Wachau · Best Restaurants · Curated · Updated 2026

Best Restaurants in Wachau

Discover the best restaurants in Wachau. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best restaurants in Wachau

austria/wachau/restaurant/wellen-spiel

Wellen.Spiel

Discover culinary excellence at Wellen.Spiel in Krems an der Donau—where local flavors meet stunning river views.

Welterbeplatz 1, 3500 Krems an der Donau
4.3 Very Good 4,022 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/rathauskeller-der-melker-gasthof

Rathauskeller - Der Melker Gasthof

Experience authentic Austrian cuisine and warm hospitality at Rathauskeller in beautiful Melk.

Rathauspl. 13, 3390 Melk
4.6 Excellent 2,165 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/kirchenwirt-hotel-restaurant-wachau

KIRCHENWIRT Hotel Restaurant Wachau

Experience authentic Austrian cuisine at Kirchenwirt Hotel Restaurant in the scenic Wachau Valley - a perfect blend of flavor and hospitality.

Kremser Str. 17, 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
4.5 Excellent 1,069 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/alter-klosterkeller

Alter Klosterkeller

Discover Alter Klosterkeller in Dürnstein: where authentic Austrian cuisine meets exquisite local wines in a charming atmosphere.

Anzuggasse 237, 3601 Dürnstein
3.9 Good 986 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/restaurant-loibnerhof-knoll

Restaurant Loibnerhof - Knoll

Experience exquisite Austrian cuisine at Restaurant Loibnerhof - Knoll in Dürnstein with stunning views over the Danube River.

Unterloiben 7, 3601 Dürnstein
4.6 Excellent 1,079 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/2stein

2Stein

Experience the fusion of traditional Austrian flavors and modern cuisine at 2Stein in Krems an der Donau.

Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 23, 3500 Krems an der Donau
4.6 Excellent 2,313 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/landgasthaus-essl

Landgasthaus Essl

Experience authentic Austrian cuisine at Landgasthaus Essl in Rührsdorf - where tradition meets taste in a cozy setting.

Rührsdorf 17, 3602 Rührsdorf
4.7 Excellent 613 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/gartenhotel-weingut-pfeffel-durnstein

Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein

Experience relaxation and exquisite dining at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein in Austria's stunning Wachau Valley.

Dürnstein 122, 3601 Dürnstein
4.4 Very Good 459 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/hofmeisterei-hirtzberger

Hofmeisterei Hirtzberger

Discover exquisite Austrian cuisine and local wines at Hofmeisterei Hirtzberger in the scenic Wachau Valley.

Wösendorf 74, 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
4.8 Excellent 411 reviews
austria/wachau/restaurant/heurigen-restaurant-siedler

Heurigen-Restaurant Siedler

Experience authentic Austrian cuisine paired with exquisite local wines in a stunning setting at Heurigen-Restaurant Siedler.

Hundsheim 55, 3512 Mautern an der Donau
4.5 Excellent 1,156 reviews

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