Monte Christo

Baden-Baden


Bare wood tables, soft lighting and decorative tiles create a cosy feel at this tapas bar, where punchy Spanish flavours – from baked sheep's cheese with olives, garlic and rosemary to sweet-potato chips with fig aioli – are served with generosity, panache and fine Riojas. There’s always a buzz – even after most restaurants in town have closed – and for good reason.


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