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Interior of a historic Italian restaurant with flickering candles on a table, showcasing a century of dining and tradition.
Restaurants

Two Oldest Italian Restaurants in the US: Legacies Over a Century

A candle in John's of 12th Street, established in 1908, has accumulated approximately 250 pounds of wax.

Julian Vance·June 22, 2026