Vienna Restaurants

  1. Etap

    Etap might not have Kent's garden or its popularity, but it certainly has its authenticity and heavenly Turkish cuisine. Its pan dishes arrive piping hot to the table, the wood grill adds a lovely flavour to the likes of the Shish Kebab and the stuffed zucchini with yoghurt is hard to pass over. The buffet (around €9 ) on Friday and Saturday (from onwards) is a smorgasbord of Etap's best dishes; after live music accompanies the feast.

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  2. Kent

    Kent means 'small town' in Turkish, an appropriate name considering the hordes that frequent this ever-expanding Turkish restaurant. The food is consistently top-notch and, in summer, the tree-shaded garden is one of the prettiest in the city. The vegetarian and breakfast selections will please most, and everything is available for takeaway. For late-night desserts, try the bakery next door, open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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  3. Maschu Maschu

    Speedy service, a relaxed atmosphere, and the freshest falafels, hummus and salads are the keys to Maschu Maschu's success. This branch on Rabensteig, with its meagre number of tables, is better used as a takeaway joint - grab the best pita falafel in Vienna and stroll the old Jewish quarter. The Neubaugasse branch (Neubaugasse 20, 7th District) is a full-fledged restaurant with sunny streetside seating and a menu loaded with lamb cutlet dishes.

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  4. Pars

    Pars is heavily patronised by Vienna's Persian community, giving it a stamp of authenticity. Persian cuisine, such as Schekampareh (eggplant filled with meat), Lubiapolo (beans, lamb and rice) and a good selection of kebabs ( shish , Adana , Kubideh ), is complimented by over 30 varieties of quality Austrian wine. After the meal, enjoy a puff on a hookah.

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