Good not great is the best description for the food served in the Gasthaus Kärntnerhof. Since most…read moreof the dishes weren't memorable as far as the taste is concerned I won't go into my usual detail describing every individual dish I tasted, but as a general observation - all meats were seriously overcooked and not juicy at all; the Carinthian ravioli - stuffed with the mixture of cheese and potatoes were probably the most memorable dish. Also, the portions are oversized so if you do chose to eat here come hungry.

The Kärntnerhof is newly renovated and offers a really nice ambiance (photos here are from before…read morethe renovation, I found new pictures on their website). Attire was from casual to dressy. Service is good and the food came quickly. Prices are not terribly low. That being said the food was totally worth it. I was surprised to find some creative dishes along with many Austrian classics and went with the turkey steak with roasted banana and camembert on noodles and pistachio nuts. It had my pallet dancing. The menu was large with a number of dishes that sounded interesting. I'll definitely be headed back soon!

From the owner: Small family-run hotel, with two souls: the Villa - classic and intimate - and the Next - modern…read moreand functional - joined by a bamboo garden and centenary Lebanese cedars overlooking the seasonal summer pool. Easy to reach, near the station and the bus stop, an internal private parking is available for guests. A few steps from the Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine, a 20-minute walk from Piazza Libertà. Free and high-speed wifi throughout the hotel. Breakfast with selected products and artisanal coffee from the area. Hospitality, attention, professionalism have given us the affection of many guests and various awards and prizes (both in business and in leisure). CIR 353, 40 CIN IT030129A1VYC44FSS, IT030129A1DYODKTXP

The Seerestaurant, attached to the hotel, is really in Reifnitz, offers lake-side dining with huge…read morevariety, delicious, well-presented, reasonably priced food, and attentive service. The Austrian "specialy" soup, Fritattensuppe, is superb, be sure to try it. The trout, Forellen, is fresh and well prepared. The duck is tasty and the turkey cordon bleu is a nice treat. Desserts of ice cream with fruit or moist cake are a refre finish. Beautiful setting and great food & service make this a great dining experience.