167 Best Restaurants in Austria

Vienna's favorite vegan restaurant has two locations in the city. The menu is varied, with wraps, burgers (veggie, of course), tofu dishes, and delicious quinoa concoctions.

Attached to the Burgtheater, this was once the carriage vestibule of the emperor's court theater. Today, the dining room is full of splendor and a menu that changes frequently, but diners can expect the best from one of Austria's most celebrated chefs. Dishes often include fish, beef, or lamb meals, and, of course, Wiener schnitzel. 

Pause your medieval wanderings to indulge in classic Carinthian dishes, homemade noodles, and of course a selection of fish dishes at the restaurant in Friesach's most popular hotel. The interior is simple and classy, but the best spot is perched on the terrace with a view of the square.

Down an old cobbled lane between Singerstrasse and Schulerstrasse and a stone's throw from the cathedral, Weibels Wirtshaus is one of the coziest places to have a lazy lunch or a quiet dinner. The dinner menu changes with the season; in summer try the Andalusian gazpacho soup, tafelspitz (boiled beef), and apricot pancakes for dessert. Try to reserve a table upstairs in the intimate Galerie where there are only a few tables. On sunny days, opt for outside seating in the delightful garden. In winter, Wiener schnitzel with beer is about as cozy as it gets.

One of Vienna's most popular burger joints offers veggie and meat options at this market location.

This is Innsbruck's oldest restaurant, and the hunting pedigree of the area is reflected by the array of antlers adorning the walls in the authentically rustic dining rooms. Be aware that this is not a vegetarian's natural habitat, but meat lovers will enjoy the solid local standards, such as Tiroler gröstl (a tasty hash) and Wiener schnitzel (veal, or pork if you prefer, cutlet), both of which taste even better on the outside terrace in summer. Ask about the specials that don't appear on the menu, such as wild game or freshly picked mushrooms. Because the place hosts regular local gatherings it can get quite lively; for a quieter experience, request a table in one of the smaller stubes.

This riverside bar-restaurant, overlooking the landing station from which the Danube to Melk cruises depart, makes a lovely spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Local specialties like freshly-caught fish and flammkuchen (a pizza-like pie slathered in crème fraîche, onions, and bacon bits) sit alongside no-fuss favorites like burritos, burgers, and steaks. Come in the evening to watch the sun slowly set over the river as you eat.

This striking half-timber house with a steep gabled roof is in an idyllic position right on the shore of the Bodensee, next to the floating stage used for the Bregenz Festival. With a fabulous lake view, diners can watch the steamers from the nearby harbor go by while enjoying classic Austrian dishes with an accent on fresh fish. Some dishes from Germany and Switzerland are also offered. The wine list is noteworthy, and in the winter the Chimney Room, with an open fire, is popular.

Vienna's vegetarian pioneer extraordinaire Christian Wrenkh prefers teaching cooking classes to standing in the kitchen several times a week, but his two sons run the restaurant show: roughly two-thirds of the menu is vegetarian, with delightful dishes like mushroom schnitzel or hash browns with miso vegetables. The minimalist-style bistro, with mid-century modern decor that looks a tad like a modish hotel, offers affordable lunches and dinners. Their two- and three-course lunch menus for €14.50 and €15.50 on weekdays are fantastic value. Customers who sign up for the culinary classes (which include cuisine from around the world and a dedicated gluten-free cooking session) can learn to cook Wrenkh's cuisine themselves.

The legendary Würstelstand am Hohen Markt serves the best bürenwurst and American-style hot dogs. As with most of the wWürstelstands, or "iImbiss" kiosks, there is a surprising amount of food on offer. Cheese-filled sausages (käsekrainer) served with a slice of bread is a popular local choice, as is currywurst. Pickles, hot peppers, ketchup, horseradish, and onions cost extra. You can also pick up a beer or soft drinks. It's open until the wee hours. 

Between Rotenturmstrasse and Bäckerstrasse, this place dishes up 25 or more flavors of smooth, Italian-style gelato, including mango, caramel, and chocolate chip, and has frozen yogurt and vegan ice cream, too. Breakfast and a few sandwiches are also available.

In a delightful tree-shaded courtyard, this biergarten has quickly become immensely popular. Zattl is the owner and he loves his beer, and the secret to his success is to have huge tanks of Bohemia's best brew, unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell, delivered to the cellar to be tapped directly into the glass. You can even tap your own beer at some tables. Good local dishes like veal goulash and grilled chicken are inexpensive and well-prepared. Stick to the garden for a quiet break, unless you prefer the pub-like atmosphere inside.

This spot allures with rustic wooden furniture, old folio volumes, antique weapons, and open fireplaces. Tables gleaming with white linen are set in wonderful nooks and crannies reached by odd staircases and charming salons. Generous portions of traditional dishes and quality service consistently satisfy travelers, who make up the majority of the guests. Many ingredients, including herbs, eggs, fruit, vegetables, and fish, come from the owners' farm.

The name means "At the Faithful Ape," which explains the monkey motifs in this popular gasthaus dominated by a round, copper-plated bar and stone pillars under a vaulted ceiling. Besides the beer on tap, the kitchen offers tasty Austrian dishes, such as schlutzkrapfen (handmade cheese ravioli with a light topping of chopped fresh tomatoes), or a big salad with juicy backhendl (breaded, fried chicken). Locals know this is a great value—by Salzburg standards—in a fun atmosphere, so it's often crowded; be sure to arrive early or book ahead.

This roomy and friendly Austrian restaurant is wood-paneled and bright but if the weather allows, sit outside on their shady lakeside terrace to soak in the excellent views. Highlights from the menu include the char from the Wolfgangsee and the local fish soup with dumplings.

Here you'll find a true time-tinged feel of an old Salzburg gasthaus, right down to a huge ceramic stove next to wooden chairs that welcomed generations of locals as they tucked into enormous plates of bauernschmaus (farmer's feast): roast pork, ham, sausage, sauerkraut, and a massive dumpling. Pair it with a frothy-headed mug of the hometown "liquid bread"—Stiegl beer—from the oldest private brewery in Austria. The "Wild Man's" namesake fountain statue originally stood at the top of the Griesgasse, and can now be found in the small grassy park across from the Festival Hall—his cheeky portrait still welcomes guests at the restaurant's entryway. When this inn opened its doors in 1884 it became one of the most important burgher houses in the Altstadt, and it continues to be a popular choice for the lederhosen crowd.