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The oldest restaurant in the world is 298 years old: here's where it is

There is a restaurant that this year celebrates 298 years of activity: it is the oldest restaurant in the world still in operation, as confirmed by Guinness World Record

A reference point for dining in Madrid, it offers a unique culinary experience with traditional Spanish cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant's cuisine is famous for its grilled pork specialties, including the famous cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig). The restaurant is also famous for its history and cozy atmosphere, with walls covered in photographs and mementos dating back centuries.

In this photo gallery we will explore the history of the restaurant, its cuisine and its traditions.

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The oldest restaurant in the world is 298 years old: here's where it is
There is a restaurant that this year celebrates 298 years of activity: it is the oldest restaurant in the world still in operation, as confirmed by theGuinness World Record. In this photo gallery we will explore the  history of the restaurant, its cuisine and its traditions. 
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Sobrino de Botin
Sobrino de Botin is a restaurant in Madrid, in Spain, founded in 1725 by Cándido Remis, grandson of the chef's wife French Jean Botín.
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Guinness World Records
The Guinness World Records recognizes Sobrino de Botin as the restaurant oldest in the world. The restaurant is famous for its history and cozy atmosphere, with walls covered in photographs and mementos dating back centuries.
https://botin.es/
Cochinillo asado
The restaurant's cuisine is famous for its grilled pork specialties, including the famous cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig). Sobrino de Botin is run by the fourth generation of the family González, heir to the family.
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A long and glorious history
The restaurant still retains the original wood-fired oven. Many famous writers have written about the Sobrino de Botin: Galdós (Fortunata y Jacinta, Misericordia), Hemingway (Fiesta), Graham Greene (Monseñor Quijote), Gómez de la Serna (Greguerías) or, currently, María Dueñas ( El tiempo entre costuras).
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