On 28 February, as winter loosens its grip on Burgenland, Taubenkobel reawakens, ready to welcome guests back into its world of deeply personal, ingredient-driven cuisine. This season is particularly special, following the restaurant’s triumphant return to the Michelin Guide Austria with two Michelin stars, alongside Barbara Eselböck’s Michelin Service Award—a recognition of her innate ability to craft an atmosphere of warmth, charm, and effortless hospitality.
Tucked away in Schützen am Gebirge, Alain Weissgerber and Barbara Eselböck have created more than a restaurant—it is a sanctuary of taste, a retreat into nature, and a celebration of time and place. Alain’s cuisine, both bold and delicate, continues to be shaped by the fields, forests, and lakes of Burgenland, telling stories of tradition through modern interpretations. Every plate is a reflection of its surroundings, where instinct meets precision and flavour meets artistry.
The reopening of Taubenkobel is the continuation of an ever-evolving dialogue between land, season, and craft. This year’s menu promises new expressions of hyper-local ingredients, a fresh perspective on forgotten flavours, and an intimate dining experience where every detail has a purpose.
Barbara’s Michelin Service Award is a testament to what makes Taubenkobel truly exceptional. More than service, it is a philosophy—an invitation to slow down, to feel at home, and to embrace the moment.
With its doors opening once again, Taubenkobel invites you back—to experience a place where time slows, senses awaken, and hospitality is not just given, but deeply felt.
A new season begins. Welcome back on 28 February.