Styrian specialities
Backhendl (fried chicken), bean salad, Brettljause platters and pumpkin seed oil – regional classics at their best.
Restaurants & Dining in Graz
Restaurants in Graz – the culinary capital
Backhendl, pumpkin seed oil and Southern Styrian wine: Graz is Austria’s culinary capital. We’re right in the middle of it – and the first tip starts in our own house.
Where’s the best place to eat in Graz?
Graz carries the title “culinary capital” for good reason: short distances from field to plate, a farmers’ market at Kaiser-Josef-Platz and a density of great places to eat that’s hard to match. The menus feature Styrian classics like Backhendl, bean salad and Brettljause platters – refined with pumpkin seed oil and paired with Southern Styrian wine.
The liveliest restaurant quarters are central: around Hauptplatz and Herrengasse in the old town, and the trendy Lendplatz with its young scene. From award-winning kitchens to rustic Buschenschank taverns, it’s all here – and within walking distance or a few minutes from our houses.
And the enjoyment starts with us: at Hotel Schachenwald we cook regionally in our own restaurant, and at the sHome Hotel there’s the Pizzeria Napoletana with authentic Neapolitan pizza. So you can start the day well fortified – or wind it down in a relaxed way.
Highlights
This is what Graz tastes like
Old Town & Herrengasse
Restaurants, cafés and bars line up around Hauptplatz and Herrengasse – right in the middle of the UNESCO old town.
Trendy Lendplatz
A young scene, creative eateries and street food – Lendplatz is Graz’s culinary hotspot.
Wine & Buschenschank
Southern Styrian wines and cosy Buschenschank taverns in the hills around Graz – enjoyment with a view.
Restaurant at Schachenwald
Regional, seasonal and cosy – 3–10 pm, opening days vary by season, in our in-house restaurant.
View restaurant pagePizzeria Napoletana
Authentic Neapolitan pizza in the heart of Graz: pizza, pasta & salads at the sHome Hotel – external guests welcome too.
View pizzeria pageYour base camp
Enjoyment starts right at home
Whether it’s your own restaurant or a pizzeria – your culinary visit to Graz starts right at our door.
sHome Hotel
approx. 10 min to the old townGraz · with pizzeria
Urban city hotel with the Pizzeria Napoletana on site – the ideal base to explore Graz’s restaurant scene.
Learn moreHotel Schachenwald
approx. 15 minnear Graz · with restaurant
In-house restaurant with regional cuisine – 3–10 pm, opening days vary by season.
Learn moresHome CityHouse
centralGraz · city centre
Stylish rooms right in the city – the top spots around Hauptplatz and Herrengasse are within walking distance.
View propertyFAQ
Frequently asked questions about restaurants in Graz
Which Styrian specialities should I try?
Classics include Backhendl, bean salad and Brettljause platters – refined with Styrian pumpkin seed oil and paired with Southern Styrian wine.
Where are the best restaurants in Graz?
Centrally around Hauptplatz and Herrengasse in the old town, as well as the trendy Lendplatz. These quarters are quick to reach from our houses.
Do you also have dining on site?
Yes – Hotel Schachenwald has an in-house restaurant with regional cuisine (Daily 3–10 pm on opening days – open every day June to September, Mon–Sat in May & October, otherwise Mon–Wed full kitchen and Thu a small snack menu (closed Fri–Sun). Closed between Christmas and Epiphany.), and the sHome Hotel has the Pizzeria Napoletana with authentic Neapolitan pizza (external guests welcome too).
Can I combine wine and regional cuisine?
Very well – Southern Styrian wines and Buschenschank taverns in the hills around Graz are within easy reach. Ideal for a culinary tour from Graz.
How central is my stay for a culinary getaway?
From our sHome houses you’re in the old town in around 10 minutes; the sHome CityHouse is right in the city centre.
Secure your room in the culinary capital
Graz tastes good at any time of day. Tell us your preferred dates – we’ll find the right house for your culinary getaway.