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The categories help you to find your bearings Best in town, In places, Typically local, Music, Touristic, Cafés
Price levels range from
* reasonable through
** good value and
*** upmarket to
**** luxurious
“Best in town”: The most refined, select, and luxurious cuisine in town, awarded maximum valuations by the guides - from classical haute cuisine to creative avant-garde culinary arts.
“In places”: Hot spots of the city, where style and design rule, where people meet, where the atmosphere is at the forefront, where you can eat and drink, but above all see and be seen.
“Typically local”: Austria has several regional dishes, and they are particularly prominent here, where great value is placed on tradition both in terms of atmosphere and preparation.
“Music”: Pubs offering live music, where you can expect regular DJ sessions, and dancing - from jazz-clubs to city discos.
“Touristic”: Pubs, cafés and restaurants with added value for tourists - located in specific resorts or in historical buildings, with an especially nice view or right next to the city’s landmarks.
“Cafés”: For an uncomplicated break to drink an espresso, or café latte, read a paper, eat a slice of cake, or dive into typically Austrian coffeehouse atmosphere for a while.
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Kaufmann & Kaufmann *** |
Modern, Italian gourmet pub with Osteria flair. Extensive wine list and creative Italian and Carinthian cuisine, especially the fish dishes. |
| Urbani-Weinstuben *** Meerbothstraße 22 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 281 05 Mon-Fri 11.30 a.m.-3 p.m., 5.30 p.m.-11 p.m. http://www.restaurant-urbani.at |
Friendly bright restaurant, which in recent years has continuously prepared best quality meals from the simple cuisine of gourmet regions. Young Patricia Kaspar is viewed as one of the up-and-coming chefs in Carinthia. |
| Zur Brandenburg ** Brandenburgweg 50 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 43 72 32 Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Just a few minutes outside Villach located in the middle of the forest, with occasional Dixieland and jazz events, wholesome cuisine. |
| Stern ** Kaiser Josef-Platz 5 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 247 55 Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat, Sun 9 a.m.-1 a.m. http://www.stern-villach.at |
Café-bar and lounge section in the centre of Villach. |
| Park-Café * Moritschstraße 2 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 27 77 05 Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-12 a..m., Sun 9 a.m.-10 p.m. http://www.parkcafe.at/site/parkcafe/moderne.html |
Café reopened in the Belle Epoque Park Hotel in 1998. Spacious events centre with café, stage for readings and music, cocktail bar and a large selection of cigars in the Park Lounge right next to the café. |
| Genottehöhe * Genottehöhestraße 40 9504 Judendorf tel.: +43 (4242) 379 18 Wed-Mon 11.30 a.m.-11 p.m. |
On a hill over the city. Down-to-earth atmosphere, fine view, typical Carinthian homely fare, meeting point for the trendy in Villach. |
| Gasthaus zur Post ** Hauptplatz 26 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 261 01 Tue-Sat 12 p.m.-3 p.m., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. http://www.romantik-hotel.com |
Traditional inn, first house on the square. |
| Moser * Maria Gail 18. November-Platz 89500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 349 33 Mon-Sun 11 .a.m.-3 p.m., Mon-Sat 5 p.m.-10 p.m. http://www.gasthof-moser.at |
Traditional inn located slightly away from the city, and placing the emphasis on established cuisine. Some products can also be ordered as takeaways. |
| Bacchus ** Khevenhüllergasse 13 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 21 93 33 Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Traditional inn with prototype atmosphere and wholesome cuisine. |
| Brauhof ** Bahnhofstraße 8 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 242 22 Mon-Sun 9 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Simple brewery inn with homely fare and sophisticated beer culture. |
| Wirt in Judendorf ** Judendorfer Straße 24 9504 Warmbad Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 565 25 Tue-Sat 11.30 a.m.-2 p.m., 6 p.m.-9.30 p.m. http://www.wirt-i-page.at |
One of the best addresses for getting to know Carinthian cuisine in a contemporary setting. Very rustic tavern with a large range of Austrian wines. |
| Café-Konditorei Rainer * Oberer Kirchenplatz 5 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 243 77 Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-7 p.m. http://www.rainer-villach.at |
Traditional café and cake shop in the city centre, with its own gingerbread produce |
| Bernold * Nikolaiplatz 2 9500 Villach tel.: +43 (4242) 254 42 Mon-Fri 7.30 a.m.-7.30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Café and cake shop situated opposite the old town on the bank of the River Drau, with a large terrace and wide range of homemade cakes and sweets. |
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