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Reviews - Botín

Name: Botín
Address: Calle de Cuchilleros, 17, Madrid, 28005, Spain
Price range: €42 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.9

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8.9

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Petar S. • 1 review
May 10, 2025
10/10
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Glenn N. • 1 review
May 8, 2025
9/10
Eating at Casa Botín in Madrid is an expensive experience. The suckling pig was delicious, eventhough a small portion and overpriced. The ambiance is very special, knowing that you are eating in what is called the world's oldest restaurant.
maria n. • 3 reviews
May 3, 2025
10/10
Food was delicious and service was great.
Sharon L. • 1 review
May 3, 2025
8/10
This was certainly a unique dining experience which led us on a delightful walk though the heart of Madrid, strolling from the Prado to Botín. We passed along gorgeous streets lined with trees then a long uphill climb on narrow streets filled with tourists and locals out for weekend pleasures. We found ourselves in Plaza Mayor people watching then on to a late lunch - an early dinner for us. We arrived early and were seated immediately on the second floor of the restaurant, which was a delightful warren of rooms for dining and service. Two of us ordered the prix fixe menu including roasted suckling pig, wine, dessert, etc. Two ordered filet mignon and potatoes, cooked perfectly and the culinary highlight, along with gooey cheesecake. The pig, though tasty, was very difficult to cut and eat. The mixed vegetables served along with the steaks were cold, flavorless, and may have been left sitting too long. Overall, a good vacation memory. Service A+
Michael G. • 1 review
May 3, 2025
10/10
The food is spectacular. They take pride in the quality of the food they serve and especially the presentation is perfect. The atmosphere can not be compared to anywhere else. 300 years old. WOW! We had the veal and the Suckling pig. Delicious!!!
Andraz G. • 1 review
April 30, 2025
2.5/10
Terrible food: had roasted sucking pig, totally tasteless and uncooked, meat still bloody/pink inside. Even more terrible waiters. Tourist trap at it’s finest.
Kale M. • 2 reviews
April 29, 2025
10/10
Begining from aura and ending with THE best food i've ever had !
John W. • 1 review
April 26, 2025
10/10
Great experience, great evening out with friends
Reshon P. • 1 review
April 19, 2025
7/10
The food really isn't anything special. You're there for the history and ambiance mostly. One and done. Won't need to revisit.
Maria A. • 1 review
April 18, 2025
10/10
The food, and atmosphere
Irene C. • 1 review
April 18, 2025
10/10
The food and the place
alex J. • 1 review
April 22, 2025
6.5/10
The Lechon from the Philippines beats this by miles. The skin was not as crispy and the meat lacked seasoning but they did put enough salt on it. If it weren’t for the ambience Botin could have scored lower. Phil R. does not know pork!!! Maybe they did the best job for him. I would not recommend coming here again except for the bragging rights of eating in the oldest restaurant in the world.
Jacob L. • 1 review
April 22, 2025
9.5/10
Beautiful old place - a little cramped but to be expected. Wonderful service and excellent food. Thank you.
Christian V. • 1 review
April 13, 2025
8.5/10
Interesting experience. We were not expecting sophisticated cuisine but rather something more classic, and we were not disappointed, the food was excellent. Service was exceptionnal. Interior decor in a very old building is fantastic. Ambiance was good, but the tables are close by and it was very noisy with extremely loud customers sitting a few meters from us. Also, the restaurant charged my credit card twice. I opened a challenge with my credit card company, hoping I will be able to get a refund. Overall no fancy cuisine but it is something nonehteless to put on your list of things to experience *once* in Madrid.
Ilan K. • 1 review
April 21, 2025
10/10
Kids had an exceptional time! Loved the food!
Lina M. • 1 review
April 10, 2025
10/10
I went there in April with my husband and son. We loved everything about it . Authentic succulent food, great friendly staff, lovely chill ambience and desserts out of this world!!! Not to be missed next time you're in Madrid.
Vladimir T. • 8 reviews
April 13, 2025
10/10
A very nice place. Pig was very nice. Congrats on 300 years!
Cedric D. • 1 review
April 8, 2025
10/10
I found the cuisine excellent and the service was very attentive and considerate. I had the garlic soup the Rioja wine all excellently complementing each other. My awareness of the historical and cultural aspects of the restaurant and the celebrities that have visited it enhanced its ambience. And then I found the pricing contributing to a fine cost value proposition.
Eddie N. • 1 review
April 5, 2025
9/10
the place is great very original and charming, the service is great the food was good.
Lester R. • 2 reviews
April 13, 2025
10/10
History of BOTÍN and food were amazing!
Grace W. • 1 review
April 12, 2025
6/10
Nice experience, but the food quality could be better with the price they charge you
Ryan S. • 1 review
April 5, 2025
8/10
One of the greatest restaurants in all of the world
Martyn H. • 1 review
April 2, 2025
10/10
It was amazing restaurant with 300 years history, and it was brilliant to be a part of the anniversary celebrations
Melissa I. • 1 review
April 2, 2025
10/10
Everyone was friendly and accommodating. Great service & food
Deb R. • 1 review
April 1, 2025
7/10
We were so excited to go to this restaurant. Sadly, they put our party of 5 on the top floor and the only other table seated up there was a family with 2 kids who had their electronics turned up to full volume. Because no other tables were seated, the sounds from their kids videos and games overwhelming. Definitely not the ambiance we were looking for at all. Food was great, service was ok.
Mark V. • 2 reviews
April 6, 2025
10/10
Everything was just perfect. Reservations, seating, multilingual menus, service, and of course, the food!
Manuel R. • 2 reviews
March 31, 2025
10/10
Excellent restaurant.
Ricardo O. • 1 review
April 3, 2025
10/10
Stepping into Sobrino de Botín felt like stepping back in time. This historic restaurant, boasting the title of the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the world, exudes an undeniable charm. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, filled with the buzz of excited diners and the tantalizing aroma of roasting meats. We opted for the legendary cochinillo asado, and it was truly an experience. The crispy skin crackled with every bite, while the meat melted in our mouths. The flavors were rich and authentic, a testament to the restaurant's long-standing culinary tradition. The service was impeccable, attentive yet unobtrusive. The sommelier expertly guided us through the wine list, recommending a perfect pairing for our meal. Sobrino de Botín is more than just a restaurant; it's a destination. A place to savor history, indulge in exqui
Yordan A. • 1 review
April 3, 2025
7/10
Congratulations on the excellent work with English food service. I have notes about the lack of service protocol - positioning of glasses, placing plates and the inscription Butin is not towards the customer. The staff was polite. It is not good to have many guests in one place.
Barbara S. • 1 review
April 3, 2025
10/10
The staff was very nice and friendly. Definitely make a reservation as they get full fast!
Belinda H. • 1 review
March 25, 2025
10/10
Definitely worth a visit - food was exceptional as was the service
Karen J. • 1 review
March 25, 2025
9/10
The food and atmosphere were excellent. The only negative we had was that it felt as if our table had been forgotten. We had to ask for my sons drink twice and our food was very delayed. Delayed to the point where two tables had finished and left when we were all sat around the same time.
Eileen P. • 3 reviews
March 27, 2025
10/10
Very good service, interesting menu and enjoyable meal. Wonderful old building.
Yaniv N. • 1 review
March 26, 2025
6/10
Food was tasty but average. It was great to experience this historic restaurant. We were a family of 6 and had a reservation for lunch at 1pm. We were seated on the third floor. Started with some tasty appetizers, had the lamb, pork, fish as entrees and some coffee and dessert. The Tiramisu abd mango ice cream desserts were great. Overall experience was good. Would not say its number 3 restaurant in the world but still worth the visit.
Stasys A. • 1 review
March 20, 2025
5/10
Nicev old restaurant but food was not good here
Christian N. • 2 reviews
March 20, 2025
2/10
Bad and expensive
Chang L. • 1 review
March 20, 2025
10/10
good price and service
rosa catalina d. • 1 review
March 19, 2025
10/10
it feels very nostalgic. love the cochinillo!
Nathalia N. • 1 review
March 25, 2025
9.5/10
Delicious food
Suzanna H. • 25 reviews
March 24, 2025
10/10
beautiful restaurant, we got seated downstairs definitely the best spot to be. The suckling pig and baby lamb are an absolute must!