In an age where restaurants come and go within a few years, a handful of dining establishments have done the unthinkable, they have survived wars, changing empires, economic upheavals and centuries of shifting food trends. Some began serving meals when kings still ruled, long before electricity, cars or even the discovery of many modern ingredients. These remarkable restaurants are more than places to eat. They are living pieces of history, where recipes have been passed down through generations and dining rooms have welcomed everyone from merchants and monks to artists, royalty and curious travellers. Here are seven of the world’s oldest restaurants that have continued serving food for more than 500 years.
