The sweet Linzer Torte revolution
The world’s oldest cake with surprising flavors. #eatAUT

The centuries-old original Linzer Torte recipe is reimagined in both sweet and savory versions by Restaurant Rossbarth.

For Marco Barth and Sebastian Rossbach, the chef duo behind the fine-dining restaurant Rossbarth in Linz, many dishes from Austria’s classic cuisine are already close to perfect. Take the Wiener Schnitzel, for example: it doesn’t need panko instead of breadcrumbs. That’s precisely why they enjoy experimenting, from a culinary perspective, with a true “original from Linz.”

The duo is joined by Pascal Dallarosa. He began his career as a chef de partie at Restaurant Rossbarth and later took on the role of head chef. His high standards of quality and creativity were rewarded with 4 Gault&Millau toques in 2024.

Restaurant facts
RestaurantRossbarth
Location:Linz, on the banks of the Danube
Kitchen concept:simple, modern, and creative
Falstaff:90 out of 100 points
Gault&Millau4 toques
MICHELIN Guide1 Red Star

Sebastian Rossbach: “The Linzer torte’s jam-flavored shortcrust pastry brings back memories of grandma, mom, and family.”

La tarta Linzer original reinterpretada

Con su reinterpretación de la tarta Linzer, Sebastian Rossbach y Marco Barth quieren romper con lo conocido, pero sin alejarse de los ingredientes básicos.

Interview with Sebastian Rossbach

Sharing (with others).
“In our opinion, a Linzer Torte is not meant to be eaten alone, but shared with loved ones.”

We play with the earthy sweetness of beetroot and add a touch of acidity with red currants. Thanks to the ice cream topping, our version remains a sweet dish despite the beetroot and adds the creamy element the original lacks.

The fruity, tangy flavor of red currants. It had to be included in both the sweet and the savory version.

Linz is the culinary and cultural melting pot of Upper Austria, where we feel at home. We can’t consciously say whether this is reflected in our cuisine, but unconsciously, the dishes and recipes of Upper Austria play an important role.

They play a fundamental role. We draw inspiration from the classics—dishes that evoke emotions, give you goosebumps, and create memories. At our bar “Zum Schwarzen Schiff,” in particular, we cook in a traditional way and bring the place to life with our approach.

At Restaurant Rossbarth, many of our dishes are also inspired by culinary classics. In both cases, you can tell we cook what we love most.

Restaurant Rossbarth

The chef duo Marco Barth and Sebastian Rossbach follow a philosophy of “experimentation and grounded disobedience.” Housed in the former “Linzer Stuben,” the restaurant revitalizes its historic setting and combines traditional recipes with modern ideas. The dishes are rooted in “grandma’s cooking,” interpreted in a creative and contemporary way. Special emphasis is placed on working with regional producers and small family-run businesses in Austria to ensure quality and authenticity.

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