Not that anyone is likely to go to a small country town in Austria but Lieperts (*) in Leutschach am Weinstrasse (SW of Graz, close to Slovenia) is a stellar experience.

Small restaurant of 4-6 tables. Menu (only offered in the evenings, 4-5x a week so the crew is always fresh) is a minimum of 5 course with 6th being seafood and 7th being a cheese course. Wine pairing is by an aficionado (calling him a sommellier will be in injustice as he personally owns some of the wines) who describes with great enthusiasm. All wines from the local area.

The chef, Mario Liepert, personally comes out and serves the amuse bouches, albeit in German only. (One of) his assistants does the same for the courses, though his level of English may not provide a full description.



Menu is provided at the end.

(photos to come)