ISA Restaurant & Cocktail Bar: The Jewel in the Crown of Asian Gastronomy and Signature Cocktails at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid

ISA, the big name forming a big part of the gastronomy offer at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, has positioned itself since it opened in 2022 as the indisputable place to be in the capital thanks to an Asian-inspired food menu and its signature cocktails, an art they have mastered behind the bar and that is nurtured by constant creative development to win over even the most discerning guests.

Design

Designed by the prestigious AvroKo studio in New York, ISA evokes the soul of an eastern speakeasy where every corner of the restaurant exudes art and the avant-garde. A plethora of details and textures unfurl in harmony to help separate different spaces, ranging from rooms that can be made private to the majestic circular bar decorated with delicate Asian motifs and hand-painted illustrations. The second bar, Himiko, should not be ignored as this intimate space is used to offer customisable experiences with the chef.

Gastronomy

The gastronomy offer at ISA features a daring reinterpretation of Asian street food using contemporary techniques and unexpected flavours. The menu therefore includes a broad range of options that explore every corner of that continent, from a raw section with sashimis, sushi platters and tartares to such steamed starters as the dim sums. The grilled meat and fish dishes are the big highlights among the main courses, while the desserts all focus on innovation as their main characteristic. One of the most outstanding experiences is the “Journey Through Asia” group menu, a selection of the most iconic dishes that encourage sharing and will whisk you away to another part of the world.

Liquid Offer

Under the management of renowned bartender Miguel Pérez, the signature cocktail menu is an important mainstay of the experience at ISA. Liquid creativity in its purest form comes alive through ever-changing cocktail collections offering a certain minimalism yet complex depth at the same time. All those cocktails are complemented by exclusive Japanese sake and whisky brands, as well as craft beer inspired by Japanese pop culture.

Live Entertainment

With its perfect combination of unbeatable gastronomy, innovative cocktails and spectacular design, ISA redefines the leisure concept in Madrid by adapting the atmosphere in the restaurant with various events that transform each night into a unique experience. These include its sporadic four-handed events that highlight travelling cuisine at the bar under the ISA&Friends program in the Himiko area, thereby guaranteeing interaction with the chefs, or its “Funky Tuesdays,” which offer a DJ and live music on Tuesdays.

Team

The ISA team consists of professionals with outstanding careers who have come together to offer an unforgettable experience. Camille Sirault, restaurant manager, leads the restaurant with the excellence and dedication she has nurtured over her time in such recognised destinations as Shanghai, Buenos Aires and Barcelona. Meanwhile, behind the bar, Miguel Pérez (considered one of the best bartenders in Spain) has raised the cocktails at ISA to the highest level and earned such important recognition as two stars in Top Cocktail Bars 2024, setting a unique standard of quality and creativity in each cocktail.