Carinthia and Graz

2 Best Restaurants in Carinthia and Graz, Austria

Through much of Carinthia you'll discover that, other than simple Gasthäuser (wine taverns), most dining spots are not independent establishments but belong to country inns. Carinthia's peasant tradition is reflected in its culinary specialties, such as Kärntner Käsnudeln (giant ravioli stuffed with a ricotta-like local cheese, and a whisper of mint), Sterz (polenta served either sweet or salty), and Hauswürste (smoked or air-cured hams and sausages, available at butcher shops).

Styria, bordering on Slovenia, has a hearty cuisine with Slavic overtones; a typical dish is Steirisches Brathuhn (roast chicken turned on a spit). The intensely nutty Kürbiskernöl (pumpkinseed oil) is used in many soup and pasta dishes, as well as in salad dressings, or to top off vanilla ice cream.

Sacher

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Joining the expanding enterprise of Sacher cafés in Austria's most prominent cities, Graz's Sacher is everything you would expect—lots of gilt, crimson upholstery, sparkling chandeliers, and Viennese dessert, including the rich chocolate Sacher torte. If you're hungry for a meal, there are breakfast, lunch, and dinner specialties. Try the Frank Sacher potato soup or their original truffle ham. In the adjoining Sacher Wein-Snackbar, you can choose tasty snacks to blend with a full-bodied Austrian white wine or champagne.

Villa Bucher

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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.

Carinthia and Graz

Carinthia and Graz

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