Linz Restaurants

  1. Alte Welt

    Opening onto an inner courtyard, Alte Welt is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde: by day it serves hearty fare such as crispy roast pork and potato gnocchi, while by night it becomes a haunt for students, artists and musicians (the cellar hosts jam sessions, live jazz and plays).

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  2. Gragger

    Antipasti, chunky soups and organic breads are served at a communal wooden table in this little gem of a café.

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  3. Ikaan

    Zesty lime walls and bamboo set the scene at this ethnic restaurant blending organic Asian and European flavours. Create-your-own salads and stir-fries top the menu. The chilli-chocolate mousse and mango lassis are divine.

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  4. K.U.K. Hofbäckerei

    Fritz Rath pours passion into creating the best Linzer Torte in the city's oldest café (first mentioned in 1371). Whiffs of sugar and butter permeate the wood-panelled café, crammed with Sissi portraits and Habsburg curios.

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  5. Klosterhof

    Klosterhof's tree-shaded beer garden is arguably the best in Linz, with space for 1500. If this isn't enough to tempt you, tasty Knödel (dumplings) with Stiegl beer in the vaulted tavern at the front should.

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  6. Los Caballeros

    Decked out with fake cacti and sombreros, this Mexican place is cheesy but a good laugh for a group. Potent shark shots (tequila and Tabasco) help wash down T-bone steaks and enchiladas.

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  7. Mia Cara

    Mario cooks up a storm in the kitchen at this buzzing Italian osteria . Sample antipasti from the counter or homemade penne with a nice glass of Chianti. The patio is popular in summer.

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  8. Niu

    Zen-style minimalism and Asian fusion cuisine draw foodies to this hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The aromatic yellow porcini mushroom curry and chilli beef noodles come recommended.

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  9. P'aa

    P'aa dishes up vegan and organic dishes, from feisty curries to pumpkin schnitzel, in a trendy lounge setting with low seating and mellow music.

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  10. Tom Yam

    The King of Thailand beams down from the wall and Thai pop plays at this funky little restaurant with a terrace the size of a postage stamp. Breathe fire with a green papaya salad or the house special - tom yam prawn soup.

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  12. Traxlmayr

    A blast from the 1920s, Traxlmayr is a Viennese-mould coffee house with a buzzing atmosphere, high ceilings and dickie-bow-tied waiters carrying trays piled high with dainty sandwiches and strudel.

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  13. Zum Kleinen Griechen

    Close to Schloss Linz, this classy little number tempts with well-prepared Greek specialities such as octopus, stuffed vine leaves and ouzo-drenched figs. The award-winning cuisine is definitely worth it.

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