Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

1902 RESTAURANT

Name: 1902 RESTAURANT
Address: Abtal El Tahrir Street, ASWAN, 81511, Egypt
Telephone: +20 10/22229071

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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Breakfast

Enjoy a "magnifique" breakfast in bed, choose from a large range of local and international options.

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