Toshi
Gries, Graz
Restaurant in Graz, Austria
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Toshi is a smart Graz pick when the evening is built around wine rather than a clearly defined cuisine or tasting-menu format. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible reason to book for a date, small celebration, or business-adjacent dinner, while regional peers may be easier choices for food-first plans.
About Toshi
On a return trip to Graz, the useful question is what can be verified before choosing a table. For Toshi, the confirmed details are limited but useful: it is in Graz, has smart-casual dress guidance, keeps late hours on its open days, has Star Wine List recognition for 2026. That makes it worth considering when you want a planned evening in the city and prefer a venue with a documented recognition signal, while avoiding assumptions about cuisine, menu format, prices, or service style.
Because the available verified information does not include a street address, neighborhood, chef, signature dishes, or seating format, plan around the basics rather than a highly specific dining agenda. Toshi is open Monday, Friday, Saturday from 11 AM to 12 AM; Tuesday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM; and closed Sunday. Those hours make it easier to match the visit to the day of the week without relying on unconfirmed menu details.
Plan the first visit around confirmed basics
The strongest verified signal for Toshi is its Star Wine List recognition for 2026. That does not confirm the exact bottles, pairings, pricing, or beverage format, but it is a legitimate recognition to factor into the decision. If that kind of signal matters to your group, Toshi belongs on the shortlist; if you need certainty about cuisine, dishes, cost, or dietary accommodations, check directly with the venue before committing.
For a first visit, treat Toshi as a Graz option with confirmed late opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. Avoid overplanning around specific dishes or a fixed format, since the verified information does not support a menu-led strategy. The safer approach is to choose it when the known facts fit the occasion, then confirm any practical requirements directly with the restaurant.
Where it sits in a shortlist
Toshi is not the obvious pick for every dinner because the verified public details are relatively narrow. If you are comparing it with Mohrenwirt, Burger Factory, Der Steirer, Salon Marie, or Wiki Wiki Poke, use the decision to clarify what you need most: confirmed hours, dress expectations, a particular style of meal, or a specific setting. For Toshi, the grounded facts are the Graz location, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition for 2026, the weekly schedule.
Choose Toshi when those confirmed details are enough for your plans. Choose another venue when you need clearer information on cuisine, price, menu structure, or dietary handling before booking. For a wider scan before committing, use our full Graz restaurants guide, then pair the evening with our full Graz hotels guide or our full Graz bars guide if the night needs a second stop.
Planning details
- Location
- Südtiroler Pl. 9, 8020 Graz, Austria
- Website
- toshi.at
- Phone
- +43 664 1372386
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Toshi presents itself as a quietly assured address where the room sets the tone before the food arrives. The review emphasizes a patient, less performative dining culture that rewards restraint, placing the restaurant in conversation with Austria’s serious tables. Located at Südtiroler Platz by Graz’s main station, the place reads as considered and composed rather than flashy—guests encounter a subtle, ritualized atmosphere that primes them for a measured meal. The overall effect is classic and charming: interiors and service that nudge diners toward contemplation and appreciation rather than spectacle.
Best For
Toshi is best suited to diners who prioritize a thoughtful, wine-forward evening. The write-up highlights a Star Wine List White Star designation, framing the list as integral to how the meal is read, which makes the restaurant especially rewarding for dinner and for guests interested in serious wine lists. It also fits date nights and special occasions where patience and a composed tempo are part of the experience. Travelers moving through Graz’s rail hub or locals seeking a measured, ritualized meal will find the setting particularly appropriate.
Ordering Tips
Start with dishes that showcase texture and freshness: the Toshi Sashimi Sampler and Chirachi Bowl are natural openers, with the Dragon Rolls offering a more composed, shareable option. Given the emphasis on the wine list—a White Star credential—the restaurant rewards deference to its wine selection: ask to see the list early and consider consulting staff or the sommelier when choosing bottles or pairings. Pace the meal to match the restaurant’s patient rhythm and plan dinner time to linger and explore both food and wine.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if Toshi is not the right fit
Pick Mohrenwirt if the group wants a more clearly regional meal with a €€ signal. Pick Salon Marie if the room and occasion feel more important than wine-list recognition.
Restaurant context
How Toshi compares in Graz
Toshi is the wine-led choice in this Graz set. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a clearer reason to book for a date or small celebration than Wiki Wiki Poke or Burger Factory, which make more sense for casual, lower-commitment meals.
For regional cooking, Mohrenwirt is easier to read: Regional Cuisine, €€, and a more direct fit when guests want Austrian context on the plate. Der Steirer is also the safer cross-shop when the point of the meal is a Graz-feeling dinner rather than a wine-forward evening.
Salon Marie is the better alternative when ambiance is the deciding factor. Toshi should be the pick when wine credibility matters most and the group is comfortable with a less menu-defined plan.
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Compare Toshi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toshi | Graz | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 | ; |
| Der Steirer | Graz | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Salon Marie | Graz | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Wiki Wiki Poke | Graz | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Mohrenwirt | Graz | Regional Cuisine | Michelin Guide Austria 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Burger Factory | Graz | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Toshi?
Toshi has a smart-casual dress code. Neat, polished clothing is the safest choice; there is no verified need to dress formally.
Is lunch or dinner better at Toshi?
Use the opening hours to guide the decision. Toshi is open Monday, Friday, Saturday from 11 AM to 12 AM, Tuesday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM, closed Sunday.
Is Toshi good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned Graz outing if the confirmed details fit your needs: smart-casual dress, late opening hours on operating days, Star Wine List recognition for 2026. For cuisine, menu, price, or dietary details, confirm directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to compare with Toshi?
Other options to compare include Der Steirer, Mohrenwirt, Salon Marie, Burger Factory, Wiki Wiki Poke. Toshi is the option here with confirmed Star Wine List recognition for 2026, smart-casual dress guidance, the listed weekly hours.
