From left: Claus Haslauer and Veronika Kirchmair, hosts of St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, with Thomas Panholzer, Managing Director of Transgourmet. Photo: © Hannes Winkler / www.lipiarski.com
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St. Peter Stiftskulinarium:
Gault&Millau Rising Star of the Year 2027
Three toques and 15.5 points in the Gault&Millau Guide 2027
Updated: November 2026
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg has been awarded three toques and 15.5 points in the Gault&Millau Guide 2027, earning the title “Rising Star of the Year 2027”. The restaurant, which dates back to 803 and is considered the oldest restaurant in Europe, has improved its rating from 13 to 15.5 points. The award was presented on 19 October 2026 at the Gault&Millau gala at the Hilton Vienna Park in Vienna.
“For us, this award recognises the development of our cuisine and the work of our entire team. At the same time, it motivates us to keep moving forward and stay true to the path we have chosen.”
Veronika Kirchmair and Claus Haslauer, Hosts of St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
At a glance
Award: Gault&Millau “Rising Star of the Year 2027”
Rating: 3 toques, 15.5 out of 20 points in the Gault&Millau Guide 2027
Previous year: 2 toques, 13 points
Presented: 19 October 2026, Hilton Vienna Park, Vienna
Hosts: Veronika Kirchmair and Claus Haslauer
Head Chef: Roman Burger, Restaurant PETER
Culinary Mastermind: Armin Leitgeb
Sommelier: Rakhshan Zhouleh
Wine list: more than 900 selections
History: since 803, considered the oldest restaurant in Europe
Address: St.-Peter-Bezirk 1/4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Open: Monday to Sunday, 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Reservations: +43 662 84 12 68-0, reservierung@stpeter.at
What Gault&Millau recognises
Gault&Millau describes St. Peter Stiftskulinarium as a house that is reinventing itself. The jury highlights how hosts Veronika Kirchmair and Claus Haslauer have brought contemporary art, music and colour into the eleven historic rooms. It praises the signature of Armin Leitgeb, who cooked at Tantris in Munich and The French Laundry in California and led Les Amis in Singapore. The jury also points to the wine list of more than 900 wines and the live music under the Willibald arcades. With the title, Gault&Millau honours a house more than a thousand years old that had the courage to change.
Source: Gault&Millau, “Aufsteiger des Jahres 2027: St. Peter Stiftskulinarium”, 19 October 2026 (in German)
Our Cuisine: Distinctive, Seasonal, Full of Character
At Restaurant PETER, Head Chef Roman Burger combines seasonal ingredients, precise craftsmanship and an independent interpretation of classic flavours. The focus is on the quality of the ingredients and a clear culinary identity, without unnecessary theatrics.
“Our cuisine brings together Austrian roots, Mediterranean finesse, international influences and regional ingredients.”
Roman Burger, Head Chef of Restaurant PETER
Culinary inspiration and strategic guidance come from Armin Leitgeb, whose role as culinary mastermind and consultant helps shape the ongoing development of PETER’s gastronomic concept.
“Together with the kitchen team, we work to build on the culinary roots of St. Peter Stiftskulinarium while remaining open to new ideas.”
Armin Leitgeb, Culinary Mastermind and Consultant
Our Wine List: More Than 900 Selections
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium’s wine list features more than 900 selections, personally curated by host Claus Haslauer. Renowned classics sit alongside exciting discoveries, with established wine regions represented alongside lesser-known producers and appellations. Sommelier Rakhshan Zhouleh guides guests through the selection, bringing his expertise to the interplay between food and wine.
“For us, wine is more than an accompaniment to a menu. It offers new perspectives on the stories behind each dish, adds its own character and turns every pairing into a discovery.”
Rakhshan Zhouleh, Sommelier
A Place Dating Back to 803. Open to What Comes Next.
Claus Haslauer and Veronika Kirchmair. Photo: © Christian Maislinger
Founded in 803, St. Peter Stiftskulinarium brings together centuries of history with contemporary cuisine, art and music. Eleven individually designed rooms, each with its own character, make the house a place to experience far beyond a traditional restaurant visit.
“Our history is the foundation on which we continue to develop St. Peter as hosts. For something to endure across generations, it must remain connected to the present and help shape the future.”
Veronika Kirchmair, Host of St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Three Toques Are a Milestone. Not a Full Stop.
The title “Rising Star of the Year 2027”, alongside three toques and 15.5 points, recognises the culinary evolution of St. Peter Stiftskulinarium. For Veronika Kirchmair and Claus Haslauer, who have shaped the house for more than 36 years, the achievement is above all a tribute to the people behind it and the collective effort of the entire team.
“A great name is a starting point, not a business model. What matters is the ability to bring it to life anew with every generation.”
Claus Haslauer, Host of St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Visit and reservations
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is located in the heart of Salzburg’s Old Town, within the Benedictine Archabbey of St. Peter, between the Festival Hall and Cathedral Square.
Address: St.-Peter-Bezirk 1/4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Phone: +43 662 84 12 68-0
EMail: reservierung@stpeter.at
Gift cards for St. Peter Stiftskulinarium are available online.
Frequently asked questions
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg is the Gault&Millau “Rising Star of the Year 2027”. In the Gault&Millau Guide 2027 it was awarded three toques and 15.5 out of 20 points. The award was presented on 19 October 2026 at the Hilton Vienna Park in Vienna.
Three toques. The Gault&Millau Guide 2027 rates St. Peter Stiftskulinarium at 15.5 out of 20 points. In the previous year it held two toques and 13 points.
“Rising Star of the Year” (Aufsteiger des Jahres) is one of the annual awards of Gault&Millau Austria. In 2027 it went to St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, which rose from 13 to 15.5 points and from two to three toques. With the award, Gault&Millau recognises a house that had the courage to change.
Roman Burger is Head Chef of Restaurant PETER at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium. Culinary inspiration and strategic guidance come from Armin Leitgeb, the culinary mastermind of the house. The hosts are Veronika Kirchmair and Claus Haslauer.
Distinctive, seasonal cuisine that brings together Austrian roots, Mediterranean finesse, international influences and regional ingredients. The focus is on the quality of the ingredients and precise craftsmanship.
The wine list features more than 900 selections, personally curated by host Claus Haslauer. Sommelier Rakhshan Zhouleh guides guests through the selection.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is considered the oldest restaurant in Europe. It was first mentioned in a document in 803 by the scholar Alcuin, a follower of Charlemagne. The house is located within the Benedictine Archabbey of St. Peter in Salzburg’s Old Town.
No. St. Peter Stiftskulinarium has been awarded three toques and 15.5 out of 20 points in the Gault&Millau Guide 2027 and is the Gault&Millau “Rising Star of the Year 2027”.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is located at St.-Peter-Bezirk 1/4, 5020 Salzburg, in the heart of the Old Town between the Festival Hall and Cathedral Square. It is open daily from 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Online at stpeter.at/en/reservierung, by phone on +43 662 84 12 68-0 or by email to reservierung@stpeter.at.
Yes. Gift cards for St. Peter Stiftskulinarium are available online at stpeter.at/en/giftcards.
There is no formal dress code. Guests are kindly asked not to wear overly casual clothing such as flip-flops, tank tops or swimwear.
In the media (articles in German)
Aufsteiger des Jahres 2027: St. Peter Stiftskulinarium (Gault&Millau)
Gault&Millau Guide 2027: Alle Sieger:innen und Highlights (Gault&Millau)
Salzburger Triumph bei Gault&Millau-Gala (Salzburg24)
Gault&Millau 2027: Rachinger ist Koch des Jahres (news.at)
Gault&Millau Restaurantguide 2027: Das sind die besten Köche Österreichs (oe24)
Gault&Millau 2027: Rachinger und die Gewinner (GASTRO.at)
Gault&Millau kürt Philip Rachinger zum Koch des Jahres in Österreich (Tageskarte)
Gault&Millau 2027: Alle Hauben-Restaurants und Sieger:innen (gaumenhoch)
