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that are so good that during peak periods you might need to reserve ahead. The bar is also
one of Klagenfurt's liveliest and some nights has a DJ spinning sounds from the corner.
Zauberhutt'n
(Osterwitzgasse 6; mains €10.70-15.30; lunch & dinner Mon-Fri)
The fried squid in a light garlic oil
is a delight, and pasta, pizza and classic meat dishes all feature on the menu of this inex-
pensive, family-run restaurant. It's also the headquarters of the Magic Club of Klagenfurt
(with a very unexpected visiting card).
ITALIAN, AUSTRIAN
€€
Bierhaus zum Augustin
(Pfarrhofgasse 2; mains €8.90-22.60; 11am-midnight Mon-Sat)
Beisl
(bistro pub) Bierhaus zum
Augustin is one of Klagenfurt's liveliest haunts for imbibers, thanks especially to its tra-
ditional pub atmosphere. There's a cobbled courtyard at the back for alfresco eating.
BISTRO PUB
€€
Dolce Vita
ITALIAN
€€€
( 554 99; Heuplatz 2; lunch menu €11-28, dinner mains €21-28, 5-9 course menu €69-99; Lunch & Dinner
Mon-Fri)
In a region strongly influenced by northern Italian cuisine, this restaurant is
something of a local flagship. Inexpensive it is not, but it builds a seasonal menu mostly
around fresh local produce and game, while in summer also offering a lunchtime Vene-
tian
Sarde in saor
(sardines in a marinade). Expect to pay about €14 for a pasta entrée.
PUB
The Claddagh
(
www.claddagh.at
; Pernhartgasse 4; 5pm-2am)
This Irish pub is co-managed by a dyed-in-the-
wool Irishman and is the scene of some of Klagenfurt's most convivial drinking. It has a
great selection of Irish beers and live music many nights.
Kamot
(
www.kamot.at
; Bahnhofstrasse 9; 8pm-2am)
This jazz joint has a warm pub atmosphere. It hosts
some of the top national jazz names on the pub circuit, and it's a nice place for a drink
anytime.
JAZZ BAR
