Must-see restaurants in Vienna

  • Gmoakeller

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    Sizzling and stirring since 1858, this atmospheric cellar is as traditional as it gets, with parquet floors, brick vaults and warm wood panelling. The…

  • Das Kimchi

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    There's more than just kimchi on the menu of this slickly modern Korean, with monochrome colours, bistro tables and transparent coloured screens providing…

  • 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,…

  • Colono

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    Bringing a dash of Spain to a cool, brick-vaulted, strikingly backlit space on the Landstrasse, Colono is an appetising mix of deli, wine and tapas bar,…

  • Stewart

    Prater & East of the Danube

    Come lunchtime this small, modern cafe buzzes with hungry locals, who come to slurp comforting soups and fill up on good-value day specials such as Panang…

  • 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…

  • Restaurant Indus

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    Subtle back-lighting, clean lines and scatter cushions in zingy colours create a warm yet minimalist aesthetic at Indus. The mood is laid-back and the…

  • 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…

  • Tewa

    Prater & East of the Danube

    In the heart of Karmelitermarkt, Tewa does a fine line in bagels, wraps, creative salads, soups and breakfasts, as well as wholesome mains like Thai…

  • 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…

  • Veganista

    Prater & East of the Danube

    Vegan ice cream has become quite a thing in Vienna, and Veganista was there from the start. Here the 100% natural ice cream and sorbet is whipped up from…

  • 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…

  • Trzesniewski

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    This branch of Vienna’s famous open-sandwich shop in the Rochusmarkt is one of many stands where you can buy to eat in or takeaway. The quality and prices…

  • Hidden Kitchen Park

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    Fresh, healthy food takes centre stage at the modern, buzzy Hidden Kitchen Park. The emphasis is on top-quality produce in creative salads such as lemon…

  • Naschmarkt Deli

    Vienna

    Amid the enticing stands at Vienna's famous market, Naschmarkt Deli serves breakfast (Turkish, English or Prosecco) until 4pm. Sandwiches, falafel, big…

  • That's Amore

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    The authentically Neopolitan pizzas are love at first bite for many at That's Amore – soft, chewy and with tangy-sweet tomato toppings. A relaxed…

  • Bitzinger Würstelstand

    Prater & East of the Danube

    An outpost of Vienna's most famous sausage stand, this one is on the approach to the Riesenrad in the Prater. Grab your Bratwurst or cheesy Käsekrainer…

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