Madrid 1995 is a Spanish restaurant at the end of a quiet lane near Qiantan Park, opposite AOKKA Café. The first floor is currently open, with walls lined floor-to-ceiling with wines from over a dozen Spanish wineries. The space feels warm and inviting, with elegant lighting, a thoughtfully designed staircase, and a glimpse of a ham curing room upstairs behind glass walls. Dishes like garlic Argentine red prawns, alioli-fried squid, ham-and-artichoke omelets, and classic Spanish paella are executed with care, using fresh ingredients and traditional flavors that closely resemble what you’d find in Spain. Service is attentive, relaxed, and English-friendly. The restaurant is still rolling out its full menu, but what’s on offer—along with its quiet location and easy stroll to the river afterward—makes it an easy place to return to, whether for a casual catch-up with friends or a more considered dinner.