The best restaurants Austria

A gourmet address of local heritage. We recommend this picturesque inn in the pedestrianized town center. You'll dine in a historic building dating from 1663, with its wood-panelled dining room and charming terrace. This small, family-run restaurant serving Styrian cuisine stands out for its pleasant service and excellent value for money. The produce is fresh and regional, the cooking meticulous, and the vegetarian dishes delicious, such as grilled polenta on spinach cream and sprouted seeds, with a salad garnished with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

A multi-faceted address. On the one hand, there is the catering and shop area, and on the other, the restaurant. An address with the Graz Genuss Haupstadt ("Graz, capital of delights") label, which promotes fresh products from the region. It is also a guarantee of culinary creativity. The Steirer is distinguished by its refined decoration and attentive service. The reinvented local dishes are delicious. Dare to try the Backhendlsalat, a house speciality, with half a chicken.At weekends, a Styrian roast dish is featured. In addition, there are original Styrian sweet and savoury tapas.

Not to be confused with the An-Do coffee on the Brunnemarkt market. This one is more touristy and less boo-hoo! After a short tour of the stalls on the Naschmarkt to whet your appetite, take a break in the Do-An café, a classic gourmet stand on the market since 1995, for a coffee, snack or meal. You can sit out on the terrace or in the dining room. The breakfast menu is varied, there's something for everyone: from French breakfast to Viennese breakfast, including flavours with Greek influences. A nice address.

Nestled in a quiet street, this cosy little tapas bar will delight gourmets! Here, it is Spanish cuisine that is in the spotlight with a much-appreciated touch of originality. The menu of cold or hot tapas is long and inventive, based on fresh ingredients with refined weekly suggestions. In response, you have the choice of wines by the glass in all three colours from a dozen bottles, mainly from the Viennese vineyards. Are you hesitating? The owner will advise you kindly and expertly.

You don't come to Vienna to eat in a Chinese restaurant, but still come and discover the magnificent decor of the Shanghai Tan, worthy of a James Bond movie. A cosy atmosphere, soft red light, lanterns and wooden sculptures. The menu, contrary to what the decoration and the name of the restaurant might suggest, offers Japanese specialties, with sushi, makis, sashimis, and all the same Chinese classics, such as dim sum, fried noodles, gyoza. Choice of vegetarian dishes. To satisfy small and big appetites until the middle of the night.

In a small street off the pedestrian Linzergrasse, this vegetarian, organic, Indian-inspired restaurant has been in business since 1998. The cuisine is healthy and simple. The choice is yours, with salads and platters based around dahl, basmati rice, vegetables and spices, of course, accompanied by chapatis or naans. Pleasant little terrace on the sidewalk. Inside, organic groceries and ayurvedic cosmetics. A regular address with a friendly, slow-food atmosphere.

Three locations in town for this friendly little chain founded by Mr. Van. A motivated team and a fresh/vitamin/fair-price ethic are enough to make the difference. You can eat in or take away. The Pho soups are perfect, and you can customize your wok: ramen, mushrooms, shrimp, coriander, lemon-ginger sauce, for example. Excellent! The Van de la Steingasse, a little way from Linzegasse and the lively banks of the Salzach, is a good choice.

At the entrance to the botanical gardens, this café-restaurant offers excellent coffee, pastries and friendly dishes. Cold cucumber soup with sprouted seeds and fresh ginger, grilled cheese toast, radishes, carrots, arugula and very good artisanal ice creams. Add fresh fruit juices. All of this is done to the highest standards, with a selection of impeccable products, most of them organic. Excellent value for money. Pleasant terrace and friendly service. A delicatessen section, with southern olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

A modern decor for a revisited Austrian gastronomy based on exceptional products, often unseen in Vienna, such as this Simmental beef matured for 6 weeks. The chef does not deny international influences and a few exotic ingredients. So you can enjoy a typically Austrian dish as well as flavors from elsewhere, but also fish, meat, burgers, pasta and risotto, for all tastes really! Tables can be reserved all day during opening hours. Excellent wine list.

This is a good address for fast and cheap food in the centre of Vienna. This chain throughout Austria is a kind of friendly cafeteria. The place is on three levels, well decorated, with a market place. Each one goes to use as it pleases. Have less than 10 € for a dish with meat and 4 € for dessert. Fresh fruit juice stand and desserts prepared for the gourmands.

Excellent Austro-Hungarian establishment, i.e. featuring the cuisine of non-Austrians from the former empire. A table therefore essentially Hungarian and Slovenian, with dishes, mostly meat-based, copious and tasty. Goulash is king, as is paprika. The whole is very neat, the service impeccable and the decoration traditional. Besides the objects and trinkets representative of Hungarian-Slovenian craftsmanship, one of the most remarkable ceilings in Vienna can be admired: paintings of rustic scenes on wood.

Milanese Fabio Giacobello is at the helm, but you'd think you were in New York. This trendy bar-restaurant, with its classy glass and wood decor, sees bankers and other yuppies coming out of their offices. The house slogan is: with character but without fuss! As for the delights for the palate, these are Italian (and Mediterranean) delights of the utmost finesse and creativity, from land to sea. Italian and Austrian wine list. Cosy atmosphere. Come in smart clothes.

Thomas Edlinger has created a truly remarkable gourmet address whose success is well-deserved. It's all about gastronomy, it's even the temple of gastronomy in the ^2nd arrondissement, around an Austrian cuisine revisited with inventiveness and talent. The menu is renewed twice a month to the great pleasure of the regulars who have made this refined address a trendy and friendly establishment. Whether on the terrace or in the dining room, the atmosphere is warm and the decoration very nice.

This Gasthaus-style establishment, with a contemporary touch, is located at the entrance to the Prater, opposite the column erected in honour of Admiral Tegetthoff, the illustrious representative of a now defunct navy. It contains the essentials of Beisl 's classic kitchen, all very well done. A wide selection of beers, including the Bohemian Budweiser. A very pleasant atmosphere, to be kept as is, as long as the tourists are not too numerous and blend in with the crowd. A real institution and a lot of character.

A 100% Viennese address in its popular and authentic version. Here you can eat well, cheaply and in a very picturesque atmosphere. Tourists rarely venture this far. A la carte, order the Tafelspitz, perfect for those who absolutely want to taste this speciality without ruining themselves at the table of the Plachutta or the Sacher. Also perfect: the veal goulash with its pasta. And as always in this kind of establishment, at lunchtime the Gasthaus serves a menu at an unbeatable price.

A mythical site since you are settling in the charming house where Beethoven came to drink and where he composed La Pastorale. This seductive Heuriger welcomes you in the heart of the vineyard. You sit around long wooden tables. Although a bit touristy, especially in summer, this address is to be recommended for its cachet and the constant quality of the food served there. Seasonal, organic and vegan dishes. The Mayer family, who, it is understood, have been very successful in the tourist vineyard, offers other gourmet addresses in the surrounding area.

Nestled on a hillside overlooking the city, in the middle of vineyards, the Heuriger has the most spectacular view of Vienna and its vineyards. On the left, you can admire the green Leopoldsberg hill with its chapel, and on the right, the Viennese roofs. You settle down on this beautiful terrace, forget the time around a Sturm, while nibbling on something. The dishes are of good quality, the perfect place to regain strength for those who have chosen to take a walk in the vineyard.

A gastronomic address offering vegetarian and even vegan dishes, in tune with the times. But also meat and fish dishes. Tables are set either indoors, in a designer decor, or on a cobbled square, next to a Gothic monument that has stood the test of time. This small terrace is pleasant when the weather's fine, but you'll find even more charm on the long interior balcony overlooking the rooftops. You can also stop in for a drink or an aperitif. Trendy atmosphere.

A favorite! The spirit of trendy Vienna blows through this Pakistani restaurant with curry and concept bar. At the "Viennese Divan", only drinks are fixed-price items. The rest is a buffet of Pakistani dishes, rice, bread and sauces. Everyone pays according to their means and conscience. It's a generous concept, but you'd have to think the house would appreciate it. It lasts! So, you negotiate with your wallet. It's a social enterprise, so be generous. Vintage 1970s decor. Sometimes a storyteller in the evening. Boxes to take away (modest price).

An upmarket address. We love the elegant dishes from starter to dessert. This restaurant specializing in beef brings refinement to Austrian cuisine. The best roast beef in town. The chef also works with lamb, pork, veal, superb wild fish and octopus. Combinations of spices and vegetables add to the meaty flavors. In summer, you can enjoy the garden of this refined, non-touristy house. No music, just the sound of chatter and forks.

A welcome stopover on the Kunsthalle grounds. The museum café is very pleasant. It's a great place to relax over a drink. The brick interior, illuminated by a glass roof, is a great success. The small, elevated terrace is perfect in summer for a quick bite: layered sandwiches, salads or fresh pasta. The patisserie stands up for itself. And in the evening, aperitifs with friends are the order of the day, with the musical echoes of its hype neighbor the Leopold Café, designed by architects Ortner & Ortner, who also designed the Mumok.

Escapade in the vineyards. The view over Vienne and the hillsides is breathtaking. From the terrace, enjoy the fresh air and the freshness of a small white wine from the establishment. Excellent pastries and first-class blends. The winery is both Kaffeehaus in the rotunda and Heuriger in the annex wing of the building. Popular with tourists and locals alike, it boasts an original post-Soviet architecture. In summer, grill in the garden; in winter, enjoy a cosy dining room.

For a stopover at any time of day. You'll have no trouble finding the address. Café Classic is located on the first floor of Mozart's residence on Makart Platz. Classic terrace on the sidewalk. You'll love the breakfast menu, the lunch menus and the Austrian and vegetarian cuisine, all served in the warm style of a Viennese café. Carrot soup with ginger is a classic anytime meal, among other affordable and (in some cases) higher-calorie options.

A cosy, rustic restaurant under gothic vaulted ceilings with a small terrace on Linzergasse, frequented by loyal locals and welcome visitors. The food and drink here is Austrian, or rather regional. Delicious flour, spinach and cheese dumplings, spicy and nourishing, for example, choice of soups, traditional goulash, etc. You won't leave hungry! The service team is efficient and pleasant. A long and beautiful wine list from all Austrian regions, in all three colors.

This restaurant and wine bar offers French cuisine, a pleasant terrace on the ring road and a comfortable room. The service is stylish and warm, the dishes are nicely prepared. Delicious scallop starter on grilled watermelon, herbs, sprouted seeds and a thin strip of candied lemon or a fondant tartar with chanterelles, then grilled octopus and squid on a thin slice of black radish, crisp green vegetables and candied tomatoes, to finish with caramel and chocolate churros. Optional: truffled Brie de Meaux. Nice wine list.

In a pretty, quiet street in the ^1st district, Hopferl offers a Bierhof and a Beisl, which make up a good address for discovering Austrian cuisine and a good beer without ruining yourself, in the style of a pub in the fashion of the time. In addition to the traditional Austrian dishes of a Beisl, there are also some vegetarian proposals. A dozen beers to choose from, either draught or bottled. You can eat on the terrace or in a small, cosy vaulted room. Happy hour, during the week, from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

A restaurant in paradise... A bay window or a terrace overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Kahlenberg hillside full of vineyards. Modern Austrian cuisine and international dishes. With an excellent choice of wines. A modern and airy atmosphere for a meal in the serenity of the heights. The daily lunch menu makes the address very affordable. In the evening you should plan a fairly large budget. On the coffee side, drinks and pastries are up to the task.

A restaurant in the stars. The lift takes you to the fantastic restaurant at the Danube Tower, 252 m high. The view over Vienna and the Danube is impressive, from the circular glass window you can't miss anything! Moreover, the restaurant room is rotatable, so the view is truly 360°. One would almost forget what's on the plate, it would be a pity because the flavours are there and the plates nicely presented. Come at night, the lights of the city sparkle as if it were Christmas.

The Schnattl restaurant is a distinguished establishment that hosts the Vienneseintelligentsia. Here actors and theatre-goers meet. In brightly lit rooms or in the charming inner courtyard, you can enjoy a revisited Viennese cuisine. The chef interprets with fidelity and a touch of originality the traditional dishes, based on ingredients rigorously selected for their flavour and quality. A vegetarian menu or a heart of lamb grilled with Brie, it's all about flavour and successful combinations.

When Austrian and Caribbean cuisine merge, the result is the Caylend menu. Refined and spicy dishes that will delight the palate. We love it.

At the end of an alleyway overlooking the Neuer Platz, you discover this good little traditional restaurant. You sit in a large vaulted room where the kitchen is open to the dining room, which is always lively and a guarantee of quality. The cuisine is generous, tasty and typically Austrian. The opening hours are long and you can eat at any time, just like in a snack bar. The service is efficient and friendly. The beer garden in the courtyard offers a quiet moment before, after and even during the meal for the inveterate smokers.

A few kilometers from the city, on the shores of the Reintalersee lake, is happiness! You can eat fresh fish on a terrace high above the clear lake. The Fischerstube has it all. One could spend hours here, in the quiet, admiring the beauty of the environment. The menu includes freshwater fish, meat, salads and breakfast. It is also possible to take advantage of this charming place to simply have a drink or a coffee.

Behind the apparent atmosphere of a cheerful gargote, the Wilderin has matured the responsible and ethical project of offering reasoned cuisine, whose three key words are: regional, seasonal, sustainable. The restaurant buys from small local producers and breeders, guaranteeing traceability from field to plate. All without sacrificing taste: refined, tasty local cuisine with interesting combinations. An excellent, friendly address for healthy, gourmet meals.

The best pizzeria in Innsbruck, according to some locals! Wide selection of wood-fired pizzas with excellent dough and quality ingredients. Quality pizzas with a thin dough that's not too salty. Topping is both abundant and delicate. Calzones and children's menus are also available. Die Pizzerei is also a cocktail bar with a lively atmosphere and friendly staff. A fine selection of Italian wines. We recommend it for the choice, the atmosphere, the prices and the quality of the products.

This restaurant and biergarten (literally: beer garden) in the old town comprises several rooms with different atmospheres and a pleasant terrace on the square at the rear. Despite the crowds, service is friendly and efficient. The menu features traditional, hearty dishes: venison stew, goulash, Viennese cutlets, sausages... On their website, a menu in French may give you an idea too. Great choice of local beers for beer lovers. Dynamic, friendly team.

Mamma mia! A little piece of real Italy in the heart of Innsbruck. With an accent and a smile! Giorgio, the voluble and talented chef at CasoinN, left his native Veneto a long time ago, but he regularly crosses the border to Italy to stock up on good local vegetables and condiments, which he then adapts into authentic and colourful dishes. On the menu, mainly pasta, but also a nice assortment ofantipasti to start the meal. You are only a few steps from the museum. Ideal for getting your strength back after the visit.

This beautiful ^15th-century building in the center of Matrei houses a restaurant and six rooms with molded wooden furniture. Some vaulted rooms, old ceramic stoves and hunting trophies on the walls contribute to the typical atmosphere of the place, where you can enjoy generous Tyrolean cuisine as well as some Italian specialties. A fine wine list, with an interesting choice of Austrian vintages, as well as some wines from the boot, such as Lagrein from South Tyrol. You'll feel right at home here - just don't forget to go to bed!

Located in one of Vienna's gourmet streets, l'Inigo aims to offer "much more than just food and drink". This gastronomic and cultural venue features a restaurant, bar, lounge, meeting space, exhibitions and themed evenings. The decor is bright and modern, with an attractive menu of food and beverages. Alongside traditional dishes, you'll discover lesser-known foods, wines and artists. In this way, gastronomy rubs shoulders with art openings and cultural and/or culinary performances. It's friendly, good food and very affordable.

Restaurant with a sober and elegant design offering a refined Italian cuisine. Excellent fresh pasta dishes and a fine selection of wines from all over Italy.

For a Viennese interlude on the edge of the park, from breakfast to dinner and afternoon tea. You'll enjoy a historic building with large windows and high ceilings. The decor is superb. We love that it's green and refers to birds. The cuisine is refined, tasty and generous, traditional but with a contemporary twist. Excellent breads, numerous natural non-alcoholic beverages. And even if the tables are crowded, the service remains efficient and smiling. A highly recommended address.

An atypical establishment in this chic and expensive town. This well-kept white food-truck offers typical local sausages in a hot-dog bun, ideal for eating on the go after a full day's skiing where you won't necessarily have had a break, just to make the most of it! Attractive prices and plenty of choice on the menu. Sausages in all shapes and sizes, hot dog style or sliced on toast. No fries, but drinks. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger stopped in for a Wurst, so why not you?

Run by three sisters, this locally award-winning slow-food haven values homemade food and an antique decor reminiscent of a doll's house. Breakfasts, homemade with produce from the kitchen garden, show their dedication. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a 7-course gourmet menu rooted in Tyrolean tradition, designed by Christian Ranacher. More than a restaurant, it's an experience that redefines the authentic taste of food in a warm setting that echoes the conviviality of a home.

A gourmet restaurant perched at 3,048 meters above sea level with grandiose views, also famous as the magnificent filming location for the James Bond movie Spectre. Enticing, isn't it? And that's not all. Fresh, local ingredients are delivered 8 hours in advance, and everything is prepared on site in a record time of 3 hours! Simple dishes are transformed into complex creations, with a special mention for the Caesar salad and apple strudel. A nod to James Bond with a vodka martini prepared right at the table.