Restaurant Sobrino de Botin (Sobrino de Botin) in Madrid – the oldest catering establishment in the world, opened in 1725 and listed in the Guinness Book of Records.Restaurant Sobrino de Botin (Sobrino de Botin) in Madrid – the oldest catering establishment in the world, opened in 1725 and listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
The history of the Botin restaurant began with a small restaurant that was opened by Botin’s spouses along with a hotel. This can be found in the memorable inscription at the entrance to the building. It is surprising that the oven, which is still used here, was built at the same time as the restaurant! (more…)