Eximio by Fernando Martín

If you’re visiting Alcalá de Henares, the birthplace of the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes, make sure you jot down this address in the centre of town, run by a chef who has learnt his trade in some of Spain’s leading restaurants such as at Martín Berasategui in Lasarte-Oria. His updated take on traditional cuisine is showcased on an à la carte, a good-value lunchtime menu (Monday to Friday), as well as on a more elaborate tasting-style menu (the appetisers are the same on both menus). In the chef’s own words, his aim is to “ensure that every guest who walks through the door has a different gastronomic experience”.