Cuisine of Linz for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

There is a huge range of dining places in Linz. Many famous restaurants are serving customers for more than a dozen years and are known far beyond the borders of the city. The charming Wagnerei restaurant is located in the heart of Linz; it offers visitors the delicious Austrian cuisine. The restaurant’s hall is decorated in a classic style with elegant furniture of dark wood. Wagnerei’ main visitors are travelers, so the restaurant always has a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

One of the most celebrated restaurants in the city is the Zum kleinen Griechen serving Greek cuisine. It is located in the beautiful 15th century building; the restaurant resembles a classic country inn with its design. Those who like simple and hearty food would be pleased with this place; chefs cook their dishes following classic old recipes. Zum kleinen Griechen would also please guests with reasonable prices. There you can relax with family members.

Those who prefer Italian cuisine would like the Mia Cara restaurant. Dishes of seafood are considered branded treats of the restaurant, and you won’t find anything alike in any other place. It’s also worth to taste spaghetti cooked following the old home recipe. There is also a bar, where you can order a glass of your favorite Italian wine. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Vegetarians won’t find a better place to stay than the P'aa restaurant located in the center of the historic district. The restaurant is very popular among locals and tourists alike. You can find a large selection of entrees, interesting vegetable salads and original author dishes in its menu. The P'aa restaurant also has an excellent wine list. Visitors of the city are recommended to visit trendy Verdi restaurant. Its spacious room can accommodate a large company. The basis of the menu consists of classical Austrian dishes, but Verdi is also suitable for gourmets. A cozy room decorated in Art Nouveau style, as well as a high level of service would be a welcome addition to the stay. Among the restaurants of national cuisine, Promenadenhof has to be mentioned. It features a wide range of specialties and interesting decor in the style of past centuries, and impeccable service.

In Linz restaurants, you can try the most popular regional dishes. A very common main course is a Schnitzel, which is prepared from selected pork or veal and served with various vegetable garnishes. Some upscale restaurants prepare meat dishes using wine and adding spices that give the meat special flavors. Various types of goulash are also widespread. To complement hearty meat dishes, many locals order a glass or two of cold beer.

The region inherited many gastronomic traditions from the Czech Republic and Austria. In local restaurants, you can try traditional Knödel, which are very common in these countries. This is how they call boiled dumplings, which may be filled with meat and various vegetables. The most interesting restaurants specializing in regional cuisine can be found near Marketplatz.

The square itself is the location of the largest and most popular market in town where one can find the most popular meat delicacies and cheeses from local farms. Not far from Marketplatz, there is also a historic brewery whose visitors are offered interesting tours including a tasting of the best varieties of "the amber drink".

Connoisseurs of fine wines will not be bored either - they can taste special wines made of Riesling grapes. This grape variety has been cultivated in the vicinity of Linz for hundreds of years. Themed wine tours are held in Burg Linz Castle. During such tours, you can try not only the best types of wine but also popular regional dishes prepared according to old recipes.

Traditional cuisine cannot be imagined without pastries - sweet pastries are among the most common dessert options. Dozens of types of pies and puddings are baked in local pastry shops. Nut and poppy seed rolls are pretty common as well. Local pastry shops also bake various types of strudel, which are typically served with aromatic vanilla sauce. Traditional restaurants of Linz charm visitors not only with a rich menu and unique tastes but also with a special atmosphere. Many popular restaurants are housed in lovely half-timbered houses.