Vienna Woods, Lake Neusiedler, and the Danube River Restaurants

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  • 1. Albrecht

    $$$$ | French

    One of the city's most elegant fine dining experiences, Restaurant Albrecht near Bratislava Castle serves sumptuous, strictly seasonal French cuisine using the highest quality locally sourced ingredients; menus often list individual farms and producers. Head chef Jaroslav Žídek is known for his elaborate, multicourse tasting menus, but you can also order the dishes à la carte: opt for the tuna ceviche to start, the lamb back with sheep-cheese ravioli for main, and the plum dumplings to finish. If you don't want to trek back to town after dinner, you can stay at the attached hotel; it's a gorgeous 1920s building with great wellness facilities.

    Mudroňova 4237/82, Bratislava, Bratislavský, 811 03, Slovakia
    -902–333–888

    Known For

    • Multicourse tasting menus
    • Great value lunch menu
    • Five minutes by taxi from the Old Town

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 2. Erhardt

    $$$ | Hungarian

    On a quiet side street a block from Várkerület, away from the main tourst drag, this excellent restaurant serves delicious, inventive dishes in a choice of beautiful settings: take your pick from the wood-beamed rooms upstairs, the beautiful 18th century brick-vaulted wine cellar below, or the leafy garden terrace outside. The menu features high quality, overwhelmingly meaty and fishy Hungarian fare, like roasted duck breast and paprika catfish (though vegetarian options like delicious barley-stuffed peppers do exist). If you find yourself too deep in the extensive wine list, there are 18 comfortable rooms available to rent.

    Balfi út 10, Sopron, Gyor-Moson-Sopron, 9400, Hungary
    99-506–711

    Known For

    • Curd-cheese dumplings with fruit
    • Choice of beautiful settings
    • Combined dinner and wine tasting for 11,600 HUF
  • 3. Herberstein

    $$$$

    Tucked away inside the historic Kremsmünsterhaus, this elegant restaurant rocks a mod-retro look with cozy tables, muted lighting, and attractive stonework. The cuisine is Austrian with a touch of Asia, as evidenced by the selection of wok dishes and an excellent sushi bar. Main courses include mouthwatering variations of fish (the panfried tuna is a favorite) as well as meaty treats (the rib-eye steak is to die for). If the weather is nice, you can opt to sit outside in the inviting, enclosed courtyard. The bar is open late, often hosting famous DJs.

    Altstadt 10, Linz, Upper Austria, A-4020, Austria
    0732-786161

    Known For

    • Delicious corn cream soup
    • Courtyard seating
    • Sushi making classes available

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Mon.–Sat. 4pm–4am, Reservations essential
  • 4. Konditorei Kormuth

    $$ | Café

    It may look unassuming from the street, but step inside and it becomes immediately apparent why this is considered one of Europe's most beautiful cafes. The walls and ceilings throughout the interior are plastered in majestic Renaissance-style frescoes, while seemingly every nook and cranny of the old building is filled with antiques, some dating back to the 16th century. It's such a gorgeous interior, there's an entrance fee (€10 per person), although this does include a coffee and a cake. Fortunately the dining experience measures up to the decor, with bone china tea service and elegant patisserie.

    Sedlárska 363, Bratislava, Bratislavský, 811 01, Slovakia
    02-544–325–37

    Known For

    • Stunningly decorative interior
    • Delicious cakes and pastries
    • Entrance fee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tue.
  • 5. Taubenkobel

    $$$$

    Consistently ranked as one of the top restaurants in Austria, the "Dovecote" is a rambling, elegantly restored 19th-century farmhouse located halfway between Eisenstadt and Rust in the village of Schützen. The seasonally changing seven-course menu has featured dishes such as saddle of lamb with mangold blossoms and asparagus in saffron sauce. A variety of packages pair multiple courses with wines; some also include an overnight stay in the connected hotel. The former stables and outbuildings have been converted to 12 luxurious, unique bedrooms with wooden beams and cathedral ceilings.

    Hauptstrasse 27, Schützen am Gebirge, Burgenland, A-7081, Austria
    02684-2297

    Known For

    • Fresh herbs taken from nearby meadows
    • Menu that changes seasonally
    • Packages that include wine pairings and hotel stays

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tue., and mid-Nov.–Feb., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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  • 6. Verdi

    $$$$

    It may be some way out of town, but the exquisite food, intimate atmosphere, and gorgeous views at this fine dining restaurant make it worth a special trip. Passionate owner-chef Erich Lukas crafts clever, seasonal set menus that combine Austrian and Mediterannean influences to great effect. Unusually, it's also possible to order dishes from the menus individually. For budget conscious travelers, the neighboring Verdi Einkehr bistro shares the same kitchen but serves more standard Austrian fare. If you don't have a car, you'll need a taxi to get here as it's located close to Lichtenberg, about three kilometers (two miles) north of the town center.

    Pachmayrstrasse 137, Linz, Upper Austria, A-4040, Austria
    0732-733005

    Known For

    • Seasonal menus using local ingredients
    • Terrace seating in summer
    • Gets booked up very quickly

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Mon. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 7. Buschenschank Schandl

    $$

    The Schandl family of Rust is one of the best-known wine growers of the Neusiedl Lake area; their devotees come for wine tastings and stay for dinner. The simple but satisfying buffet offers a selection of sausages, salads, cheeses, and pickles, as well as a few hot dishes, to complement the wine. You can also order entrées from the menu, such as roast pork with sauerkraut or soft cheese wrapped in bacon.

    Hauptstrasse 20, Rust, Burgenland, A-7071, Austria
    02685-20484

    Known For

    • Generous buffet with sausages and salads
    • Large courtyard for outdoor summer dining
    • Family wine for sale at adjacent shop

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays. Closed Tue.–Wed. in Mar.–Jun. and Oct.–Nov., Mon. and Wed.–Fri. 4 pm –midnight; Sat.–Sun. 11 am–midnight
  • 8. Café Traxlmayr

    $ | Coffee

    One of Austria's grand old coffeehouses, this is the only one of its kind in Upper Austria. It's the perfect place to savor a cup of coffee, read the newspapers, and enjoy a light meal. Ask for the specialty, Linzertorte (almond cake with jam) with your coffee, or try the homemade apfelstrudel.

    Promenade 16, Linz, Upper Austria, A-4020, Austria
    0732-773353

    Known For

    • Grand coffeehouse atmosphere
    • Delicious homemade cakes
    • Outside terrace in summer

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards
  • 9. Corvinus

    $ | Hungarian

    Set on the ground floor of the historic Storno House on Sopron’s delightful cobblestone main square, Corvinus combines a café, pub, pizzeria, and restaurant all in one. Among the traditional Hungarian specialties are a meaty soup with a baked-on pastry cap, and roast venison goulash with porcini mushrooms. Service is formal yet friendly, whether you dine inside under vaulted ceilings or at an outdoor table.

    Fő tér 8, Sopron, Gyor-Moson-Sopron, 9400, Hungary
    99-505–035

    Known For

    • In beautiful 500-year-old building
    • Cheese-heavy vegetarian options
    • Good value for central location
  • 10. El Gusto

    $$ | International

    This attractive and popular café-bistro is a great stop for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner or just a takeaway coffee and ice cream. Enjoy an international menu of soups, salads, pizzas, paninis, and burgers (along with a few local specialties) in the simple Scandi-style interior, or else sit outside on the pleasant street terrace. Above the bistro, five swanky El Gusto apartments are available to rent.

    Várkerület 79, Sopron, Gyor-Moson-Sopron, 9400, Hungary
    70-3723–961

    Known For

    • Simple but warm decor
    • Burgers and pizza
    • Excellent coffee and cakes
  • 11. Gasthaus Jell

    $$$

    In the heart of the medieval Altstadt is this storybook stone cottage run by Ulli Amon-Jell (pronounced "Yell"), who serves the tried-and-true recipes of her grandmother and great-grandmother, with a bit of her own modern flair added to the mix. Snails au gratin in garlic herb butter, roast kidneys with bacon and onion, and gazpacho with buttery parmesan dumplings are popular items on the menu. There are always lighter fish and vegetarian dishes, too, but the chef's motto is "no one goes home hungry from my tavern." Leave room for dessert if you possibly can, as the homemade marillenknödel (warm, apricot-filled dumplings) are a delight. Book ahead in summer for a table under the grape arbor in the small, secluded outdoor dining area.

    Hoher Markt 8, Krems, Lower Austria, A-3500, Austria
    02732-82345

    Known For

    • Enormous portions
    • Delicious marillenknödel
    • Preserves and other jarred delicacies for sale

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner weekends, Credit cards accepted, Tue.–Fri. 10–2:30 and 6–11, weekends 10–2, Reservations essential
  • 12. Jégverem Fogadó

    $$ | Hungarian

    A short walk from the Inner Town, this charming restaurant is a perennial favorite for its cozy, rustic interior of wooden-beamed ceilings, cast iron light fittings, and checkered tablecloths, as well as for its "guzzle guts" menu of homemade Hungarian specialities, often with an inventive twist. In warm weather, you can also sit outside in the lovely, leafy courtyard. The portions here are enormous, so don't be shy about asking them to pack up leftovers to take away—everyone does it.

    Jégverem utca 1, Sopron, Gyor-Moson-Sopron, 9400, Hungary
    99-510–113

    Known For

    • Gigantic portions
    • Poppy seed bread and butter pudding
    • Bargain lunch menus
  • 13. Kaiser von Österreich

    $$$$

    At this landmark in Krems's Old Town district, you'll find excellent regional cuisine along with an outstanding wine selection (some of these vintages come from the backyard). Owner-chef Haidinger learned his skills at Bacher, across the Danube in Mautern, so look for fresh river fish on the ever-changing set menus, along with locally-hunted wild boar and venison. The set menus start from three courses (€42.50; soup, main, and dessert) and go all the way up to six (€72.50).

    Körnermarkt 9, Krems, Lower Austria, A-3500, Austria
    0800-400–171–052

    Known For

    • Fresh and locally sourced produce
    • Selection of gluten-free foods
    • Need to make reservations at least a day ahead

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 14. Koun

    $ | Fast Food

    In recent years, Bratislava has been taken over by ice cream stores, and today it's hard to find an Old Town street without a high-quality gelato option. But if you have to choose only one scoop while you're in town, opt for Koun (pronounced "cone"). Run by Barbara Szalaiova, who studied the art of gelato making in Italy, this award-winning gelateria has an ever-changing rota of flavors, with only eight of their hundreds of recipes available on any given day.

    Paulínyho 1, Bratislava, Bratislavský, 811 02, Slovakia
    -948–687–795

    Known For

    • Incredible lemon cake ice cream
    • Sunny decor and even sunnier staff
    • Half-hidden on a side street off Hviezdoslav Square

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 15. Loibnerhof

    $$$$

    It's hard to imagine a more idyllic setting for a memorable meal than this lovely restaurant in Unterloiben, a five-minute drive southeast of Dürnstein—especially if the weather is nice and tables are set out in the fragrant apple orchard. One of the oldest restaurants in the area, its kitchen offers inventive variations on regional themes, like Wachau fish soup, crispy roast duck, and foie gras parfait.

    Unterloiben 7, Dürnstein, Lower Austria, A-3601, Austria
    02732-82890

    Known For

    • Unique Butterschnitzel (panfried veal with pork)
    • Outdoor dining at apple orchard
    • Historic atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tue. and Jan., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 16. Muto

    $$$$

    There's a reason why the two-man creative team at this innovative Old Town restaurant chose the name "Muto." Meaning "transform" in Latin, it reflects their food philosophy; taking quality regional and seasonal ingredients and transforming them into delicious dishes with unusual and surprising flavor and texture combinations. The two seven-course menus (one for meat-eaters at €75 and one for vegetarians at €65) are always changing—just one more way in which this restaurant constantly surprises.

    Altstadt 7, Linz, Upper Austria, A-4020, Austria
    0732-770377

    Known For

    • Innovative and playful dishes
    • Cozy and casual interior
    • Unlike anywhere else in Linz

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tue. No lunch
  • 17. Promenadenhof

    $$$

    The atmosphere here is that of a spacious, contemporary Gasthaus, with a fabulous roofed garden filled with flowers. The varied menu of regional cuisine is reasonably priced and has a touch of the Mediterranean, with plenty of vegetarian options available. Nevertheless, the highlights are traditionally Austrian and meaty; the steak tartare, the Tafelspitz (boiled beef), and the size-of-your-head schnitzels. The place is easy to find; just look for the theater in the heart of the Altstadt.

    Promenade 39, Linz, Upper Austria, A-4020, Austria
    0732-777661

    Known For

    • Delicious Linzertorte
    • Excellent service
    • Wine from the cellar available by the glass

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
  • 18. Roxor

    $$ | Burger

    Melt-in-the-mouth eco-farm beef, crunchy double-cooked fries, and crisp craft beers are the order of the day at this excellent burger joint. There are half a dozen burger options to choose from, including veggie mushroom and vegan patty ones; all are cooked medium as standard and served with tasty sides like rosemary or garlic fries, kimchi, and coleslaw. It may be out of the city center but this place is seriously popular at lunch and dinner, so either book ahead or come early.

    Šancová 19, Bratislava, Bratislavský, 811 05, Slovakia
    02-210–205–00

    Known For

    • Bratislava's best burgers
    • Homemade pineapple-curry mayo
    • A little way out of the Old Town
  • 19. Rudolfshof

    $$

    Enjoy a walk through the Kurpark, where you'll find this 19th-century hunting lodge. The fine restaurant serves traditional dishes from the region, including Wiener and chicken schnitzel, pork fillet, and venison stew. The excellent wines served are local vintages, particularly St. Laurent, Zweigelt, and Blauer Portugieser. Stop for a meal or just take a break with coffee and cake. On weekends with clear air and good weather, the grand vistas across the hills from the terrace mean it's hard to get a table.

    Gaminger Berg 5, Baden, Lower Austria, A-2500, Austria
    02252-209–2030

    Known For

    • Traditional and hearty Austrian fare
    • Excellent local wine
    • Beautiful views from the terrace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tues., Credit cards accepted
  • 20. Rusterhof

    $$

    A lovingly renovated burgher's house—the town's oldest—at the top of the main square houses an excellent and imaginative restaurant. The menu depends on what's fresh, and might include grilled fish or Wiener schnitzel made with organic veal. Finish with apple strudel or marzipan. Light natural woods and vaulted ceilings set the tone in a series of smaller rooms; in summer there's an outside garden.

    Rathausplatz 18, Rust, Burgenland, A-7071, Austria
    02685-60793

    Known For

    • Terrace view over main street
    • Fresh and organic menu
    • Four lovely apartments also available

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Credit cards accepted, Tues.–Sun. noon–2 pm and 6–10 pm

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