The best restaurants Austria

A fine gastronomic stopover in the Wienerwald. The Schimanszky family, who have been chefs from father to son since 1914, have been in existence since 1946. The Vienna restaurant is already a delightful gastronomic discovery, but the country version adds to the magic of the culinary journey. The house gives pride of place to local and organic produce, including vegetables, herbs and flowers. It's a festival for the eyes and the taste buds. In the tradition of new Austrian cuisine.

An excellent restaurant where the kitchen blends harmoniously with the general ambience (or vice versa). Beautiful cellar of local wines.

Country inn with specialties to the apple. 150 places and 50 in the beer garden.

In the Old Quarter, an excellent address appreciated for its atmosphere and very affordable prices. Here, you can enjoy excellent soups, schnitzels worthy of the name, and generous, tasty dishes with long-simmered sauces, in a warm atmosphere and traditional decor. Oliver and Karin Peitler are the passionate orchestrators of this fine establishment with its regulars... And if you're not hungry or don't have time to eat, just stop in for a coffee and enjoy the warm atmosphere.

The interior is very picturesque in a typical brasserie. Austrian classics (Gulasch, Cordon Bleu, sausages) accompanied by beers and wines. Spacious.

An original gourmet restaurant on one of the slopes of the Schlossberg. The view over the red-tiled roofs is breathtaking! Once a small winegrower's house, the restaurant is flanked by a neo-Gothic turret. Gustav Starcke, an actor at the Dresden court in the late ^19th century, once lived here. Terrace and garden. Since 2019, the establishment has been awarded a Gault & Millau Toque. Romantic ambience, refined Austrian cuisine and attentive service. There's also a café to enjoy the surroundings.

In a beautiful, modernized setting, the oldest hostel in the city offers a typical and very careful cuisine. Six rooms with different ambiance. Know-how, very good pasta and excellent desserts.

This is the restaurant of the castle. You eat in a very picturesque and cosy room, in a vintage decor. You will be served traditional Austrian cuisine of high quality and with great generosity. This is certainly not new cuisine! The schnitzel proudly display their 30 cm length and are not even afraid to overflow the plate! A real feast for big eaters and lovers of local cuisine. In summer, terrace and miniature golf course.

Well treated traditional kitchen (good Austrian ham omelet, cheese and mushrooms). The interior is charming with its small intimate tables and its nappes.

A site of great beauty, on the edge of a small lake surrounded by forests, 4 km from Lienz, appreciated by the locals. You are welcomed by the Keuzer family. The establishment, which dates back to 1850, combines a hotel with modern facilities and an excellent restaurant. Enjoy freshwater fish and vegetable dishes. In fine weather, meals are served on the establishment's beautiful terrace overlooking the lake. The restaurant is renowned for its splendid view.

In the heart of the old town, this establishment is a must. It is a beautiful building with a view of the mountain pastures and forests in summer and the snowy slopes in winter. It has 62 spacious and comfortable rooms with desk and minibar. It is a cosy and very pleasant hotel offering many services, including a wellness area with sauna. An excellent breakfast. There is also a gym to help you recover from the day's activities There is also a car park in the basement

Very popular address for the people of Bregenz. The Golden Stag (you will see it rearing up on the facade) offers a good regional cuisine where good fish from the lake is combined with typical Austrian dishes. The atmosphere is definitely local and the prices very reasonable for the place. The restaurant has existed for 150 years. A perfect address to discover Austrian cuisine as well as for its picturesque setting.

This bistro, situated in the heart of the city, allègrement blends Austrian traditions, Italian flavours and French gastronomic know-how. Vegetarian specialities.

Gasthaus Kornmesser is a central and picturesque restaurant where you can enjoy the best of the resort: the location, the view of the lake and the harbour in a historical setting, not to mention traditional regional cuisine with fish from the lake. It is well done, nicely served and not too expensive. Apart from fish and seafood, the daily menu includes roast beef ribs with cognac-mustard sauce and gnocchi, a Wiener schnitzel with chips or a good vegetable curry. A recommended address during a stopover in Bregenz.

High up in the mountains above Bregenz, this spectacular establishment boasts a panoramic terrace seating 180, with views over three countries on fine days. Here, the joys of nature and the pleasures of the table are combined, with self-service-style cuisine that's just right. Families will appreciate the children's playground. Bonus activities include bird-of-prey demonstrations and a free visit to a wildlife park. Access by cable car. Numerous hiking trails.

This large inn, which has been in existence since 1950 and boasts a long, bright yellow façade, is an old-fashioned establishment in the best sense of the word, combining Austrian-style hospitality with cosy comfort. Until recently, Gasthof Schatz was best known for its Tyrolean restaurant, serving generous, calorific cuisine that appealed to the sporty clientele who travelled the surrounding mountains. It is now refocused on the hotel business. There is no longer a daily lunch menu, but the restaurant is still open in the evenings.

Ideally located at the beginning of the pedestrian zone and in the same building as the eponymous hotel, this chic and friendly restaurant offers delicious Schnitzels, Tafelspitz, fresh salads, herring fillets, various pastas and filet Stroganoff, prepared with seasonal and regional ingredients. Thanks to the owners' passion for hunting, game meat comes directly from their land on the Wilder Kaiser. Don't forget to make a reservation.

Under a small portico, near the Theaterplatz. Housed in a former emperor's fisherman's house, a café-bar-restaurant is very popular with the local youth. In the evenings, the music in this large multi-storey space is decidedly young and sometimes a little deafening. You should therefore choose the time of day to go there carefully. Nice and relaxed atmosphere, very affordable prices and fresh products. Classic and comfortable furniture. Wood is a guest of honour in this room where you are served relatively quickly.

In the center of the resort, a hostel that does everything to satisfy the customer. Typical Tyrolean decor and atmosphere, good quality food, club style conviviality. The menu is quite extensive, with carpaccios, tartars, soups, salads and much more. The tables are nicely presented. Nice wine list. A popular address for locals and holidaymakers alike. With its benches leaning against the wall, the little lights in the night, the real cloth napkins..., you feel a bit at home!

Affordable dining in a touristy village with a tendency to inflate prices! A simple way to enjoy an appetizing pizza, pasta dish or risotto. This little restaurant in the center of town, not far from the church, stands out for its charming welcome, cosy decor and concern for offering dishes rich in freshness and savoir-faire. It's Italy on Lake Wolfgang, full of flavor and art de vivre.

Between the Danube and the Bagersee, this bar-restaurant-pizzeria with its friendly atmosphere boasts a long, fully-glazed dining room and a long, wooden terrace. It's a great place to stop off for a swim or a bike ride. The site is linked to the center of Innsbruck by a tree-shaded cycle path. Check out the website for a daily special (weekdays) that's always inspired, such as a baked potato stuffed with grilled vegetables, or choose from the pizzas, pastas or more Austrian dishes. An excellent and popular address.

An exceptional place! You can sit on the terrace overlooking the Burggarten or in the huge, charming room in the orange grove. The stylish, fast service, elegant atmosphere, meticulous Austrian cuisine and generous plates are enough to make you happy. Even if the address is very touristy and the number of occupied tables seems endless, this is a privileged moment and a pleasure to treat yourself to during your stay in Vienna. Opposite the garden and a stone's throw from the Albertina.

A charming address in the pedestrian center. The terrace is pleasant, but in summer, at lunchtime, it's better to enjoy the coolness of the elegantly decorated dining room: high ceilings, beautiful beams, sliding doors and comfortable seating (benches and armchairs). The lunchtime menu, with soups and an all-you-can-eat buffet of salads and crudités, plus a choice of local seeds, oils and vinegars, is a pleasant surprise. The service is very friendly. You can also settle in just for a coffee and a moment of calm in a refined atmosphere.

The Schneider family welcomes you to this excellent, traditional hostel located in the heart of the city. It is an Austrian tradition in this trustworthy house. The welcome is warm and the cuisine generous. You have all the traditional dishes of the country based on fresh ingredients. We appreciate the place given to seasonal vegetables. To the traditional regional dishes are added grills and pizzas to satisfy everyone. There is a terrace and free wifi on site.

The award-winning Pfeffermühle restaurant serves traditional Austrian gourmet cuisine to guests of the 4-star hotel in the town center, on a half-board basis, and à la carte to visiting guests. In a warm and refined setting, you can choose from local dishes or specialties from around the world, and enjoy an excellent wine list. For a moment of pure pleasure. The restaurant is also close to the Pfefferkörndl, an evening meeting place for coffee and dinner.

A good address for breakfast lovers since it is the house speciality. The menu, provided, should satisfy all tastes: sweet, salty, oriental, Mediterranean, rustic..., to share with the Viennese their appetite for this essential meal in Austria. The Breakfast Club is therefore an ideal stopover to gain strength before starting a day of sightseeing... The premises are small but very friendly. An address where you will quickly find your marks, just like the regulars.

A long history already for the Quell, a mythical establishment in the neighborhood. A traditional menu, a varied clientele and memories of former artists whose HQ it was. This is a typical Gasthaus, somewhere between kitsch and rustic. The Viennese menu offers a variety of choices, including an anthology goulash and even several vegetarian dishes. A great address! Takeaway options. Convenient for picnics in the forest or in the park, or even to take your ready-made Austrian meal back to your rental apartment.

It's the gourmet version of the Japanese restaurant. In fact, the Shiki has been awarded one star in the Michelin guide. This restaurant welcomes a bourgeois clientele in a refined and very urban design setting. The menu offers high quality sushi and sashimi, but it is much more interesting to taste the prepared dishes which are distinguished by their great delicacy and are prepared with ultra fresh and quality products: Kobe or wagyu beef, caviar, moulting crab? Great art and all the Japanese refinement within reach of chopsticks.

Konstantin Filippou hit the big time when he opened his 35-seat restaurant in central Vienna. As soon as he arrived, he was immediately inducted into the club of the capital's leading chefs. Forget the heavy-handedness of traditional dishes! Here, everything is thought out, conceived, imagined, dreamed up... to stunning effect. Both in the flavors and in the presentation of the dishes, modernity is the order of the day. The setting is pleasant and bright, with the highlight being the kitchen, which opens onto the dining room. Reservations essential.

A trendy address. An organic, gourmet restaurant. Here, you'll enjoy a tastefully refurbished industrial setting. Settle down on wooden pallets or high metal stools painted in bright colors to enjoy a refined version of modern brasserie cuisine. Homemade sausage and salami, vacuum-packed calf's liver and Viennese-style osso buco are just a few of the dishes that delight a bobo clientele who appreciate this healthy, inventive and beautifully presented cuisine. Vegetables are given pride of place.

Creative vegetarian and vegan dishes in a student atmosphere. Just a stone's throw from the university, students appreciate the low prices, the long opening hours and the mix of styles in a sober setting. The menu mixes Asian, Mediterranean and Austrian inspirations and influences. There is only organic food on the plate and in the bentos. A great Californian brunch and a choice of bowls, each more appetizing than the last. You can juggle with the ingredients and compose your own bowl. New: tea room on Friday afternoon.

Behind one of Grinzing's typical charming facades lies this friendly Heuriger. Traditional dishes are served here, but the execution is fine and pleasant. There's also a beautiful garden courtyard where folk groups and musical duos of the highest calibre perform on weekends. But this establishment is no more touristy than any other... The Viennese love to entertain themselves to the sound of yodelling. As for the wine, Riesling offers an interesting freshness and fruitiness.

Come and discover the famous black camel. This renowned establishment dates back to 1618 and has a restaurant, a bar, a pastry shop, a catering service and a delicatessen. At lunchtime, a queue as long as the Danube forms in front of the shop window. Businessmen, Viennese in a hurry and some tourists patiently wait their turn to take away some Brötchen, or mini-sandwiches. It is the occasion to discover Austrian cold meats or alpine cheese. As for the restaurant, it is a gastronomic table.

An ambassador of French cuisine in Vienna. This Beaulieu bistro is run by the Heinrich family, who also offer a delicatessen section. Located in the beautiful passageway of the Palais Ferstel, you can enjoy a French-style breakfast here, as well as the great classics of French cuisine: boeuf bourguignon, ratatouille, lamb mice, shepherd's pie, couscous, moules-frites and more. The plate is worth the beauty of the setting, and will comfort those who are homesick.

In the beginning, 4 Japanese enthusiasts. Today, several deliciously Japanese addresses. Among them, Mochi, Vienna's trendy Japanese restaurant, opened in 2012 on Praterstraße. With its stylish decor, pleasant terrace and delicious yet affordable dishes (and not just sushi!), Mochi is the place to be. You'll come across a young, bohemian clientele. And Mochi continues to diversify, with 7 addresses including, just across the street, o.m.k (take-out and grocery), 2 addresses in an increasingly trendy^2nd district market, including a ramen bar and an Italian-Japanese restaurant.

Nestled in the heart of illuminated modern architecture, this establishment invites you to enjoy an international culinary experience in a space that is both designer and welcoming, enhanced by a panoramic glass room overlooking the city. A welcoming restaurant at lunchtime, with a menu renewed daily to delight the taste buds. In the evening, the choice extends from a varied selection of à la carte dishes to carefully composed menus. All featuring regional and seasonal produce! An emblematic address for today's Innsbruck.

Alfred Miller's Schöneck, an inn established since 1899 near Weiherburg Castle in Innsbruck, is a picturesque house with an enchanting garden and is one of Innsbruck's best gourmet addresses. The menu offers two menus with which you can compose your own meal. Alfred Miller enthusiastically prepares a bouillabaisse, which testers claim "doesn't even come close to being the best in Marseille"! The fish and meat are of the highest quality, the game and the desserts enchanting.

A bistro-restaurant of high culinary and gourmet value! The cuisine of Elisabeth Geisler and Irmgard Sitzwohl is meticulous, inventive, qualitative, tasty and generous. Here, three different areas coexist: the restaurant, the cocktail bar and the delicatessen. In the restaurant, in a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, you will taste delicious dishes prepared with quality, local and organic products, combining Austro-German and international inspirations. An excellent bistronomic stopover in Austria

Flavors and inventiveness, with beautifully presented dishes in this restaurant located in the Landestheater (music building), right in the center of town. The lunch menu is renewed daily and offers a variety of soups, vegetarian options, meats, fish and desserts, with the possibility of choosing a combo formula accompanied by a complimentary coffee. As night falls, the restaurant transforms, offering a warm, intimate atmosphere perfect for enjoying a refined selection of wines and cocktails.

On the Place de Melk, with a breathtaking view of the abbey, this delicatessen has been delighting connoisseurs for four generations. Everything is home-made, sausages, pâtés, etc. You can take away or eat on the spot, on the terrace or in the restaurant room, from 11am every day. At lunchtime, two dishes of the day are offered, in addition to all the other delicacies that are sure to whet your appetite. For the thirsty, draught beer, fruit juices, lemonade, etc. A tasty, friendly and typically Austrian break.

Their motto: "Life's too short to eat bad doner! A friendly little snack restaurant with a beautiful wood/industrial decor and, above all, a paradise for vegetarians and vegans. Each dish is more appetizing than the next, with ultra-fresh produce. No plastic. All organic. Don't miss the speciality: doner with guacamole in ciabatta. All sauces are homemade. You just want to try every dish. It's good for you and good for the animals. Tasty vegan food!

A restaurant right in the center of town, out of sight. A popular local spot with a top-notch ambience. With original paintings all over the walls, it's as good as any of the city's museums! On the culinary side, you won't be disappointed: classic starters and dishes, but also local specialties like goulash with grilled polenta (delicious!). Several vegetarian dishes. A fine wine list. A local twist on desserts, with a choice of Strudels. A great find!

Enjoy Austrian cuisine in one of Melk's pedestrian streets. You'll also appreciate the quietness of this address and the warm welcome. The schnitzels are generous and tasty as they should be, and the draught beer is fresh. The decor is all waxed blond wood. And for those wishing to spend the night in this small town, the jewel of Lower Austria, the house offers a number of rooms upstairs. You'll be able to enjoy the town after the tourists have left, in a family atmosphere.

A tavern hidden away below the MuseumQuartiers district, with an inner courtyard under a vine-shaded arbour that never gets empty, and a cosy modern room. For drinking or dining. The atmosphere is warm and the cuisine Austrian. As a wine bar, you can discover the products of local winegrowers. Genuine schnitzel rubs shoulders with modern offerings featuring vegetables, and appealing recipes such as carrot-ginger-cream soup or sheep's cheese ravioli with parmesan and chanterelles. An excellent, indestructible address.

This address has been welcoming guests since 1939. Today, it's an inn run with talent by Béatrix Schütz. A simple table, but full of freshness and authenticity. It's not a luxury palace, but you really feel that everything is done to your satisfaction, well prepared, and in a comfortable, simple atmosphere. This includes comfortable lounges, a shady garden, competent, highly personalized service and, last but not least, a culinary offering from the country. Local wines, game in season, excellent local fare.

A romantic grand siècle establishment on the banks of the Traun. Settle in for a drink or a meal, a slice of sachertorte or breakfast, under a beautiful cupola. It's not gastronomy, but you have a choice of respectable Austrian dishes and enjoy an extraordinary ambience. You can imagine Sissi in a crinoline, and ladies and gentlemen of the aristocracy in full regalia taking the waters. From room to room, the decor, in its original state, offers you a historic moment at a reasonable price!

With its innovative concept, inventive regional and Mediterranean cuisine (risotto, pasta), lively atmosphere and young, dynamic team, Kitchen 12 is carving out a special place for itself in Graz's gastronomic scene. The restaurant is open by reservation only. The menu is always adapted to the seasons, and the cuisine is mainly based on local produce. Gourmet events are scheduled and hosted. It's a resto and more... You can even privatize the Kitchen 12 table for cooking lessons and catering.

Stunning views of the city from the top of the Schlossberg. The cuisine is regional with international influences. Trendy and modern.