Friesach Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Friesach

January 12, 2018 Kandra Bartel

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

Marktplatz 6 | 9361 St. Salvator, Friesach 9361, Austria Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Austrian, European, Central European Lunch, Dinner HK$71 - HK$290 +43 4268 20100
Excellent
51%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 32 reviews

Seppenbauer Wirtshaus

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

Grazer Bundesstrasse 15 | 8114 Friesach bei Peggau, Peggau, Friesach 8114, Austria Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$55 - HK$196 +43 3127 41555
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
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Poor
4%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Gasthaus Thomahan

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

Franz Tieber-Platz 4 | Peggau, Friesach 8120, Austria +43 3127 2203
Excellent
33%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
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Terrible
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4 based on 6 reviews

Gasthof Salomon

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

Wiener Strasse 13, Friesach 9360, Austria
Excellent
12%
Good
76%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 8 reviews

Felsenkeller

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

Silberegger Strasse 1, Althofen 9330, Austria Reservations, Waitstaff Austrian, European, Central European Late Night HK$78 - HK$542 43 4262 3835
Excellent
83%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Restaurant Bachler

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.

Reviewed By Cilluz - Fabriano, Italy

Honestly after read the tripadvisor reviews I was expecting more from this restaurant. I started with a soup, then the venison and the dessert.The food was good but the price very, high also in comparison with other Austrian restaurant (for example in Wien).

6. Speckladle

Wiener Strasse 12, Friesach 9360, Austria Austrian, European +43 4268 2392
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Speckladle

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

Fuerstenhofplatz 1, Friesach 9360, Austria Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer Austrian, European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$31 - HK$141 +43 676 4743411
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Wachsstub'n Cafe

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

Hauptplatz 8, Friesach 9360, Austria Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4 based on 2 reviews

Restaurant Weisser Wolf

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

Hauptplatz 2, Althofen 9330, Austria Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +43 650 8403251
Excellent
58%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Cafe Bierhaus Zum Kiebitz

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

Grazer Strasse 28 | 8010 Graz, Peggau, Friesach 8120, Austria Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza Lunch, Drinks, Breakfast, Dinner +43 3127 41897
Excellent
64%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

La Cucina – Hotel & Restaurant

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

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