Naschmarkt Restaurant - Campbell

Naschmarkt in Campbell is our favorite Austrian restaurant in Silicon Valley. You can also argue it is only one. I usually order Vienna schnitzel with potatoes salad. It is real Vienna schnitzel with veal and not God forbid pork. Having recent taste of same in Vienna itself, I can confirm that Naschmarkt one is close to original. Restaurant is usually crowded in the evening, so reservation is recommended, but you can usually reserve same day unless is for Friday or weekend. Prices are high. Not Michelin star high, but getting there. Nothing that unusual in Bay Area. Highly recommended.

Fantastic Austrian food in a classy but casual setting, with nice patio dining in a lovely neighborhood. I had lunch here and got the schnitzel sandwich, which was terrific. I'm used to breaded pork being a little chewy (like pork katsu at Japanese restaurants), but this schnitzel was really tender and juicy. The pickles and aioli added great flavor, and the pretzel bun had the perfect chewiness. The truffle fries (more like wedges) were great. Make sure to ask for bread while waiting for your order as well -- their bread is amazing, and comes with some of the best butter I've ever had. Service was exceedingly friendly. I've also been at the Palo Alto branch, which is just as good. If you've never tried Austrian food, it's really worthwhile! Parking: Plenty of street parking on a Sunday, even on Mother's Day.

Overall innovative take on Austrian cuisine with the more innovative dishes, such as the watermelon/tomato/sesame gazpacho being absolutely brilliant and delicious while standard dishes, such as the soft pretzel with mustard being extremely disappointing (to the point of the mustard being inedible). Other highlights were the fish (delicious) and the great beer and wine offerings (albeit crazy expensive). Other low points were the pork belly (parts of which were so crispy that it was difficult to chew and swallow).