Worlds Oldest Resturant

There are plenty of new and modern things in Madrid, Spain, that´s for sure, but did you know that this city also has the oldest restaurant?

Not only in Madrid or even in Spain, but actually in the whole world? No? It seems not many people know that, but it´s true.

And it´s not me who is making that claim. It´s not even the restaurant themselves, which you might have thought was the case.

The fact is actually documented in the Guinness book of World Records. And the restaurant has the award plaque on the wall to prove it.

You´ll find this four story restaurant–which looks more like an inn than a place to eat, actually–near the Plaza Mayor. It´s called Restaurante Botin and it has been serving diners since 1725.

And since they have been in business for 300 years that´s about the best guarantee you´ll get that they are doing something right to keep their customers happy and coming back.

You won´t be disappointed. Check it out on any visit to Madrid, Spain.

San Francisco resident, Ed Walsh, a world traveler says, ¨I had to ask the locals in the Plaza Major where it was because it wasn´t easy to find but when I did find it, I thought it was wonderful. I got to watch the chef doing some of the cooking and I loved the little alcoves dotted all around the restaurant.¨