Must-see restaurants in Vienna

  • Zimmer 37

    Prater & East of the Danube

    Fresh flowers brighten up this cosy, homespun cafe in Karmelitermarkt, which rustles up healthy lunches like lentil soup followed by barley risotto with…

  • Vidoni

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    Delicious ice cream homemade with organic milk is the deal at this hole-in-the-wall. Flavours range from orange-saffron to Earl Grey, and there are vegan,…

  • Kaas am Markt

    Prater & East of the Danube

    This deli-cafe makes the most of farm-fresh and organic produce. It sells picnic goodies like cheeses, salamis, preserves and Marillen (apricot) liqueur.

  • Nata Lisboa

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    Portugal's irresistible pastéis de nata (crisp egg custard tarts) are the big deal at Nata Lisboa. They go excellently with a strong espresso.

  • Maschu Maschu

    Vienna

    Delicious felafel, hummus and salads served with warm pita bread are the keys to Maschu Maschu’s success. This branch on Rabensteig, with its few tables …

  • Exterior, 1070 restaurant

    Restaurant 1070

    Vienna

    Painted cherry-red, this small dining space is an intimate setting for 'surprise menus' using fresh market ingredients. Dietary requirements can usually…

  • Corns n' Pops

    Vienna

    This little cafe is a fine pick for wholesome fare. In addition to a great self-serve muesli bar with fresh fruit and yoghurt, it rustles up tasty bagels,…

  • Breakfast Club

    Vienna

    Mix and match from an international range of breakfasts at this compact New York–style breakfast joint on lively Schleifmühlgasse. The 'Vienna Special' of…

  • Halle

    Vienna

    The versatile resident restaurant of the Kunsthalle has a good buzz and optical tricks like cylindrical lamps and low tables. Alongside salads and…

  • Yohm

    Vienna

    Yohm's black-clad waiters glide between tables as diners take in front-row views of Peterskirche. Here, enjoy contemporary pan-Asian dishes such as…

  • Turnhalle im Brick 5

    Vienna

    This former girls-school gymnasium is now an art space, exhibition hall and cafe. Check out the wooden floorboards, rough concrete walls, second-hand…

  • CupCakes Wien

    Vienna

    This cupcake parlour is a child's dream, with its pink-kissed walls, flowers and polka-dot crockery. The feather-light cupcakes with mascarpone toppings…

  • Cafe Menta

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    Cafe Menta cuts a nouveau-retro look, with mint-green walls and contemporary bistro seating. Mezze-style sharing plates are the way to go for a taste of…

  • Amacord

    Vienna

    Friendly staff keep the good vibes and affordable food coming at this cosy, vaulted cafe. Viennese classics are complemented by pastas and risottos and…

  • Gastwirtschaft Wratschko

    Vienna

    Unassuming Beisl Gastwirtschaft Wratschko, with mottled moss-green windows, heavy wood panelling and dim lighting, was a Viennese haunt of the late chef…

  • Die Burgermacher

    Vienna

    Burgers at this small, alternative joint include meat varieties like Ötscherblick pulled pork, and vegetarian options such as the Watermelon Baby (grilled…

  • Gu

    Vienna

    If you choose carefully in the evening or take advantage of the lunch dishes, Gu can be a very inexpensive way to fill up on noodles, rice and pan-Asian…

  • Fett+Zucker

    Prater & East of the Danube

    The cheesecakes, strudels and brownies at this relaxed retro cafe don’t skimp on the fat and sugar (Fett und Zucker). Wholesome vegetarian snacks like…

  • Chang Asian Noodles

    Vienna

    This buzzy diner is bright, open, uncomplicated and highly relaxed, while the service is quick and attentive. Noodles (either fried or in soup) are the…

  • Maschu Maschu II

    Vienna

    This Neubau outpost of the Maschu Maschu minichain is a fully fledged restaurant with sunny streetside seating – when the weather’s playing along – and a…

  • Pho84

    Vienna

    If you're craving some spice, you could do worse than stopping by this sweet 'n' simple, wallet-friendly Vietnamese bolthole for a steaming bowl of phở …

  • Ra’mien

    Vienna

    Piping-hot Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese noodle soups and rice dishes are on the menu at Ra’mien. It fills up quickly at night, so it's worth…

  • Rochusmarkt

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    The stalls are piled high with olives, flowers, farm-fresh meat and cheese at this market. There are a handful of cafes, takeaway joints and bakeries on…

  • InDish

    Vienna

    Unlikely Indian fusion combinations here include tofu paneer with masala sauce and raisins, sweet-and-sour tandoori chicken, and Nutella samosas. The…

  • Mafiosi

    Vienna

    The woody Naples-meets-Alpine-chalet interior is the setting for simple, wallet-friendly pizzas. Add that to cheap wine and beer, and you can see why…

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