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Restaurante Botin

Calle Cuchilleros 17, 28005 Madrid, Spain (Centro)
91 366 4217
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Ranked #192 of 4,488 restaurants in Madrid
Price range: $0 - $100
Cuisines: Spanish
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Centro
Description: Bot��n is the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. Located in the heart of Madrid, at the foot of the Arco de Cuchilleros and next to the Plaza Mayor, it was founded in 1725 and was a meeting place for Madrid's bohemian and literary set. Bot��n offers Madrid-style hospitality in a convivial and friendly setting, with traditional decor. The restaurant prides itself on using the finest ingredients accredited by the respective quality marks in order to offer guests traditional recipes that have been passed down from father to son over the years, cooked in a natural and artisan way. Its specialities include roast suckling pig and lamb cooked in traditional Castilian style in a wood-fired oven that has been in use since 1725. Bot��n treats all its diners the same - whether politician, famous artist or its neighbourhood regulars.
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Bulverde, Texas
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301 reviews 301 reviews
117 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 76 cities Reviews in 76 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We just love to dine at Botin's! The service is always excellent and the staff so very friendly. The food portions are very generous and the taste is delightful. We always eat the roast suckling pig. I cannot decide if I enjoy dining on th ground floor or in the basement more, they both provide wonderful charm. For dinner, you... More

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Brooklyn, NY
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81 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Botin We went to this most famous of Madrid’s many restaurants because we wanted to eat in the “oldest restaurant in the world.” Begun in 1724, Botin has been in the same space all these years. The specialty here is roast suckling pig, the entrée chosen by more than 90% of the diners. It is a very handsome place with... More

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University Place, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Near Plaza Mayor in heart of Madrid, DO NOT miss a unique & unforgettable tour of kitchen & ovens + underground wine cellar + amazing meal impeccably served!. Met @ 1230 (just before opening; allow 90 - 120 min, E55 p/p) at the oldest continuously operated restaurant (just 2 families) in same location since 1725 -- Guinness Book of Records.... More

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Denver
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We dined at Botin as it was recommended by a friend and Tripadvisor. We were rushed through our meal of suckling pig which was a barely edible fatty serving. And although this restaurant is situated in a very old and interesting building, we found it to be an expensive, mediocure meal. Since there are so many good restauants in Madrid,... More

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munster on tour
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

My wife & I were glad we went for lunch. I had the suckling pig (house signature dish) and my wife had fresh seafood. Loved the apps but were blown away with the homemade desserts. The apple flan is delicious and worth it. Had the house sangria's and they were great, served in a cool pitcher.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Baby (suckling) pig and wine was great and great atmosphere even on Sunday night. Don't take house wine spend some more money.

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marietta, ga
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

ok this is the oldest operating restaurant in the world. it is full of tourists that take away from the experience. the suckling pig is great for a picture, but only good if you get a good slice. mine was tasty, but full of bones. the white asparagus was very good, but the garlic soup was not. there are many... More

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Ridgefield, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

My 10 year old wanted to eat at the oldest operating restaurant in the world. We did not have a reservation, just walked in and was lucky to get a space. We had some wonderful prawns, suckling pig (a specialty) and some mouth watering mushrooms. My wife and I enjoyed some great sangria. A bit pricey, but well worth the... More

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Bucuresti
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great food, wonderful atmosphere, very polite and professional personel, and always full, so make a reservation way before you go there, beacuse you might not find a place(the restaurant opens at 8.00, and at 8.03 is almost full, on all levels). You can make a reservation on wwww.eltenedor.es. Enjoy!

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New York
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9 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

My daughter and I enjoyed a nice meal at Botin. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was flavorful and well prepared.My daughter and I shared a starter and dessert and each had one of the roasted specialties (lamb and pork). We dined here for the unique setting, as I am sure others did as well. The only... More

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