Austria is famed for its diverse cuisine. For instance, Wiener Schnitzel originated when a field marshal introduced his idea of coating meat in breadcrumbs back to Vienna.
Bitzinger stands as one of the city’s premier sausage stands, where opera-goers and city strollers alike come to indulge in various varieties of wurst in summer at outdoor tables. For a more refined Austrian dining experience, visit two Michelin star Steirereck.
Der Steirer
Der Steirer is an ideal restaurant for family meals, offering authentic Austrian fare in a comfortable setting. Their menu boasts an abundance of grilled meats and stews as well as wine choices; their staff are friendly and fast when serving food to customers.
Quandoo diners consistently rate this restaurant highly as one of Graz’s premier dining spots. With its comfortable dining room and excellent service, extensive wine list and kid-friendly menu options – not forgetting its private parking lot for guests – it is sure to delight diners looking for somewhere delicious to eat in Graz.
Graz Restaurant, conveniently situated near Kunsthaus Graz and offering an extensive menu with fresh ingredients prepared by experienced chefs is ideal for exploring Graz cuisine. Famously known for their fried chicken and steak dishes!
This restaurant enjoys an outstanding reputation, earning many awards for both service and food quality. Furthermore, their staff is exceptionally knowledgeable regarding different varieties of wines, while there is also an impressive selection of wines and spirits as well as gluten-free menu items available here. They’re open both lunch and dinner!
Bitzinger
Austria’s food scene is flourishing, blending traditional carb-laden mountain fare with new-wave experimentation and reinvention. Restaurants are foraging deep into Austria’s diverse larder for inspiration from other cultures as well as championing small-scale producers and artisanal produce; this trend has spread into home kitchens, street markets, Michelin-starred eateries and beyond.
Bitzinger in Vienna’s centre is widely considered its premier sausage stand. Lit up beautifully at night, its inviting atmosphere draws opera-goers and city strollers alike to this chic establishment that serves up delicious Wurste (sausage) such as cheese-stuffed Kasekrainer and Franz Joseph I’s favorite Tafelspitz boiled beef served up with roasted potatoes and horseradish; round it all off with Sachertorte or Kaiserschmarrn dessert for dessert!
Many Vienna bistros follow a predictable menu when it comes to menu selection. Centrala in Brigittenau’s 20th District stands out as an unusual eatery worth seeking out; owned by a couple who fell in love with Japanese cuisine while travelling across Japan, starting delivering home ramen kits before opening Centrala as a restaurant in 2020 combining Japanese technique with local ingredients while keeping a playful spirit intact in their menu offerings.
Taubenkobel
Taubenkobel epitomizes Austria in every way; from rustic ambience and two Michelin star service to stunning Pannonian valley views courtesy of Alain Weissgerber as owner.
French naturalized Austrian Chef Gilles Behr has placed the surrounding region at the core of his cuisine, sourcing products from farmers and producers in his village and beyond. As a result, every bite gives you a true sensory experience, capturing both its flavor and that of its people.
Taubenkobel offers more than just dining; it is an immersive sensory journey in a 19th-century vintner’s house, from its charming dovecote in the garden to locally made ceramic tableware – it all connects back to nature and humble roots!
Family-run business Barbara Eselbock runs is an incredible testament to what it means to feel both rooted and connected to one’s environment at the same time. Barbara Eselbock’s grandfather’s original intention when purchasing this property in 1961 was just this, while Barbara, Walter and Eveline (the first Austrian female sommelier) have gradually built upon it ever since – creating an atmosphere which many describe as relaxing yet sophisticated homey for customers who make regular visits there.
Meinklang
Beisl (bistro), Buschenschank or mountain inn, traditional Austrian food is served with pride by restaurants that honor local suppliers, seasonal produce and the slow-food movement. Carb-laden mountain toil fuel or imperial legacy dishes still feature on menus today – yet an expanding experimentation and reinvention scene has allowed Austria to go beyond schnitzel and walsertli for dinner!
A new wave of chefs are reinventing classic Austrian recipes with Mediterranean flavors and classical French techniques, creating modern versions. One such chef, Romanian-born Alexandru Simon from Amauris on Ringstrasse can be found gathering some of Austria’s finest ingredients such as Danube lamb from Wachau or truffles from its forests to craft an artful tasting menu as artful as any 19th-century painting on its walls.
Meinklang is a family-run restaurant and farm, the best of its kind in Austria. On its farm, ancient grains, fruit trees and herbs coexist harmoniously with livestock to form a self-sufficient ecosystem; at its restaurant wooden furniture evokes nature while healthy cuisine featuring seasonal vegetables and meats is served up wholesomely – perfect for relaxing after a busy day in Vienna city life – not to mention some exceptional natural wines such as fruity Rieslings and Gruner Veltliners that await discovery here!
