A historic restaurant near Plaza Mayor, recognized by Guinness for its longevity and best known for Castilian roast suckling pig and lamb from its wood-fired oven.
Why It Belongs on the List
Botín is a deeply historic Madrid dining room near Plaza Mayor and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest operating restaurant under its criteria. The enduring reasons to visit are the multi-level setting and traditional Castilian roasts, especially suckling pig and lamb. Some frequently repeated stories about uninterrupted oven fires and famous former employees are difficult to substantiate, so the guide does not treat them as fact. Reserve directly, request a preferred room without assuming it is guaranteed, and check the current menu and service times.
What Stands Out
- Founded in 1725
- Guinness-recognized historic restaurant
- Castilian roast suckling pig and lamb
- Multi-level building near Plaza Mayor
- Reserve and check current menu