Best Spots in Vienna for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße and Zum Schwarzen Kameel, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 33,705 reviews
Take a seat at Figlmüller on Bäckerstraße, the Innere Stadt institution famous for its schnitzel. Cut into the signature cutlet or try Tafelspitz in wood-panelled, traditional surroundings.
★ 4.3 · 6,355 reviews
Step into Zum Schwarzen Kameel, the Innere Stadt landmark where Viennese dining has been elegant and lively for generations. Pair its famous open sandwiches or a crisp schnitzel with a glass of wine in beautiful surroundings.
★ 4.3 · 14,647 reviews
Dine at Plachutta Wollzeile, the Innere Stadt institution devoted to Viennese Tafelspitz. Start with the clear beef soup, then work through the boiled beef and its traditional accompaniments.
★ 4.4 · 3,991 reviews
Discover Steirereck, Vienna's formal temple of creative Austrian cooking in Landstraße. Linger over a long, carefully paced meal with an excellent bread selection and service that treats every table as a special occasion.
★ 4.2 · 9,068 reviews
Discover Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien, set in a glass pavilion beside the Hofburg. Order breakfast, a burger or a homemade lemonade and enjoy the light-filled room overlooking the pond.
★ 4.7 · 2,822 reviews
Step up to the counter at Buffet Trzesniewski, a Viennese institution for tiny open-faced sandwiches. Pick four or more canapés, add a small beer and eat the way locals have for generations.
★ 4.1 · 7,184 reviews
Grab a bite at Bitzinger, the central sausage stand that serves until the small hours. Order a smoky cheese sausage with mustard and eat it standing up with historic Vienna all around you.
★ 4.3 · 6,474 reviews
Step into NENI am Naschmarkt for a taste of Tel Aviv amid the market bustle. Sample Sabich, popcorn falafel and melanzani, then finish with knafeh or halva ice cream.
★ 4.3 · 10,121 reviews
Take breakfast at Motto am Fluss, the iconic boat-like building moored beside the Danube Canal. Claim a terrace seat above the water and work through an all-day menu of Austrian and international plates.
★ 4.7 · 1,213 reviews
Pull up at Zum scharfen René, the central Vienna sausage stand locals and visitors rate as a must. Grab a currywurst or a Käsekrainer and eat it standing, in true Würstelstand style.
★ 4.3 · 13,757 reviews
Discover Salm Bräu, the brewery restaurant in Landstraße where wooden benches and house-brewed beer set the tone. Share a hefty pork knuckle or order the ribs for a hearty, unfussy Viennese meal.
★ 4.5 · 7,471 reviews
Pull up a chair at Vollpension, a Wieden cafe where vintage furnishings and exposed brick set the mood. Order a breakfast classic, then choose a slice such as the Sachertorte from the generous cake selection.
★ 4.8 · 984 reviews
Watch a baker stretch strudel dough to translucent thinness at Gerstner's Schönbrunn bakery show. Then enjoy a warm apple strudel with Viennese coffee and leave with the recipe in hand.
★ 4.3 · 10,211 reviews
Settle in at Lugeck, the elegant Innere Stadt address from the Figlmüller family. Order the thin, airy veal schnitzel or a beef tartare, and linger on the terrace over wine or draft beer.
★ 4.4 · 2,039 reviews
Head to Gasthaus Wild, a polished Landstraße favourite with a traditional feel and a generous terrace. Tuck into its much-discussed schnitzel or a regional specialty over a relaxed, unhurried meal.
★ 4.5 · 2,724 reviews
Begin your morning at Drechsler Wienzeile, a Mariahilf cafe where coffeehouse tradition meets contemporary design. Order a melange with french toast or an omelette and enjoy the buzzing room.
★ 4.6 · 2,495 reviews
Discover Schachtelwirt, an Innere Stadt favourite for hearty Austrian cooking. Tuck into a schnitzel trio or roast pork, and finish with apple strudel in a relaxed, welcoming dining room.
★ 4.4 · 3,527 reviews
Find Gasthaus Pöschl, a small Innere Stadt gasthaus that feels like a local secret. Cut into a traditional Wiener Schnitzel, start with creamy mushroom soup and pair it with a draft beer.
★ 4.5 · 1,687 reviews
Stop by Leo's Sausage Stand when Vienna's kitchens have gone quiet and hunger hits. Order a cheesy sausage, a hot dog or a burger and eat it fast, just as locals do after midnight.
★ 4.3 · 5,313 reviews
Rise to Das LOFT, the 18th-floor restaurant where Vienna spreads out beyond floor-to-ceiling glass. Enjoy a four-course dinner by the window, or pause at the central bar for a cocktail at sunset.
★ 4.6 · 502 reviews
Discover Restaurant Amador, the Döbling fine-dining address reviewers compare with Europe's three-star tables. Settle in for a leisurely multi-course meal that opens with olive oil, house-made bread and inventive amuse-bouches, accompanied by a talkative sommelier.
★ 4.2 · 1,251 reviews
Stop at Tewa am Naschmarkt for an easy meal beside Vienna's best-known market. Order a generous sandwich or a late breakfast with a matcha, and eat well without a reservation.
★ 4.8 · 216 reviews
Discover Silvio Nickol, the Innere Stadt fine-dining address Viennese celebrations are built around. Settle in for a long tasting-menu evening with polished, attentive service and a table made for two.
★ 4.4 · 2,836 reviews
Settle into Amerlingbeisl, a courtyard Beisl tucked beside the Museum Quarter in Neubau. Choose from a seasonal weekly menu and linger in the sheltered garden courtyard, whatever the weather.
★ 4.4 · 5,547 reviews
Slip into Glacis Beisl, a stylish Neubau restaurant with a leafy garden just off the tourist trail. Order Tafelspitz or another Viennese classic and linger on the plant-filled patio.
★ 4.5 · 2,509 reviews
Pause at Würstelstand zum Hohen Markt, a busy sausage stop close to the central sights. Choose from the varied sausage selection, ideally the spicy one, and eat it right at the stand.
★ 4.5 · 6,096 reviews
Settle in at ULRICH, a stylish Neubau spot that serves breakfast and stays open well into the night. Choose the big vegan breakfast or another international dish, ideally at a terrace table.
★ 4.4 · 6,119 reviews
Settle in at Centimeter, a Neubau favourite that stays open from morning until midnight. Order a bowl of its praised soup alongside a hearty plate and enjoy the warm, attentive service.
★ 4.3 · 914 reviews
Discover Restaurant Konstantin Filippou, where Greek cuisine gets an inventive Viennese fine-dining makeover. Choose a three-course lunch or the longer Epilogue menu and enjoy carefully composed plates presented with real creativity.
★ 4.4 · 2,572 reviews
Start the day at ERICH, a stylish Neubau café that serves from breakfast through to late evening. Try the Benny eggs in the cosy dining room and linger over brunch or coffee.
Vienna · 🍽️ Food
Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße
1h15
Zum Schwarzen Kameel
Plachutta Wollzeile
Steirereck
2h30
Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien
Buffet Trzesniewski Dorotheergasse
20 min
Bitzinger
NENI am Naschmarkt
Vienna · 🥐 Breakfast
Café & Restaurant Motto am Fluss
1h
Würstelstand - Zum scharfen René
Salm Bräu
Vollpension
Gerstner KuK Hofzuckerbäcker Baking Show & Tasting
1h30
Lugeck
Gasthaus Wild
Drechsler Wienzeile
Schachtelwirt
45 min
Gasthaus Pöschl
Leo's Sausage Stand
Das LOFT
Restaurant Amador
3h
Tewa am Naschmarkt
Silvio Nickol
Amerlingbeisl
Glacis Beisl
Würstelstand zum Hohen Markt
ULRICH
Centimeter
Restaurant Konstantin Filippou
ERICH
