The world's oldest restaurant (with a signed Norris McWhirter certificate to prove it) is still coming up with the goods after nearly 300 years. For all its popularity as a tourist destination, its nooks and crannies add up to an atmospheric - if cramped - dining spot. Botín turns out great roasts, including that old Spanish favourite: cochinillo (suckling pig). The cordero (lamb) is also superb, as are the almejas (clams) Botín. And, yes, seeing as you asked, Hemingway did come here.
Area Madrid
Transport Metro Sol .
Telephone 366 30 26
Open 1-4pm, 8pm-midnight daily.
Main courses €10-€22. Set meal €34.80.
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