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Restaurante BotinvsBazaar
Both establishments are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Restuarant Botin is preferred by most professionals compared to Bazaar. Restuarant Botin has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 12 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
Restaurante Botin
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Calle Cuchilleros 17, 28005 Madrid
From $0/night
Concierge "This is a meat eater's paradise, and you'll be greeted at the door by shelves of piglets in clay dishes awaiting their fate in the oven."
Insight Guides "Botín claims to be world’s oldest continuously running restaurant, having opened in 1725 – the date their magnificence wood-fired oven was built."
Travel + Leisure "The world’s oldest operating restaurant, founded in 1725, Restaurante Botín still roasts suckling pig and lamb in the original oak-fired, cast-iron oven." Full review
Zagat3.8
"“Go for” the “succulent” roast pig and other “phenomenal”, “traditional” dishes at this “authentic” Castilian “classic” off Plaza Mayor." Full review
BlackBook "Ever wanted to dine in the oldest restaurant in the world, or where Goya supposedly washed dishes in the kitchen, or Hemmingway’s favorite restaurant?"
Gayot "Restaurante Botín is the oldest restaurant in the world, dating back to 1725. The excellent traditional Castilian food promises that it will continue its long run." Full review
Michelin Guide "Founded in 1725, Satin has made it to the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest restaurant in the world. Its decor evokes the essence of old Madrid."
Time Out "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." Full review
Fodor's "The Guinness Book of Records calls this the world's oldest restaurant (est.1725), and Hemingway called it the best." Full review
Afar Magazine "Casa Botin (also known as Sobrino de Botin) sits in the city center, near Plaza Mayor and Cava Baja, one of Madrid's busiest pedestrian streets for tapas and drinks." Full review
Bazaar Travel + Leisure
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C/ Libertad, 21, 28004 Madrid
From $25/night
Travel + Leisure "Located just off the Gran Via, this casual, inexpensive eatery is set on a busy corner in Chueca, the city’s gay village." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Right in the heart of the lively, busy Chueca district is an oasis of contemporary creative cooking."
Rough Guide "Fusion-style Mediterranean and Asian cuisine."
Frommer's "Located right in the heart of throbbing, trendy Chueca is this excellent value eating spot, frequented in the main by an attractive set of Madrileño youth." Full review
Fodor's "La Finca de Susana expanded their repertoire by opening this spot serving low-priced, creative Mediterranean food of reasonable quality in a trendy environment." Full review
Let's Go "Luckily, Bazaar offers an impressive, classy dining experience at a shockingly reasonable price. " Full review
Frommer's "The dishes are eclectic, light...a perfect spot for impecunious young folks out on a date or for traveling families with kids. The broad menu includes a lot of kid-friendly plates" Full review
