Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

1902 RESTAURANT

Superior French dining amid captivating Moorish arches

Join us at the 1902 Restaurant to celebrate more than 120 years of French flair in the kitchen. From the Arborio risotto and the beef tenderloin to the magnificent sea bass with lemongrass, your culinary journey of discovery awaits.

An Arabian dome, a Qualaun crypt. Savour fine French wines, delightful vegetarian options and exquisite desserts like soft morello chocolate dressed with a citrus and coriander sauce. Executive Chef Mohamed Amin’s team caters to your every taste and desire.

Gourmet
Abtal El Tahrir Street, 81511, ASWAN, Egypt

Monday : 06:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday : 06:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday : 06:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday : 06:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday : 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday : 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday : 06:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Executive Chef Mohamed Amin

With more than 35 years of experience in luxury hotels worldwide and a master's degree in kitchen management from Cornell University, award-winning Chef Mohamed Amin honed his craft through collaboration with renowned chefs of all backgrounds and specialisations. By incorporating such styles into his work in the kitchen, Amin has become a virtuoso of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Restaurant awards

Our iconic 1902 Restaurant opened in the early years of the prior century and has recently been named as "Best Cuisine" and "Travelers' Choice" by Tripadvisor.

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SARAYA
- Mediterranean
In this gourmet all-day dining restaurant in Aswan, feast on fresh Mediterranean cuisine with local flavors, from handmade pasta to fish. Copper lamps flicker in our Aswan dining room with Moorish arches in cream and scarlet. Outside, a terrace tempts.

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TERRACE
- Mediterranean
Watch the sun set over Upper Egypt while sampling from a menu of beautifully presented dishes and delicacies at Aswan's "hottest table." Stunning panoramas from this terrace restaurant and bar soar over Khnum Temple and Elephantine Island.

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ORIENTAL KEBABGY
- Regional
Oriental chefs blend local flavors with rich Levant cuisine at Oriental Kebabgy, a top Aswan restaurant. Over a feast of spicy, grilled meat and herbed rice, recline on gold banquettes or linger on the terrace with sweeping views of the Nile River.

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YASMINE

Tucked by the pool overlooking the Nile, this healthy Aswan bar displays striking décor: deep purple, rich wood, glowing crystal. Cool off from the Nubian sun with a hand-squeezed lemonade or energy-boosting smoothie. Unwind on a grand chaise longue.

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THE BAR

Sybille de Margerie invokes the elegance of Egyptian codes in this British-style piano bar: brass lantern chandeliers, rich mahogany, crushed velvet and cool leather. Enjoy a malt whisky or dry martini, a favorite of Sir Winston Churchill.

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PROMENADE

Set on the Palace's rose granite promontory, the Promenade offers prime views of Elephantine Island and the Khnum Temple. Sip champagne cocktails or sweet hibiscus tea at our majestic Aswan bar, as the sun disappears over the flowing Nile River.

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PALMS

Relax and unwind with a cocktail while you gaze at incredible sunsets over the Nile. Or indulge in traditional High Tea with scones, strawberries and cream, gourmet sandwiches and savory snacks.

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Breakfast

Enjoy a "magnifique" breakfast at our signature restaurant 1902; discover an extensive breakfast buffet with a large range of local and international options.

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