Vienna
The menu at this much-loved Beisl is loaded with Viennese staples, such as Wiener Rindsgulasch (Viennese beef goulash), Schweinsbraten (roast pork) and…
Must-see restaurants in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna would simply be at a loss without Figlmüller. This famous Beisl has a rural decor and some of the biggest (on average 30cm in diameter) and best…
Prater & East of the Danube
A bubble of bohemian warmth, Harvest swears by seasonality in its superhealthy vegetarian and vegan dishes, swinging from lentil, pear, walnut and smoked…
Vienna
You'll feel part of the famiglia at this friendly neighbourhood Italian place, where tightly packed tables are lit by candlelight. The food is superb:…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
One of the hippest kids on the block, this bar-restaurant under the railway viaduct arches goes for the stylishly distressed look, with raw brickwork,…
Vienna
Kim Kocht puts her own creative spin on Korean and Japanese cuisine at this understatedly stylish restaurant. Her menus are constantly changing but often…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
All sweetness and light, this white-walled, minimalist-cool cafe has shot to popularity for its excellent breakfasts such as apple-cinnamon-topped waffles…
Vienna
Trześniewski has been serving exquisite open-faced finger-style sandwiches since 1902. Choose from 22 delectable toppings incorporating primarily Austrian…
Vienna
The inevitable queue makes Eis Greissler easy to spot. Locals flock here – whatever the weather – for ice cream made from organic milk, yoghurt and cream…
Vienna
While the setting beneath a vaulted ceiling is traditional, the cuisine here is cutting edge. Reinventions of Austrian classics include Bergkässe (hard…
Prater & East of the Danube
Green-leather banquettes, a wall of vinyl, subtle backlighting and a graffiti mural that references street art lining the Danube Canal make Spelunke a…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Snuggled away in the courtyard of an old dairy is this cracking cafe-restaurant, with a stripped-back interior and an open kitchen. The owners run the…
Prater & East of the Danube
Mraz & Sohn is not only a snappy name, it really is a family-owned-and-run restaurant. The highly esteemed chef de cuisine, Markus Mraz, is the creative…
Vienna
A casino may not seem an obvious choice for dinner, but you won't regret booking here. Meals are served at candlelit, white-linen-draped tables in a red…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Goldegg is a coffee house in the classic Viennese mould, with its green-velvet booths, wood panelling, billiard tables and art nouveau sheen – but with a…
Prater & East of the Danube
When you tire of hearty Austrian grub, Mochi is the perfect antidote. This cool, dark-walled, stylishly backlit space, with an open kitchen and terrace…
Prater & East of the Danube
Wine bottles line the walls of this intimate and friendly Vinothek (wine bar). Top-quality wines are matched with a tempting array of antipasti and…
Prater & East of the Danube
With zebra-striped awning and pavement decking outside and a small minimalist space inside, Wulfisch prides itself on its fishy tapas, smoked and cured,…
Vienna
Zum Schwarzen Kameel is an eclectic deli/patisserie/highbrow-wine-bar hybrid. Above all, it's worth a visit for the inventive cuisine in its wood-panelled…
Vienna
All-rounder Das Eduard is a buzzing spot for breakfast (until 11am), oversized caffe lattes and homemade cakes, plus more substantial dishes from…
Vienna
Hidden downstairs along Breite Strasse in the MuseumsQuartier (follow the signs from MUMOK), Glacis Beisl does an authentic Krautfleckerl (cabbage-and…
Vienna
This second branch of Viennese favourite Figlmüller serves the Beisl's classic schnitzels but also Tafelspitz and Zwiebelrostbraten (thinly sliced, pan…
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…
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…
Vienna
At this charming cafe with dainty wooden tables, reading nooks, soft cushions and vintage Singer sewing machines, good coffee and breakfasts are served…
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…
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…
Vienna
Tapas dishes spanning calamari to gambas (shrimps) and 28 charcuterie varieties imported from Spain are complemented by 160 different Spanish wines,…
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…
Vienna
Opening to a vast summer terrace, this Italian gelateria and pasticceria has 30 seasonal varieties of gelato, such as vanilla–poppy seed, blueberry…
Vienna
Locals flock to this tiny spot near the Naschmarkt, which rolls out brilliantly fresh sushi and sashimi.
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…
Vienna
On the grounds of Schloss Schönbrunn, Café Residenz serves strudels both sweet and savoury (eg potato, spinach and red cabbage), and classic Viennese…
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…
Vienna
Named for Portugal's capital, hip Lisboa has contemporary black-and-white mosaic tiling and several dining spaces, including a summer terrace. Petiscos …
Vienna
Opening to a covered terrace, 1794-established Café Mozart serves classic Viennese cakes including Apfelstrudel (apple strudel), Esterhazy Torte (layered…
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…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
At the MAK, Salon Plafond brings a dash of modern glamour to an ornately ceilinged room. The ingredient-focused menu plays up careful sourcing and keeps…
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…
Vienna
This atmospheric neo-Beisl offers traditional Viennese cuisine, mostly using organic and/or local produce. A meal might begin with Waldviertel sheep's…
