Vienna
This second branch of Viennese favourite Figlmüller serves the Beisl's classic schnitzels but also Tafelspitz and Zwiebelrostbraten (thinly sliced, pan…
Must-see restaurants in Austria
Vienna
One of several local neo-Beisln in this under-the-radar part of Innere Stadt, Huth serves superb Viennese classics such as Wiener schnitzel with cranberry…
Vienna
Umbrella-shaded white-clothed tables spread over the square in summer at this elegant restaurant; the frescoed interior has a winding staircase to the…
Vienna
At this charming cafe with dainty wooden tables, reading nooks, soft cushions and vintage Singer sewing machines, good coffee and breakfasts are served…
Vienna
This is a sleek industrial dining room with polished concrete, stainless steel and exposed-brick walls stencilled with Chinese murals. Mama Lui & Sons has…
Vienna
One of the best fish restaurants in Vienna, Umarfisch serves seafood from the Mediterranean and beyond at its large Naschmarkt stall. Choose between whole…
Vienna
Tapas dishes spanning calamari to gambas (shrimps) and 28 charcuterie varieties imported from Spain are complemented by 160 different Spanish wines,…
Vienna
This tucked-away Spittelberg Beisl is an enchanting summer choice for its cobbled, lantern-lit courtyard swathed in ivy and vines. The seasonally inspired…
Vienna
Opening to a vast summer terrace, this Italian gelateria and pasticceria has 30 seasonal varieties of gelato, such as vanilla–poppy seed, blueberry…
Vienna
Locals flock to this tiny spot near the Naschmarkt, which rolls out brilliantly fresh sushi and sashimi.
Vienna
Pakistani cuisine, cooked under the maxim ‘eat what you like, pay as you wish’, is the speciality of this super-relaxed restaurant. Three vegetarian and…
Vienna
On the grounds of Schloss Schönbrunn, Café Residenz serves strudels both sweet and savoury (eg potato, spinach and red cabbage), and classic Viennese…
Vienna
With its private garden amid residential houses and polished wooden interior, this well-kept Beisl is a great spot to sample the Viennese favourites and…
Klagenfurt
This beer hall, part of a local chain, is one of Klagenfurt's liveliest haunts for imbibers, with a particularly warm traditional-pub atmosphere. There’s…
Vienna
Named for Portugal's capital, hip Lisboa has contemporary black-and-white mosaic tiling and several dining spaces, including a summer terrace. Petiscos …
Vienna
Opening to a covered terrace, 1794-established Café Mozart serves classic Viennese cakes including Apfelstrudel (apple strudel), Esterhazy Torte (layered…
Vienna
Sigmund Freud's former hangout is first and foremost a coffee house, but its top-notch Austrian menu places it in the realm of a Beisl. The food is…
Vienna
With clanging pots, loose produce on barely finished wooden shelves and bar stools that let you peer directly into the kitchen, this branch of the…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
At the MAK, Salon Plafond brings a dash of modern glamour to an ornately ceilinged room. The ingredient-focused menu plays up careful sourcing and keeps…
Vienna
This atmospheric neo-Beisl offers traditional Viennese cuisine, mostly using organic and/or local produce. A meal might begin with Waldviertel sheep's…
Vienna
Rambling over a series of cavernous, timber-furnished rooms and a table-filled courtyard sheltered by a retractable awning, Waldviertlerhof is a local…
Upper Austria
The pick of places to dine in charming Windischgarsten, this oyster-grey guesthouse cooks up hearty dishes including rib-eye steak, riesling-marinated…
Vienna
This wood-panelled, all-vegetarian bistro is known for its seasonal salads, soups and pasta dishes. Whether you go for quinoa with sweet potato and date…
Tyrol
With its atmospheric stone vaults and cosy niches, this restaurant within the abbey complex is big on charm. The menu emphasises high-quality regional…
Vienna
Top-quality Italian dishes at this neighbourhood restaurant span wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas (including vegetarian varieties) to mains such as…
Vienna
All ingredients at this hip and wholesome cafe are 100% fair-trade and organic. The mood is incredibly easygoing and the menu has a pinch of most world…
Vienna
Warm and woody, this traditional Margareten Beisl is absolutely genuine and a great place to enjoy hearty food in a very local atmosphere. Classics such…
Vienna
At canteen-style St Josef, fill a small or large plate from its buffet to dine at the handful of seats downstairs or up on the 1st floor, which centres on…
Vienna
Heisse und Kalte Wurstwaren is a long-standing fixture in the Naschmarkt, serving Bratwurst (fine pork and beef German sausage), Burenwurst (coarse bacon…
Vienna
This smart eat-in gelateria does everything right. Flavours keep it simple and veer towards the traditional, so there are no gaudy colours or chocolate…
Vienna
Wickerl is a beautiful Beisl (small tavern) with an all-wood finish and a warm, welcoming vibe. Seasonal fare, such as Kürbisgulasch (pumpkin goulash) in…
Upper Austria
Overlooking farmland 5km east of Kremsmünster, rustic Schupf'n has a wood-lined dining room where welcoming staff in traditional Austrian dress serve up…
Vienna
In the former stables of the emperor’s personal steeds, this upbeat cafe/bar is the most laid-back spot to eat in the MuseumsQuartier. Lit by a disco ball…
The Salzkammergut
While the lakeside places overflow with visitors, this historic Konditorei (bakery) attracts a decidedly more local crowd. The beautifully evocative…
Salzburg
A food-literate crowd flocks to this avant-garde, Michelin-starred lounge-restaurant for cocktails and finger-food cones, mini taste sensations filled…
Vienna
A narrow passageway opens to a courtyard where umbrella-shaded tables beneath the trees make a charming spot to dine on homemade classics like Eiernockerl…
Vienna
In business since 1926, Beim Czaak retains a genuine and relatively simple interior, entered via the restaurant's tree-shaded, ivy-clad courtyard garden…
Salzburg
Helmut Schinwald works the stove at this gourmet restaurant with a romantic garden pavilion. His seasonally inflected flavours, such as homemade asparagus…
Salzburg
You'd be forgiven for thinking a restaurant tucked behind Mozart's Geburtshaus would have 'tourist trap' written all over it. Not so. The baroque…
Vienna
Kent means ‘small town’ in Turkish, appropriate considering the restaurant's seemingly perpetual expansion (now with four locations in Vienna). In summer…
