Must-see restaurants in Vienna

  • Tart'a Tata

    Vienna

    Exquisite French pastries – rainbows of macarons, glossy eclairs, babas au rhum (rum-soaked yeast cakes) and superb tartes aux fraises (strawberry tarts) …

  • Aromat

    Vienna

    Behind its glass frontage, this little crêperie has simple formica tables, 1950s fixtures, and blackboards chalked with the day's menu cooked in the open…

  • Restaurant Herrlich

    Vienna

    Located inside the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, the upmarket Herrlich focuses on a lighter style of Austrian cooking in a modern setting replete with…

  • Santos

    Vienna

    In a triangular-shaped corner room with floor-to-ceiling glass, this glamorous spot sizzles up classics such as pulled-pork tacos, chilli con carne,…

  • Wetter

    Vienna

    Italian food is commonplace in Vienna, but it can get a bit same-same. With its pretty platz-side outlook, Wetter would be appealing whatever the menu,…

  • Le Burger

    Vienna

    Build-your-own burgers at this hotspot use 100% Austrian beef (veggie versions are available). They're topped with made-in-house sauces such as spicy…

  • Café Français

    Vienna

    The Viennese flock to this big, bold and sexy French all-rounder. Large windows and park views make it a lovely morning spot and small dishes like…

  • Brandauers Schlossbräu

    Vienna

    This microbrewery rolls out hoppy house brews, speciality beers (including an organic one) and above-average pub fare. Famous spare ribs feature alongside…

  • Waldemar

    Vienna

    Stylish and airy, with polished concrete floors, exposed aluminium pipes, and art and photography on the white-painted walls, this breakfast-to-aperitif…

  • Neni

    Vienna

    This industro-cool glass cube combines a cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Dishes such as caramelised aubergine with ginger and chilli are served alongside…

  • ON

    Vienna

    The vibe is relaxed and friendly at this colourful Austro-Asian restaurant. Order from a menu that blends seasonal Chinese flavours with Austrian produce,…

  • Café Hummel

    Vienna

    Unpretentious Hummel welcomes all comers with a classic Kaffeehaus (coffeehouse) vibe. Cakes are baked on the premises, and mains like goulash and…

  • Xpedit

    Vienna

    Styled like a Ligurian osteria, Xpedit's warehouse decor gives it a contemporary, informal atmosphere. The small menu changes daily in keeping with the…

  • Urbanek

    Vienna

    Stepping inside Urbanek is to enter a world of cured meats in all their different varieties – smoked, salted, cooked or raw. The atmosphere is rarefied…

  • Saigon

    Vienna

    The second of the Saigon restaurants (the other is in Mariahilf), this branch has an enormous, kitschy mural and, like its sibling, offers some of the…

  • Marco Simonis Bastei 10

    Vienna

    A hybrid interior-design shop, deli and cafe with wooden stools and high tables, this is a bright, stylish spot for breakfast (try the smoked salmon with…

  • Crème de la Crème

    Vienna

    Pretty and chic in a minimalist way, with trailing plants, strategically placed flowers and white-painted bentwood chairs, this French cafe-patisserie…

  • Disco Volante

    Vienna

    Authentic Napoletana thin-crust pizza is made with flair at this pizzeria, whose wood-fired oven is covered in glittering mirrored tiles to resemble a…

  • Curryinsel

    Vienna

    Hoppers (made from baked rice) and string hoppers (steamed noodles made of rice and wheat) are terrific for mopping up the spicy Sri Lankan curries,…

  • Konoba

    Vienna

    Few restaurants in the city come close to Konoba’s expertise with fish. The Dalmatian chefs know their product inside out and serve some of the freshest…

  • Soupkultur

    Vienna

    Organic produce and aromatic spices are blended, sliced and chopped into an assortment of different soups and salads each week, ranging from red-lentil…

  • Steman

    Vienna

    Steman serves good honest Austrian food in a wood-panelled, high-ceilinged interior, with tables on the pavement in summer. The mood is laid-back, the…

  • Hidden Kitchen

    Vienna

    This slick, white-painted spot raises the Viennese salad to a new level. Combinations like couscous with tarragon, cranberries and goat's cheese, fennel…

  • Aurelius

    Vienna

    This large, airy tiled restaurant opening onto a terrace has a loyal following for its fantastic range of antipasti and main-course seafood dishes – such…

  • Collio

    Vienna

    Tucked inside the Das Triest hotel, this Northern Italian restaurant has a lounge vibe, a designer interior and a flower-strewn courtyard shaded by olive…

  • Restaurant Bauer

    Vienna

    Book at least a couple of months in advance and dress up to dine at white-linen-clothed tables beneath the lavish arched ceilings of this intimate…

  • ef16

    Vienna

    Step into this quirkily named restaurant and wine bar to dine by candlelight in a vaulted, red-walled space. In summer, the vine-rimmed courtyard garden…

  • Pizzeria-Osteria Da Giovanni

    Vienna

    A slice of the south in the cobbled heart of Spittelberg, this homey Italian restaurant specialises in thin, crispy pizzas and homemade pastas, such as…

  • Kornat

    Vienna

    Dalmatian Kornat serves first-rate seafood, both fresh-water (catfish, trout) and salt-water (sea bream, squid, lobster) accompanied by an extensive wine…

  • La Stella Bianca Feinkost

    Vienna

    Italian deli La Stella Bianca sources authentic meats, cheeses, focaccia and wines. It's perfect for an early-morning espresso, an antipasti platter to…

  • Tancredi

    Vienna

    An extensive range of Austrian wines complements the expertly prepared seasonal fare at this welcoming spot with warm, pastel-yellow walls, stripped-back…

  • MiLL

    Vienna

    This bistro, with a hidden courtyard for summer days, feels like a local secret. Scarlet-painted brick walls and wooden floors create a warm backdrop for…

  • Suppenwirtschaft

    Vienna

    This chic little eat-in and takeaway kitchen focuses mainly on soups and a few curries and salads from a weekly menu; it fits in well with the genteel…

  • Gergely’s

    Vienna

    In a 14th-century vaulted cellar, Gergely’s focuses exclusively on steaks made from quality beef sourced locally and internationally (Ireland, New Zealand…

  • Pizzeria Scaraboccio

    Vienna

    Pendant lights cast a soft glow across the red walls, wainscotting and vaults of this intimate Italian. Delicious wood-fired pizzas (including gluten-free…

  • Veganista

    Vienna

    Set up by two vegan sisters, Veganista's nondairy ice cream is made with organic, regional ingredients. Each day sees 18 flavours available, with some…

  • Ethiopian Restaurant

    Vienna

    This homely, no-frills, colourful Ethiopian restaurant is distinguished by the warmth of its welcome and food. The menu classic is injera – huge edible…

  • Guru

    Vienna

    If you're in the mood for some North Indian spice, cheerful Guru is bang on the money. Go for the authentically spiced, reasonably priced thalis (mixed…

  • La Flammerie

    Vienna

    Deliciously thin, crisp Flammkuchen (tarte flambée), prepared with organic ingredients and a pinch of love, is the big draw at this slickly modern, dark…

  • Saigon

    Vienna

    Saigon was the first Vietnamese restaurant in Vienna and it remains one of the best, with a large selection of rice and noodle dishes, including a…

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