Café Central |
$$$$$ | Café |
Café Central is probably one of the most famous cafes in
the world due to its high profile clientele during the history of
Vienna, which included famous artists, writers and intellectuals
such as Lenin and Trotsky. The grand, cathedral-like setting with
its marble pillared hall and soaring ceiling is a fine setting for
the excellent coffee and Apfelstrudel that they serve up, along
with an assortment of other desserts and pastries for tea. Light
lunches are served and the menu includes a variety of provincial
dishes and Viennese specialties as well as salads, soups,
sandwiches and vegetarian dishes. Piano music plays daily from 5pm.
Open daily from 10am.
Address: Herrengasse 14
E-mail: cafe.central@palaisevents.at
Website: www.palaisevents.at
Telephone: (0)1 533 3764
Altwienerhof |
$$$$$ | French |
The queen of Vienna's formal restaurants is Altwienerhof,
fittingly to be found near the Schönbrunn Palace. The Kellner
family have run the establishment since 1928, and offer a
seasonally changing menu of French-based cuisine with delicate
flavours and highest-quality ingredients. Pride of the Altwienerhof
is its award-winning vast wine cellar, containing more than 20,000
bottles. Open daily, except Sundays, for lunch and dinner. Jacket
and tie essential.
Address: Herklotzgasse 6
E-mail: restaurant@altwienerhof.at
Website: www.altwienerhof.com
Telephone: (0)1 892 6000-36
Wiener Rathauskeller |
$$$$$ | Local |
The venue may be Gothic, sunk into the cellars beneath the
historic town hall, but the style, atmosphere and cuisine are very
up to date. This spacious eatery features various rooms furnished
in different styles and can handle up to 1,100 people. The food can
be described as 'modern Viennese', offering fare such as goulash,
Wiener Schnitzel and apple strudel. Open daily for lunch and
dinner.
Address: Rathausplatz 1
E-mail: office@wiener-Rathauskeller.at
Website: www.wiener-rathauskeller.at
Telephone: (0)1 405 1210
Arguably the best of Vienna's 300-odd traditional coffee shops,
offering their legendary confections and pastries, is the
Café Demel. The café is best known for its original
Sachertorte (chocolate frosted cream cake), but the rest of the
range of sweet delights on offer is just as delectable. Demel also
serves a large range of sandwiches and, of course, really good
coffee. Open daily from 10am to 7pm. Vienna's other renowned coffee
shop is Café Central near the Hofburg Palace, where Lenin
and Totsky once met regularly.
Address: Kohlmarkt 14
E-mail: wien@demel.at
Website: www.demel.at
Telephone: (0)1 535 1717-0
Grinzinger Weinbottich |
$$$$$ | Local |
Vienna is known for its famous heuriger restaurants, traditional
taverns serving local wine and hearty food, accompanied by live
music (especially Strauss waltzes). Many such establishments are in
the magical district of Grinzing, and are identified by a pine
branch hung above the door. One of the best-known taverns is
Grrinzinger Weinbottich, which is situated in a 270-year-old
building, with a garden and veranda for summer evenings. There is a
nightly buffet and an à la carte menu of traditional
specialities like roasted knodel with egg, and of course the
tavern's home-made wine to wash it down. Open Tuesday to Sunday for
dinner.
Address: Cobenzlgasse 28
Website: heuriger-reinprecht.at/eweinbo1.htm
Telephone: (0)1 320 1471
The Griechenbeisl |
$$$$$ | Local |
The building in which this warm, cosy restaurant is housed is
reputedly the oldest inn still standing in Vienna, having been
first mentioned in the city registers in 1500. It has survived the
centuries with a colourful history and today it is as much a
tourist attraction as it is a very quaint, dependable restaurant
serving up all the traditional Austrian dishes and a smattering of
international favourites to cater to the many visitors. Open
daily.
Address: Fleischmarkt 11
Website: www.griechenbeisl.at
Telephone: (0)1 533 1977
Barbaro’s |
$$$$$ | Italian |
Chic and informal, this popular central restaurant is where
Austrian celebrities and politicians gather to be seen. The
restaurant/bar/diner covers three floors on top of the Steffl
store, and offers views of Stephansplatz along with an innovative
menu of Italian and Austrian inspired cuisine.
Address: Kärntner Straße 19/8
Telephone: (0)1 513 171 226
When in Vienna do as the Viennese do and indulge in Wiener
Schnitzel, the delicacy most associated with the romantic city.
Reputed to serve the biggest and best schnitzel is Figlmuller's,
next door to St Stephen's Cathedral, a wine tavern where the long
tables are always packed with hungry customers sampling the
golden-brown schnitzels, that overhang the plate. Open daily for
lunch and dinner. Figlmuller is closed during August.
Address: Wollzeile 5 (St Stephansplatz)
E-mail: wollzeile@figlmueller.at
Website: www.figlmuller.at
Telephone: (0)1 512 6177
Meaning 'corner of Styria' (a state in south east Austria),
Steirereck is one of Austria's top restaurants featuring seasonal
Austrian cuisine with a Styrian emphasis. The menu is small and
changes regularly according to the freshest ingredients available,
but everything is superbly prepared. Meals begin with freshly baked
bread, and close with a selection of more than 60 cheeses from the
restaurant's own cellar. Seasonal offerings might include
gooseliver Steirereck, Styrian roast beef, lobster, lamb with
crepes, rabbit with risotto or smoked monkfish. Dress is smart and
reservations are recommended. Open Monday to Friday.
Address: Rasumofskygasse 2
E-mail: wien@steirereck.at
Website: steirereck.at
Telephone: (0)1 713 3168
DO & CO |
$$$$$ | International |
Located on the seventh floor of the Haas Haus, Do & Co is
the flagship restaurant of Do & Co International Hotel and
offers the best views in town, situated opposite St Stephan's
Cathedral. The cuisine is international, featuring mainly modern
Viennese and Asian fare, but the extensive menu also covers South
America and wider Europe. The menu covers 'Tastes of the World',
'Beef & Co', 'Kebab, Wok and Curries', 'Catch of the Day',
'Austrian Classics', and different kinds of sushi. Reservations are
highly recommended, and dress is smart. Open daily from 12pm.
Address: Stephansplatz 12
E-mail: stephansplatz@doco.com
Website: www.doco.com
Telephone: (0)1 535 3969
