Must see restaurants in 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…

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…

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…

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…

Breakfast and lunch bowls, tacos, burgers and open-faced toasties at this hip cafe are made with vegetarian, vegan or organic meat ingredients, including…

A combined deli and restaurant, Non Solo Vino believes in careful sourcing; its Formaggi (cheeses), Salumi (cold meats), antipasti and pastas are top…

Linz spreads out picturesquely before you from Verdi, 5km north of the city centre. Chef Erich Lukas prepares seasonal dishes with panache and precision,…

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…

Promenadenhof enjoys a loyal following for spot-on Austrian fare such as Tafelspitz (prime boiled beef) and Styrian-style chicken salad, complemented by…

Chic Herberstein comprises a Japanese-style lounge with a sushi bar, an ivy-draped garden, and a glamorous restaurant with brick vaults and clever…

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…

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…

Serving Scandinavian fare such as svensk fiksoppa (fish soup) and skagan (prawn toast) alongside Asian dishes like wok-fried noodles or chicken ramen may…

Put together a picnic from the 25-plus stalls at Linz' twice-weekly farmers market.