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Vienna

Dining in Vienna

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DiningGuide was updated: August 25, 2025

The Austrian capital has a rich choice of great restaurants: from gourmet dining establishments perfect before (or after) a night at the opera to down-to-earth local eateries. First time visitors simply must try a hearty Kaisersemmel, traditional Viennese bread, or a Kaiserschmarrn, Austrian chopped pancakes dusted with powdered sugar. Vienna is the only metropolis in the world that grows a significant amount of wine within city limits, so prepare to find plenty of good local wines to match your Viennese dinners. The most popular time for dinner in Vienna is around 7 or 8pm, so if that's when you plan to sit down for your dinner meal — book a table in advance.

Palmenhaus

Palmenhaus

Palmenhaus is where Vienna’s imperial charm meets the latest trends. The attractive Art Nouveau building offers good cuisine, great cocktails and has become an institution for locals and visitors alike. The terrace looks directly onto the Burggarten and tables there are in high demand when the weather is good. Inside the former greenhouse, guests dine in real style amongst exotic plants and relax over a good glass of wine or a fine cocktail.

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Figlmüller

Figlmüller

Figlmüller is Vienna’s schnitzel mecca, serving their distinctive larger, thinner and crispier schnitzels since 1905. Nowadays, it is still a family-run business, with a new addition to the historical Wollzeile venue right behind St Stephen's Cathedral: another restaurant now helps accommodate the great popularity of their traditional Viennese cuisine.

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Motto am Fluss

Motto am Fluss

Motto am Fluss is located right at the Danube Canal, in the extravagantly designed Wien-City mooring station. On offer is a modern cuisine with a focus on Austrian traditions and organic ingredients, set in an elegant environment fashioned in 1950s Venetian style. At the top floor, you'll find a cafe with a large sun deck that is really popular for breakfasts.

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Das LOFT

Das LOFT

Das LOFT is located on the 18th floor of the SO/Vienna Hotel building by Jean Nouvel. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking all-round view and sophisticated international cuisine prepared with fresh and carefully selected ingredients.

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Food, Coffee & Market Walking Tour

Food, Coffee & Market Walking Tour

The fastest way to taste coffee, strudels (whichever is in the season) and fresh foods from small eateries and markets while also learning about Vienna’s culinary history along the way — is to follow an experienced local. If you haven't made any local friends who would show you around just yet, book a tour with a professional. A guide will take you to historic coffee houses, pastry shops, and even a fancy hotel in Vienna’s city centre, help you navigate the Naschmarkt market and an open-air market in the bohemian district of Mariahilf. You'll be surprised how much you can do and see in just four hours!

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Pizzeria Mafiosi

Pizzeria Mafiosi

Pizzeria Mafiosi serves affordable, big, no-nonsense pizzas. It is the go-to place for local students and everyone who wants to enjoy a fresh, steaming hot slice of Italian goodness in a down-home atmosphere. Grab a table on the terrace when the weather is good.

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Mochi

Mochi

An extremely popular venue serving fusion Japanese cuisine in an informal setting. Boasting an open-view kitchen and Robata grill, Mochi is the hippest East Asian restaurant in town, so make sure to reserve a table in advance.

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Fabios

Fabios

The restaurant opened by local matador Fabio Giacobello in the Old City is top of the gastronomic class. The Mediterranean specialities offered here, in an atmosphere set by a stylish mahogany design, ensure that guests are thoroughly satisfied.

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Thell

Thell

Thell (formerly Motto) has been a popular hot spot on the Viennese dining scene for years. In a smart yet cosy atmosphere, Thell serves seasonal dishes with a focus on regional ingredients, in a combination of Viennese, Asian and Mediterranean influences. They also have a stylish bar, and during the summer DJ nights are frequently held. It's advisable to book in advance.

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Naschmarkt Deli

Naschmarkt Deli

Naschmarkt Deli is the ideal spot for visitors to take a break from their walk through the Naschmarkt, with a quick bite, a cosy meal or just an espresso. The Deli is a popular spot on the Vienna scene, attracting a large crowd not only at lunchtime but also in the evening, with DJs playing from 18. Try their breakfast, the falafel or the lentil soup while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the market.

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Market Restaurant

Market Restaurant

This top-class Pan-Asian establishment offers a modern and innovative cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients from the nearby Naschmarkt. In the morning, they serve an international breakfast or an alternative Asian version with influences from traditional Chinese medicine. Good cocktails and small snacks are available all day long, but the signature offer from Market Restaurant are the authentic South Asian set menus.

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Glacis Beisl

Glacis Beisl

The Glacis Beisl is tucked away off the beaten track in the Museums Quartier. Classics from Viennese cuisine and local wines are on the menu here. Enjoy your meal under the scenic trees in the traditional courtyard outside.

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ShanghaiTan

ShanghaiTan

Lanterns give the ShanghaiTan an atmosphere which is somewhat reminiscent of Chinese night markets. Here, guests can feast on delicious satay skewers, dim-sum, Asian salads and, of course, noodles and soups. The mix of the local scene and dishes from China, Vietnam and Japan ensures that there are always plenty of visitors.

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Labstelle

Labstelle

The focus here is on regional and local cuisine, with home-baked bread and locally-grown produce. Labstelle offers traditional dishes that are prepared and served in a highly innovative and original manner. A cosy and modern venue with an appealing atmosphere, the restaurant also boasts a pleasant outdoor area.

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Tian

Tian

Tian is a vegetarian gourmet restaurant that shows how sophisticated and diverse meat-free dining can be. In this Michelin-starred eatery the food is cooked using unusual and healthy, locally-sourced ingredients. The natural theme is also reflected in the interior design of the restaurant.

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Augustinerkeller Bitzinger

Augustinerkeller Bitzinger

In the heart of Vienna, right beneath the Albertina, this former monastery cellar serves traditional Viennese cuisine, Austrian wines and draught beer along with traditional Viennese Heuriger music. Guests can enjoy the unique atmosphere of the well-preserved vaulted ceiling of the cellar.

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Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper

Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper

Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper restaurant is the latest establishment of the Plachutta boiled beef (“Tafelspitz”) dynasty, although the focus here is on Wiener Schnitzel. Inside the inn, 100-year-old wood panelling provides a cosy atmosphere, and the garden attracts guests in the summer.

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Gasthaus Wolf

Gasthaus Wolf

This ‘beisl’ is as typical as they come, with excellent Viennese cuisine and an attractive bar out front. In the dining area, old Resopal tables and green panelling create a cosy atmosphere.

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Kussmaul

Kussmaul

Located in the heart of Vienna’s Spittelberg district, Kussmaul is the first restaurant owned and operated by chef Mario Bernatovic, who previously cooked at some of the finest addresses in Vienna. Serving modern cuisine prepared with prime-quality, organic ingredients, Kussmaul culinary offerings change as the day progresses: from patisserie and bistro to fine-dining restaurant and cocktail bar. The weekend brunch is very popular.

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Restaurant Konstantin Filippou

Restaurant Konstantin Filippou

A fine-dining restaurant with minimalist interiors and open-view kitchen. Awarded with two Michelin stars, Konstantin Filippou offers a creative cuisine and exceptional wine pairing, mixing Austrian and Mediterranean flavours.

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Silberwirt

Silberwirt

Silberwirt is an appreciated culinary institution of the city: a traditional Beisl offering Viennese cuisine made with organic and regional ingredients. Frequently packed with a mixed crowd that likes to linger in the tree-shaded courtyard from early spring onward. Try the local sheep’s cheese, the potato salad or the Palatschinken pancakes.

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