Location: Friesach
Top Restaurants in Friesach
Friesach Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Friesach
Friesach (Slovene: Breže) is a historic town in the Sankt Veit an der Glan district of Carinthia, Austria. First mentioned in an 860 deed, it is known as the oldest town in Carinthia.
Things to do in Friesach
1. Seppenbauer Wirtshaus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
One of the most beautiful addresses in Central Carinthia with authentic regional cuisine, cozy rooms radiating a country ambience, and a fantastic museum of vintage vehicles. The lovingly designed dining rooms represent the beating culinary heart of the Seppenbauer: Traditional recipes and almost exclusively regional ingredients characterize their typical Carinthian menu, enriched by exquisite highlights from the Alps-Adriatic world. New landlords Maruska and Guido Schwengersbauer, after having spent successful years in Istria, still nurture excellent relationships with top producers there. Whether world-class olive oil, top-quality wines or truffles - connoisseurs of fine food are constantly greeted by high-carat surprises here at the Seppenbauer. 36 beautiful rooms that embody the essence of this country setting recommend themselves for an overnight stay or holiday escape from the daily routine - offering ample space and luxurious baths, the décor featuring cozy fabrics and warm woods. The extensive wellness area is in a class of its own: Aside from a traditional steam bath, a saltwater steam bath, organic herbal sauna, infrared cabin, shower facilities with a crushed-ice tower and broad relaxation zones, it also awaits guests with original spa extras such as the Brewery Sauna and even a hot tub in a giant beer vat. Two bowling lanes, state-of-the-art seminar rooms, an events hall for up to 450 people, a studio kitchen for cooking courses and their own Village Bakery add the ideal finishing touches. Guests should certainly not forego a visit to their vintage vehicle museum, with extraordinary exhibits ranging from Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and Porsches, to a unique collection of Vespas and motorbikes, and even the original prototype of an airplane.
Reviewed By Austriamad2 - Carlisle
Seppenbauer is a restaurant, hotel and vintage car museum in the small village of St Salvator, a few minutes drive from the town of Friesach. It opened last year on the site of a former inn and to all appearances no expense has been spared. The bar area is the more traditional and atmospheric of the rooms, and beyond that is a big dining area that is lighter, a bit more modern and is non-smoking. There is also a beer garden at the back of the hotel.
The food is mainly traditional Austrian with favourites such as schnitzels, tafelspitz and venison casserole. There are also seasonal and daily specials. Although I have never tried them, they offer special meals for two or more - platters of grilled meats with rice, fries, various sauces and salads. They also do a mixed schnitzel platter and a fish platter. These cost from 12 euro to 14 euro per person. A schnitzel with fries or potato salad costs 8 euro and is for hearty appetites only as the schnitzel is almost the size of a dinner plate. Soups are great, especially the summer tomato soup and the frittaten. Various puddings include a fantastic Metnitz valley honey parfait with fruits. There is a children's menu with plenty of choice and it's good value.
Service is friendly and efficient and when the place is really busy - which is quite often - they warn you in advance that the food might take a while to arrive. Tables in the rear dining area are bookable but the bar area doesn't have a booking system. The car museum upstairs is well worth a visit too.
I can highly recommend the Seppenbauer and it's welcome new addition to the restaurants in the Metnitz valley.
2. Gasthaus Thomahan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Inscribe - Sligo, Ireland
What a find this turned out to be! It's just beside the main road. It has a good sized car-park. There is an inside eating area, a partially covered reating area to the rear and to the side there is a fine garden restaurant. Although the inn is just off the main road, the area itself is picturesque and worth a visit.
The reception was warm and friendly. The restaurant staff spoke good English and we had no problem being understood. The food is varied with local Styrian dishes and also a wide variety of other dishes. The food was well cooked and beautifully served. The portions were large. They stock a few varieties of beer and their wine is good.
The toilet facilities were exceptionally clean and it's plain that a high standard of hygiene is maintained.
The price was reasonable and we all had a wonderful time.
3. Gasthof Salomon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Bodger8559 - Warwickshire
Was on my wayt back to the Train Station - Only wanted a drink - saw the food and asked for a Menu - they speak good English Chose the roast pork (as one does in Austria) and the food was really nice.
Not expensive - nice friendly people.
4. Felsenkeller
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Lotopia
The interior was simple. The staff were reasonably friendly. Sufficient choices of the food. The food was tasty. The service was good and fast. The price-quality was good too.
5. Restaurant Bachler
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Bachler in Althofen is a primordial rock of Carinthia’s top dining culture, and a paradise for cheese aficionados. The funny thing is, it was never planned that way....But now, after 30 years of serving good times to our guests, we are proud to see, that the way we tooked is fullfilling our guests and us as well.
6. Speckladle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By niTor - Klagenfurt
Das Lokal ist etwas abseits vom Hauptplatz an der Stadtmauer gelegen. Das Ambiente ist sehr nett. Im Inneren des Lokals gibt es einen sehr urigen Speisesaal.
Das Essen ist sehr gut und und das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis stimmt. Der kleine und sehr kindergerechte Spielplatz, ermöglicht auch Familien mit Kindern ein entspanntes Essen.
7. Wachsstub'n Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
See-feel-experie-enjoy. The Wachsstub`n with café is located in the historic granary in the court of Friesach
Reviewed By GlisGlis - Breitenstein, Austria
Wer nach Friesach kommt, sollte hier eine Mahlzeit einplanen. Entweder ein Frühstück, ein Mittagessen mit einer herrlichen Variation von Kärntner Kasnudeln (klassisch, Fleisch, Fisch, Spinat) oder die Mehlspeisen oder sogar den berühmten Honigbecher (Eisspezialität) genießen. Das Ehepaar Marx bemüht sich nicht nur die Gäste zu verwöhnen, sondern versorgt den Besucher auch mit profunden Informationen über das Wachsziehen und die mittelalterliche Geschichte Friesachs. Ist doch Alexander Marx der Blutrichter von Friesach, der alljährlich beim mittelalterlichen Spectaculum den Verurteilten das Fürchten lehrt. Innenräume sehr charmant und informativ mit einer kleinen Ausstellung zum Thema Bienen und Wachs gestaltet, Möglichkeit zum Einkauf von typischen Bienenwachsprodukten und Honig. Schöner Arkadengang im Fürstenhof lädt zum Sitzen im Freien ein, im Sommer angenehm kühl und schattig!
8. Restaurant Weisser Wolf
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Esther91 - Klagenfurt
Ausgezeichnete Küche, freundliches und aufmerksames Service, gemütliches Ambiente in einem schönen alten Bürgerhaus am Hauptplatz von Friesach in Kärnten. Ich kehre hier immer gerne ein, wenn ich in Friesach bin. Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.
9. Cafe Bierhaus Zum Kiebitz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By PetitGourmetMichaela - Sankt Polten, Austria
Café und Bierhaus in einem - das ist ja schon mal eine gute Grundvoraussetzung. Eines der wenigen Lokale, die am Karsamstag offen hatten in Althofen. Hausbier war sehr schmackhaft, Kiebitz-Toast ein toller Snack. Nette Bedienung.
10. La Cucina – Hotel & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Giovanni F - Naples, Italy
The pizzeria is with a very good quality here.
Very nice the location, good the staff.
Peggau has some nice places around that you can visit (i'e a nice cave).
La cucina from some Italian owners, has some great pizza both in size and taste.
They really push forward the standard of pizza in Austria
