Best restaurants in Reichenau

Wörgötter - Fine Dining

★ Michelin€€€Creative, French

Located in the centre of Ligist, this restaurant run by the Wörgötter family has won over diners with its twin dining concepts: "Wirtshaus" ("Traditional Inn") and "Fine Dining". The latter proposes creative, modern cuisine that draws on international influences. At the helm in the kitchen, Florian Wörgötter represents the third generation of the family, and now runs the establishment with his partner Julia Mausser. His reasonably priced five- or seven-course surprise menu features savvy, elaborate combinations that create interesting contrasts and are packed with wonderful flavours. For examp

Artis

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, International

This restaurant located in the pedestrian area makes for an inviting eatery with its stylish interior done out in a palette of dark colours. Its surprise menu comprises four, six or eight courses. The modern and creative dishes are prepared using excellent international ingredients – a shining example of the first-rate quality of the ingredients is the hand-dived Norwegian scallops, flavoured and seasoned with daikon radish, wasabi, buttermilk and horseradish. Tip: Make a reservation at the chef's table to be seated right in front of the open kitchen!

Zur goldenen Birn

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Austrian

In this restaurant of the historic Parkhotel – first documented as an inn in 1574 – you are taken on a "culinary journey back in time" to the days of the Habsburgs. Anecdotes and old recipes from that period provide the inspiration for cuisine reimagined and served in the form of charmingly plated dishes full of nuances and intense flavours. Guided by the seasons, this is food with classic foundations and an imaginative modern twist. The single set menu of eight or four courses features creations such as "duck, blueberry, mulberry, red oxalis, red cabbage" or "red mullet, oyster, Osietra cavia

Genießerei am Markt - Steiermark(t)dinner by Alexander Posch

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

This rustic market stall on Kaiser-Josef-Platz is the rather distinctive setting in which Alexander Posch's sophisticated cuisine is served. In the evening, the "Styrian Market Dinner" set menu usually consists of 10 courses of different sizes. The small open kitchen sends out dishes such as "beetroot, tarragon, trout" and "venison, chanterelles, redcurrants" – dishes that impress with their expressiveness and finesse, are stripped back and at the same time beautifully crafted. They are based on seasonal and regional ingredients sourced from the market right outside the door. Julia Glanzer and

ZeitRAUM

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Seasonal Cuisine

This restaurant is in Der WILDe EDER, a tasteful wellness hotel, the name of which refers to patrons Eveline Wild and Stefan Eder. The vibe is chic, the glass-paned façade affords a view of the greenery – with a bit of luck you'll get to take in the sunset. The menu consists of seven courses and various small bites, enhanced by the nice idea of each course being accompanied by a story on a card. The chef serves the dishes himself and explains his philosophy, which revolves around nature and seasonal produce. He also has a soft spot for vegetarian dishes. The crowning finale is the patronne's d

Broadmoar

★ Michelin€€€Seasonal Cuisine, Contemporary

Accessible via a narrow driveway, this country house complete with stables and paddocks is in a truly idyllic location surrounded by woods and meadows. The cuisine, served à la carte or in the form of a set menu, is seasonal and regional. Head chef Patrick Faist and sous-chef Michael Stoehr succeed in creating refined dishes based on truly original ideas. Take, for instance, the charcoal-grilled catfish: crisp on the outside, wonderfully succulent inside, and harmonising beautifully with aromatic oven-baked pointed cabbage with subtle roasted notes and savoury melted lardo. The bright acidity

Wörgötter - Wirtshaus

Bib Gourmand€€Regional Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine

Located right in the town centre, this well-kept inn has a storied history that stretches back to around 1800. The success of this inviting family-run restaurant now lies in the hands of Florian Wörgötter and his partner Julia Mausser, who represent the third generation. The former uses seasonal produce to rustle up Austrian classics with a judicious modern twist. Dishes such as trout fillet with tender wheat, chicory and fennel, or Mariazell venison ragout with sour cream spaetzle, mushrooms and red cabbage are simply delicious. The "Business Lunch" is a moderately priced set menu served Wed-

Wirtshaus Steirereck am POGUSCH

Bib Gourmand€€Regional Cuisine, Country cooking

A meal here is a delightful experience! The kitchen team has an abundance of excellent ingredients at its fingertips, from its own farm or from the surrounding area – something you rarely find! On Wednesdays the spotlight is on garden, field and forest, on Thursdays on offal, on Fridays on freshwater fish, and on Saturdays they mix it up. Attentive service courtesy of well-trained staff, who are happy to provide information about the mindful philosophy. In addition to the inviting series of dining areas ranging from cosy and rustic to light and modern, there is also a terrific terrace with a b

Mohrenwirt

Bib Gourmand€€Regional Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine

This restaurant has the feel of a favourite neighbourhood hangout. Steeped in tradition, it is located in the heart of Graz's old town, between Kunsthaus Graz and the church, Mariahilfkirche. From the terrace, you have a front-row view of the city. This pleasantly modern, rustic-style establishment is run by Romana Maria Pieber and Lukas Lepsic, who are committed to sustainable practices and using organic produce. The menu features regional and traditional Austrian fare with modern and seasonal influences, eg organic Backhendl (breaded fried chicken) in a basket, or organic lamb sugo with aube

Rauch & Rebe

Bib Gourmand€€Farm to table

The vibe here is pleasantly down to earth – and that goes for both the modern decor and the food at this place, which is run by a dedicated pair, chef Christian Bernhard and sommelier Michael Stafford, who also provides attentive service. In the evening, take your pick from an array of delicious à la carte dishes, such as "chestnut and Jerusalem artichoke foam soup, winter truffles, brioche croutons, chervil" or "miso cod, wok vegetables, pak choi, Everest basmati". At lunchtime, there is an affordable two-course set menu, plus a selection from the evening menu. In summer, there are also shelt

Lercher's Wirtshaus

Bib Gourmand€€regional, austrian

At this traditional inn you can enjoy both comfortable lodging and excellent food. Anna Lercher and Daniel Leitner are your dedicated hosts. Having met while working in the kitchen at Vienna's Steirereck, they now represent the fourth generation to run this family business. Anna oversees the cordial service, and Daniel focuses on the food, in which craftsmanship and flavour take centre stage. The menu features classics such as Styrian Duroc pork schnitzel and grilled char from the Schwarzenberg fish farm, as well as seasonal dishes like carpaccio of young stag and Baiersdorf roe buck ragout, a

🕐 Fr-Mi: 08:00-21:00

Steirerschlössl

€€Seasonal Cuisine, Classic Cuisine

This elegant restaurant is located in an attractive Art Nouveau villa in manicured gardens. Beneath the high ceiling, take a seat at beautifully laid tables and relish the friendly, attentive service. The restaurant serves contemporary cuisine made with seasonal ingredients in the form of an à la carte or set menu. The reasonably priced lunch menu is popular. There is a charming terrace with a view of the countryside. Tasteful guestrooms are available for overnight stays in a separate guesthouse and the premises are close to the Red Bull Ring Formula 1 racetrack.

Schloss Farrach - Das Restaurant

€€Farm to table, Classic Cuisine

Behind its striking mosaic façade, this 17C castle houses a beautiful restaurant with a cross-vaulted ceiling. There is also a delightful terrace. In the evenings, diners have a choice of two set menus showcasing seasonal and regional specialities; at lunchtime, the options are more limited. Some of the ingredients come from organic farms or the restaurant's own garden. Owner Alexander Stöhr is in charge of the kitchen; his son manages the front-of-house team and expertly recommends wine pairings. Tip: Various cultural events take place on specific dates. This is also a fantastic venue for pri

Trippolt Zum Bären

€€€Regional Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine

"From the Alps to the Adriatic" is the guiding theme of the Trippolt family restaurant. You could start your culinary journey with a foam soup of aged Parmesan with fried sage leaves and follow that up with spit-roasted young venison accompanied by creamy ricotta gnudi, shallots and strawberries marinated in balsamic vinegar – such dishes highlight not only the kitchen's dedication to the region but also chef Josef Trippolt's passion for hunting. For dessert, the classic apricot dumplings never fail to delight. Diners can choose between two set menus or order individual courses à la carte from

Johanns Living

€€€Contemporary, Seasonal Cuisine

This restaurant is housed in a bijou boutique hotel of the same name. With only two guestrooms, the establishment is tucked away in a quiet side street in the city centre, creating an intriguing architectural juxtaposition with the adjacent district court. The compact restaurant with just four tables has a tastefully modern decor and a cosy atmosphere. In the adjoining open kitchen, Mike Johann prepares seasonal dishes. Diners can create a personalised tasting menu of three to six courses from a concise à la carte selection that changes daily. Things begin with "Johanns Abendmahl" ("Johanns Su

Schankkuchl Pogusch

€€€Grills, Regional Cuisine

A seriously cool concept! The bright and airy architecture of the space, with its floor-to-ceiling glass façade and an open kitchen as its centrepiece, is a draw in itself. Diners are seated at the long counter and watch the chefs in action. The twist: Everything is cooked over an open flame or steamed. The dishes, which are regional and take their cue from the seasons, bear creative names such as "Pearls before Swine", "Kissed by Fire" or "Chef Poisonnier". The pyrography art decorating the menu is a lovely detail. From 5-7pm, you can order à la carte or opt for the set menu "Let it Flow"; fr

Roots Restaurant

€€€Creative

Ralph Kollnitzer – a familiar name in the region – cooks up a storm here in the fine dining restaurant of the small Hotel Aldershoff by the Lavant. The space has a modern decor with light wood and pops of green; the service is friendly. A surprise menu is available in a four-, six- or eight-course format. Aromatic dishes made using regional ingredients are testament to the chef's creativity and his ties to his roots in Carinthia: think smoked trout with Grantnschleck (cranberry cream). The evening menu is also served in the café. During the day, breakfast and a simpler lunch menu are up for gr

Kehlberghof

€€€Seasonal Cuisine, International

The location overlooking Graz is a real draw – it is about a 15min drive from the city centre up to this friendly restaurant with a gorgeous view. From the fantastic terrace in particular, you can drink in the view over the surrounding meadows and the city. The cuisine is seasonal and uses predominantly regional ingredients. At lunchtime and in the evening there is an à la carte menu plus a surprise menu comprising six or seven courses, and at lunchtime there is also a small menu of the day. The "Wirtshausklassiker" include Frittatensuppe (pancake soup) and Tafelspitz (beef boiled in broth). C

Restaurant SCHLOSSBERG

€€Seasonal Cuisine, Austrian

What a view! It would be worth coming up here if only to drink in the panoramic vista over Graz and far beyond the city limits. The tables right by the floor-to-ceiling windows are particularly popular. Seasonal dishes and classics are served. At lunchtime they have cheaper options, but you can also choose from the evening menu. If you would like to walk, you can get up here on foot via the Schlossbergsteig; alternatively the Schlossbergbahn funicular will get you to the restaurant in just a few minutes. Tip: Take a look at the clock tower or the Schlossberg Museum.

KABUFF

€€Creative, Modern Cuisine

The small restaurant is furnished in a minimalist, upscale, modern bistro style, with a small kitchenette at its centre. The focus is on the fine dining sharing menu, which is served to two or more people – but all dishes can also be ordered à la carte. Creative, technically sophisticated and pleasingly stripped back, combinations such as "tomato, elderberry, black garlic, sunflower seeds" or "onion & onion, whey, sage" are presented. The cuisine is vegetarian for the most part, with meat and fish available depending on availability. The excellent house-baked sourdough bread served at the star

Starcke Haus

€€€€International, Mediterranean Cuisine

This restaurant boasts a truly unique location, clinging to the side of a steep slope – and affording a magnificent view over Graz! In what used to be a winegrower's house (built in 1820), your charming hosts, Manuela and Milivoj Novak, are at your service. He is the chef but also assists Manuela front of house. Their single surprise menu is served to all guests, beginning at 7pm. You can opt to have five or seven courses featuring dishes such as halibut with Beluga caviar, saffron beurre blanc and courgette. Amuse-bouche is included, and a cheese course can be added for an additional charge.

Schmidhofer im Palais

€€€International, Austrian

In close proximity to the Graz Museum, this restaurant has a tasteful, modern interior and a high vaulted ceiling. The street view from the tables right by the window means you can watch the world go by as you eat. The terrace in the courtyard is wonderful in summer. International dishes such as "tuna sashimi rolls meet tuna tartare" are served, as well as Austrian dishes such as the impeccably prepared Wiener schnitzel – the salad of Graz-grown butterhead lettuce is a great accompaniment. The extremely polite and attentive service – the team is always on hand with a smile – also contributes t

Stammtisch am Paulustor

€€€Regional Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine

Near the Hauptplatz, this spruce historical building – once part of the city's defensive wall – now accommodates this chic restaurant. The interior decor sees a beautiful, bright vaulted ceiling successfully combined with clean-lined modern design and pops of colour. The menu features delicious, freshly prepared dishes such as carpaccio of Styrian Alpine ox, veal Wiener schnitzel or steaks cooked on the charcoal grill. From Wednesday to Friday, there is a two-course "Stammtisch Lunch" deal as well as an a la carte selection. The articulate, polite team provides brisk service and is happy to ad

Der Schrenk

€€Regional Cuisine

A long-established inn with a wonderful terrace set out in the courtyard and an interior reminiscent of a charming old-style tavern. The kitchen remains true to tradition, albeit it with a contemporary twist, resulting in fresh, carefully prepared and attractively presented dishes such as "paprika chicken, spaetzle, sour cream", "Schrenk pork cordon bleu, salami, Arzberg Stollenkäse (cheese)" or "house-made gnocchi, courgette, ricotta". The daily specials, which staff talk you through at your table, are also of interest. Select ingredients from the region are the stars of the show.

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Steak Boutique

€€€Meats and Grills

The name says it all: it is all about high-quality dry-aged beef from Austria and Nebraska, served as a variety of exquisite cuts. Whether you choose tenderloin, bone-in rib-eye, bone-in New York strip, T-bone or porterhouse, exceptional quality of meat and perfectly cooked steaks are guaranteed. Be sure to sample the wonderful house-made steak fries. Tip: The light-filled atrium with its lovely arched ceiling is especially delightful. The restaurant is housed in the same building as Boutique Dom Hotel building, in the centre of Graz.

Restaurant Scheucher

€€Farm to table

The attractive location in the city centre, and the invitingly timeless atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for the good food served here. The classics are held in high regard, from Wiener schnitzel and steak to baked porcini with tartar sauce and vitello tonnato – regional and international dishes feature on the menu. In summer, the lovely terrace to the rear beckons. Drivers have the option of parking in the Parkgarage Schönaugasse right next to the restaurant.

Arravané

€€€Modern Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine

Arravané sits on the ground floor of the modern Merkur Campus building. At lunchtime, it serves quick and simple meals to office workers on a schedule; in the evening, it turns into a sophisticated restaurant. The trendy interior design is attractive, and, in the open kitchen, you can see the chefs preparing seasonal, contemporary dishes, such as "beetroot, raspberry, dill, goat's cheese" or "zander fillet, beluga lentils, Brussels sprouts, grapes". There is also a selection of popular pinsa (pizza alternative). The well-structured wine list centres on Austria, supplemented by picks from Germa

Kupferdachl - Wirtshaus

€€Regional Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine

The third generation is now at the helm, as Daniel Edelsbrunner continues his parents' commitment at Kupferdachl. The chef-patron's cuisine is very regional and seasonal, based on traditional Austrian recipes, and he is mindful of the provenance and quality of the ingredients. One particularly tasty, feel-good dish is the "chanterelle goulash with Serviettenknödel (bread dumplings) and sour cream". Daily specials complement the à la carte menu. At lunchtime (Wed-Fri), there is a wallet-friendly three-course lunch menu. The well-curated wine list includes a fine selection of regional and Austri

Kupferdachl - Das Edelsbrunner

€€€€Modern Cuisine, Seasonal Cuisine

This is the fine dining iteration of the Kupferdachl culinary concept. With only limited capacity, the upscale interior is elegant and features clean lines, dark walls and warm gold-toned lighting, adding to the intimate atmosphere. A single set menu is served, available in a shorter or longer format. Expect modern cuisine showcasing seasonal and regional ingredients in dishes such as Bohemian Forest pike-perch with kohlrabi, navette and caviar, or dry-aged duck with parsley, chimichurri and quince. The thoughtfully curated wine list also emphasises regional labels. Chef-patron Daniel Edelsbru

Terra

€€€€Seasonal Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

Johann Schmuck runs his chic modern restaurant in the basement of a historical mill that dates back to 1581 – tables on the terrace overlooking the Stainzbach River are coveted in summer. He and Maximilian Grandtner are jointly in charge of the kitchen. They devise two seasonal surprise menus: one comprising four courses and the seven-course "Terra" set menu. Most of the ingredients used are sourced from the region. The friendly and professional service team includes sommelier Joachim Retz, who specialises in wines from Styria and Burgenland. Tip: Enjoy an aperitif in the bar lounge. There is