Must-see restaurants in Austria

  • CupCakes Wien

    Vienna

    This cupcake parlour is a child's dream, with its pink-kissed walls, flowers and polka-dot crockery. The feather-light cupcakes with mascarpone toppings…

  • El Gaucho

    Graz

    Set inside the evocative Renaissance Landhaus building, El Gaucho seems like an unlikely place to feast on succulent Argentine and local steaks (with…

  • Cubus

    Linz

    On the 3rd floor of the Ars Electronica Center, this glass cube looking over the Danube to the south bank glows purple after dark. Seasonally inspired…

  • M32

    Salzburg

    Bold colours and stag antler lights reveal architect Matteo Thun’s imprint at the Museum der Moderne’s ultra-sleek restaurant. There are special views…

  • Amacord

    Vienna

    Friendly staff keep the good vibes and affordable food coming at this cosy, vaulted cafe. Viennese classics are complemented by pastas and risottos and…

  • Gastwirtschaft Wratschko

    Vienna

    Unassuming Beisl Gastwirtschaft Wratschko, with mottled moss-green windows, heavy wood panelling and dim lighting, was a Viennese haunt of the late chef…

  • Die Burgermacher

    Vienna

    Burgers at this small, alternative joint include meat varieties like Ötscherblick pulled pork, and vegetarian options such as the Watermelon Baby (grilled…

  • Gu

    Vienna

    If you choose carefully in the evening or take advantage of the lunch dishes, Gu can be a very inexpensive way to fill up on noodles, rice and pan-Asian…

  • Cafe Mitte

    Graz

    Cafe Mitte is a cross between a pan-Asian cafe-restaurant, a cocktail bar and simply a place where you might linger for a drink with friends. The large…

  • Chang Asian Noodles

    Vienna

    This buzzy diner is bright, open, uncomplicated and highly relaxed, while the service is quick and attentive. Noodles (either fried or in soup) are the…

  • Taverna Corfu

    The Salzkammergut

    Although the dishes are pretty much straight-up-and-down and offer few surprises, Taverna Corfu is a quite decent alternative to Austrian cuisine, and…

  • Maschu Maschu II

    Vienna

    This Neubau outpost of the Maschu Maschu minichain is a fully fledged restaurant with sunny streetside seating – when the weather’s playing along – and a…

  • Alte Welt

    Linz

    Set around an arcaded inner courtyard, Alte Welt serves hearty fare, such as veal heart with bread dumplings or roast pork, and good-value two-course…

  • Pho84

    Vienna

    If you're craving some spice, you could do worse than stopping by this sweet 'n' simple, wallet-friendly Vietnamese bolthole for a steaming bowl of phở …

  • Ra’mien

    Vienna

    Piping-hot Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese noodle soups and rice dishes are on the menu at Ra’mien. It fills up quickly at night, so it's worth…

  • Cook

    Linz

    Serving Scandinavian fare such as svensk fiksoppa (fish soup) and skagan (prawn toast) alongside Asian dishes like wok-fried noodles or chicken ramen may…

  • Mensa Toskanatrakt

    Salzburg

    A university cafe in the Altstadt, with courtyard seating and pocket-money-priced lunches. Dishes are simple but substantial, with the likes of homemade…

  • Wilder Mann

    Salzburg

    At this old-world Austrian tavern in the Altstadt, waitresses clad in traditional Dirndl serve goulash with dumplings, boot-sized schnitzels and other…

  • Kröll

    Innsbruck

    Forget plain apple, this hole-in-the-wall cafe’s strudels include rhubarb, poppy, spinach feta and plum, with gluten-free options available. The fresh…

  • Bobo’s

    Tyrol

    Tex-Mex food and potent cocktails make Bobo’s a perennial favourite. The party cranks up after fajitas and a fistful of nachos, with everything from…

  • K-Hof 8

    The Salzkammergut

    This small pasta kitchen is located right next to the bridge, museum and tourist office, which apart from its very decent pasta dishes makes it a…

  • Panina Bar

    Klagenfurt

    A friendly, beery pub with a menu of well-priced Austrian lunchtime favourites, meaty bar snacks and Carinthia's own Wimitz beer.

  • Metzgerei Huber

    Tyrol

    A great local butcher for a meaty snack such as Schweinebauch (pork belly) and quality sausages.

  • Stadtmarkt

    Linz

    Put together a picnic from the 25-plus stalls at Linz' twice-weekly farmers market.

  • InDish

    Vienna

    Unlikely Indian fusion combinations here include tofu paneer with masala sauce and raisins, sweet-and-sour tandoori chicken, and Nutella samosas. The…

  • Mafiosi

    Vienna

    The woody Naples-meets-Alpine-chalet interior is the setting for simple, wallet-friendly pizzas. Add that to cheap wine and beer, and you can see why…

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