The best restaurants Austria

At the heart of the splendid Zillertal ski region stands a building of minimalist design, adorned with large windows and resembling a dazzling block of crystal. Inside, a cosy Alpine charm preserves the warmth of a traditional refuge with gourmet menus and wine tastings. It's all spiced up with an underground vibe of jazz brunches, DJ nights under the stars and open-air vernissages. And all at an altitude of 2,147 m. It's the hip spot for seasoned skiers, gourmets and wine lovers alike.

A totally unexpected café-gift store hybrid address, perfect for relaxing or finding a souvenir. Every week, the menu changes, with an unmissable brunch that livens up the village, vitamin-packed smoothies and savory snacks, starring the avocado and speck bagel. Don't miss the homemade blueberry cheesecake, sublime with coffee. Special mention for their gluten-free and vegan options, a rarity in this region where terroir dominates. As we leave, we say hello to the three horses on the farm opposite, witnesses to our visit.

Once known as the Innsbruck Riviera, this address fuses Japanese and Chinese flavors while evoking the nostalgia of the locals' first kisses. Around a Konro grill, you can enjoy grilled mussels and a deliciously addictive Japanese carbonara. The star appetizer, chashu, is enhanced by a vermouth martini with seaweed from Lake Lans, or a homemade lemonade with lavender or lemon. In summer, the outdoor kiosk becomes a Mediterranean-flavored oasis, with feet flirting with the water.

At the Ebster family, hospitality has been handed down from generation to generation since 1852. Hannes, heir to the ^6th generation, with his son in the kitchen, reinvents the folklore of yesteryear with menus fusing traditional dishes with vegetarian options, just as tasty as the meaty version but without leaving the stomach heavy. In the dining room, warmed by the brown tones typical of Tyrolean inns, waitresses in dirndls wander around with generous plates, including the unmissable Zillertal baked liver. A must-try, no excuses.

Trust the queue in front of the establishment! This is Schnitzel perfection. This king of Viennese schnitzel is the epitome of the traditional Viennese way of life. Generations meet here to enjoy typical Viennese cuisine accompanied by selected wines. Tucked away in a pretty passageway between Bäckerstrasse and Wollzeile, the room quickly fills up. There's a lively brasserie atmosphere and you wait patiently for your schnitzel. Another address for this brand, founded by Hans Figmüller in 1905, on Bäckerstrasse.

One of the four Viennese addresses of this successful chain. With its pub atmosphere and large tables, this restaurant is a popular meeting place for students from breakfast onwards. As its name suggests, local and international dishes are ordered by the centimetre, but also by the portion, whether small, medium or large. A good address for small budgets and big appetites. Wide choice of dishes and sandwiches, salads and soups, vegetarian dishes and burgers. Also a long menu of beers and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

A Tyrolean "tiroler wirtshaus" of the highest order. The restaurant has a cosy room with wooden walls, where delicious traditional Tyrolean dishes are served on solid wood tables: duck, schnitzel, cordon bleu, pastries... In summer, a large terrace allows you to eat outside. An excellent address with reasonable prices for this quality of culinary proposals. A relaxed atmosphere and a nice chic and sober decoration will make you spend a pleasant moment. Lots of local people.

Ideal for tasting the charm of Viennese cuisine in a charming setting. At Plachutta, the traditional art of meat preparation, praised by Emperor Franz Joseph, lives on. It's here that you'll enjoy one of Vienna's best Tafelspitz(Austrian stew), a specialty of the house. The terrace is very pleasant, and the Schnitzel is just as recommendable as the Tafelspitz! The company has two other addresses in Vienna and three other restaurants, including the Italian grill Mario and the wirtshaus Grünspan.

A gourmet institution, even semi-gastronomic for certain dishes. The restaurant, which also has a delicatessen right next door, has chosen to showcase quality local produce. The Triangel restaurant, opposite the Palais des Festivals, welcomes you in a wooden room with a friendly, youthful atmosphere. But the best part, as soon as the first rays of sunshine appear, is the pleasant terrace. On the plate, very good Austrian cuisine: soups, salads, brasserie dishes, divine desserts, regional wines and house water, still or sparkling.

All the expertise of an Austrian brewery. A Bauerngröstl, a Rindgulasch or a Wiener Schnitzel and with this an Ottakring lager, a Schneider draught white, a König Ludwig black or a Grieskirchner. The house advertises itself as "the most gemütlich (comfortable) Lokal in the heart of Vienna". In the heart of the Bermuda Triangle, it offers a pleasant terrace in summer. A good place to try typical dishes from Wiener Schnitzel to Tafelspitz and juicy Spare Ribs. There are also a number of innovative dishes.

This bar-restaurant, on the ^7th floor of the hotel of the same name, opposite the cathedral, offers a magnificent view! The brand also offers the ONYX, on the ^6th floor, and a restaurant in the Albertina, and participates in the organization of events such as the Summer Music Film Festival on City Hall Square, with its exotic cuisine stalls. In the Stephansplatz headquarters, you can enjoy Austrian and Asian specialties. Come in the evening, just for a drink and a view of the illuminated cathedral, with lounge music and bling-bling to boot.

Set in a beautifully painted house opposite a Baroque-style building, this restaurant still looks good after five centuries. A locker with a personal key is provided for storing clothes and bags. Under the imperial family eagle, painted in 1540, you'll find a top-of-the-range kitchen. The paintings on the first floor were created by the city's bishop, who sells his works at auction and uses the proceeds to maintain Innsbruck Cathedral.

A small, vintage and little-known nugget from the west of Vienna where you can enjoy good Austrian cuisine, friendly, generous and without fuss. Come and melt into the decor. If you are looking for authenticity, here you will be served. No (or few) tourists, flowing beer, regulars and a setting that seems to have remained unchanged since the post-war period. The touch of modernity is brought by a young and trendy service. On the menu are the typical Gasthaus dishes, which are as invigorating as one could wish for, to be accompanied by a cool draught. You won't be disappointed!

The dishes are in French, but the preparation of the savory tartines, quiches and salads is enhanced by a real Austrian touch. Le Bol boasts a convivial setting and a warm atmosphere. Portions are generous, often including a bowl of salad, hence the name of the establishment. Sitting close together around the large central wooden table, or alone in a more secluded corner, you'll enjoy a pleasant lunch break and leave feeling full and satisfied. Reservations recommended. Another address: Bol Blanc Naglergasse.

Come and cross chopsticks in this large, trendy Asian canteen, which concocts a cuisine combining China, Japan and Vietnam, offered as a buffet and appreciated by a rather young clientele. Uncluttered white and red tones, a wide variety of noodles, large bowls of rice served with chicken, duck, shrimp or vegetables. The classics are there, from pho soup to gyozas. These exotic flavors are washed down with a good Asian beer. Sophisticated dishes are served until 5pm only. In the evening, it's all about Asian tapas.

A very pleasant canteen at any time. Here you can have breakfast, a quick coffee, a snack during the day, lunch or dinner, a glass of good wine or a long aperitif with tapas... This is one of the restaurant-bars in the MuseumsQuartier that attracts young people and hipsters. On the menu, a world cuisine of oriental and Mediterranean inspiration, with an emphasis on vegetables. The service is friendly. A particularly trendy and pleasant place, especially in summer when you can enjoy the terrace

An institution in Vienna! Always full and very famous, the establishments of this chain offer a wide variety of toast spreads. Ideal for a light meal or a small snack with a glass of chardonnay or a beer. Don't go during peak hours as it will be difficult to find a table. There is a large selection of Brötchen (small slices of bread with a spread), which you can choose from behind a glass window, to eat standing up or sitting down, or to take away. The house has just celebrated its 120th anniversary in Vienna!

The house has been in existence since 1683. Today, it houses a fine Austrian cuisine restaurant with a remarkable wine cellar. The weekly menu is displayed with a dish that changes daily. Vegetarians are not forgotten, with a daily dish. You'll dine in a typical, wood-furnished setting, ideal for a gourmet, picturesque stopover. The dishes are classic: herring salad, breaded cod fillet with mayo potato salad, etc... The beautiful basement room is currently reserved for groups.

In the friendly Spittelberg district, this bohemian restaurant is located in a small cobbled street with Biedermeier-style houses. It's a very good restaurant with Austrian gastronomic specialties, but not only. Settle into a comfortable room and enjoy a quiet meal to the strains of classical opera. Save room for the desserts, which are part of the restaurant's reputation. The service is meticulous and you can trust the wine selection.

The historic Brezl Gwölb offers a 100% Austrian tasting experience with tradition and quality. You can dine on the terrace or in the vaulted cellars in the basement, which exude a pub atmosphere. This is an excellent little Viennese restaurant in the old town, crowded at lunchtime. In the evening, it becomes more intimate, and while everything around is already closed, you can eat hot until 9:30pm... Very good local cuisine at affordable prices, in a charming setting typical of the small Austrian tavern.

It's touristy, relatively expensive and inimitable. A truly unique experience. Here, pleasure and tradition come together in a majestic setting, with excellent seasonal and regional Austrian specialties on the menu: old-fashioned soup, crispy schnitzel, homemade strudel with paprika and caraway, or roasted fillet of sea bass with yellow bell pepper cream... The evening is enlivened by a chamber orchestra, and you'll dream of dashing out in a big dress or tuxedo. For a romantic evening that even includes waltzing.

The building is first mentioned in 1339. Today, in the 15th century Gothic Brunnenstube Hall as well as in the other rooms, Viennese specialities are served with excellent local wines. This Heuriger from the city centre transports us into the atmosphere of the country inns in the vineyards in the heart of the city. The "Cellar of the Twelve Apostles" distils its warm atmosphere on two floors. Here you can enjoy a good meal, hot dishes or plates of cold meats... Folk music concerts every evening.

The Sankt Peter Stiftskulinarium is the oldest restaurant in Europe. The restaurant dates back to 803 and is located in a cellar dug into the rock. Originally it was the monks' refectory. 2020 marks its transformation with the opening of a very nice lounge in the courtyard, live DJ on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and brunch on weekends. It's really the place to be! On the spot, two restaurants: the Peter with Austrian and Mediterranean cuisine and the 803, more refined.

The place is almost perfect, or almost perfect because perfection is such a useless and subjective concept. The food is excellent and the wine is good. In the historic setting of an old tower, fortification walls, massive period tables and professional service. Very picturesque, candles on the tables, an ideal place to get acquainted with the city. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekend nights. A little tip: remember to ask for a table near the window for even more charm!

A brewery dedicated to home brewing. All beers are represented, in bottles or on draught: dark, amber, lager or Pils, white or mixed, special beer or house beer. There is a brewery for every district. And to accompany your tasting of foams, dare to try the beer-battered pork cutlet ( Bierschnitzel). Also snacks, ribs, flammekueches... The prices are very competitive and the decor is traditional.

Whether you take it in the garden on sunny days, or indoors, in the wooded room so typical of the Beisl, the meal will be undeniably convivial. It is in a popular setting that the good dishes concocted by the chef will be served to you by a friendly and professional staff. A la carte, soups, salads and a list of all the traditional Austrian seasonal dishes you would expect in a good Viennese inn. The house has its followers, and you can see right away that this is a good address!

Compose your own menu from the à la carte dishes for a great culinary experience. Vytopna has opened a train-themed station at Naschmarkt. Station masters and chefs, as well as digitally-controlled model trains, watch over your table. Over 600 meters of track and 9 drawbridges guarantee a successful journey for young and old alike. Come with family and friends to enjoy cuisine based on local ingredients, including excellent organic beef.

You don't have to be staying at the Hotel du Cheval Blanc to enjoy this table, one of three in the establishment. But if you do, you'll feel like you're coming down to lunch at home. The setting is as romantic as you could wish, with the bay window wide open onto the lake. You can hear the water lapping and choose from a fresh menu of traditional Austrian cuisine of the highest standard. Opt for a lake fish. In summer, it fills up fast!

A must-visit address that has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. The main avenue in the town center opens onto a large, welcoming room and an inner courtyard under chestnut trees. Here's a pleasant, lively place to stop for a coffee, share a moment with family or friends, and enjoy fresh, generous cuisine. Here, locals and tourists mingle cordially. Pretty salads in wooden bowls, delicious vegi-wok, grilled meats... Very friendly service.

For a change from Austrian cuisine, here's a superb African restaurant popular with students, facing the central square on the other side of the bridge, at the foot of the Ars Electronica Center. A gustatory voyage that invites sweet potatoes, manioc, plantains and legumes alongside organic and local vegetables to concoct a healthy cuisine to share. Excellent vegetarian curry with lentils, vegetables, coconut milk, rice and couscous. For dessert, the date mousse with fresh fruit is a delight. The menu is available in English on the website.

A gastronomic and highly epicurean address. Rosso offers creative cuisine based on fresh fish and seafood. Start with grilled octopus on a celery purée, or young asparagus with scallops, then wild turbot in salt dough, to share, with caper flower sauce, cherry tomatoes, Taggiasca olives and potato rings, and finish with a lemon sorbet with prosecco and vodka.

The finest local produce interpreted with originality and exoticism. Sobriety, accuracy and honesty. On the Austrian shore of Lake Constance, Michael and Andrea Schwarzenbacher have been working together for over 25 years. He runs the ovens, she the cellar. But it's together that they welcome their guests and take good care of them. And it's a festival of vegetables, flowers, farmhouse meats, fresh fish... Here, a simple tomato becomes a star, so imagine its companions on the plate!

Just a stone's throw from the main square, this restaurant offers a large dining room and terrace overlooking the pedestrian street. Here, in a vintage decor, you can dine on the vegetarian cuisine of the day, with soups, salads, desserts and drinks of the day. On this day: eggplant soup, garlic and parsley, pretty pasta salad, sprouted seeds, mesclun, cherry tomatoes... We like this associative place with a children's area, books and press (in German, of course). On sale are a number of offbeat products, arts and crafts, delicatessen, wines, jams, ghee... And local cultural information. Very nice.

A delightful and unlikely nugget on the touristy Linzergrasse, under the sign of a fox. You can sit on the street-side terrace, in the cosy, vintage vaulted room of a historic building or, better still, in the very pleasant inner courtyard, which you'll appreciate for its romanticism and calm. The service is friendly and the Austrian dishes generous. Dishes for two can satisfy 4 people! Fresh fruit and berry juices and non-alcoholic cocktails, local beers and wines. A real favorite.

The best table in the region, known to gourmets all over the country. The decor - a former Esterházy wine cellar - matches the food. Chef Walter Eselböck's refined cuisine (2 stars) is seductive. You're in the restaurant of a Relais & Châteaux: for a gourmet experience of the highest order. Enjoy snacks in the bistro, a drink in the bar or garden, or buy local produce in the boutique. Superb suites.

Fresh fish has been grilled here since the 1960s! The plethora of lakeside restaurants makes it hard to choose. If you're looking for a place where you can sit back and relax in a relaxed, no-frills atmosphere, but with freshness and flavour, this is the place. This atypical family-run restaurant, formerly a fishmonger's, is renowned in the region for its selection and preparation of lake fish, such as the delicious wood-grilled mackerel. Simple and honest.

Open from April to November, Monday from 10 a. m. to 14 p. m., Tuesday to Friday from 10 a. m. to 22 p. m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 p. m. to 21 p. m. Pleasant and central.

The house, like a large flower pavilion, is some, but the interior is cosy and warm welcome. The cuisine, very carefully, offers fine meat dishes and traditional recipes.

A refined address and a renowned restaurant on the first floor of the palace, with a terrace in the park. This charming, multi-faceted café-restaurant, set beneath the château's colonnades, is the perfect place to stop for a coffee or a local wine. The restaurant offers dishes based on fresh produce, beautifully presented, combining tradition and innovation. There's also a fine menu of oriental dishes. The regional wine list is inevitably long and of fine quality. Events programming. Takeaway service.

This Austrian-style fast-food restaurant is conveniently located near Hauptplatz. As the sign says, the specialty here is Leberkäse, a mixture of pork liver (the original is made from horsemeat, so ask first) and other ingredients (including cheese, which makes Käseleberkäse), presented between two slices of bread. This is the Austrian Big Mac! Quite hearty, it also has the advantage of being inexpensive. There are also several addresses in Wien and one in Flagenfurt.

A local institution, charming behind its yellow front. The consensus is that it is the best brewery in the city. Its good reputation is justified and people even come from Linz to eat here. The place is very lively. It serves generous Austrian cuisine of very good quality. The large outdoor terrace is a great place to enjoy the sunny days. And if you like the address, it is even possible to stay there in some not too expensive and quite comfortable, even cosy rooms.

Specialities are Austrian, such as the choice of fish (of course river, such as the carp filet) or porc of pig coils in cheese and ham. For summer, large terrace that is shared around a large barbecue.

A coffee to start the morning, a concert to end the evening. This tunnel, a meeting place for students, does its job well! You can eat well for cheap. In the morning, a choice of breakfasts at friendly prices. At lunch, many dishes, from Italian pizza to Tyrolean casserole, via some Mediterranean or Iranian specialities, at very low prices. In the evenings, during the academic year, the Tunnel hosts jazz, pop or blues concerts. A little further down the road, the same owner for the Café Merkur, which offers exactly the same menu.

An old restaurant from the 1900s: dark panelling, white tablecloths, coal stove and old bar. The Ubl is located in the ^4th district, close to the Naschmarkt market. Here we are dedicated body and soul to Viennese cuisine. Its menu offers Viennese escalopes, pan-fried liver, stew and black pudding, the establishment is one of the most authentic of its kind. The Viennese cuisine is fine, but the prices are a little higher than in some Beisl. However, some say that you can enjoy the best Schnitzel in Vienna.

A simple and authentic address. The menu is composed according to market supply, guaranteeing freshness. The fish is succulent and the hot buffet formula is a clever initiative. Game is served in season. The cuisine as well as the pastries are typically regional with a particular care given to the presentation. In summer you can eat in the flowered garden in the shade of the trees or the arbour. And if you like the atmosphere, you can stay here since the establishment is also a hotel.

A family home and a renowned gourmet restaurant in the Austrian tradition. The country atmosphere, with tiled floors and checkered furniture, is very pleasant, the flavors are straightforward, the produce visibly fresh, the traditional dishes well mastered, like the signature dishes: lamb en croûte or Topffenkndel with apricots or plums. This is a well-known address among Viennese, who make it their weekend gourmet getaway. A fine wine list from Styria and Burgenland. A safe bet.

A renowned establishment that puts Austrian cuisine on the map. It was the first Austrian restaurant to be awarded a toque by Gault & Millau. The elegant restaurant is housed in a ^19th-century building. In addition to the gourmet restaurant, there's a luxury hotel and spa linked to the thermal baths. The chef offers high-quality, innovative and light cuisine, with an emphasis on local produce, including vegetables. The restaurant is popular and reservations are recommended.

Warm atmosphere in this Wirtshaus made for small dishes and conviviality. The whole city can be found here. You will appreciate the traditional decoration and enjoy a historical building. You come here to eat generous and traditional dishes presented with care and daring original, really refined and quite successful combinations. You also come here just to drink a beer or a glass of wine, a coffee or a hot chocolate in winter. At the helm, the same family since 1897. A formula that has proven itself!