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- St. Peter Stiftskeller, Salzburg, 803
- Biànyífāng, Beijing, 1416
- Zum Franziskaner, Stockholm, 1421
- Honke Owariya, Kyoto, Japan, 1465
- The Tour d’Argent, Paris, 1582
- On the last instance, Berlin, 1621
- White Horse Tavern, Newport, Rhode Island, 1673
- Nephew of Botín, Madrid, 1725
- Griswold Inn, Essex, Connecticut, 1776
- Tavares Rico, Lisbon, 1784
- Rules Restaurant, London, 1798
- Karim’s, Old Delhi, 1913
These restaurants have been around for hundreds of years and have not changed their concept. In many establishments, the management of establishments is inherited, as are the recipes for dishes from the menu. And, despite the time and the emergence of more and more worthy competitors, these restaurants are in great demand. Here are ten of the oldest restaurants on the planet.
St. Peter Stiftskeller, Salzburg, 803
In 803 St. Peter Stiftskeller was a hotel, which is officially documented in a letter from the famous poet Alcuin. This establishment is considered the oldest restaurant in Central Europe. Every evening, “dinners with Mozart” are held here, featuring popular arias from Mozart operas performed by actors dressed in the fashion of the time, and dishes prepared according to recipes from the XNUMXth century are served. The restaurant’s menu includes classic Salzburg cuisine.
Biànyífāng, Beijing, 1416
This restaurant functioned during the reign of Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty, and today it is one of the most popular establishments for tourists. The famous dish of the restaurant is Peking duck. It is cooked in a special closed oven and has been served in this restaurant since the reign of the Ming dynasty emperors.
Zum Franziskaner, Stockholm, 1421
This restaurant was built by monks and is currently run by a father and son. In addition to being a local landmark, Zum Franziskaner is also popular for its delicious beers and the oldest culinary recipes.
Honke Owariya, Kyoto, Japan, 1465
Initially, a small pastry shop was opened in Kyoto, which then transformed into a noodle shop. To this day, it is believed that here you can taste the most delicious soba noodles.
The Tour d’Argent, Paris, 1582
The Tour d’Argent was a favorite spot for King Henry IV, and to this day, all the traditions of royal dining can be found in this institution. The famous Rouen duck is served here under pressure. And the world famous animated cartoon Ratatouille was filmed under the impression of this restaurant. It is also believed that the usual nm cutlery – a fork – first appeared in this very restaurant.
On the last instance, Berlin, 1621
Some eyewitnesses believed that there was a restaurant on the site of Zur Letzten Instanz since 1561, but it gained fame in 1621. The signature dish of this establishment is fried pork knuckle. Many celebrities visited Zur Letzten Instanz – Beethoven, Napoleon, Angela Merkel loves him. The war affected the restaurant and in 1963 it was rebuilt again.
White Horse Tavern, Newport, Rhode Island, 1673
The White Horse Tavern was originally intended for British soldiers, colonists and Founding Fathers. The origin of the restaurant’s name is surprising – it was a white horse that was used to designate watering places in ancient times.
Nephew of Botín, Madrid, 1725
The Botin restaurant was mentioned in their works by James Michener, Frederick Forsyth and Ernest Hemingway. The world famous Spanish artist Goya is rumored to have worked as a waiter here. These facts have influenced the fact that Sobrino de Botín is the oldest restaurant in the Guinness Book of Records. The restaurant serves eel dishes, roast lamb and roasted suckling pig.
Griswold Inn, Essex, Connecticut, 1776
Both the restaurant and the hotel keep the traditions of the past. In ancient times, it was a haven for shipbuilders, politicians and true patriots of the United States. And today tourists like to stay in it to feel the spirit of antiquity.
Tavares Rico, Lisbon, 1784
Families prefer to have dinner in this restaurant and meet friends – everything in this restaurant, from the interior to the kitchen, is conducive to this. Royal luxury and perfect service are the hallmarks of Tavares Rico.
Rules Restaurant, London, 1798
To try traditional national dishes at a democratic price is a chance that Rules Restaurant provides. The cuisine of the institution was loved by Charles Dickens, H.G. Wells, Clark Gable and Charlie Chaplin. In 1798, Thomas Rule opened an oyster bar in Covent Garden, giving it his name, Rules. The establishment was initially only open at certain times in the evening, but quickly became overgrown with rumors and became popular with artists and actors, writers, lawyers and journalists.
Karim’s, Old Delhi, 1913
This restaurant serves the best traditional Mughal dishes. Once Karim, the court chef of the last Mughal king Bhadur Zafer, fled the country with many original recipes and returned to Old Delhi in 1913, opening a restaurant and offering royal dishes for the common people at a democratic price.
We will remind, earlier we told that only one trip to a restaurant will tell about a person, as well as how in an English restaurant you can get 4,5 kilos of food for free.