The 12 oldest restaurants in the world that are still operating

Nowadays, so many restaurants and cafes open every day and close almost immediately that you don't even have time to get upset that you couldn't taste the signature dish. In addition, there is an unspoken rule that if an institution has recently opened, then the quality of food and the price ratio there will be very pleasant. However, this usually does not last long, after a couple of months the kitchen begins to upset regular visitors.

That is why it is so interesting to learn about restaurants and taverns that have kept their doors open for several centuries and are famous for delicious specialties.

Honke Owariya Restaurant in Kyoto was opened in 1465 and has been a hallmark of the city for 500 years and a must-visit place among tourists all over the world.

The restaurant is famous for its delicious soba soup.

The restaurant Zum Franziskaner was opened in 1421 in Stockholm.

It is considered the oldest restaurant in the city, where you can enjoy a great dinner and evening in an informal atmosphere.

The St. Peter Stiftskeller restaurant in Salzburg was founded in 803.

It is documented that this is the oldest restaurant in Europe: it was mentioned by the famous poet, theologian and scientist Alcuin in 803. Since then, the restaurant has regaled members of the royal family, priests and any other passing traveler.

The Biànyífāng restaurant was opened in 1416 in Beijing.

Delicious roasted Peking duck with a crispy crust, which is cooked in a special closed oven, has been served in this restaurant since the reign of the emperors of the Ming dynasty. Today, Biànyífāng is a popular destination for both locals and tourists from all over the world.

The restaurant Zur Letzten Instanz was opened in Berlin in 1621.

Although the institution officially opened in 1641, the restaurant is mentioned in the texts of 1561. The signature dish is grilled pork knuckle, and local varieties of wheat beer attract all lovers here, starting from Napoleon and ending with Angela Merkel.

The White Horse Tavern restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island, was founded in 1673.

This tavern has been serving the residents and guests of Newport for over 350 years. She had seen British soldiers, colonists, and the founding fathers. Most of the visitors to the White Horse Tavern at that time could not read, but when they saw a sign with a painted white horse, they hurried to the tavern, knowing that they would be fed and watered there.

The Sobrino de Botín restaurant in Madrid was opened in 1725.

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the famous Spanish artist Francisco Goya worked in this restaurant as a dishwasher in 1765. A lot has changed since then — in 1935, the signature dish suckling pig cost 5 cents, today it can be ordered for $ 15.

The Tour d'Argent restaurant in Paris was founded in 1582.

Since the reign of King Henry III, the restaurant has offered its guests an incomparable view of the Seine. The king and his courtiers liked to stop here after hunting to rest and refresh themselves. They say that it was in the restaurant that a fork, unknown at that time for Europe, was introduced into use.

Karim's in Old Delhi was opened in 1913.

This establishment has its roots in the Mughal Empire, and a variety of this cuisine is called Mughal. It is distinguished by a large number of spices and spicy spices. After the last padishah of the Mughal Empire, Bahadur Shah Zafar, surrendered to British troops in 1857, the Karim family left Delhi and took their ancient recipes with them.

In 1913, Haji Karimuddin returned to Old Delhi and opened the Karim Hotel, offering "Padishah's food for ordinary people."

Tavares Rico in Lisbon was founded in 1784.

The restaurant, with an elegant interior worthy of kings, has been offering guests excellent drinks and delicious food since 1784. The establishment boasts a reputation as a popular meeting place for good friends and family gatherings for 200 years.

Rules Restaurant in London was opened in 1798.

Despite the fact that the restaurant has been managed by representatives of three families since its opening, it has always remained faithful to the original idea — "the best traditional national dishes at affordable prices." At one time, Charles Dickens, H. G. Wells, Clark Gable and Charlie Chaplin visited the restaurant.

Griswold Inn in Essex, Connecticut, was founded in 1776.

During the revolution in the USA, the city of Essex experienced an economic boom when the colony of Connecticut began construction of one of the first American warships, the Oliver Cromwell, and shipbuilders, politicians and revolutionary-minded colonists poured into the city.

The Griswold Hotel opened its doors in 1776 to accommodate and feed them all. Not much has changed since then: this establishment is still thriving in the heart of the city and cold drinks flow like a river there.