Sitzwohl — Restaurant in Innsbruck

We visited Innsbruck same time last year, it was a weekend excursion from Munich, we were a little disappointed as Sitzwohl closed for weekends (both Sat & Sun). This year, extra effort been made to reach Innsbruck on Friday evening, and advanced booking been made ahead. Long story short, this is a great restaurant which score with flying color for all 3 attributes. If I were to add one more dimension, I would praise highly on the presentation of the each dish served… full of creativity & aesthetics.. Kudos to the Chef who really care for finite details. The white asparagus soup served was the first positive impression, followed by the pleasant surprise was the Tuna Pizza, the Tuna was freshly sliced in Sashimi form, layered with pickle ginger & Mayonnaise Wasabi stacked above a approx 3-4 inches Pizza bread… my immediate impression was that it was Japanese Washoku Fusion, for once I thought we were in a Japanese restaurant, another Japanese Fusion element was the tender Black Angus steak which top with the sauce which seemingly cheated my taste buds as a Wafu sauce (Yaki Niku sauce). The restaurant Manager Russel presented a highest level of hospitality, in my opinion. We promised Russel that we will come...

My wife and I had a delightful meal on their outdoor patio. It was traditional Austrian I inspired ingredients with an international sensibility. Very Asian influenced, lots of umami. Five stars for creativity. The carpaccio and kohlrabi/black truffle soup were outstanding. Subtle flavors and creatively plated (with baby shishu leaves). The portobello mushroom was a vegetarian reinterpretation of traditional Wiener schnitzel with a delicious spinach/egg salad base. Our waiter was knowledgeable about local Austrian Riesling and made a great recommendation. Afterwards, he brought us another different vintner to compare. We had a lovely evening and would go back again. The four stars for atmosphere wasn't the restaurant's fault...at eight p.m.. the construction team arrived and started to jackhammer the sidewalk...

This is the end of a beautiful year, and this restaurant and the team has touch our heart with this unique experience. The environment, the service and the food were a great combination. I can say was poetry, love and magic in one place. A new year eve dinner was ahead and we were well welcomed with champagne glass and a avocado tartar that just open our appetite for the wonderful dinner. I will let the pictures to show how this place will take you to a trip of flavours and textures. Their contemporary cuisine and respect for and to the products show the value of this restaurant. I can tell you how wonderful and unforgettable this place was but. The only thing I would like to say; I will 100% come back next year to celebrate, because I know they will celebrate with me and my family by delighting us/you with a...