Charles’ & Frank’s, Attnang-Puchheim

Celebrated table

Charles’ & Frank’s

Chef Robert Bauer crafts refined seasonal menus blending Austrian tradition with Asian and Mediterranean notes at this award-winning dining room.

The story

Charles’ & Frank’s Attnang-Puchheim: Modern Austrian Dining

The Kitchen and Culinary Vision

Charles’ & Frank’s in Attnang-Puchheim anchors its cooking philosophy around domestic produce and precise technique. Executive chef Robert Bauer guides the kitchen alongside maitre d’ Thomas Wieser, crafting modern Austrian cuisine that honors local traditions while weaving in subtle Asian and Mediterranean accents. This deliberate approach recently earned the establishment a solid fifteen point rating from Gault&Millau. The culinary team treats fresh ingredients from regional partners as the absolute starting point for every multi course progression, ensuring technical accuracy in every plate.

Signature Compositions

The seasonal lineup features pan fried Reinanke resting in a bright paprika broth, followed by a forward looking carp preparation paired with baked fresh cheese balls and a dashi buttermilk base. Hearty options like the butcher’s cut arrive perfectly seared, accompanied by crisp pak choi, tender eggplant pieces, and a deeply savory soy reduction. A lighter alternative presents grilled sea bream fillet served with handmade ravioli, reflecting the flexible nature of contemporary Austrian cooking. The dessert course completes the sequence with strawberry mousse layered over dense chocolate cake.

The Dining Room Setting

Purist elegant interiors frame the main service area with clean architectural lines and ample natural light. Diners often choose the sunlit terrace during warmer months or retreat into the fully enclosed main hall for cooler evenings. The restaurant structures its evening service around a dedicated romantic menu designed specifically for two guests. This structured approach preserves an intimate atmosphere throughout the Wednesday through Friday service window while a curated wine selection guides each tasting progression.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Gault&Millau
15
15

Ambience

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Details

At a glance

Gault&Millau 2026 — 15

History

On the record

2026
Gault&Millau — 15

Peneder takes guests on a feel-good journey. Robert Bauer acts as your guide, conjuring delicious multi-course menus from local ingredients. Dining takes place on the terrace or in the sunlit interior. The pan-fried coalfish with refreshing pepper broth certainly ranks among the best summer dishes. Bauer also pays tribute to carp: combined with baked fresh cheese balls, cucumber, and dashi buttermilk broth, he demonstrates what a future fish course could look like. The butcher's cut is also excellent: the chef sears it to perfection, keeping the meat tender, paired with crisp pak choi, juicy eggplant, and a flavorful soy jus – wonderful! For dessert: strawberry mousse sits atop chocolate cake and visually resembles the mushroom character Toadette from Mario Bros – excellent, enough to make you bounce with joy. Address: Ritzling 9, 4904 Atzbach, Austria Contact: 050 56072500 restaurant@charlesandfranks.com https://www.charlesandfranks.com/ Opening hours: Wed–Fri 18:00–23:00 Team: Robert Bauer, Chef; Thomas Wieser, Maître d'

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Location

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Ritzling 9, 4904 Atzbach, Oberösterreich, Österreich
Attnang-Puchheim, Austria
050 56072500
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