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Go JRE-Inside+Austrian cuisine
A unique tradition of Austrian cuisine has evolved throughout the country's history. The richness of Austria's cuisine is due to the country being a multinational empire, a great melting pot where many diverse cultures have influenced cooking styles. It is common to associate Austrian cuisine with Viennese cuisine, but there are important differences. Many types of typical Austrian food will surely amaze your taste buds and help you get a taste of the Austrian culture. We will cover the most important ones for you in this article, so you can get familiar with the finest Austrian dishes.
What is typical Austrian cuisine?
Austria is famous for its excellent Alpine cuisine. Here you will find a blend of traditional Austrian dishes, prepared with a modern cooking style with a lot of herbs, vegetables, and high-quality meat. Wild game is also an important element in these regional dishes.
Austria shares a similar cooking style to Hungary and Slovakia, which is why many of the dishes are influenced by these countries. Today, Austrian gourmet restaurants highlight modern Alpine cuisine, as well as classical French cuisine influenced by the Mediterranean.
Wiener Schnitzel
Alpine cuisine
Sachertorte
What is a typical Austrian dish?
Wiener Schnitzel: Perhaps the most famous traditional Austrian food. Boneless meat is sliced and thinned with a mallet, and it is then coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. This tasty deep-fried delight is usually served with fried potatoes, sour cream, and onions.
Goulash: A hotpot that is similar to the Hungarian pörkölt. Austrian goulash is made with vegetables like potatoes, onions, bell pepper, and sausages, and is served with bread or dumplings.
Schweinsbraten: A meat dish with roast pork, together with Semmelknödel (bread dumplings) and a cabbage salad.
Kaiserschmarrn: A light sweet pancake named after the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I, who was a big fan of this fluffy pancake. You can eat it for dessert or as a light lunch.
Sachertorte: The most famous Austrian pastry is the Sachertorte. This delicious dark chocolate cake is filled with sweet apricot jam and traditionally eaten together with whipped cream. Click here to learn more about Austrian food culture.
Fine-dining in Austria
Taste the finest Alpine cuisine at one of our top restaurants in Austria and explore the best Austrian food this wonderful country has to offer. Book your dinner at one of our restaurants through our website, for an excellent gastronomic experience.