Zur Palme

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"Having learned the trade from her mother and honed her skills in prestigious kitchens (including formative stages with chefs such as Konstantin Filippou and stints abroad), Theresia Palmetzhofer rebuilt her parents' restaurant Zur Palme in Neuhofen an der Ybbs from 2016 with modern interpretations of regional cuisine; recommended by The MICHELIN Guide, she describes the restaurant as "my baby," stresses the stamina required to run a business, and urges young chefs to travel broadly for inspiration while citing role models like Lisl Wagner-Bacher, Johanna Maier and Elena Arzak." - Le Guide MICHELIN

"After completing stints at renowned establishments, Theresia Palmetzhofer returned home, and she has been running this charming restaurant with her dedicated team since 2016. Modernisation work saw the historical walls and structures of the 500-year-old building carefully preserved and given an inviting, upscale look. In addition, the property boasts a gorgeous terrace. The boss herself also heads up the kitchen, zeroing in on ingredients of regional origin to cook classic and regional dishes with a modern twist. These are organised into a pleasantly manageable seasonal menu. The wine list, too, has an Austrian flavour and includes a selection of natural wines." - Michelin Inspector