The Best of the Wachau

Cuisine of the highest standard

The ‘Best of Wachau’ restaurants are synonymous with authentic enjoyment, regional quality and culinary excellence. With passion, regional ingredients and a keen eye for quality, they create dishes that blend tradition with creativity. Whether in a cosy pub or a fine-dining restaurant, each establishment tells its own culinary story and invites you to discover the Wachau through its flavours. 

Süßspeise auf einem weißen Teller kunstvoll angerichtet.
©© Die Abbilderei
Eine bunte Speisenkreation auf einem weißen Teller.
©© Die Abbilderei

“Eating is a necessity – savouring is an art.”

Where enjoyment meets quality

From B, as in Bäckerei Schmidl, to W, as in Wachauerstube, there are many renowned restaurants and eateries that have one thing in common: they have all been awarded the “Best of Wachau” seal of quality and thus meet strict criteria regarding atmosphere, food and drink.

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An overview of the best of Wachau’s gastronomy

  • A master baker forms dough in a bakery.
    ©Best of Wachau/Rita Newman

    Bäckerei & Konfiserie Schmidl

    Hauptstraße 20-21, 3601 Dürnstein
  • Man in plaid shirt and leather pants leans against wooden wall, smiles.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Daniela Führer

    Bauer & Wirt Langthaler

    Pömling 14, 3644 Pömling
  • Metal sign 'Café Konditorei Hagmann' on a yellow house wall.
    ©Konditorei Hagmann

    Café-Konditorei Hagmann

    Untere Landstraße 8, 3500 Krems an der Donau
  • A decorative box with a round chocolate and an information sheet.
    ©Mistlbacher

    Café-Konditorei Mistlbacher

    Hauptstraße 1, 3390 Melk
  • A plate of salad and meat, a basket of bread and a glass of white wine on a table.
    ©Rita Newman

    Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel

    Zur Himmelsstiege 122, 3601 Dürnstein
  • Exterior view of Gasthof Prankl at dusk with illuminated terrace and castle in the background.
    ©Wachsmann VerlagsGmbH

    Gasthof Prankl

    Hinterhaus 16, 3620 Spitz
  • Idyllic village square with inn and terrace and a church tower in the background.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/David Schreiber

    Hotel Ringl Wachau

    Am Hauptplatz 3, 3643 Maria Laach am Jauerling
  • Historic Hofmeisterei Hirtzberger building with pink façade and red doors in the Wachau region.
    ©Hofmeisterei Hirtzberger/Julius Hirtzberger

    Hofmeisterei Hirtzberger

    Hauptstraße 74, 3610 Wösendorf in der Wachau
  • A plate of grilled salmon, broccoli, cauliflower, yellow peppers and cherry tomatoes, on a table set with wine glasses.
    ©Robert Herbst_POV

    Hotel & Restaurant Donauhof

    An der Donau 40, 3644 Emmersdorf an der Donau
  • An artfully arranged dish on a white plate with a fork next to it.
    ©Chris Saupper

    Restaurant Richard Löwenherz

    Nr. 8, 3601 Dürnstein
  • Set table on a restaurant terrace with a view of a river and wooded hills in the background.
    ©Fally

    Hotel Schloss Dürnstein

    Nr. 2, 3601 Dürnstein
  • Elegant dish with fish, asparagus and potatoes on a white plate, decorated with flowers. A bottle of wine and a glass in the background.
    ©Rita Newman

    Wachauer Stube im Hotel Wachau

    Am Wachberg 3, 3390 Melk
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