New Culinary Offerings in Austria
Introduction
From lavishly laid tables to unique taste experiences: there's something for everyone here.
Austria has reaffirmed its position as a leading culinary destination: following the Michelin Guide 2026 presentation on 18 March, the country now boasts 105 starred restaurants and a total of 124 Michelin stars. There are also constant changes and innovations in Austria's restaurant scene and we have included some of the highlights: from the inclusive brewery in Carinthia to the glitzy bar in Vienna.
Please find some highlights of our culinary news below.
You can also download the full press release here.
Introduction
Michelin Guide Austria
After a long break and to the great delight of the Austrian tourism industry, the renowned Michelin Guide has been rating restaurants throughout Austria again since 2025. It plays a key role in showcasing Austria as Europe’s leading culinary destination. The Michelin Guide Austria 2025 listed 82 star-rated restaurants across all nine provinces. The 2026 results have been revealed on 18th March.
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Café Rosa & Rot
Café Rosa & Rot opened at Literaturhaus Vorarlberg, in the impressively renovated Villa Franziska und Iwan Rosenthal in Hohenems, in January 2026. Furniture, decorations and even the outfits of hosts Elvira Flora and Eva Motter follow the "Rosa & Rot" (pink and red) colour scheme. Some of the dishes such as the sweet pink and savoury red breakfasts pick up on the café's name too. Café Rosa & Rot has a truly special ambiance that includes wall paintings from 1890 with Japanese motifs preserved during renovation as were original elements from the time when the space was used as a bowling alley.
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Organic Enjoyment
With "Organic Enjoyment", the Mühlviertel-Danube region has been showcasing its expertise in organic products since 2026. The accompanying website features 13 organically certified farms that offer tours and tastings, with the selection ranging from the medicinal herb garden to the chili manufactory. And 21 selected culinary specialists, from restaurants to hotels, bring high-quality local organic produce to the table.
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Le Fou Bar à Cocktails
Le Fou Bar à Cocktails opened its doors in a baroque building in the centre of Vienna in December 2025 and has been bringing Viennese grandeur to the glass ever since. Sensual shapes, warm rusty hues, silk wallpapers and the custom-designed floor mosaic define the ambiance in the brick-red bar area. Small side rooms shimmer in gold, blue and multicolour tones with a séparée decorated in leopard print in between. Albert Trummer, son of the legendary bartender from Apotheke in New York, and his team mix excellent cocktails. The champagne menu is not too shabby either and it’s accompanied by French and Mediterranean-inspired bar food.
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Our news are updated twice a year in cooperation with the regional tourist boards.
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Download the latest culinary news here:
Culinary News 2026 (PDF)
Summer News 2026 (PDF)
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Lebensgefühl Austria - cook
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Organic vegetable farm Voggeneder in Naarn
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Organic vegetable farm Voggeneder in Naarn
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Lebensgefühl Austria – campaign image Dining out with delicious culinary delights
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