Madrid, the capital of Spain, is the third largest city in the European Union after London and Berlin. It therefore attracts huge number of tourists and business travellers. These people, combined with the local residents would require eateries that serve healthy food. If you are into healthy gourmet dining, then you will never go wrong at any of the following Italian Restaurants in Madrid.

1. Lamuca

Strategically located at Calle Pedro Muguruza, this restaurant is popular among the tourists who come to Madrid for business. It serves the best of Italian cuisines in well decorated interior and comfy chairs. Trust me; you are likely to bump into the movers and shakers of European business here than you are likely to get them anywhere else.

2. Ginos

This is a family style restaurant with wooden chairs and dining table in a lavishly decorated dining room. It is ideal for family day out as well as special occasions for family. The food served here is not only traditional Italian cuisines but also very tasty.

3. La Tagliatella

This restaurant specializes with food from northern Italy, a region which is rich in variety and tradition and from where the restaurant acquires the best ingredients its dishes. You can make a reservation if you want special treatment in the restaurant. Make sure you sample the restaurant's signature dish - forno italiano; carpaccios accompanied with genuine mozzarella di bufala, salads.

4. La Recoba - Pizzeria en Madrid

How would you love to sample the best of risottos with duck and truffle magret, with Iberian ham? Well, this and more dishes are available at this restaurant. It prides itself with being the most innovative Italian restaurant in Madrid. Whatever Italian dish you would like to have, the restaurant will be glad to cook it for you.

5. La Scarpetta Ristorante Pizzeria

Fine dining does not get better than this. This restaurant overlooks the scenic beauty of the Sea and it serves the best Spaghetti dishes you can find in Madrid.

Whatever else you do in Madrid, make sure you visit at least one of these restaurants. The experience there will be awe inspiring to say the least.