; an ample selection of French and German wines rounds out the menu. Reservations essential. Jacket and tie. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. and Aug. No lunch Sat.