8 restaurants in India that are more than 100 years old
ETimes.in / Updated: Jul 2, 2025, 12:33 ISTAAText SizeSmallMediumLarge1/10What makes these restaurants iconicDining at restaurants is a leisure activity that people practice to break the monotony of daily life and enjoy different flavors of cuisines under a tasteful ambiance. And interestingly, this practice is nothing new but a decades-old practice followed by humans. And if you don't believe us, take a look at these iconic restaurants of India that have been serving mankind for more than 100 years and counting. 2/10Leopold Café, MumbaiThis cafe and bar was founded in 1871 by Iranis, and shot to fame after 2002 Mumbai attacks and till date there are bullet-riddled walls and mirrors from the 26/11 terrorist attacks. It is a multi-cuisine cafe and bar that is known for its Mutton Keema, Roast Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Chocolate Ecstasy, Sandwich, Pasta, Dal Makhani, Burger, Cheesecake, and Paneer Tikka. (Image: Instagram/neelsdixit)3/10Dorabjee and Sons, PuneIn 1878, Sorabjee Dorabjee started a tea stall which he later expanded into a restaurant and today it is known for its authentic Parsi Irani dishes prepared traditionally on a charcoal fire. Most interestingly, they still have the menu from the years gone by where rates are mentioned in annas. (Image: Instagram/mohaksamant)4/10Shaikh Brothers Bakery, GuwahatiThis bakery of Guwahati is known for its cakes, pastries, and bread, since 1885. As per experts, this bakery was Assam’s passage into Western confectionery at that point of time. Now, the menu also includes hotdogs, burgers, sweets and more. As per their website, India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru too was known to be "extremely fond" of this bakery's cheese straws. (Image: istock)5/10India Coffee House, KolkataIt is one of the iconic institutions for coffee lovers and was founded in April 1876. As per reports, it was a favourite of patrons like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, American poet Allen Ginsberg. As per their website, earlier it was called Albert Hall and later in 1947, the Central Government changed the name of the place to "Coffee House". The place became a meeting place for the poets, artistes, literati and people from the world of art and culture. (Image: ICH website)6/10Glenary’s, DarjeelingIf you are in Darjeeling and looking for a memorable and Instagrammable breakfast experience, then indulge in the breakfast delight of Glenary’s, a bakery-cum-restaurant on the Mall Road, that is known since the British era. As per reports, it was opened by an Italian named Vado. From Tarts, Marzipans to Chocolates, they have everything that can make your breakfast memorable. (Image: Instagram/explore_sikkimdarjeeling)7/10Tunday Kababi, LucknowWe all know that the City of Nawabs is known for its tunday kebab, but many of us don’t know that those aromatic kebabs are made with more than 125 ingredients and the term ‘tunday’ was derived from the one-armed Haji Murad Ali who started a kebab-paratha shop in Gol Darwaza Street in 1905. Over the years, the city is now synonymous with his succulent galouti kebabs. (Image: Instagram/bluevenom_unleashed)8/10Britannia and Co, MumbaiFor Mumbaikars, this age-old restaurant that serves a lavish Parsi fare. It was established in 1923 and opened for British officers in the Fort area. The place hasn’t lost the charm and till date hundreds of people from different parts of the country visit the place to enjoy the best of Parsi food. Here, the must-try dishes are Berry Pulao, Sali Boti and more. (Image: Instagram/_out_n_about__)9/10Karim’s, Old DelhiThe food fare of Delhi is incomplete without celebrating the charm and aroma of Old Delhi. And here, the magic of Karim’s in the by lanes of the capital city is mandatory is something that one cannot miss. Established in 1913 by Haji Karimuddin, it is the city's most famous culinary space that is known for kormas, koftas, and biryanis. If you are a non-veg lover, a visit to this place is a must! (Image: Instagram/_karims_)10/10What so special with restaurant foodRestaurant food feels special because it combines expert cooking, unique flavors, and artistic presentation. Chefs often use high-quality ingredients and techniques that elevate even simple dishes. The ambiance and service add to the experience, making meals feel like a treat. Plus, trying different cuisines at restaurants brings a sense of excitement and discovery.Follow Us On Social Media Visual Stories