Must-see restaurants in Vienna

  • Hidden entrance to Glacis Beisl restaurant

    Glacis Beisl

    Vienna

    Hidden downstairs along Breite Strasse in the MuseumsQuartier (follow the signs from MUMOK), Glacis Beisl does an authentic Krautfleckerl (cabbage-and…

  • Figlmüller

    Vienna

    This second branch of Viennese favourite Figlmüller serves the Beisl's classic schnitzels but also Tafelspitz and Zwiebelrostbraten (thinly sliced, pan…

  • Huth Gastwirtschaft

    Vienna

    One of several local neo-Beisln in this under-the-radar part of Innere Stadt, Huth serves superb Viennese classics such as Wiener schnitzel with cranberry…

  • Fratelli

    Vienna

    Umbrella-shaded white-clothed tables spread over the square in summer at this elegant restaurant; the frescoed interior has a winding staircase to the…

  • Storefront, Budapest Bistro Cafe

    Budapest Bistro

    Vienna

    At this charming cafe with dainty wooden tables, reading nooks, soft cushions and vintage Singer sewing machines, good coffee and breakfasts are served…

  • Asian restaurant, Vienna

    Mama Lui & Sons

    Vienna

    This is a sleek industrial dining room with polished concrete, stainless steel and exposed-brick walls stencilled with Chinese murals. Mama Lui & Sons has…

  • Umarfisch

    Vienna

    One of the best fish restaurants in Vienna, Umarfisch serves seafood from the Mediterranean and beyond at its large Naschmarkt stall. Choose between whole…

  • Bodega Marqués

    Vienna

    Tapas dishes spanning calamari to gambas (shrimps) and 28 charcuterie varieties imported from Spain are complemented by 160 different Spanish wines,…

  • Amerlingbeisel interior courtyard

    Amerlingbeisl

    Vienna

    This tucked-away Spittelberg Beisl is an enchanting summer choice for its cobbled, lantern-lit courtyard swathed in ivy and vines. The seasonally inspired…

  • Zanoni & Zanoni

    Vienna

    Opening to a vast summer terrace, this Italian gelateria and pasticceria has 30 seasonal varieties of gelato, such as vanilla–poppy seed, blueberry…

  • Kojiro 2

    Vienna

    Locals flock to this tiny spot near the Naschmarkt, which rolls out brilliantly fresh sushi and sashimi.

  • Der Wiener Deewan

    Vienna

    Pakistani cuisine, cooked under the maxim ‘eat what you like, pay as you wish’, is the speciality of this super-relaxed restaurant. Three vegetarian and…

  • Café Residenz

    Vienna

    On the grounds of Schloss Schönbrunn, Café Residenz serves strudels both sweet and savoury (eg potato, spinach and red cabbage), and classic Viennese…

  • Zum Alten Fassl

    Vienna

    With its private garden amid residential houses and polished wooden interior, this well-kept Beisl is a great spot to sample the Viennese favourites and…

  • Lisboa

    Vienna

    Named for Portugal's capital, hip Lisboa has contemporary black-and-white mosaic tiling and several dining spaces, including a summer terrace. Petiscos …

  • Café Mozart

    Vienna

    Opening to a covered terrace, 1794-established Café Mozart serves classic Viennese cakes including Apfelstrudel (apple strudel), Esterhazy Torte (layered…

  • Café Korb

    Vienna

    Sigmund Freud's former hangout is first and foremost a coffee house, but its top-notch Austrian menu places it in the realm of a Beisl. The food is…

  • Miznon

    Vienna

    With clanging pots, loose produce on barely finished wooden shelves and bar stools that let you peer directly into the kitchen, this branch of the…

  • Silberwirt

    Vienna

    This atmospheric neo-Beisl offers traditional Viennese cuisine, mostly using organic and/or local produce. A meal might begin with Waldviertel sheep's…

  • Waldviertlerhof

    Vienna

    Rambling over a series of cavernous, timber-furnished rooms and a table-filled courtyard sheltered by a retractable awning, Waldviertlerhof is a local…

  • Hollerei

    Vienna

    This wood-panelled, all-vegetarian bistro is known for its seasonal salads, soups and pasta dishes. Whether you go for quinoa with sweet potato and date…

  • Da Ferdinando

    Vienna

    Top-quality Italian dishes at this neighbourhood restaurant span wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas (including vegetarian varieties) to mains such as…

  • Weltcafé

    Vienna

    All ingredients at this hip and wholesome cafe are 100% fair-trade and organic. The mood is incredibly easygoing and the menu has a pinch of most world…

  • Naturkost St Josef

    Vienna

    At canteen-style St Josef, fill a small or large plate from its buffet to dine at the handful of seats downstairs or up on the 1st floor, which centres on…

  • Haas Beisl

    Vienna

    Warm and woody, this traditional Margareten Beisl is absolutely genuine and a great place to enjoy hearty food in a very local atmosphere. Classics such…

  • Heisse und Kalte Wurstwaren

    Vienna

    Heisse und Kalte Wurstwaren is a long-standing fixture in the Naschmarkt, serving Bratwurst (fine pork and beef German sausage), Burenwurst (coarse bacon…

  • Leones Gelato

    Vienna

    This smart eat-in gelateria does everything right. Flavours keep it simple and veer towards the traditional, so there are no gaudy colours or chocolate…

  • Gasthaus Wickerl

    Vienna

    Wickerl is a beautiful Beisl (small tavern) with an all-wood finish and a warm, welcoming vibe. Seasonal fare, such as Kürbisgulasch (pumpkin goulash) in…

  • Kantine

    Vienna

    In the former stables of the emperor’s personal steeds, this upbeat cafe/bar is the most laid-back spot to eat in the MuseumsQuartier. Lit by a disco ball…

  • Bierhof

    Vienna

    A narrow passageway opens to a courtyard where umbrella-shaded tables beneath the trees make a charming spot to dine on homemade classics like Eiernockerl…

  • Beim Czaak

    Vienna

    In business since 1926, Beim Czaak retains a genuine and relatively simple interior, entered via the restaurant's tree-shaded, ivy-clad courtyard garden…

  • Kent

    Vienna

    Kent means ‘small town’ in Turkish, appropriate considering the restaurant's seemingly perpetual expansion (now with four locations in Vienna). In summer…

  • Quell

    Vienna

    Time stands still at this traditional Beisl (small tavern or restaurant). The wood-panelled interior looks as if it's been untouched for years and the…

  • Pizzeria La Spiga

    Vienna

    Neapolitan pizzas fired up in the wood-burning oven at La Spiga are made from ingredients imported from the region, including Mt Vesuvius tomatoes,…

  • Schnattl

    Vienna

    Despite weekday-only opening hours, Schnattl is a culinary institution in Josefstadt, particularly beloved by thespians and other arty types. The inner…

  • Le Bol

    Vienna

    French cafe Le Bol specialises in tartines (open-faced sandwiches) such as artichoke crème, basil and olive tapenade, brie with chicken and red onion,…

  • Motto am Fluss

    Vienna

    Located inside the Wien-City ferry terminal, with dazzling views of the Danube Canal, Motto am Fluss' restaurant serves Austro-international cuisine with…

  • Vegiezz

    Vienna

    In a bright, white space with sage-green chairs, pinewood floors and herbs growing in wall-mounted planter boxes, Vegiezz offers an all-vegan menu. It…

  • Motto

    Vienna

    Enter the chrome door to this theatrical lounge-style restaurant with clever backlighting, high banquettes and DJ beats. Asian, Austrian and Mediterranean…

  • Café Drechsler

    Vienna

    A giant decoupage of ripped posters covers one wall at lively Drechsler. It's especially popular at brunch for poached eggs (with truffle aioli or spicy…

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