Must-see restaurants in The Danube Valley

  • Zum Kaiser von Österreich

    Krems an der Donau

    The 'Emperor of Austria' is one of Krems' most well-loved upmarket restaurants. Interiors recall a hunting lodge, which sets the scene for menus built…

  • Restaurant Loibnerhof

    The Danube Valley

    Situated 1.5km east of Dürnstein’s centre, this traditional, family-run restaurant inside a Biedermeier, 400-year-old vaulted cellar serves up creative…

  • Filmbar im Kesselhaus

    Krems an der Donau

    This stylish student restaurant and bar injects a bit of life into the otherwise very quiet university campus and has become the place in the area to meet…

  • Jell

    Krems an der Donau

    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…

  • Restaurant Zur Traube

    The Danube Valley

    This upmarket place retains the charm of its past life as a village inn. Fittingly Austrian classics are served here, but updated with a contemporary eye…

  • Restaurant & Hotel Schloss Grafenegg

    The Danube Valley

    This traditional hotel restaurant, with an atmospherically retro interior, is owned by celebrity chef and winemaker Toni Mörwald and is known for its…

  • Weinschenke Altes Presshaus

    The Danube Valley

    Attracting the day-tripper crowd, this centrally located Heuriger-style place offers local wine – lots of Veltliner – and a long menu of snacks and hearty…

  • Schwarze Kuchl

    Krems an der Donau

    For some good, filling local food, a 9am beer or a salady lunch, head to this Krems institution on the main drag through town where you can enjoy veal…

  • Salzstadl

    Krems an der Donau

    Housed in an old salt store, this well-established restaurant has been banging down local favourites such as pike-perch, goulash and grilled chicken for…

  • MOYOme

    Krems an der Donau

    Proving that locally sourced doesn't have to mean pricey, this bistro that spills out onto pedestrianised Obere Landstrasse is full from start to finish…

  • Fesselhütte

    The Danube Valley

    This lovely, old, forest dining room serves up a selection of platters, a hot lunch dish and homemade cakes and pastries. Sit out in the garden with a…

  • Zur Post

    The Danube Valley

    This traditional and understated restaurant is in the hotel of the same name on Melk's main drag. Tafelspitz (prime boiled beef), Wiener schnitzel, local…

  • Gasthaus zur Sonne

    The Danube Valley

    This traditional, quite formal restaurant serves excellent versions of trad dishes such as goulash and veal liver in a balsamic vinegar. Reserve ahead –…

  • Zum Fürsten

    The Danube Valley

    Right at the foot of the Stift, this popular cafe serving pastas, strudel, chilli con carne and other international dishes.

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