Vienna
Rambling over a series of cavernous, timber-furnished rooms and a table-filled courtyard sheltered by a retractable awning, Waldviertlerhof is a local…
Must-see restaurants in Vienna
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…
Vienna
Top-quality Italian dishes at this neighbourhood restaurant span wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas (including vegetarian varieties) to mains such as…
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…
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…
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…
Vienna
Heisse und Kalte Wurstwaren is a long-standing fixture in the Naschmarkt, serving Bratwurst (fine pork and beef German sausage), Burenwurst (coarse bacon…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vienna
Kent means ‘small town’ in Turkish, appropriate considering the restaurant's seemingly perpetual expansion (now with four locations in Vienna). In summer…
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…
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,…
Prater & East of the Danube
Shimmering in gunmetal grey, with floor-to-ceiling windows and reflective surfaces throughout, Das Loft has uninterrupted views across the city skyline…
Vienna
Despite weekday-only opening hours, Schnattl is a culinary institution in Josefstadt, particularly beloved by thespians and other arty types. The inner…
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,…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Gasthaus Wild, formerly a dive of a Beisl (bistro pub), has morphed into a great neo-Beisl. Its dark, wood-panelled interior retains a traditional look,…
Vienna
Located inside the Wien-City ferry terminal, with dazzling views of the Danube Canal, Motto am Fluss' restaurant serves Austro-international cuisine with…
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…
Prater & East of the Danube
A stroll along the Prater's chestnut-shaded avenues works up an appetite for all-Austrian grub at this former 16th-century Habsburg hunting lodge. The…
Prater & East of the Danube
In the heart of Vienna’s futuristic WU campus, this expansive cafe-restaurant lures non-students in with rustic communal tables, dark leather armchairs…
Vienna
Enter the chrome door to this theatrical lounge-style restaurant with clever backlighting, high banquettes and DJ beats. Asian, Austrian and Mediterranean…
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…
Vienna
Exquisite French pastries – rainbows of macarons, glossy eclairs, babas au rhum (rum-soaked yeast cakes) and superb tartes aux fraises (strawberry tarts) …
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…
Vienna
Located inside the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, the upmarket Herrlich focuses on a lighter style of Austrian cooking in a modern setting replete with…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Vienna
This microbrewery rolls out hoppy house brews, speciality beers (including an organic one) and above-average pub fare. Famous spare ribs feature alongside…
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…
Vienna
Stylish and airy, with polished concrete floors, exposed aluminium pipes, and art and photography on the white-painted walls, this breakfast-to-aperitif…
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,…
Prater & East of the Danube
UFO-shaped lights cast a contemporary glow over minimalist Schöne Perle (beautiful pearl), which serves everything from lentil soups through Tafelspitz …
Vienna
Unpretentious Hummel welcomes all comers with a classic Kaffeehaus (coffeehouse) vibe. Cakes are baked on the premises, and mains like goulash and…
Prater & East of the Danube
The kitchen closes between 3pm and 6pm during the week, the range isn’t enormous and (oddly) Pizza Mari’ never uses anchovies – they’re the downsides. The…
Prater & East of the Danube
Rudi runs a tight ship at this intimate bistro, hidden in a courtyard off Praterstrasse. Presented with an eye for detail, dishes such as pink-roasted…
