Steirereck

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Family Restaurant at the Top of the World

Nestled in Vienna's green Stadtpark at Am Heumarkt 2A, Steirereck is one of the most celebrated dining destinations on the planet. A fixture in The World's 50 Best Restaurants for over a decade — ranked as high as #9 and most recently at #33 in 2025 — this family-run institution embodies a singular vision: to express Austria on a plate with passion, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

At the helm is chef Heinz Reitbauer, who took over the family restaurant nearly two decades ago and has since forged a deeply personal culinary identity. Rooted in research and sustainability, his modern Austrian cuisine brings forgotten ingredients back to life — rare breeds of meat and fish, near-extinct fruit and vegetable varieties, and the finest seasonal produce from the Reitbauer family's own farm at Pogusch. Exotic herbs are grown on the building's very own rooftop garden, and the kitchen draws on citrus fruits from the Imperial Orangeries — ingredients that carry a sense of place and history in every bite.

A Space Where History Meets the Contemporary

The original building dates from 1904, yet Steirereck feels unmistakably alive and forward-looking. A striking mirrored glass extension opens its walls in the warmer months, creating a semi al-fresco dining experience within the lush Stadtpark. Inside, blonde wood and concrete form an airy, sophisticated setting — historic and uber-contemporary at once, much like the cuisine itself.

Guiding the dining room with equal brilliance is Birgit Reitbauer, whose warmth, meticulous attention to detail, and deep knowledge permeate every corner of the service. Together, Birgit and Heinz have built an atmosphere that draws global gourmets and devoted locals alike.

The Art of the Table

The exquisite tasting menu showcases the full range of Steirereck's modern Austrian cuisine — dishes such as pheasant with yacon, gooseberry and kale; young artichoke with bergamot, nettle and chicken velouté; and kohlrabi with oats, apple and parsley. An à la carte option is also available.

But perhaps no ritual better captures the spirit of Steirereck than its legendary trolleys. A bread trolley presents 25 varieties, celebrating the creativity of Austrian bakers. Aperitif, tea, cheese, and digestif trolleys follow — and before Christmas, a dedicated trolley arrives bearing vanillekipferl, the beloved traditional Austrian crescent-shaped biscuit.

A Philosophy in Its Purest Form

As Steirereck itself puts it: "Im Herzen ein österreichisches Gasthaus — leidenschaftlich bestrebt, seinen Gästen eine wundervolle Zeit zu bereiten." At heart, an Austrian inn — passionately devoted to giving its guests a wonderful time. That spirit, refined to the highest possible level, is what makes Steirereck truly unforgettable.