Hohe Tauern National Park
Big on atmosphere, this smart restaurant at Villa Solitude has a fairy-tale tower setting, award-winning fusion cuisine and a terrace with knockout views…
Hohe Tauern National Park
Big on atmosphere, this smart restaurant at Villa Solitude has a fairy-tale tower setting, award-winning fusion cuisine and a terrace with knockout views…
Vienna
Time stands still at this traditional Beisl (small tavern or restaurant). The wood-panelled interior looks as if it's been untouched for years and the…
Salzburg
A country manor with an elegantly rustic interior and a chestnut-shaded courtyard, Gasthof Schloss Aigen excels in Austrian home cooking. The Forstner…
Vienna
Neapolitan pizzas fired up in the wood-burning oven at La Spiga are made from ingredients imported from the region, including Mt Vesuvius tomatoes,…
Vienna
Despite weekday-only opening hours, Schnattl is a culinary institution in Josefstadt, particularly beloved by thespians and other arty types. The inner…
Prater & East of the Danube
Shimmering in gunmetal grey, with floor-to-ceiling windows and reflective surfaces throughout, Das Loft has uninterrupted views across the city skyline…
Vienna
French cafe Le Bol specialises in tartines (open-faced sandwiches) such as artichoke crème, basil and olive tapenade, brie with chicken and red onion,…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Gasthaus Wild, formerly a dive of a Beisl (bistro pub), has morphed into a great neo-Beisl. Its dark, wood-panelled interior retains a traditional look,…
Vienna
Located inside the Wien-City ferry terminal, with dazzling views of the Danube Canal, Motto am Fluss' restaurant serves Austro-international cuisine with…
Vienna
In a bright, white space with sage-green chairs, pinewood floors and herbs growing in wall-mounted planter boxes, Vegiezz offers an all-vegan menu. It…
Prater & East of the Danube
A stroll along the Prater's chestnut-shaded avenues works up an appetite for all-Austrian grub at this former 16th-century Habsburg hunting lodge. The…
Prater & East of the Danube
In the heart of Vienna’s futuristic WU campus, this expansive cafe-restaurant lures non-students in with rustic communal tables, dark leather armchairs…
Upper Austria
With its Gothic vaults, frescoed Schubertstüberl (parlour) and arcaded inner courtyard, Mader is historic dining at its best. Specialities such as crisp…
Upper Austria
In the centre of Steyr, Rahofer has a classic cafe across from the Enns River, a traditional restaurant opening off the Stadtplatz, and, between them, a…
Vienna
Enter the chrome door to this theatrical lounge-style restaurant with clever backlighting, high banquettes and DJ beats. Asian, Austrian and Mediterranean…
Vienna
A giant decoupage of ripped posters covers one wall at lively Drechsler. It's especially popular at brunch for poached eggs (with truffle aioli or spicy…
Linz
The heavenly aromas at this elegant, authentic restaurant emanate from the 150kg stone mortar, where the chefs pound herbs and spices, and from the hand…
Vienna
Exquisite French pastries – rainbows of macarons, glossy eclairs, babas au rhum (rum-soaked yeast cakes) and superb tartes aux fraises (strawberry tarts) …
St Wolfgang
There are two restaurants and a lovely wine cellar in this highly respected, fabulously traditional hotel. The Seerestaurant (mains €15 to €23), which is…
Carinthia
At this garage-style restaurant in the heart of Lienz, the decor is an atmospheric new–old combination of dark beams, monochrome tones, marble-topped…
Vienna
Behind its glass frontage, this little crêperie has simple formica tables, 1950s fixtures, and blackboards chalked with the day's menu cooked in the open…
The Salzkammergut
This offshoot of the famous pastry shop Cafe Zauner serves Austrian favourites, including trout and a real Wiener Schnitzel (breaded cutlet) from veal or…
Tyrol
A restaurant with pizza, pasta, steaks, burritos, Thai curry and Austrian classics on the same menu might cause foodies to raise a skeptical eyebrow. Yet…
Vienna
Located inside the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, the upmarket Herrlich focuses on a lighter style of Austrian cooking in a modern setting replete with…
Lower Austria
The name suggests a traditional tavern, but this postmillenium eatery in the Landhausviertel is anything but, and is aimed firmly at lunching bureaucrats …
Innsbruck
Hip, wholesome and nicely chilled, the Breakfast Club does what it says on the tin: all-day breakfast and brunch. And boy are you in for a treat: free…
Vienna
In a triangular-shaped corner room with floor-to-ceiling glass, this glamorous spot sizzles up classics such as pulled-pork tacos, chilli con carne,…
Salzburg
This sly old fox prides itself on no-nonsense Austrian fare – schnitzel, roast pork with dumplings, cordon bleu and the like. Bandana-clad foxes guard the…
Vienna
Italian food is commonplace in Vienna, but it can get a bit same-same. With its pretty platz-side outlook, Wetter would be appealing whatever the menu,…
Graz
Eckstein has been a long-time presence on the Graz eating scene, but has more recently reinvented itself with a smaller and more selective international…
Vorarlberg
Hailing from Southern Italy, Giovanni helms the kitchen at this slick Italian job. As the name suggests, the big deal is the superb homemade pasta – from…
Vienna
Build-your-own burgers at this hotspot use 100% Austrian beef (veggie versions are available). They're topped with made-in-house sauces such as spicy…
Vienna
The Viennese flock to this big, bold and sexy French all-rounder. Large windows and park views make it a lovely morning spot and small dishes like…
Innsbruck
A cool curiosity shop of a bistro, with a minimalist, snow-white interior that contrasts strikingly with the old-fashioned kitchen appliances plastered to…
Vienna
This microbrewery rolls out hoppy house brews, speciality beers (including an organic one) and above-average pub fare. Famous spare ribs feature alongside…
Vienna
Stylish and airy, with polished concrete floors, exposed aluminium pipes, and art and photography on the white-painted walls, this breakfast-to-aperitif…
Tyrol
A beautiful 8km uphill hike from St Anton, this mountain hut sits in a tranquil alpine meadow, where you can often spot marmots if you look carefully. It…
Linz
Breakfast and lunch bowls, tacos, burgers and open-faced toasties at this hip cafe are made with vegetarian, vegan or organic meat ingredients, including…
Vienna
This industro-cool glass cube combines a cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Dishes such as caramelised aubergine with ginger and chilli are served alongside…
Vienna
The vibe is relaxed and friendly at this colourful Austro-Asian restaurant. Order from a menu that blends seasonal Chinese flavours with Austrian produce,…