Restaurants

 Middle Eastern/Levantine

A great choice for enjoying some flavorful food. Many restaurants are owned by Arab families and serve dishes like:

• Shawarma, Falafel, Grilled lamb, and chicken

• Hummus, Tabbouleh, and fresh flatbreads, kebbeh, stuffed vine leaves, grilled meats, Mutabbal, and mana'eesh.

Recommendations: 

• Alarabe restaurant - Mozartstraße 44, 4020 Linz

• Ayam Zaman - Landstraße 32, 4020 Linz

• Shawarma King - Wiener Str. 39, 4020 Linz

• Le Profesor - Wiener Str. 41a, 4020 Linz

• Dama Rose - Bürgerstraße 10, 4020 Linz

• Big Joe Falafel - Graben 28, 4020 Linz 

Balkan/Turkish

• Widely available in Linz. Most Turkish restaurants serve halal meat and traditional dishes like:
  
  

  • Common Turkish dishes: Kebabs, Lahmacun, Pide, and Köfte

  • Common Balkan dishes: Ćevapi, Burek, Sarma, Ajvar, and Pljeskavica. Desserts like Baklava and Trilece.

Recommendations: 

Güven Kebab House - Humboldtstraße, 4020 Linz
Merak - Wiener Str. 79, 4020 Linz
Balkan Spezialitäten - Wiener Str. 6, 4020 Linz
Dürüm'ce - Wiener Str. 23, 4020 Linz
Alaturka Restaurant - Humboldtstraße 46, 4020 Linz
Linza Döner - Landstraße 86, 4020 Linz
Sultan Grill Restaurant - Wiener Str. 24, 4020 Linz

South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi)

• Common dishes: Biryani, Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, Samosas, and a wide range of curries.

• Often spicy and rich in flavor, great for group dinners.

Recommendations:

Spice Club (Halal Certified) - Unionstraße 33, 4020 Linz
Mama India (Halal Certified) - Schmidtorstraße 1, 4020 Linz
Zaffran indian cuisine - Domgasse 6, 4020 Linz, Austria
Maharaja Indisches Restaurant - Magazingasse 11, 4020 Linz, Austria
Royal Bombay Palace - Goethestraße 34, 4020 Linz

 Austrian & Local Cuisine

• Austrian food is hearty and filling, with popular dishes like Wiener Schnitzel or Gulasch. Vegetarians can enjoy options such as Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), Erdäpfelsalat (potato salad), or seasonal soups. Desserts are a highlight—Apfelstrudel and Sachertorte are classics worth trying.

• Many restaurants offer affordable weekday lunch menus (Mittagsmenü) that include a soup and main dish, making it a budget-friendly way to experience local cuisine. Traditional Gasthäuser and cafés are also a great way to enjoy Austrian culture, whether you’re having a meal or just a coffee with dessert.

 Asian (Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean)

• A diverse range of Asian restaurants offers everything from sushi and ramen to Thai curries and Korean dishes. Many provide vegetarian and seafood-based meals. 

Recommendations: 

Zushi Market - Plus-Kauf-Straße 7, 4061 Pasching (Halal Certified)
Zushi Market - Hauptstraße 54, 4040 Linz
Miyako Ramen - Altstadt 28, 4020 Linz
Azuma - Untere Donaulände 16a, 4020 Linz
Cooking Li - Eisenhandstraße 30, 4020 Linz
Coconut Thai Restaurant - Marienstraße 11, 4020 Linz

Casual Fast food (Burgers, Pizzas, etc.)

Plenty of fast, affordable options for burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches. Great for a quick bite between classes or a relaxed evening with friends. 

Recommendations:

Burgerliebe (Halal Certified)  - Landstraße 115, 4020 Linz
Solo Pizza (Halal Certified) - Füchselstraße 14, 4020 Linz
Rizzma Linz (Halal Certified)  - Franckstraße 45, 4020 Linz
Burgerista - Landstraße 59-61, Altenberger Str. 6