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Spanish Restaurant€€€€
La Latina, Madrid
"The roast suckling pig is fantastic and well worth the expense."(11 Tips)
"Ernest Hemingway mentions the cochinillo"(8 Tips)
"Garlic soup with egg - awesome."(7 Tips)
"expensive of course"(15 Tips)
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TomfoolerySeptember 7, 2016Ernest Hemingway mentions the cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) at Botin in the 'Sun Also Rises' and yes it is incredible... (If it's good enough for Ernest Hemingway, it's good enough for me!)Upvoted 3 weeks ago
高手놀리밑™November 21, 2016Fun fact: this is one of the oldest restaurants in the world. Mind your head if you're tall. The archways are designed for ppl in the 19th century
Giselle CesinApril 28, 2015The Cochinillo is the best you will get in Madrid, almost as good as in Segovia. Beside the place is the oldest restaurant in the world, totally worth it.
Laura HaleFebruary 3, 2020Despite reservation times on website, if you call, you can often get a better time. Also reservations available last minute, and you can occasionally do a walk-in without one.
- Laura HaleFebruary 3, 2020Waiters were first class. After RM beat Altleti at Bernabeau, waiters overheard put discussion and several dropped by to discuss footy. Fantastic good fun. Offered free shots at the end.
Goosie LamSeptember 29, 2015oldest restaurant in the world. suckling pig and baby lamb are really good, not very expensive at all. remember to book few days in advance, there's no way to walk in with never ending long queue.
Morgan McKeeJuly 28, 2017World's oldest restaurant according to Guinness! Go here for lunch to say you've been but scope out more refined, less touristy places for dinner. Food still good and old timey atmosphere.
- Laura HaleFebruary 3, 2020Probably the best lamb I have ever eaten. Soft, melts in your mouth, tasty. Lack of seasoning is so you enjoy the flavor of the meat and not be overwhelmed by other things. Super traditional recipe.
Zeynep KaraormanSeptember 20, 2016Lamb was amazing. Unfortunately we could not try suckling pig. It is easy to find a table in the evening. You should try tarte botin.
Jingxiao LuDecember 11, 2018the resraurant is a great experience. supposedly its the oldest running restaurant in the world. the cave underground is bringing you back in history.
Nina OttavianoJanuary 13, 2015The world's oldest restaurant has outlasted all other for a reason. The suckling pig and the lamb are amazing. Check out the wine cellar in the basement.
Jj AcunaNovember 5, 2018Simple straightforward fare. Go for the pork. Sides and tapas are ok, but the pork is king here. The cheese marsacapone dessert is a revelation!
Emilio MoralesAugust 10, 2018We had just one thing in mind: the roast suckling pig. It’s not at all cheap, but as someone said before it’s well worth the expense. Service was very good, which is hard to see sometimes in Spain.
MJ LeeMarch 31, 2015Rioja from the Amaren is absolutely a gem, pairing the Squid rice and the signature Roast suckling pig. The service is world class.- Mariya ShcherbininaMay 1, 2013Really good food :) expensive of course, and some of the menu translations are confusing, but great for such a touristy place. Try the squid in its own ink and the escalope. Sangria is probs don Simon
JohnieNovember 26, 2014The oldest restaurant in the world, expensive, but quality is quality!! It also has the guiness record of the oldest restaurant in the world!!
Honghui YuSeptember 3, 2016Baby squid in squid ink is amazing and a must try. Mop up the ink with some rice and bread
Christina ChinNovember 24, 2018Only avail res was 11:15p, we were the last ones there but the servers were great, some rando live quartet came through to sing for tips, theres an old wine cellar u can check out. Sirloin is huge
Анастасия КоньковаJanuary 8, 2017Wonderful and amazing - the oldest restaurant of the world, must visit! very simple design and great dishes! Try the red wine Marques, sole fish, fish soup was fantastic!
Eunman YoonJanuary 27, 2012Thanks to the tip on foursquare, we made a reservation after 10 and got to be lucky enough to enjoy not only good food but also even better music. It makes just fantastic atmosphere!
JasminMay 20, 2022I love it. very tasty plates, the menu is very rich. They have traditional spanish food. I will definitely come again. prices are also affordable.
- Jessica ENovember 24, 2014This restaurant is very quiet and cozy. The roast suckling pig is fantastic and well worth the expense. Everything was great except that the band came around to the tables asking for money.
JTMarch 24, 2016suckling pig is the best, juiciest piece of pork i've ever had! pass on the white asparagus and shrimp is too salty. but come for the pork it's worth it. sangria is nice too
Volkan G.July 28, 2014Listed by guinness world records as the world's oldest restaurant, try roasted lamb, it was perfect..
KatrinaNovember 3, 2014Oldest restaurant in the world! Best sangria i've ever had. Their famous Suckling pig was delicious. Friendly staff. Awesome experience. Highly recommended!!
Miroslav VitanovJuly 21, 2017Rally nice and authentic atmosphere. The food is really good. Definitely try the roast suckling pig!
Jenny L.September 5, 2016Reserve a table in the wine cellar downstairs. Don't miss the gazpacho and roast suckling pig.
Melina R.August 27, 2014The oldest restaurant in Europe.Specialitυ of restaurant is piglet.Prefer to sit downstairs of the restaurant!Its a little bit expensive but it worths it
Janos KoenigNovember 18, 2016This restaurant has a long history, good service, albeit rushed, excellent ambiance, a very good wine cellar but the food, especially the famous suckling pig is a bit overrated.- Allen ChiewJune 2, 2017Quality over quantity. The food is awesome especially roast suckling pig. Thumbs up for the food and service.
Ken ArmitageJanuary 15, 2017Very efficient service little waiting time for meal. Nice to sit in the oldest restaurant in the world.
- ed F cDecember 4, 2013One of the best restaurants I've ever visited. Ask for a tour to the kitchen, it's amazing. The fixed menu highly recommended.
Marta CoelhoAugust 5, 2019All the mistic history. A place unic in the World. Try conchinillo and clama.
Basak AtalayDecember 14, 2015Perfect service, very good value of money, best sangria in Madrid. A must see place for a foodie.
Miguel Roberto MangligotMay 18, 2017Great restaurant. They make the best cochinillo and the ambiance is amazing especially when theusicians come in to play some music.
Cenk AydoğarSeptember 15, 2016Delicious foods, nice drinks. You can eat the best Lamb in here. I advise you to eat BABY LAMB
Mustafa AktasMay 10, 2016Thanks AJ video referring to Guiness World Record of oldest restaurant ;) surely pata negra to try..
Amber XiAugust 16, 2018Oldest restaurant with great decoration and wood floors. Food is good but their famous suckling pig is not as good as expected.
Ceren SunguFebruary 18, 2014Try Botin Salad as a starter if you like fresh asparagus, have artichoke with ham!! Weak by the glass wine list but fantastic food& atmosphere...
Olimpia NewloveAugust 26, 2011Supposedly the oldest restaurant 'in the world' do NOT miss making a reservation here if you're in the city. Come after 10 & you'll even get a performance from musicians who come to visit
Andre PMay 9, 2013Definitely worth the visit. The counchillo asado is delicious, sangria a great pairing, dessert is also great.
Mike BroscheJune 4, 2016Definitely have the suckling pork, the lamb ha good but not as good as the the pork.
Dinos MargonisMarch 15, 2017The earliest restaurant in the world!!!!good food good prices !!! A place u have to visit!!!
Olcay OkutanOctober 6, 2016Fried or baked Cantabrian hake fish kırmızı et ve domuz yemeyenlerin tercihi
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Botín
Calle de los Cuchilleros, 17, LOC;DUP 17-19;
28005 Madrid Comunidad de Madrid
España
28005 Madrid Comunidad de Madrid
España
Cocina Española. Horno de Leña.
El restaurante más antiguo del mundo según el Libro Guinness.
Especialidad: cochinillo asado. Reserva telefónica y on-line en nuestra web.
Open until 4:00 PM, reopens later (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM–Midnight
+34 913 66 42 17
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Table Service
Restroom
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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