Austrian restaurants in Europe
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Mettnitzer
Zellot is a hard act to beat all round, but Mettnitzer – the finest eatery in town – does it from the purely culinary standpoint in a formal atmosphere.
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Jell
Occupying a gorgeous stone house, Jell is hard to beat for a rustic atmosphere and fine wine from its own vineyard. Its friendly staff also adds to a great regional experience; located just east of Pfarrkirche St Veit.
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Nova Bräu
Copper vats gleam at this cavernous brewpub, cranking out hearty fare like Tafelspitz (boiled beef) washed down with Fohrenburger beer (from the brewery opposite). At the front, Arche Nova bar is a ship complete with palms and fish lights.
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Krebsenkeller
Krebsenkeller does inexpensive regional cuisine – which means lots of pumpkin oil – and appeals to locals and tourists alike, not only for its home-style cooking, but also for a lovely inner courtyard and traditional atmosphere.
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Hotel Schrofenstein
Schrofenstein’s restaurant dishes up Austrian classics from veal goulash to spinach Spätzle (egg noodles) in wood-panelled surrounds and on the chestnut tree–shaded terrace.
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Cafe Einstein Stammhaus
Schnitzels, noodles and warm apple strudels - you'll find them all at this classic Viennese coffee house in a historic garden villa once owned by a 1920s German actress. The setting is stylish but the staff could lay off the snootiness.
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Horváth
At his canal-side bistro, newly minted Michelin chef Sebastian Frank performs culinary alchemy with Austrian classics, fearlessly combining textures, flavours and ingredients. To truly test his talents, order the 10-course small-plate dinner. Despite the fanciful cuisine, the ambience in the elegantly rustic dining room remains relaxed; service is top-notch. Nice summer terrace.
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Bräuhof
Dine by lantern light under 300-year-old vaults or on the pavement terrace at the atmospheric Bräuhof. Regional numbers like Innviertel dumpling salad and pork filet with herby Spätzle (noodles) are matched with full-bodied Austrian wines.
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Sternbräu
The tree-shaded courtyard is the big draw at this rustic restaurant. House specials such as venison stew and trout are accompanied by copious amounts of Sternbräu beer. The Sound of Music dinner show takes place here.
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Wirtshaus zum Heiligen Josef
Austrian classics and seafood opposite Zauberhutt’n.
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Fiakerwirt
This rambling farmhouse and beer garden serves meaty fare such as schnitzel, goulash and pork roast. Kids love the pet goats, ducks and ponies. In winter, horse-drawn sleighs depart from here (€15 to €17 per person).
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Adlerstüberl Restaurant
Attracting a loyal following, Adlerstüberl is where locals put the world to rights over beer, humungous schnitzels and plates of piping-hot goulash. Find a cosy nook in one of the vaulted rooms to join them.
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Gasthaus zum Elefanten
Situated on a romantic baroque town square, the ‘Elephant’ serves classics with an upmarket edge in a cosy atmosphere indoors or at outdoor tables.
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Weinhaus Attwenger
This quaint chalet with a garden next to the river serves prime-quality Austrian cuisine from a seasonal menu, with wines to match. It also has a couple of set menus (three/four courses €26/€30).
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Café Restaurant Landtmann
This elegant old dame has sidelong views of the Burgtheater from its lovely covered outdoor area. Staff bustle about taking orders for classic Austrian cuisine outside or in the lavish wood-panelled interior.
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Gamlitzer Weinstube
With a menu in 18 different languages, the Gamlitzer aims squarely at the tourist trade. Ingredients for its home-style classic Styrian dishes come from the local farmers; there’s outside seating.
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Vis À Vis
Pretzels dangle on racks at the bar at this cheery local haunt with a sunny conservatory. The kitchen whips up tasty pizzas (including vegetarian options), salads and generous portions of Austrian fare.
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Stadtalm
Affording sweeping views over Salzburg, the cosy Stadtalm on Mönchsberg has a hearty menu with lashings of goulash and Tafelspitz (boiled beef with apple and horseradish sauce).
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Haydnbräu
Duck into this microbrewery and restaurant for some of the best-value eating in town: culinary classics like schnitzel and goulash complemented by some seasonal dishes. The lunch menu is an affordable €6 and the snack menu has small portions suitable for kids.
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Alt Salzburg
Tucked into a courtyard at the base of Mönchsberg, this supremely cosy restaurant has attentive service, hearty regional specialities like venison and veal knuckle, and fine Austrian wines.
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Inamera
With its lovely stone interior, tiled floor and the small pond in the charming garden, Inamera is packed with atmosphere. It rates among the best restaurants in the Neusiedler See region.
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Gasthof Mader
With its Gothic vaults, frescoed Schubertstüberl and arcaded inner courtyard, Mader is historic dining at its best. Specialities like crisp roast pork with dumplings or trout served with parsley potatoes figure on the thoroughly Austrian menu.
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Grand Café & Restaurant Zauner Esplanade
This offshoot of Café Zauner, the famous pastry shop at Pfarrgasse 7, serves quite decent Austrian staples, some using organic local meats, in a pleasant location beside the river.
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Zum Goldenen Löwe
The sound of the chef pounding humungous schnitzels welcomes you to this wood-panelled restaurant opposite the abbey gates. The sunny terrace out the back overlooks rolling countryside.
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Knödelwirt
It’s best not to count calories at this rustic tavern dishing up homemade Knödel (dumplings) , including spinach, potato, strawberry and plum varieties.
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