Feldkirch
This riverside steakhouse brings a fresh, modern coolness to fine dining. I had originally booked a table for a no‑kids date night, but plans changed at the last minute and we ended up taking one of our daughters with us. It’s not somewhere I would usually take young children, yet they were completely welcoming and happy for her to join us — which immediately set the tone for a relaxed evening.
Hidden away in the Ganahl Areal, the restaurant feels like a little escape. We were seated right by the window, overlooking the river and the hillside. The atmosphere is upmarket but not pretentious — stylish, calm, and genuinely inviting.
The bar sits right in the centre of the room, adding to the lively yet still elegant vibe.
This is definitely a more premium steakhouse, and the prices reflect that, but the food absolutely justifies it. My husband started with an orange‑coconut curry soup topped with wasabi foam. I’m not usually a fan of spicy dishes, yet this soup was packed with flavour and had just the right amount of heat.
For my main, I chose the lamb — something I rarely get to enjoy here in Vorarlberg, so it felt like a real treat. My husband went for a ribeye steak, and our daughter was spoiled with spinach and ricotta ravioli in truffle oil and sage butter. A far cry from the usual chicken nuggets and chips from a kids’ menu. Each main comes with your choice of sauce and side (chips, potatoes, polenta, vegetables, etc.).
When the dishes arrived, the presentation was beautiful, and the taste matched it. My lamb was perfectly pink, and the polenta was so creamy I could have happily eaten a whole bowl of it. The portion sizes were generous but not overwhelming, and of course you can choose the size of your steak. You could really taste the quality of the meat in Roger’s ribeye, and it was cooked exactly how he wanted it.
Our daughter polished off her pasta without hesitation and even tried some of our meat — both given a very enthusiastic thumbs‑up.
For dessert, we couldn’t decide, so we shared the surprise dessert variation. My daughter’s eyes lit up when it arrived (mine did too). Fudgy, nutty chocolate brownies, crème brûlée, chocolate mousse, berry sorbet, and more. Every part of it was delicious, and needless to say, the plate returned to the kitchen completely clean.
I think our daughter may now have a taste for fine dining — and honestly, I can’t blame her. The food was outstanding, the atmosphere relaxed, the location beautiful, and the service fantastic. It’s not somewhere you’d visit every week, but for a special occasion, it absolutely deserves a place on your list.
Website: https://ill-side.at/
Address: Schubert-Platz 2, 6800 Feldkirch
