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Zirbe in Liezen presents a steady stream of Austrian and Mediterranean cuisine under the direction of chef Gottfried Prall. His kitchen builds every evening around a daily five-course menu that shifts with local harvests. The Gault&Millau guide recognized this steady focus with eleven points for 2026. Guests can also navigate an à la carte list when they prefer a lighter path through the season.
The regional cooking pivots between highland ingredients and coastal techniques. Trout from the Traunfels river appears as a paired preparation alongside seasonal vegetables. Cattle raised in the Alpine pastures around Salzburg supply the beef for a straightforward grilled fillet steak. Plant-focused diners will find a spiced red vegetable and chickpea curry that balances earthy spices with bright acidity.
The Mediterranean and Alpine kitchen extends into a glass-enclosed winter garden at the IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn. Large windows frame a direct view of the Grimming mountain, shifting the backdrop from summer green to winter snow. The space stays quiet enough for conversation while maintaining a steady flow of service. Every detail aligns with the hotel’s broader commitment to unhurried hospitality.
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The Zirbe Restaurant is housed in a grand setting, namely the IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn; from the winter garden, you have a fantastic view of the Grimming. Chef Gottfried Prall delights guests with Pichlarn-style cuisine. And here is what that entails: Every day features a five-course menu with the finest local produce and ingredients from the Mediterranean region, along with a lovely selection of à la carte dishes, such as the Traunfels Trout Duo, vegan red vegetable chickpea curry, Salzburg Alpine beef filet steak, and Bienenstich „Pichlarn Style“. Address: Zur Linde 1, 8943 Aigen im Ennstal, Austria Contact: Georg Imlauer, 03682 24440, hotel@schlosspichlarn.at, https://www.schlosspichlarn.at/ Opening hours: Daily 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Team: Gottfried Prall, Chef
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