Truffle enjoyment in Vienna: discover markets and menus in November!

Truffle enjoyment in Vienna: discover markets and menus in November!

It's almost that time again: Autumn not only brings with it a colorful blaze of colors, but also the long-awaited truffles. The upcoming truffle season is being duly celebrated in Vienna. As a culinary highlight, Thomas Edlinger's truffle market will open its doors on November 8, 2025 and will attract many gourmets every week. The market takes place every Saturday and offers a variety of fresh and hand-picked truffles that will send gourmets to heaven.

But that's not all: from November 4th, various restaurants in the city will be serving exquisite dishes refined with the expensive mushrooms. The Italian restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Vienna is an absolute insider tip. There, guests can slice white Alba truffles over homemade tagliatelle, egg dishes or mashed potatoes. Chef Hermann Botolen leaves the choice of suitable wine to the guests, who always has a good knack for selecting the perfect accompaniment to capture the aromas of the truffles.

Truffle markets in Monferrato

It's not just in Vienna that everything revolves around the exquisite tuber. A little further away, in Monferrato in Piedmont, the truffle markets attract connoisseurs from all over the world. There you can find truffle hunters who travel through the forests with trained dogs in search of the valuable underground mushroom. The areas for truffle hunting are strictly separated and the locations where they are found are kept secret so that nature's treasures are not endangered. On the weekends, numerous markets and festivals attract visitors to villages with a festive atmosphere and live music.

• Schmackhafte Gerichte, die auf den Ständen angeboten werden, umfassen:
• Trüffel über Spiegelei
• Trüffeln auf Brot
• Trüffel in Polenta

The markets are not only a place for shopping, but also for enjoyment: fresh truffles, flavored oils, cheese and salumi characterize the offering and make the taste buds dance. Prizes will also be awarded for the best truffles, a real festival for truffle lovers!

Truffle weeks in Alba

Another highlight is the “Alba White Truffle World Market”, which takes place from October 11th to December 8th, 2025 in the picturesque town of Alba. On Saturdays and Sundays, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of truffles and experience the delicacies of Piedmont. Trifulau, the field traders, offer the most wonderful truffles (Tuber Magnatum Picco). There are also local foods and fine wines to sample. For those who want even more information about the tasty three, wine tastings are offered under the guidance of a sommelier.

Admission is also family-friendly, as children up to 15 years of age are allowed in free of charge. And if your four-legged friends are traveling with you, they can take part in this enjoyable experience on a leash and with a muzzle.

After visiting the markets and enjoying the truffle dishes, there is only one thing left to say: Autumn in Vienna and its surroundings is the perfect time for truffle lovers. If you don't get the taste now, you really can't help it.