Phone: +43275252278,+43275252555
Address: Abt-Berthold-Dietmayr-Strasse 3, Melk 3390, Austria
City: Melk
Dishes: 8
Reviews: 1961
Website: http://www.stiftsrestaurant-melk.at
"I travelled from one country to another by plane - from Denmark to Austria. I travelled from one city to another by train - from Vienna to Krems an der Donau. I travelled from one small town to another by boat - from Stein to Melk. I travelled from the riverbank to the Melk Abbey on my two tired feet. All because I had read about the special patented Kolomanitorte developed and served in Stiftsrestaurant Melk. Yes, I am a cake afficionado who travels partly according to the pastries and other sweets the destinations offer.So I was happy when I finally reached Stiftsrestaurant Melk and saw photos of the cake of my Austrian dreams on every table of the restaurant. When the waiter came I could tell him right away that I was ready to order: "I would like to have the Kolomanitorte and a cup of coffee." "Oh, the torte is sold out," he replied calmly as if it could be of no importance. "Seriously?!" Well, yes, seriously! There was no Kolomanitorte with elderberry jam! I was about to panic; my travels had been for nothing! I felt betrayed and gravely dissapointed.The waiter was still totally calm and suggested I tried - what I think was called - the Benediktinertorte instead. I know myself well enough to know that a piece of cake can soothe my nerves, and this cake certainly did. It was delicious and all was well. Thanks to the calm waiter, the tasty walnutty Benedictine cake and the glorious blue sky above the spectacular abbey. Scandal avoided. Lovely experience taken in."
All prices are estimates.