With first-hand local knowledge, we've compiled a list of the best Austrian eateries, to guarantee a gourmet gastronomic break, whatever time of the year you might be visiting.
Our list starts in
Vienna and takes you right the way through Austria. And since great culinary delights can also be found within Austria's countryside, we even went off the beaten path.
Vienna:Le Ciel This award-winning restaurant is located in the Grand Hotel.
Palais Coburg With more than 60,000 bottles of wine stored in its vault, Palais Coburg is a must for any wine-connoseur.
Sacher "Rote Bar" This is one of Vienna's most classic dining experiences at the traditional Sacher Hotel.
Restaurant im Steirereck Located inside the Stadtpark, this is a gourmet temple you were looking for.
Kim kocht Within Vienna's 9th district you will find this gourmet restaurant of a new generation. Why? Because Kim cooks especially for you.
Schwarzes Kameel A popular cafe during the day and a great dining option in the evening, this restaurant has been a true institution and since 1618.
Fabio's One of the latest gourmet restaurants in Vienna, with an amazing bar to have a glass of champagne in after shopping.
Salzburg:
Goldener Hirsch Located in Salzburg's Getreidegasse, the Goldener Hirsch offers high-end cuisine in a traditional setting.
Restaurants at Schloss Fuschl Offering hightest quality fish from an own fishery, as well as outstanding local cuisine the castle.
Hubertus The celebrated hotel-restaurant in the village of Filzmoos is just located 30 min. south of Salzburg.
Ikarus This gourmet restaurant and café bar is located at Hangar-7, directly at Salzburg International Airport. An amazing restaurant in a very unusual setting.
Restaurant Obauer Just 35 km outside Salzburg in Werfen.
Restaurant Pfefferschiff Located right outside Salzburg and enjoying a great reputation for excellent cuisine.
StyriaWirtshaus am Pogusch Located about 90 minutes outside Vienna, this is an unforgettable get-away. Relax in an old inn, built in 1616, and enjoy exquisite cuisine that is well worth the trip.
TirolNeuwirt Located in the Hotel Schwarzer Adler in one of Austria's most famous ski resorts: Kitzbuehel.
Paznauner Stube This fantastic restaurant offers deluxe cuisine in Ischgl at the Hotel Trofana.
VorarlbergHospiz This is probably THE dining experience in Austria's Alps. The restaurant located in Lech am Arlberg also houses a 600 year old wine cellar (a fabulous stone cellar dating back to 1386.)
Griggeler Stuba Based at the top ski resort Oberlech, the Griggeler Stubba takes cooking with local herbs to different heights.
BurgenlandTaubenkobel In Schuetzen, about 1 hour south of Vienna andclose to Lake Neusiedl, this Relaix & Chateau restaurant features amazing high-end (yet local) cuisine.
Gut Purbach Located in the old town of Purbach, where one finds the quadrangular courtyard of the manor, comprising of the oldest tavern, the adjoining office and the district jail.
Upper Austria:
Wagnerei In Linz' old town, this cosy restaurant features traditional cuisine in a classy setting.
Freisitz Roith Located in a castle on the idylic Traunsee in Upper Austria's lake region, this restaurant not only offers fantastic food, but also a great view of the lake.
Tanglberg This is certainly off the beaten path and is worth stopping on your way to Salzburg from Linz.
This list is just a small selection of the many luxury restaurants that Austria hosts. If you are looking for an unforgettable dining experience whilst visiting, we suggest you check out
Fallstaff Gourmet Club. The site is in german language only. However, we trust that you will still find it very useful.