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The oldest restaurant in central Europe Fine dining between tradition and modernity For more than 1,200 years, St. Peter Stiftskeller has been the place to be in Salzburg for wining, dining and creating memories while celebrating special occasions.
restaurant is set amongst old monastery walls, radiating an atmosphere of venerability and comfort at the same time.
TEXT: DORINA REICHHOLD | PHOTOS: ST. PETER STIFTSKELLER
If the walls could talk they would tell many stories from the past centuries. Since first being referenced in a document from the year 803, St. Peter Stiftskeller is the oldest restaurant in Central Europe. But it is certainly not frozen in time nor stuck in history, as it is constantly reinventing itself in order to provide its guests with the best service and fine dining creations of the highest quality. Tradition and modernity are united in a truly unique Austrian gem. Situated in the heart of Salzburg's old town centre, surrounded by stunningly beautiful architecture, St. Peter Stiftskeller is an important part of the city’s urban image. From
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housing French soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars to being looted at the end of the First World War, it is also a true witness to Salzburg’s lengthy history. The
Having always been famous for its hospitality, St. Peter Stiftskeller is constantly coming up with innovations and new ideas for the menu, whilst maintaining its distinctively high standards and the comfort its guests are used to. Nearly every day sees new dishes being tried out, ensuring that regulars are presented different options on each visit. Head chef Andreas Krebs has a passion for carefully selecting seasonal and locally sourced produce, with which he masterfully creates classical, traditional dishes, such as Tafelspitz and Cordon Bleu, with an innovative twist. The local ingredients are complemented by a selection of international produce, such as Irish Hereford beef. One dish definitely not to be missed