Some places impress you once.
Some places stay in your head forever.
Some places are even suggested iconic.
…And then there is
@steirereck_stadtpark ❤️🔥
My third time here — and honestly, I’m 100% sure it won’t be the last one!
Because every single visit feels absolutely special. Thought-through, emotional, deeply Austrian, incredibly intelligent and… simply outstanding 🔝
When one of my closest friends came to visit me and was open to a gastronomic adventure, I instantly knew where to take her.
Steirereck is not just a restaurant. It’s a true gastro legend of Austria. The best restaurant of the country for a reason!
3 🌟🌟🌟
@michelinguide
3 🔪🔪🔪 by
@thebestchefawards for
@heinz.reitbauer
and one & only Austrian restaurant included in
@theworlds50best list (#33 currently)
But what I personally adore the most — despite all the recognition, awards and worldwide fame — Steirereck never feels arrogant or cold. Quite the opposite: every time I come here, I feel genuinely welcome, cared for and surprised 🥹
The bread trolley alone deserves its own Michelin star 😁 Andy and his legendary bread selection are basically one of Vienna’s gastro symbols. Same as the cheese trolley though))
And the food… wow 🤯
This time my absolute favorite was the cabbage dish. Sounds simple? It wasn’t. It was one of those plates that makes you silent after the first bite. Elegant, deep, perfectly balanced. This dish completely stole my heart 💔
I also truly love how Steirereck works with Austrian products and seasonality. They don’t scream luxury through caviar and theatrics only — they turn local ingredients into fine dining art.
And these tiny details everywhere… the petit fours inspired by Eurovision this time 😁 the service, the rhythm of the dinner, the precision without stiffness. This is exactly what world-class hospitality should feel like.
And the highest level of care in every detail is definitely set by
@birgit.reitbauer (also the most beautiful Austrian woman to me, if I may say so 🙈).
Seems like this restaurant is best of the best, right?)
It is.
Can’t wait for the 4th visit already 😌
ps. I’m sorry I didn’t notice the Keys sign mistake before posting 😔