6 Best Restaurants in Klagenfurt, Carinthia and Graz

Lose yourself on the winding streets of the old town and find your way to 7.Himmel for an intimate Mediterranean-inspired meal. The focus is on local, sustainable ingredients which are lovingly paired with a choice selection from their extensive wine list. Fresh trout and char from Lake Wörthersee are served Thursdays to Saturdays.

Inventive dishes, excellent staff, and an inviting atmosphere sum up a visit to 151. The menu is a fascinating fusion of Austrian, Mediterranean, and Asian flavors, including vegan options. Dinner only. The seating layout doesn’t offer much in the way of privacy, but the service and food more than make up for it. The luminescent bar has a good selection of gin, rum, and Austrian and international wines and the terrace is magical.

This rustic brewery is in one of the oldest buildings in Klagenfurt and attracts a mixed and lively clientele. The excellent beer produced here pairs perfectly with the local cuisine. If the weather permits, try to get a place in the lovely courtyard. Its convenient location in the city center makes it a popular meeting place; be prepared for a crowd.

Chef Stephan Vadnjal offers up fresh local fish and seafood with a Mediterranean flair and a hand-picked wine selection to match. The interior is clean and smart; the service welcoming. Entrance is around the corner from the square.

When nothing but a hearty goulash will do, the Gasthaus Pumpe is the top Klagenfurt choice. Fresh Puntingammer beer on tap is just one of the highlights of this humble spot which is popular with locals looking to hang out with friends; enjoy a few beers; and savor large plates of sausage, schnitzel, and other Austrian delights. Typical pub atmosphere and service means occasional shared tables and casual staff. The inner courtyard is lovely when the weather is nice.

Gorgeous is the word to describe this spot's perch, which offers a view over the Wörthersee and makes a fitting backdrop for some of the area's best seafood. This former villa offers several romantic dining rooms in champagne and red tones, or you can sit outdoors on the wraparound terrace overlooking the glistening water. Don't miss the appetizer of delicate trout caviar and smoked salmon on crispy toast points, then try the grilled calamari or the Maria Loretto fish platter for those who can’t decide. For dessert, try the lemon sorbet. You'll need a taxi to get here.