Eat · Sol & Plaza Mayor

Casa BotínRestaurante Sobrino de Botín

Roast suckling pig in a house that dates from 1725: book a table ahead, go at 13:30 or 20:30, and treat it as a set piece, not a bargain.Roast suckling pig in a house that dates from 1725: book a table ahead, go at 1:30 PM or 8:30 PM, and treat it as a set piece, not a bargain.

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Key facts

Per person: €45–70 (≈ US$55–85); Spanish
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: after 22:00; easiest window
Seating: chairs; booking: true
28″ bags: Painful; Sol & Plaza Mayor
Getting there: Calle de los Cuchilleros 17, below Plaza Mayor; 4 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Lunch and dinner service; check the hours

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

after 22:00

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Per person

€45–70 (≈ US$55–85)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Roast suckling pig
A house from 1725
Book ahead
Order: Roast suckling pig and lamb from the wood oven
Table seating
Walk-in window: after 22:00
Queue risk: 13:00–14:00
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

13:00–14:00: risky20:00–21:00: riskyafter 22:00: high

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A historic multi-room restaurant with a wood-fired oven

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 15:00 (busy).

13:00heavyexpect a line
14:00packedexpect a long line
15:00busya short wait is possible
20:00heavyexpect a line
21:00packedexpect a long line
22:00busya short wait is possible

Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Book a table for 13:30 or 20:30.Book a table for 1:30 PM or 8:30 PM.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
The bill, please	La cuenta, por favor	la KWEN-ta, por fah-VOR
How much is it?	¿Cuánto cuesta?	KWAN-to KWES-ta
Is there a set lunch?	¿Hay menú del día?	eye meh-NOO del DEE-a
I need help	Necesito ayuda	neh-theh-SEE-to ah-YOO-da
Hello	Hola	OH-la
Thank you	Gracias	GRAH-thyas

Portions and sharing

Order the roast pig or lamb; ask about a half portion to share.

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Add a starter of garlic soup.
Bread and water: Added to the bill in some rooms — Ask what is included.

Paying and tipping

Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.

Check the bill for service and bread charges.
Read the menu prices before you sit; ask about bread and cover charges.
Cards accepted.
Tipping: Small change or round up; 5–10% only for good service in restaurants.
The bill does not come until you ask: "la cuenta, por favor".

At the table

Lunch 14:00–15:30; dinner from 21:00. Arriving at 19:00 to a closed kitchen is the classic mistake.Lunch 2:00 PM–3:30 PM; dinner from 9:00 PM. Arriving at 7:00 PM to a closed kitchen is the classic mistake.
Lunch is the main meal: the set lunch is cheaper than the same dishes at dinner.
Order at the bar for a lower price than at the table; the terrace price is often 10–20% higher.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Cochinillo asadoCochinillo asadoThe signature dish.€30–40 (≈ US$35–50)order
Cordero asadoCordero asadoA lamb alternative.€28–38 (≈ US$35–45)if hungry
Sopa de ajoSopa de ajoA small starter.€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)if hungry
TartaTartaA traditional dessert.€6–9 (≈ US$7–11)

2026 estimate, per dish.

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2 people

Cochinillo asadoorder
Cochinillo asado
€30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
0
Cordero asado
Cordero asado
€28–38 (≈ US$35–45)
0
Sopa de ajo
Sopa de ajo
€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
0
Tarta
Tarta
€6–9 (≈ US$7–11)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

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Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm. Local custom: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added. Tipping calculator

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Price and paying

Typical spend: €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) per person

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Very limited; garlic soup uses stock.
Show: Soy vegetariano.
Halalask
Lamb is possible; ask about the pan.
Show: No como cerdo.
Gluten-freeask
Ask the staff; roast dishes can be plain.
Show: Soy celíaco.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

goodCouples — A booked evening.

okKids — Roast meat is easy for children.

poorStroller — Stairs and small rooms.

cautionWheelchair — Stairs; ask before you book.

When	Status	Note
Holidays	check before you go	Check the opening days.
Summer	check before you go	Hours may change.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Roast meat suits kids
Access: step-free: no · Stairs between rooms

Hygiene

Busy kitchen with high turnover.
Ask for the meat cooked through.

Facts

Reservations: Taken — Book online or by phone; walk-ins wait or are turned away at peak.
Capabilities: food
Diet: vegetarian: limited · gluten free: ask · halal: ask
Getting there: Calle de los Cuchilleros 17, below Plaza Mayor · ~4 min walk

Cons

Expensive for the area; tourists fill the rooms.
The menu is centred on roast meat.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Cochinillo	Suckling pig, roasted in a wood oven.	A whole quarter for one person.
Cordero lechal	Milk-fed lamb.	An alternative to pig.
Sopa de ajo	Garlic soup.	A starter.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: A roast portion is about €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) (2026 estimate).
tourist price: Tourist menus in the area may add sides and drinks.
rule: Read the menu prices before you sit; ask about bread and cover charges.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Bread and water	Added to the bill in some rooms	Ask what is included.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is it the oldest restaurant?

It claims to be, and holds a record.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Is a jacket needed?

No dress code; smart casual.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Do I need to book?

Yes for dinner and weekends.

Is it worth it?

For the setting and the roast pig; not for a cheap meal.

What time?

Lunch 13:30 or dinner 20:30.Lunch 1:30 PM or dinner 8:30 PM.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Bar La Campana, about 3 min on foot (straight line × 1.3); no reservation needed.

Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Madrid in 4 days.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Madrid (eat)