nationwide · Spain
Calamares
Calamares a la romana are squid rings in a light, crisp batter — Madrid’s bar snack par excellence, also stuffed into crusty bread as the city’s famous bocadillo de calamares. Lemon, aioli, and a very hot fryer are the essentials.
Approximate, per 1 ración (~150g). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Where it comes from
Calamares a la romana are squid rings coated in a light flour batter and deep-fried, the 'a la romana' name simply denoting the batter-and-fry method rather than any Roman origin. Long popular along Spain's coasts, they are the heart of Madrid's iconic bocadillo de calamares. They remain one of the most common fried seafood tapas.
Where to eat Calamares
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Cook it yourself
- Calamares
Squid rings in a light, crackly batter, Madrid's ultimate bar snack and the heart of the city's famous bocadillo de calamares. A blazing-hot fryer, a squeeze of lemon and a smear of aioli are all it asks.