Location: Graz
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Where to eat Mediterranean food in Graz: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Mediterranean food in Graz, Styria, Austria. A bevy of universities give Austria's second-largest city its lively pace. Baroque palaces are a pleasant contrast with 16th-century courtyards and provocative modern buildings. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, teems with fine architecture, including the Burg castle complex, with its Gothic double staircase, and the graceful Uhrturm clock tower. A funicular takes visitors up the dramatic bluff. The River Mur dashes through the city, and thermal springs dot the surrounding countryside.
Things to do in Graz
10. capperi!
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Capriwanderer
Friendly place and a lively atmosphere. Great house wine, excellent antipasti platter, good desserts. But the main was a disaster for some of us! A few were lucky and chose the pork sauce (delicious) but the tomato/mozzarella vegetarian sauce was almost non-existent and very, very bland. Also, the pasta wasn't properly cooked - not even al dente. So, we had a good time and our friends assured us that it's usually much better here, however the main course was very underwhelming. Reasonable prices.
9. Pizzaiolo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By matejf37
The food was great, but the restaurant is missing some ambient music and wi-fi. We also didn't know what we are ordering because menu was not in English (only in Italian and German). So some of us didn't know exactly what we ordered. We didn't regret going in this restaurant, but the experience is not for the first ranked pizzeria in Graz.
8. Artis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
Avantgardistic, natural kitchen, created by our chef Philipp Dyzcek. Constructed on a mediterranean cooking style, influenced by global cuisine focussing on regional products. Our kitchen will cook for you tue â sat from 1pm â 9.30pm
Reviewed By Sarsonuk
This restaurant is located in the old location of the El Greco Greek restaurant and should not be confused with this restaurant. This restaurant is extremely professional and the decor from the El Greco has been completely removed and is significantly upgraded. The ambiance is subtle with low key music playing in the background with oil paintings scattered around the walls. The restaurant is run by Italians and the food is clearly Italian inspired however, there are the touches of the local food delicacies that are needed for attaining a Michelin Star which is the clear goal of this establishment. However, due to the quality, delivery and attention to detail of the diners experience I am pretty sure this will be the 1st Michelin Star restaurant in Styria. Myself and my wife took the surprise menu that consisted of Fish soupSmoked salmon and caviar Oyster LangoustineGnocchiTomato pumpkin soup Lamb chopTruffle risotto Creme brûlée mooseSpeciality wine from Italy and south Styria The waiters will keep asking you if you want a break. Be careful as youâll keep drinking your wine and hence a second bottle will be presented to you. The waiters know their business.Cost 278 euro This is truly amazing restaurant Well recommended
7. El Pescador
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Our fish restaurant "EL PESCADOR im Rathaus" is our maritme counterpart to our steakhouse "EL GAUCHO im Landhaus" - we offer mediterranean and asian inspiried dishes in an informal and comfortable atmosphere. Come by and let us take you on a short vacatio
Reviewed By Jeffrey D
Located in the backside of the Rathaus, away from the main square and across the street from its sister restaurant, El Gaucho, El Pescador is upscale casual in the heart of old town Graz. The interior is cleverly laid out in mostly small tables that make great use of the available space (just be sure to NOT accept the two-top adjacent to the toilet). The staff were attentive and friendly, though constantly busy. The food arrived at an excellent pace and I would be happy to recommend any of the items we ordered. The fish soup was a luscious opener, particularly on a chilly evening. My braised octopus main was perfectly cooked and went very well with the grilled polenta. I was a little surprised by the dollop of sour cream in the middle, but stirred into the red sauce braising liquid and eaten at the end it was a nice finisher. A side of mixed grilled mushrooms Pires nicely. My wife raved about her grilled char, particularly the crispy skin, and loved the side of grilled vegetables. We would both be happy to eat here again.
6. L'Enoteca dei Ciclopi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Paul D
After barely getting a table the night before, I wanted to make sure I had a reservation for the evening. I had the hotel call two places, but neither could promise me a seat. I passed this place going back and forth to my hotel, so stopped the late afternoon and made a reservation. Now having just spent a month in Italy, my expectations were fairly low. The place bills itself as Sicilian, but probably only half of the menu items (which werenât that many) could be categorized as âSicilianâ. I decided to play it safe, so I ordered the mixed antipasto platter, which was fine â salami, prosciutto, capocollo, cheese, olives and some fried cauliflower. I ordered a glass of the house white, which unfortunately tasted oxidized to me. I pointed this out and was given a replacement glass of grillo. Main course was grilled calamari and grilled vegetables. This turned out to be quite good. The calamari were cooked perfectly. The big surprise were the grilled vegetables. They did not try to mimic Sicily by cooking eggplant or zucchini, but, instead, the provided was readily available locally â potatoes, cauliflower and winter squash. The vegetables were the best part of the meal and I give them credit for that. Only three people were working and at least two seemed to be both cooking and serving. The kitchen is tiny and open, so Iâm pretty sure each dish is done individually. The fish dishes were definitely on the pricey side, which is not terribly surprising. I didnât have a bad experience, just not overwhelmingly positive either.
5. Trattoria Veneziana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Panhirsch
Good spaghetti and good brodetto. Not excellent, yet fresh and tasty. Portions are huge. Service is very attentive and kind. Relaxed setting and a small garden tables - interior though is less interesting. Average prices. In overall, a good choice for lunch or drive through (3 mins detour from highway)
4. Eckstein
Overall Ratings
4 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By Q1445DIthomask
Wonderful garden, great personnel and service.Focus on drinks.I assume the chef has not been present the day we were there. The risotto was not good in every possible aspect: fully cooked through rice, litres of oil on the plate, fried onion rings!!!! on top of some tasteless chanterells ... No comment.Dear Q1445Dlthomask,thank you for your Feedback. We are sorry that our Risotto didn't meet your expactations. Due to your praise of our garden, personnel and service, we are convinced we will meet the next time your taste by our many other meals. kind regardsYours Eckstein-Team
3. Osteria dei Sensi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Cesare M
I visited yesterday the "Osteria dei Sensi" in Graz (AT) with my wife. In a friendly and nice atmosphere, we had the pleasure to taste true classic typical italian specialities like "spaghetti alla scoglio" and the more sofisticated "risotto al limone", followed by well prepared "grigliata di pesce", together with very tasteful italian white and red wine.Last but not least, the chef and the weiters are true italian guys.If you like real and true italian food, try it!
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2. Peppino im Hofkeller
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
At Peppino im Hofkeller you can choose from a variation of homemade pasta specialties. Fish from the sea and fresh seafood is served at our restaurant. Of course we coddle also meat lovers with particular specialties. Visit us and enjoy Italian cuisine by
Reviewed By Aro8
I was there few days ago while doing my Christmass shopping in Graz. Restaurant is situated above the main square, so it is very near to the center of all happenings, shops and hotels. It is a small italian restaurant. The guy who welcomed us seemd to be italian and very hospitable and nice. Food was very good and so was the staff and ambiance.Attached is what we had for the main course. For the begining we took octopus salad which was very good and after thjat some linguini with sea fruits.Prices are not too high.
1. L'Enoteca dei Ciclopi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Paul D
After barely getting a table the night before, I wanted to make sure I had a reservation for the evening. I had the hotel call two places, but neither could promise me a seat. I passed this place going back and forth to my hotel, so stopped the late afternoon and made a reservation. Now having just spent a month in Italy, my expectations were fairly low. The place bills itself as Sicilian, but probably only half of the menu items (which werenât that many) could be categorized as âSicilianâ. I decided to play it safe, so I ordered the mixed antipasto platter, which was fine â salami, prosciutto, capocollo, cheese, olives and some fried cauliflower. I ordered a glass of the house white, which unfortunately tasted oxidized to me. I pointed this out and was given a replacement glass of grillo. Main course was grilled calamari and grilled vegetables. This turned out to be quite good. The calamari were cooked perfectly. The big surprise were the grilled vegetables. They did not try to mimic Sicily by cooking eggplant or zucchini, but, instead, the provided was readily available locally â potatoes, cauliflower and winter squash. The vegetables were the best part of the meal and I give them credit for that. Only three people were working and at least two seemed to be both cooking and serving. The kitchen is tiny and open, so Iâm pretty sure each dish is done individually. The fish dishes were definitely on the pricey side, which is not terribly surprising. I didnât have a bad experience, just not overwhelmingly positive either.
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