Restaurants

  • Shinori

    Shinori

    Götzis

    There’s something about a dark, rainy autumn evening that makes you crave comfort food. We visited this Japanese restaurant shortly after the clocks went back, and stepping inside was just the escape we were looking for; warm, and cosy but with an upmarket feel.

    Although the menu is primarily Japanese, there are a handful of other Asian-inspired dishes too. Sushi lovers are well catered for, with an impressive selection of rolls, nigiri and speciality creations, but on such a cold evening we found ourselves drawn to the warmer dishes instead.

    To start, we shared the Takoyaki (octopus balls) drizzled with Okonomi sauce and the Tori Karaage, crispy fried chicken served with spicy mayonnaise. Both disappeared quickly. If you’re dining with friends and struggle to choose, there’s also a tapas-style sharing platter for two, which lets you sample a variety of starters.

    As a ramen enthusiast, choosing a main course was easy. I opted for the Tempura Miso Ramen, which came with crispy prawns served separately to keep them wonderfully crunchy. The peanut and miso broth was rich, creamy and incredibly moreish. It was exactly the kind of bowl you want to curl up with on a cold autumn night.

    My friend ordered the Korean Beef Bulgogi, and the portion size was impressive. The tender beef and rice arrived separately, and there was enough food to feed two. Despite her best efforts, she couldn’t quite finish it all.

    There were plenty of other tempting dishes on the menu that caught my eye, including the Japanese Wagyu beef (which needs to be pre-ordered), duck dishes and a Japanese or Thai style curry. The sushi selection looked equally tempting, with options such as truffle crab rolls, spicy salmon rolls and a wide range of nigiri.

    By the end of the meal we were far too full to even consider dessert, although the mango crème brûlée is already on my list for next time.

    If you’re looking for a cosy spot for a date night, dinner with friends, or simply a warming bowl of ramen on a rainy Vorarlberg evening, this restaurant is definitely worth adding to your list.

    Website: https://shinori.at/

    Address: Am Garnmarkt 17, 6840 Götzis

    Photo credit @ Shinori

  • Gams 1648

    Gams 1648

    Bezau

    I’d been wanting to try this café–pizzeria–winery for ages, and after a ride on the Wälderbähnle, we finally booked a table for lunch. It was every bit as good as I’d hoped. Since our first visit, it was top of my list to book a table again when we spent the weekend recently in Bregenzerwald.

    From the moment you step through the door, you’re met with a welcoming, almost curious atmosphere. This traditional house has been completely renovated from the basement right up to the fourth floor, and wandering through it feels like exploring a maze of beautifully curated rooms. It’s not just a restaurant — it’s a showroom filled with culinary products, decorative pieces, and design details that make you want to stop and look at everything.

    Design Meets Pizza

    We were lucky enough to be seated with a perfect view of the pizza oven. And not just any pizza oven — this one is covered in gold mosaic tiles and is genuinely the prettiest oven I’ve ever seen. My girls were mesmerised. The whole concept encourages you to get up, move around, and explore. You choose your own drink from a huge ice bucket or browse their impressive wine selection and pour your own glass, before settling back at your table.

    The menu is smaller than your typical pizzeria, but it’s very much a case of quality over quantity. You’ll find classics like salami and margherita, alongside a changing pizza special that’s seasonal, and offers something a little different and definitely worth trying.

    A House Worth Exploring

    While waiting for our food, we wandered through the house. Every floor has its own charm, from shelves of beautiful items (all available to buy) to an entire level dedicated to their florist, overflowing with flowers. Even the trip to the bathroom becomes part of the experience — climb the central spiral staircase and admire the lighting design as you go.

    Pizza Worth Travelling For

    And then the pizzas arrived. I’m not exaggerating when I say it was one of the best pizzas I’ve ever eaten. The dough was incredible, the bake was perfect, and my chorizo pizza was unbelievably good. If you live nearby, I’m jealous — having this as your local takeaway feels almost unfair.

    Although the hotel itself is more suited to adults, the pizzeria was wonderfully kid‑friendly. And if you have even the slightest interest in design, you simply have to visit. The interiors alone are worth the trip — but you’d be missing out if you didn’t order a pizza while you’re there.

    Website: hotel-gams/1648

    Address: Platz 44, 6870 Bezau

  • Le Burger

    Le Burger

    Hohenems

    This is our favourite burger place in Vorarlberg. Personally, I like a burger to be meaty and not greasy, and Le Burger delivers every single time. What I also appreciate is that it doesn’t feel like a fast‑food chain. It’s a relaxed, sit‑down restaurant with table service — but it’s not somewhere you linger all evening. That makes it perfect for families and groups of friends who want great food without the formality.

    The restaurant itself is the absolute definition of a cool interior, with every type of seating you can imagine: tables, booths, and even swinging chairs (although perhaps not for those prone to motion sickness!). They clearly love a good wallpaper, an upholstered chair and a funky light fixture. The puns on the walls and on the servers’ T-shirts are endless, and I absolutely love them. Even the bathrooms are worth a visit just to admire the wallpaper.

    The menu is huge — and when I say huge, I mean there truly is a burger for everyone. And if you still can’t find exactly what you’re craving, you can build your own. They offer classics like bacon cheeseburgers, farmhouse‑style, Argentinian and Italian‑inspired options, high‑protein burgers served with broccoli, chicken, beef, veggie burgers, and a rotating selection of specials. And if you’re not in the mood for a burger at all, they also serve wraps, steaks, and a good range of salads.

    My personal favourite is the farmhouse burger. A fried egg and mushrooms on a burger will win me over any day of the week.

    A strong selling point for my kids is the sauce bar, where you can help yourself to as much homemade sauce as you like. There are classics such as ketchup, mayonnaise, and BBQ sauce, alongside more adventurous flavours like pineapple curry, taco mayo, and their signature sauce. I’m very much looking forward to the day my girls are tall enough to reach it themselves so I don’t have to keep getting up to help them.

    The service is always friendly and efficient, no matter how busy the restaurant gets. At weekends, I would definitely recommend booking, as it fills up quickly.

    This is a firm family favourite and will always be one of our go-to places for eating out. Even without the kids, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner centred around simply good food.

    Takeaway is also available if you prefer to enjoy your burger at home, and you can reserve a table online for added convenience.

    Website:https://www.leburger.at/standorte/hohenems/

    Address: Lustenauer Str. 123, 6845 Hohenems

  • Le Jasmin

    Le Jasmin

    Dornbirn

    With a works night out planned, it was the perfect chance to try Le Jasmin’s new location. Same concept, same goal, but with a few new dishes and a fresh, modern look in their Schillerstraße restaurant.

    Their slogan says it all: enjoy food without the guilt. They’re introducing Syrian specialities to Vorarlberg and giving people the chance to discover new flavour experiences.

    What to expect: meals prepared fresh every day, using only natural, unprocessed ingredients. Think chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, apricots, pomegranate, dates, figs — and plenty of flavour from mint, coriander, parsley, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron.

    Six of us met and had a proper feast. The first challenge was simply deciding what to order. I think they asked us three times if we were ready because there was so much we wanted to try.

    We were a mix of meat‑eaters and vegetarians, and everyone had plenty of options.

    We started the night with a variety of their dips and warm handmade bread. The clear winner was the Muhammara (roasted capsicum and walnut), closely followed by their hummus. We added Berak Spinat (baked pastry with spinach) and Berak Käse (crispy pastry filled with three cheeses). Both were absolutely delicious.

    By the time the mains arrived, we were already well on the way to being full, but that did not stop us.

    Here we had a mixed bag of experiences. The salads aren’t really a main and work better as a side, even though the pricing suggests otherwise. The aubergine was full of flavour, but compared to the meat dishes, it could have used a side to round it out.

    I ordered the lamb Kafta, which was fantastic — a huge burst of flavour with savoury meat, sweetness from pomegranate, and smokiness from aubergine. It was a generous portion and I couldn’t finish it. The chicken skewers were also a hit, and the recommendation to swap chips for their specialty smoked rice was absolutely the right choice.

    All in all, the food is packed with flavour, and you get to experience some wonderful and unusual ingredients. There were noticeable variations in portion sizes and expectations, but nothing that took away from the evening.

    Final thoughts: Le Jasmin delivers bold, vibrant dishes made with care and fresh ingredients. The new location feels modern and inviting, and the menu offers something genuinely different for Vorarlberg. The overall experience was warm, generous, and full of flavour — and we left already talking about what we’d try next time.

    Website: https://lejasmin.at/

    Address: Altweg 4 & Schillerstraße 2, 6850 Dornbirn

  • Illside

    Illside

    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

  • Moji restaurant | Need Korean & BBQ

    Moji restaurant | Need Korean & BBQ

    Hohenems

    Moji

    This newly opened restaurant is run by the same team behind Need Korean Cuisine & BBQ and the co‑founders of Mint11 in Dornbirn. The interior is beautifully designed, all in neutral shades making a very calm, and relaxing atmosphere.

    I’m a huge fan of dumplings and ramen, so I’m thrilled that more places in Vorarlberg are offering them — and not just offering them, but doing them really well.

    It was a Monday night, and so as it was a school night we decided to try their homemade speciality soda with grapefruit peel. It was very simple concept, yet so refreshing and full of flavour.

    Their specialities are ramen and sushi, but we couldn’t resist starting with a few small dishes. Ever since trying okonomiyaki (the savoury Japanese pancake) in Japan, I’ve been searching for it here — and finally found it on Moji’s menu. Ordering it was a no‑brainer. We paired it with handmade pork and prawn wontons, and both were excellent. The pancake was soft, yet crispy on the outside, and topped with just the right amount of sauce. Other starters include octopus bites and fried chicken, plus a good selection of gyoza.

    For my main, I had to try the miso chicken ramen — miso ramen is my favourite — and it didn’t disappoint. The broth was creamy, rich, and had a gentle kick. I couldn’t finish the whole bowl after the starters, but I really wished I could have. Their sushi variations are also far from ordinary, with options like fried prawns, eel, tofu, and sauces ranging from spicy mayo to truffle mayo, teriyaki, and mango.

    Need Korean Cuisine & BBQ

    A few weeks earlier, the same friend and I had dinner at Need. It’s tucked away behind the station, under a block of flats, but don’t let the location fool you — it’s already popular, and booking is definitely recommended.

    The atmosphere here is completely different from Moji: darker, moodier, and very modern. You order everything via a tablet at your table, but the staff are always happy to help or answer questions.

    I haven’t tried the Korean BBQ option yet — mostly because I prefer not to cook my own food when I go out — but watching other tables, it looked fantastic.

    We started with veggie gyoza and then both chose chicken dishes. Mine was sweet and spicy; my friend’s crispy chicken arrived on a tray because the portion was so generous, complete with sides. Everything was well cooked and full of flavour. We even packed up the leftovers, as it was too good to leave.

    On a previous visit, I tried their bibimbap, which was excellent, and they offer a wide range of sushi too. You will never leave here hungry and always want to come back to try something different.

    Websites: https://www.instagram.com/moji_hohenems/ https://needkorean.com/

    Address: Moji: Diepoldsauer Str. 3, 6845 Hohenems

    Need: Nibelungenstraße 15, 6845 Hohenems