Restaurants in Burgenland
Introduction
Fine Dining in Burgenland: Elevated simplicity, reflecting the land, roots, and passion of the highly acclaimed chefs. It also hints at the future.
The natural landscapes of Burgenland slow your pace and open your heart. Reeds rustle, and the sun reflects off the surface of Lake Neusiedl. Look, a stork! Whether by the water or surrounded by nature, you're close to the heart of Burgenland. Tasting local and seasonal dishes in these special places is a unique experience.
You can reliably find the “authentic” Burgenland in the many inns, some of which have been serving excellent home-cooked meals for generations. These dishes are traditional and modern, keeping up with the times without overdoing it. They must feel genuine and honest, just like the hosts who make the inns the social hubs they've always been.
Michelin-starred restaurant in Burgenland
Nestled in the small village of Schützen am Gebirge, the Eselböck family business is now run by Barbara Eselböck and Michelin-starred chef Alain Weissgerber. At Taubenkobel, the cuisine is uncompromisingly purist and masterfully understated.
The chef combines regional roots with an open-minded approach, built on a classical French foundation. The menu unfolds in around 15 ‘acts’, accompanied by delicate bites and specialities prepared over an open fire. A highlight is the grilled pigeon from southern Burgenland.
The Michelin Guide recognises restaurants in several categories: with Michelin stars for exceptional cuisine, the Bib Gourmand for particularly good food at fair prices, and as selected restaurants for addresses that stand out for quality and style.
Restaurants with a special view in Burgenland
At Fritz in Weiden am See, local specialities take centre stage: fish from Lake Neusiedler See, Seewinkel sun-ripened vegetables and Austrian classics – served right by the water from morning until evening.
Die Seejungfrau in Jois also enjoys a lakeside setting. Here, uncomplicated regional and international dishes are available throughout the day, with pasta e vino and wines from Jois adding to the relaxed atmosphere.
Restaurant Libelle in Breitenbrunn combines lake views with Asian-inspired creations such as its signature ‘Neuer Strand’ sandwich, alongside Burgenland classics.
Set beside its own lake in the heart of striking natural surroundings, the lifestyle restaurant Die Möwe is part of Vila Vita Pannonia in Pamhagen.
In Andau, surrounded by the vineyards of northern Burgenland, the impressive Restaurant Infinity at Scheibelhofer The Resort awaits. Alongside an excellent wine selection, the menu features Burgenland classics and newly interpreted creations.
Restaurant Ratschen, nestled among the vineyards of southern Burgenland, also draws inspiration from its surroundings. Known for traditional dishes at lunchtime, it takes a more experimental turn in the evening, accompanied by an outstanding wine selection.
Culinary delights at the lake: the best restaurants by the water. Perfect for relax-time, a glass of wine in your hand - and specialities from the Burgenland on your plate.
Inns and taverns in Burgenland
Housed in a historic winegrower’s residence with a picture-perfect garden, Gut Purbach is where Max Stiegl follows his ‘nose to tail’ philosophy with conviction and a particular appreciation for regional offal.
Specialities such as goose, fish from Lake Neusiedler See and slow-braised steppe cattle await at the legendary Gasthaus zur Dankbarkeit in Podersdorf.
At the regionally and seasonally focused ‘Zum fröhlichen Arbeiter’, game takes centre stage: from venison roast beef to, depending on availability, schnitzel of deer, wild boar or pheasant, alongside crackling dumplings and other classics.
‘Zum Gogosch’ in Donnerskirchen, located on the Esterházy organic estate, brings together Pannonian-influenced traditional cuisine – with specialities from forest, meadow, pot and lake – in a distinctive setting.
Experimental wines and regional inn cuisine are served at Pauli’s Stuben at the Hotel and Winery Braunstein in Purbach am Neusiedler See.
An institution in central Burgenland, Gasthaus Fuchs in Weppersdorf is known for Pannonian specialities such as Blunze (blood sausage). In the evening, three- to six-course tasting menus highlight seasonal ingredients.
The young team at Restaurant Hotel Café Joseph in Bruckneudorf reinterprets traditional home-style cooking with its ‘Joseph Specials’. Dining takes place outdoors beneath a vast plane tree.
Heimlichwirt in Gols focuses on ‘honest cooking from good ingredients sourced from real farmers’ – dishes that are meant to taste satisfying and feel good.
Local and seasonal cuisine is also central at Ziegelwerk Gasthaus in Wimpassing an der Leitha. The young, highly motivated team serves classics and international dishes such as tempura, with the menu changing according to regional availability.
At Gasthaus Csencsits, the old wood-fired oven is the heart of the kitchen, producing memorable dishes – complemented by views from the wooden terrace across forests and meadows.