Must-see restaurants in Carinthia

The private 'beach' club of the grand Hotel Schloss Leonstain is open to nonguests and affords a rare glimpse into the genteel summer pleasures of the…

Situated on a headland above Wörthersee, this restaurant near the Strandbad has bags of lakeside character and is generally regarded by locals as one of…

Clinging to a 1600m clifftop like an eagle’s nest and watched over by jagged peaks, the Dolomitenhütte is extraordinary. With the Dolomites and larch…

The large restaurant at the Weingut Taggenbrunn, around 3km east of town, enjoys a fine setting amid the vineyards that almost brush the outdoor tables…

This fantastic Italian restaurant is set in one of the towers of the 14th-century town wall. As well as the smart, romantic interior, there’s a beautiful…

This slightly eccentric restaurant does a decent steak and Austrian staples. Later in the evening it turns into a club and live venue, with part of the…

The always lively kitchen here sends out endless pizzas, plates of pasta and a large menu of 'street food'. The bar is also one of Klagenfurt's most…

This cool courtyard cafe serves light meals and lots of drinks on a jumble sale of random tables and chairs just off Lederergasse. Vegetarians are well…

This small place serves delicious fish straight from the Millstätter See and the Weissensee, including smoked trout, which the owners will pack for a…

This pared-back rustic dining room is beautifully stylish and is the perfect backdrop for a menu of Carinthian favourites – confit venison, fried liver…

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…

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…

In a region strongly influenced by northern Italian cuisine, this restaurant-bistretto is something of a local flagship. It offers an authentic seasonal…

This large brewery pub just across the bridge spanning the Drau is the place to go when you need a fix of Central European beer and meat. With its giant…

For the fanciest fare at the market head to Christian Cabalier's restaurant stall. Daily specials sing with flavour and represent the city's freshest and…

Gather around a horseshoe-shaped bar at this vaulted brewpub, whose draught Gösser Brau beers go well with the limited menu of traditional favourites. In…

World-champion pizza maker Leonardo Granata rests his dough for 24 to 48 hours, turning out authentic pizzas and running a 100% Italian operation with…

Right next to the market, this pub-restaurant offers a trans-alpine menu in simple, old-fashioned tavern surroundings. It's best for lunch (€10) or…

On a hill opposite the Stadtpfarrkirche St Andrä, this atmospheric restaurant does a selection of local dishes, served under vaulting or on the streamside…

Connoisseurs of chocolate will love dipping into this place – all of their chocolate is made on the premises. Or come for some coffee and cake in the 100…