Upper Austria
To sample Freistadt's hoppy brews, head to the town's brewery restaurant, which has a sprawling vaulted interior and beer garden. Meaty Austrian faves…
Must-see restaurants in Upper Austria
Upper Austria
White walls, bare floorboards, sheepskin-covered chairs and copper lighting set the stage for chef Lukas Kienbauer's innovative Austrian cuisine. In the…
Upper Austria
With its exposed stone, starchy white linen and polished service, Löwenkeller is by far the most sophisticated restaurant in town. Dishes such as poached…
Linz
Join the cake-loving locals at this celebrated cafe – the original shop (1929) of a now nine-strong chain that produces over 100,000 of its famous Linzer…
Upper Austria
A cobbled lane shadows the Steyr River to this locavore bistro, which utilises organic, seasonal produce to create dishes such as tender lamb with polenta…
Linz
Muto is Latin for 'transform', which is what the culinary wizards achieve in the kitchen. Meat- and fish-based menus might include smoked quail with…
Linz
This enticingly boho bar-restaurant spills out into a tree-shaded courtyard in summer. Come for the chilled vibes and creative Slow Food made with 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Upper Austria
Right on Freistadt's main square, with terrace tables in summer, this large, traditional guesthouse turns out hearty Austrian fare including seven…
Linz
A combined deli and restaurant, Non Solo Vino believes in careful sourcing; its Formaggi (cheeses), Salumi (cold meats), antipasti and pastas are top…
Upper Austria
This beautifully converted 18th-century orangery opens onto a leafy terrace facing the Schlosspark. The kitchen prepares fresh, seasonal dishes ranging…
Upper Austria
Sizzling and stirring for the past 200 years, this family-run place radiates old-fashioned warmth. It dishes up Austrian classics alongside seasonal…
Linz
Linz spreads out picturesquely before you from Verdi, 5km north of the city centre. Chef Erich Lukas prepares seasonal dishes with panache and precision,…
Linz
The Empire lives on at this gloriously frozen-in-time cafe in a timber-framed building dating from 1371. Here Fritz Rath bakes some of the best Linzer…
Upper Austria
Inside a modern, glass-roofed arcade, Oscar's specialises in aged organic steaks from Austrian beef and flame-grilled gourmet burgers cooked in its…
Linz
Promenadenhof enjoys a loyal following for spot-on Austrian fare such as Tafelspitz (prime boiled beef) and Styrian-style chicken salad, complemented by…
Linz
Chic Herberstein comprises a Japanese-style lounge with a sushi bar, an ivy-draped garden, and a glamorous restaurant with brick vaults and clever…
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…
Upper Austria
A fine choice for a bite to eat is slick bistro Seven, with a people-watching terrace on the Silberzeile and a large, elongated dining room where you can…
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…
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…
Upper Austria
The sound of the chef pounding humongous schnitzels welcomes you to this wood-panelled restaurant opposite the abbey gates. The sunny beer garden out back…
