Food place in Madrid
Sobrino de Botín
La Latina, Madrid
Open since 1725 and recognised by Guinness as the oldest restaurant in the world still trading. The wood oven has reportedly never been allowed to go out, and the cochinillo is what it exists for.
Area
La Latina
Food type
Non-veg
Price range
€45–70
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner daily, in the Spanish sittings
About
What is Sobrino de Botín famous for?
Book well ahead and ask for the cellar or the ground floor rather than the upper rooms. It is a tourist destination now and priced accordingly — you are paying for three centuries as much as for lunch, which is a fair trade if you know that going in.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Sobrino de Botín
Non-veg · €45–70
Good to know
Is Sobrino de Botín good for families?
Yes — Sobrino de Botín is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food. It is open for lunch and dinner daily, in the Spanish sittings.
Make a morning of it
Photo spots near Sobrino de Botín
Shoot nearby, then eat at Sobrino de Botín.
Plaza Mayor
Best photo · Just after sunrise, when the square is empty and the frescoed north façade catches first light
Best combo: Photos here, then callos a la madrileña at Sobrino de Botín.
See photo spotAzotea del Círculo de Bellas Artes
Best photo · The hour before sunset, when the light turns gold on the Metrópolis dome and runs the length of Gran Vía below
Best combo: Photos here, then callos a la madrileña at Sobrino de Botín.
See photo spotGran Vía
Best photo · Dusk into the blue hour, when the Schweppes sign and the cinema marquees light up while the sky is still blue rather than black
Best combo: Photos here, then callos a la madrileña at Sobrino de Botín.
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What Sobrino de Botín is
Open since 1725 and recognised by Guinness as the oldest restaurant in the world still trading. The wood oven has reportedly never been allowed to go out, and the cochinillo is what it exists for. Meat and fish lead the menu. This is the upper tier, with most orders landing around €45–70.
🥘 The order to make
The safe orders here are the things the region does anyway, not the traveller page of the menu.
🕒 When to come
The short version of the hours: Lunch and dinner daily, in the Spanish sittings. Reserve, particularly around the busy window.
📍 Where it is
Find it in La Latina, Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid).
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Sobrino de Botín — FAQ
What is Sobrino de Botín famous for?
Open since 1725 and recognised by Guinness as the oldest restaurant in the world still trading. The wood oven has reportedly never been allowed to go out, and the cochinillo is what it exists for.
What are the must-try dishes at Sobrino de Botín?
Don't miss Callos a la madrileña and Cocido madrileño.
Is Sobrino de Botín good for families?
Yes — Sobrino de Botín is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food.
What are Sobrino de Botín's opening hours?
Sobrino de Botín is open for lunch and dinner daily, in the Spanish sittings.
Where is Sobrino de Botín located?
Sobrino de Botín is in La Latina, Madrid.