New host for the old guard: Mediterranean flair in Kassel!

New host for the old guard: Mediterranean flair in Kassel!

In the Kassel mountain park, the popular café restaurant "Alte Wache" will be leased again at the turn of 2025/2026. The new operator, Dennis Küpke, a 41-year-old restaurateur from Kassel, has prevailed through a selection process of the Hesse Kassel Heritage. Küpke is not only the operator of the "Salotto 1828" at Opernplatz, but also brings extensive experience from his day bar that has existed since 2020. This change takes place because the current owner family Carciola has not extended her lease.

The decision for Dennis Küpke fell, taking into account many applications that have been discussed on the tender. Küpke, the Italian roots - his father comes from Sicily - plans to preserve the Italian note of the restaurant and at the same time set new accents.

a new gastronomic concept

The future offer in the old guard will include a high-quality, creative breakfast menu, as well as a selection of authentic, modern Italian cuisine in a trattoria style. This orientation promises to delight guests with classic Italian dishes.

In addition, Küpke will build a new team of employees and fill the kitchen completely Italian. A fresh interior design concept is also to be realized in order to create an inviting ambience. The old guard will continue to be available as an event location for wedding celebrations as well as family and company festivals.

planned reopening in April 2026

The new opening has been aimed for in April 2026, and it remains to be seen which new energy Dennis Küpke will bring to the traditional café restaurant. With Highlights such as fresh, creative food and maintaining the Italian roots, the old guard could become a new attraction in the Kassel mountain park.

The gastronomic scene in Kassel is dynamic. In addition to the old guard, other Italian restaurants like Da Toni are also enjoying increasing popularity and offering a variety of dishes, from fresh pasta to stone oven pizza to delicious desserts. This development testifies to an growing appreciation of Italian cuisine in the region, which could set new standards in combination with Küpkes Vision. The location and the culinary concept, which is based on fresh, high -quality ingredients, ensure that the guests are expecting an authentic experience.