World's oldest restaurant, Botin was built in 1725, right here in Madrid! Visit the restaurant and get a taste of a variety of Spanish delicacies.
Located on Cuchilleros street near the famous Plaza Mayor, Botin is one of the famous Castillian restaurants of Madrid. A frequent visitor of this restaurant was the renowned American writer Ernest Hemingway. So popular was Botin that it was mentioned in the book Fortunata y Jacinta by Benito Pérez Galdós. Another name associated with the restaurant is that of the famous Spanish painter Goya who worked here before earning worldwide popularity as a painter.
Old World Charm
Botin in Madrid has been in operation since 1725 and today, it is the oldest restaurant not only in Madrid but in the entire world. The restaurant serves fantastic Spanish dishes and has a relaxed atmosphere characterized by an old world charm. Besides being a restaurant, Botin is also a famous tourist attraction of Madrid.
Botin restaurant of Madrid has four floors each of which consists of several dining rooms like the cellars, The Felipe IV rooms, The Castilla rooms etc. The floors of the restaurant are tiled and the beams are made of wood. The ovens are of cast iron and these date back to the 18th century. The food and décor are complimented by traditional music that is provided by a music group formed by students who dress up in traditional wear.
Spanish Delights
The menu at Botin consists of a wide selection of
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Castilian delicacies including starters, soups, egg dishes, fish preparations, vegetable dishes and salads roasted and grilled meats. Different types of roasts including that of fowl and meats, which are typical of Castilian restaurants, are available at Botin restaurant.
Salads include lettuce and tomato salad, rioja style salad, salad Brotin etc. For egg dishes, guests can op from a variety of recipes including Scrambled eggs with green asparagus, Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, Scrambled eggs with black sausage and potatoes and shrimp omlette. Vegetable preparations consist of Segovia style big mushrooms, assorted vegetables with Iberian ham, White asparagus with mayonnaise sauce, and Artichoke hearts with Iberian ham and so on.
Among roasted and grilled meats are roast baby lamb, roast veal with juice or cooked in Rioja style, grilled fillet of veal with potatoes, fillet steak with sauce and mushrooms, stewed partridge and so on. Fish preparations include garlic shrimps, baby eels, mixed fish in casserole, grilled shrimps etc.
Other dishes served by Botin consist of vegetables cooked in Spartan style, sautéed artichoke hearts, green beans with Spanish cured ham and olive oil, grilled fillet mignon with mushrooms, roast suckling pig with roast potatoes, and lots more.
For desserts, guests can opt for pineapple soaked in sherry, lemon sorbet, coffee and many more mouthwatering delicacies. The restaurant also offers a large variety of excellent wines.
Lunches are served between 1 pm to 4 pm and dinner between 8 pm to midnight. The service at Botin is prompt and efficient and the food is superb. Dining at Botin provides the unique experience of having a meal at the world's oldest restaurant.
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