dreizehn by Gauster

As a seasoned culinary explorer, walking into dreizehn by Gauster feels like entering an oasis of modern elegance in the heart of Graz. The interior blends cool minimalism with warmth—cushioned chairs, soft lighting, and sleek bar artfully invite conversation. Morning sunlight filters onto the terrace at Franziskanerplatz, marrying urban charm with soft energy. For lunch, I chose the thoughtful lunch set—a delicate starter followed by a beautifully plated main course, finished with rich espresso and a sweet treat. It’s a concise meal done exceptionally well. But the real gem? The surprise tasting menu—each course a refined revelation, inventive ravioli here, exceptional beef tartare there, all bursting with seasonal creativity. The wine pairing elevated the experience—staff suggested bottles that complemented textures and flavors perfectly. Conversations flowed easily, drinks lingered leisurely, and service felt intuitive without ever being overbearing. Whether it's a quick yet indulgent mid-day meal or an immersive evening of surprises, dreizehn by Gauster delivers a culinary journey that's stylish, sophisticated, and deeply satisfying. Highly recommended for those who crave elegance, innovation, and heartfelt hospitality in every bite.

We had a great time — tasty food, friendly staff, and great wine!

Excellent. Rather a bistro than a restaurant. Extreme high quality food with superb mix of meat and vegetables. Beef tartare wss amazing as well as the beef fillet.

This restaurant has mastered the art of simplicity done well. I had the margherita pizza, and although it seemed basic, it was phenomenal — thin crust, fresh mozzarella, perfectly balanced sauce. The arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette was crisp and refreshing. The open kitchen gave the place a modern, energetic vibe. Great food, great service, and great value.

Great service. Not even by Austrian standards but really World class! We were given a table with a deadline (we had no booking and there was an evening reservation), but we bare felt it. The food was on time and we managed to have all dished well before the table needed to be cleared. The food itself was delicious. The beef tartare was really out of this world, the ravioli and gyōza were on par. I highly recommend the place.

Waitresses are very friendly. The foods are good. I like how they place the dishes. They dishes are very beautiful 😋😋

Great food with a good touch of elegant tastes and fresh tastes. The wine and service were excellent. wine was local souvinion blank. We had the cream soup esparagus and beef tartar. After we had the ravioli

Decent nothing spectacular. Lunch of the day is a watercress salad , rhubarb cake a tiny slice, and something chicken that tastes like curry. The more west you go in Europe the considerably worse their food and imagination becomes, that said Graz is a lovely city and elegant but the food is sub par. I have yet to eat anything amazing, this place is no exception. You get an espresso with lunch. The wine is decent around 5-8 euros, I noticed the pour is quite conservative in this part of Europe. Nice ambience, I didn't try anything else on the menu.