Selected reports, profiles, and interviews—alongside television, radio, and podcast features—offer profound insights into the Mesnerhaus, the culinary artistry of Josef Steffner, and the warm, personal hospitality of Maria Steffner.
Discover how specialist media, restaurant guides, and journalistic publications chronicle the journey and evolution of the Mesnerhaus.
Mesnerhaus in the MICHELIN Guide
The MICHELIN Guide awards Mesnerhaus one star, recognising Josef Steffner's expressive, creative cuisine rooted in regional and seasonal produce. It also highlights Maria Steffner's warm hospitality and the historic house dating back to 1420.
Mesnerhaus in the Falstaff Restaurant Guide
In the 2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide, Mesnerhaus achieves an outstanding 96 out of 100 points. The historic property is presented as a romantic boutique hideaway and scores 49/50 for cuisine, 19/20 for service, 18/20 for wine and 10/10 for ambience.
Mesnerhaus in the Gault&Millau Guide
Gault&Millau awards Mesnerhaus 18 points and four toques for 2026. The review praises the warm, personal hospitality and Josef's precise, compelling cuisine, from fish to the signature dish featuring Lungauer Eachtling potatoes and caviar.