Where to eat in Vienna

Where to eat in Vienna

1. EatInnere Stadt

   Akakiko

   Part of a local chain. Informal and popular place serving generic but reasonably priced Japanese and Korean dishes. The menu has a vegetarian section. Quick service by efficient waiters.

   Daily 10:30-23:30, kitchen closes at 23:00

2. EatNeubau

   Amerlingbeisl

   The restaurant has a good selection of food with vegetarian options too. Inside smoking is permitted, but this is not so much of a problem for non-smokers in summer when it's possible to sit outside. The bar serves beer, some wines, and standard cocktails.

   Open now · closes 2 am tomorrow

3. EatLandstraße

   Amon

   The restaurant serves seasonal Viennese food typically of course plates with large quantities. The cellar is a vinothek with a good selection of Austrian wines.

   Mon–Sat 10:30–24:00, Sun 11:00–16:00

4. EatWieden

   Aromat

   This place has an excellent different dinner menu with vegetarian option every week. It has the best crêpes in Vienna, but is unfortunately a smokers restaurant. Reservations are strongly recommended.

   Tue-Sun 17:00-23:00

5. EatInnere Stadt

   Artner am Franziskanerplatz

   Belongs to a famous winery Artner. It offers creative, fresh fare that tends to be on the lighter side than most Austrian cuisine. Excellent wine cellar, reservations recommended.

   Mon-Sat 12:00-00:00

6. EatWieden

   Artner auf der Wieden

   Belongs to a famous winery. Offers creative, fresh fare that tends to be on the lighter side than most Austrian cuisine. It has a 2 or 3-course business lunch menu offering, where one of the two options is vegetarian. Excellent wine cellar, reservations recommended.

   Mon-Fri 12:00-24:00, Sat-Sun and holidays 18:00-24:00

7. EatWieden

   Babette's

   The small kitchen-bookstore serves an excellent lunch menu, with usually one vegetarian choice. The tables/bar can accommodate only a small number of people. Patrons can watch the food preparation and learn cooking tips.

   Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00

8. EatInnere Stadt

   Bauer

   The restaurant since 25 years serves excellent food with Viennese charme and a big wine choice. It has one Michelin star.

   Set menu €79

9. EatLandstraße

   Benkei

   Favorite place from nearby Japanese embassy. The place has a bit dated interior.

   Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:30, Sat 18:00–23:30

10. EatNeubau

    Bombay

    It serves the best Bombay Gin in Vienna. Among Indian restaurants in Vienna it is an institution, offering good food and large servings for reasonable prices.

    Open now · closes midnight tomorrow

11. EatNeubau

    Bortolotti

    An ice cream parlour worth visiting. Ask particularly for the Campari-Orange ice cream or try some other exotic flavors.

12. EatInnere Stadt

    Brezl-Gwölb

    A very nice restaurant with a cellar dating back to the 17th century. The furniture consists of parts from three centuries. A place that deserves the label gemütlich. They play classical music and serve some really unique dishes.

    Daily 11:30-01:00, kitchen closes at 24:00

13. EatInnere Stadt

    Bristol Lounge

    Restaurant Bristol - Das Restaurant bei der Oper

    The big lunch room in the Hotel Bristol reopened with the original art déco chandeliers and decorated ceiling. The restaurant may serve as elegant after Opera dinner.

    Open now · closes 11 pm·€18.50-34, menu €49-74

14. EatMariahilf

    Cafe Willendorf

    The restaurant inside the lesbian and queer "Rosa Lilla Villa" serves good international food.

    Thu-Sat 18:00-02:00, Sun–Wed 18:00-01:00

15. EatMariahilf

    Café Do An

    Several salads are served. Free Wi-Fi. Usually it is well packed by a "bobo" public.

    Mon-Sat 07:00-24:00·€5-8

16. EatWieden

    Chang

    Chang Asian Noodles

    Next to the upscale restaurant there is the simpler one, which shares the same kitchen. Vegetarians will find good choices.

17. EatInnere Stadt

    Chattanooga

    Fast food versions of local food. Not bad if you are on a budget and do not have much time to spare.

    Daily 08:00-00:00

18. EatWieden

    Coté Sud

    This small bistro cooks French cuisine with consistent good quality.

19. EatJosefstadt

    Curry Insel

    Sri Lankan restaurant with a good range of vegetarian dishes. Free WiFi.

    Tue-Fri 17:00-24:00, Sat Sun 11:00-24:00

20. EatInnere Stadt

    Daihachi

    Sushi bar popular with business travellers. Serves fresh and tasty fish that comes at a high price.

    Mon-Fri 12:00-14:30, Sat 18:00-23:30, closed Sun

21. EatOuter South

    Der Ringsmuth

    Der Ringsmuth serves traditional Austrian cuisine (including tasty Wiener Schnitzel of both pork and veal) among other dishes. Spacious, with pleasant minimalistic decor. Easily accessible as it's pretty much right next to the Wien Hauptbahnhof railway station.

    Tue-Sat 11:30-23:00, closed Sun Mon·Mains about €20

22. EatMariahilf

    Disco Volante

    Pizza with just enough and not too many toppings, and very Italian selection. Austrian ingredients, when used, are unusual specialties.

    Thu Fri 12:00-24:00; Sat Sun 12:00-23:00

23. EatOuter East

    Donauturm Café

    Danube Tower Restaurant

    On a sunny day you can have a look over Vienna from the rotating restaurant. It is a non-smokers' restaurant.

    Open now · closes midnight tomorrow

24. EatNeubau

    DschungelCafe

    A very child-friendly cafe and restaurant, located in the same building as the DschungelWien.at children's theater.

    10:00-20:00/21:00

25. EatInnere Stadt

    Eis-Greissler

    A small ice parlour that has been overrun by customers since its opening in 2011. They sell excellent organic ice cream, made from milk of their own organic milk farm and without artificial flavours. It is worth the wait in the queue.

    Daily 12:00-21:00

26. EatInnere Stadt

    Eissalon am Schwedenplatz

    Maybe the most popular place. You can choose from a lot of different flavors, but it's always crowded and you often have to stand in a queue for a few minutes.

    Daily 10:00-23:15; streetside sale after 09:30

27. EatInnere Stadt

    Eissalon am Tuchlauben (Perizzolo)

    Another excellent and popular ice cream parlour. Ask for the Special Nougat ice cream.

    Mar: Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-20:00; Apr-Sep: Mon-Sat 10:00-23:30, Sun 11:00-23:30; Oct: Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-20:00

28. EatLandstraße

    El Fontroussi

    The Belgium restaurant in this renovated tavern offers seafood with refined sauces. Daily lunch menu.

    Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30, 18:00–24:00, Sat 18:00–24:00

29. EatInnere Stadt

    Esterházykeller

    Atmospheric old (since 1683) cellar restaurant serving good, cheap, wine, beer, and simple traditional food. Prices budget to moderate. A good place to go if you just want a drink and some grub, but still want to enjoy some local colour.

    Mon-Fri 16:00-23:00; Sat Sun holidays 11:00-23:00

30. EatInnere Stadt

    Fabios

    Italian fish restaurant combined with bar/lounge for Vienna's glitterati. Quality is excellent.

    Mon-Sat 09:00-01:00, breakfast 09:00-14:00, kitchen 12:00-23:00·Mains €9-20

31. EatInnere Stadt

    Ferrari Gelato

    The Italian ice cream shop produces on the spot their own with exquisite ingredients like piemontese hazelnuts, caramelised pine nuts or fresh fruits.

    Mon-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-22:00

32. EatInnere Stadt

    Figlmüller

    Famous for Wienerschnitzel. They claim to have the biggest schnitzel in the world. If you are not really hungry, one may easily be enough for two people (just ask for a second plate). Traditionally, you would want a potato salad with that.

    Daily 11:00-21:30, kitchen closes at 22:30

33. EatMariahilf

    Fischrestaurant Umar

    Extremely good fish directly from their shop, which is the best and freshest seafood shop in Vienna. Wi-Fi is available. Changing daily lunch menu.

    Mon-Sat 10:00-23:00

34. EatInnere Stadt

    Fladerei Salzgries

    Really nice flat bread. Open until late. Plenty of choice for vegetarians too.

    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:30; Fri Sat 11:00–01:00; Sun 16:00–21:00

35. EatAlsergrund

    Flein

    On the French ground of the French culture institute this restaurant serves good food. The lunch menu consists of two choices with one being vegetarian. Dogs are not allowed. In the nice season one can enjoy the garden. The wine selection is good and the Austrian beer is from Schrems.

    Mon–Fri 11:30-15:00, 17:30-23:30·lunch €8-10, €8-19

36. EatNeubau

    Gasthaus Grünauer

    A Viennese restaurant serving high-quality food with a good selection of wines.

    Mon-Fri 18:00-24:00·€5.50-19

37. EatHietzing

    Gasthaus Lindwurm

    The place has retro charm. There is a nearby playground for kids, hence it is a very family-friendly Austrian restaurant. The place directly borders the Viennese woods.

    Sat-Thu 09:30-22:00

38. EatOuter South

    Gasthaus Stafler

    The tavern serves specialities from southern Tirol including Trentiner Salsicce, Südtiroler Roggenteig-Schlutzkrapfen and Graukäse.

    Tue-Sat 10:00-15:00, 17:30-23:00; first Sun 10:00-15:00

39. EatWieden

    Gasthaus Ubl

    The Austrian restaurant "Wirtshaus" serves traditional Viennese in authentic decor.

    Wed-Sun 12:00-14:00 18:00-24:00·EUR 8.50-18

40. EatInnere Stadt

    Gasthaus zum Holunderstrauch

    Recommendation if you are looking for home-style, local food. The atmosphere is cozy. The service provides competent and friendly advice.

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