Restaurante Casa Botin

Name: Restaurante Casa Botin
Address: 1 Calle de Latoneros, 28005, Madrid, España, Madrid, spain

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A historic tavern in Madrid's Sol, famous since 1966 for its legendary battered fried cod.

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Is it worth going out of your way for?: Yes, if you want the definitive old Madrid bar-counter experience and a masterclass in consistently fried bacalao. It's not a quiet sit-down restaurant, but a crowded, sensory institution.
Who is it for?: For solo diners and small groups happy to stand at the rail, share small plates, and drink house wine. It's for those who prize authenticity and habit over novelty or a celebratory dinner.
What should you order?: Order the bacalao rebozado to see the kitchen's signature fry, and pair it with croquetas and torreznos for textural contrast. Expect small portions served on paper at the counter.
How do you get a table?: There are no reservations for the bar counter. Come mid-morning or early in the service to catch it as it fills, and be prepared to stand.
Anything to know before you go?: It's closed on Mondays. The room is narrow, loud, and fills quickly. This is a bar, not a restaurant, with a deliberately short menu focused on fried cod.

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