Fine dining in the Graz Region
A new taste for culinary delights
The upscale gastronomy in the Graz Region is one of the most exciting culinary landscapes in Austria today.
Michelin stars, award-winning restaurants, modern taverns and international cuisines represent a restaurant scene with an extraordinary range. Regional products, seasonal ingredients and artisanal precision are what they all have in common.
Creative menus, top plant-based cuisine, fish restaurants, steak culture and culinary delights with a special atmosphere make fine dining in the Graz Region surprisingly versatile.
Seven perspectives on culinary delights
From Michelin stars and modern tavern cuisine to international cuisines, top plant-based cuisine and special locations with a view: seven perspectives give insights into the diversity of the restaurant scene in the Graz Region.
Michelin-starred & award-winning restaurants
Today, the region’s top gastronomy is more diverse than ever. Michelin stars, award-winning restaurants and creative restaurant concepts stand alongside modern taverns and regional cuisines.
In Artis, fish and seafood meet finely composed surprise menus and international flavours. Zur Goldenen Birn translates historic imperial and royal cuisine recipes into elegant, modern menus. Wörgötter in Ligist combines creative top cuisine with the warmth of a modern tavern. Genießerei am Markt brings the diversity of the Kaiser-Josef-Market to the plate and shows how regional products are becoming contemporary top cuisine.
Other gourmet restaurants such as Das Edelsbrunner in Premstätten, plant-based Gerüchteküche in Graz, Schmidhofer im Palais, Mohrenwirt, Kehlberghof or Stammtisch am Paulustor complement the spectrum of regional top gastronomy.
International cuisine
Japanese precision, Mediterranean flavours and regional products are of course part of today’s upscale gastronomy. International influences complement the regional cuisine without overshadowing its origins.
Toshi focuses on Asian tapas, sushi and minimalist aesthetics. Caylend works with Styrian products, international flavours and exceptional wine culture, while regional ingredients are calmly and clearly interpreted at Arravané. nullneun combines seasonal dishes with an international signature and urban architecture.
Miss Cho and Bar Amouro bring together pan-Asian and Levantine influences with design, bar culture and relaxed atmospheres. Vina in turn is one of the best places to go for modern Vietnamese cuisine in Graz. The restaurant is run by the Nguyen family led by Thi Ba Nguyen, Austria’s oldest award-winning chef.
Signature tavern culture
Many of the most exciting dishes in the region are created where tavern culture and modern cuisine meet. Regional products, seasonal ingredients and personal hospitality form the basis, supplemented by new ideas and contemporary interpretations.
Mohrenwirt near the Kunsthaus Graz combines organic tavern cuisine with the creative atmosphere of the Lendviertel. At Kreuzwirt in Thal and Wirtshaus Thorbauer, Styrian classics are carefully thought through. Trautentalwirt in Geistthal represents feel-good cuisine from the forest, meadow and water, seasonal dishes and a great sense for regional ingredients.
Genusstreffpunkt Höfer, Landhaus Rois, Liebocher Stub’n, Stammtisch am Paulustor and Restaurant Zur Linde show how diverse modern tavern culture is interpreted today.
Atmosphere & views
At some restaurants, the view is simply part of the experience. Terraces over Graz, historic buildings and special locations make the place itself part of the enjoyment.
aiola upstairs on the Schlossberg is shaped by its vast glass surfaces, open architecture and the terrace above the rooftops of the city. Right next to it, Restaurant Schlossberg has been one of the special addresses for years, with a far-reaching view, a sky bar and a garden between ancient trees.
Starcke Haus is much more tranquil: Small terraces, a historic building and an almost hidden square above the city give the house its special atmosphere. Kehlberghof combines fine gourmet cuisine with a far-reaching view over the city. Fürstenstand on the Plabutsch complements the category with its city view terrace and outlook.
Restaurant Florian at Parkhotel Graz thrives on its tranquil location close to the city park, the rose garden and the history of the building.
Enjoyment away from the menu
Enjoyment does not always start with a menu. Sometimes it is a good wine, small dishes to share or a long evening at the bar that will be remembered.
ar Amouro brings Levantine cuisine, creative cocktails and Mediterranean flavours to the centre of Graz. At Salon Marie, breakfast, bistro cuisine and a stylish evening atmosphere belong together right in the Grand Hôtel Wiesler. Sudhaus combines its own brewing with regional cuisine and a spacious roof terrace.
Genießerei am Markt is also one of the city’s special culinary locations. Directly at the Kaiser-Josef-Market, daily changing dishes are created from fresh products from the market, from uncomplicated lunches to the multi-course Styria market dinner by star chef Alexander Posch.
Top vegetarian cuisine
Vegetables have long played the main role in many cuisines. Seasonal products, fine aroma and craftsmanship show how versatile plant-based cuisine is thought of today.
Gerüchteküche is one of the most consistent restaurants in the region. Its cooking is exclusively plant-based, seasonal and with local ingredients. Fermentation, pickling and old preservation techniques give many dishes their special depth.
Kabuff also works with a reduced access to the modern kitchen. Creative dishes, high-quality products and a quiet atmosphere are clearly the focus here.
Vegetarian dishes have long since been on the menu at Arravané or Wirtshaus Thorbauer. Seasonal products and modern cuisine are naturally combined here.
Fish restaurants & steak culture
Some kitchens consciously focus on the product. Fish, seafood, dry aged beef and high-quality meat pieces are the focus here, accompanied by craftsmanship and great care in the selection of ingredients.
At Kornati, fish dishes, Croatian wines and the atmosphere of a small Adriatic restaurant come together. El Pescador is dedicated entirely to the theme of fish, from native freshwater fish to oysters, mussels and bluefin tuna in the heart of Graz’s old town. The daily Pranzo also brings a piece of Adriatic Sea into everyday life in Graz.
With Steak Boutique, Restaurant Scheucher and el Gaucho, Graz also has several award-winning addresses for high-quality meat cuisine. Steak Boutique focuses on dry ageing and international steakhouse culture, while el Gaucho brings premium beef with an urban atmosphere to the historic country house. Restaurant Scheucher has stood for classic hospitality and precisely prepared meat dishes for years.
Planning culinary delights
The restaurant scene in the Graz Region ranges from a quick lunch to a multi-course dinner, from the market stall to the Michelin-star restaurant. Many places work seasonally or serve their menus only on certain days. You are recommended to make an early reservation, especially at weekends.
Between the Lendviertel, the old town and the Schlossberg, many award-winning restaurants are only a few minutes’ walk away from each other. Outside the city, taverns, country inns and gourmet restaurants complement the culinary diversity of the region.
Many culinary delights can be easily combined with a weekend in Graz or a trip to the region.
Culinary addresses with distinction
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Awards at a glance
Michelin Guide
Michelin stars are one of the most internationally renowned awards in gastronomy. The focus is on the quality of the products, the precision of the preparation and the culinary signature of a restaurant.
- 1 star: a kitchen worth a stop
- 2 stars: a kitchen worth a detour
- 3 stars: international top class
In the Graz Region, Restaurant Artis, Zur Goldenen Birn, Genießerei am Markt and Wörgötter were awarded a Michelin star.
Bib Gourmand
The Bib Gourmand distinguishes restaurants that combine high culinary quality with uncomplicated cuisine. Mohrenwirt and Wörgötter bear this award in the Graz Region.
Gault Millau
The Gault Millau toques are among the most important awards in the German-speaking world. The focus of the evaluation is on creativity, taste and the personal signature of the kitchen.
The evaluation is carried out on a scale up to 20 points. If a restaurant earns 11 points, it is awarded. If it earns 12 points or more, it receives its first toque. Many restaurants in the region are among those restaurants in Austria which receive the awards consistently.
Green Star Michelin Guide
With the Green Star, the Michelin Guide honours restaurants that handle products, resources and origins in a particularly responsible manner.
The Green Star was awarded to KABUFF, among others. The restaurant represents product-orientated access to the cuisine, seasonal dishes and a conscious use of ingredients and resources.
FAQ: Fine Dining in the Graz Region
In the city and region there are an extraordinary number of award-winning restaurants in a confined space. Michelin stars meet modern tavern cuisine, fish restaurants meet top plant-based cuisine, and urban eateries meet quiet culinary delights in the surrounding area. It is precisely this combination of high culinary quality, relaxed atmosphere and regional proximity that makes the restaurant scene of the Graz Region so independent today.
Among the best known top restaurants in the region are Artis, Zur Goldenen Birn, Restaurant Wörgötter, Das Edelsbrunner or Schmidhofer im Palais. Places such as Toshi, Caylend, Kornati, Gerüchteküche or Mohrenwirt also characterise the modern cuisine between Graz and its surrounding area.
Michelin stars are currently held byArtis, Zur Goldenen Birn at Parkhotel Graz, Genießerei am Markt and Restaurant Wörgötter in Ligist.
The best known award-winning restaurants in the Graz Region include Artis, Zur Goldenen Birn, Toshi, Caylend or Schmidhofer im Palais in Graz. Around Graz, the award-winning restaurants also include Das Edelsbrunner in Premstätten, Wörgötter in Ligist, Kreuzwirt in Thal or Liebocher Stub’n.
Yes. Many award-winning restaurants in the Graz Region are deliberately located outside the city and combine regional cuisine with a quiet location, gardens or views over the Styrian hills. These include Das Edelsbrunner in Premstätten, Restaurant Wörgötter in Ligist, Kreuzwirt in Thal and Genusstreffpunkt Höfer in Weinitzen.
Yes. In Graz itself, several award-winning restaurants combine classic tavern cuisine with a modern signature and high product quality. Places such as Mohrenwirt or Stammtisch am Paulustor interpret traditional dishes in a contemporary way and combine regional ingredients with personal hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere.
Regional products characterise many cuisines in the Graz Region, from vegetables and herbs to fish, meat, wine and seasonal specialities. Numerous restaurants work closely with producers from Styria and consciously orient their menus according to season and origin.
As a Capital of Delight, Graz combines regional products, markets, agriculture and a diverse restaurant scene to create a culinary culture that is deeply rooted in the everyday life of the city.
Yes. Gerüchteküche is one of Graz’s best-known addresses for plant-based fine dining and serves exclusively vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Vegetarian and/or vegan restaurants such as KABUFF, Arravané or Wirtshaus Thorbauer also rely heavily on seasonal vegetable dishes and modern vegetarian cuisine with their own signature.
Fish and seafood play a central role in several award-winning restaurants in the Graz Region. El Pescador in Graz’s old town is dedicated to Mediterranean fish cuisine from oysters and mussels to daily changing fish dishes. At Kornati, Adriatic fish, Croatian wines and the atmosphere of a classic fish restaurant have characterised the culinary concept for many years.
Restaurant Artis also works intensively with fish and seafood at the top level and combines high-quality products with international flavours and creative surprise menus.
For special occasions, the Graz Region offers many different culinary delights, from the elegant fine dining restaurant to the quiet restaurant garden with a view. Restaurants on the Schlossberg, such as aiola upstairs, Restaurant Schlossberg or Starcke Haus combine culinary delights with views over the city and are particularly suitable for long evenings and special invitations.
If you are looking for multi-course dinner evenings, you will find award-winning addresses for special moments of pleasure at Artis, Edelsbrunner in Premstätten, Zur Goldenen Birn or Restaurant Wörgötter. Places such as Restaurant Florian at Parkhotel Graz or Kehlberghof create a suitable setting for anniversaries, birthdays or enjoyable evenings for two with a rose garden, terrace or quiet location.
