This is a growing collection of Viennese addresses that we ourselves enjoy visiting and have been recommending to our guests for years. The collection begins with restaurants and traditional inns – classics and personal favorites from our daily tours. In the coming months, museums, hotels, shops, cafés, and Heurige (traditional wine taverns) will be added.
Should you wish to discover Vienna more deeply or have your stay planned comprehensively, we would be pleased to advise you personally and put together a complete program.
Pink, retro, iconic. This pastry shop chain with its characteristic pink facades is pure Viennese post-war nostalgia. Good cakes at fair prices, and the interior is a historical document in itself. Aida is the Vienna that many of us remember from our childhood – and that is the beauty of it.
Between the Opera and the Albertina—one of Vienna’s best-known sausage stands. Legendary on the evening of the Vienna Opera Ball, when after midnight ball guests in gowns and tailcoats treat themselves to a Käsekrainer. Otherwise, it is usually crowded with tourists, which locals take note of with a certain shake of the head. Still: the quality is right, the location is unbeatable, and anyone still out late after the opera or the museum will find what they need here.
This traditional Viennese bakery has been around since 1891—founded by brothers Heinrich and Fritz Mendl, who once held the title of Imperial and Royal Court Suppliers. Here you can get authentic Kornspitz, Mohnflesserl, and Salzstangerl—everything that belongs to a Viennese breakfast. Anker has over 100 locations in Vienna, which can be found throughout the city. Perfect for a picnic in the Volksgarten or a quick snack between activities.
The wine tavern is located in one of the most beautiful spots in the city center. Here, classic Viennese cuisine meets a wine list that clearly shows the owners know what they are talking about. A lovely place to wind down the evening with a glass of wine and the feeling of being exactly where you should be.
Elegant, contemporary, and excellent. Buxbaum is popular with locals and visitors who want to understand Vienna today – not just yesterday. The cuisine is precise, the service attentive, and by the end, you’ll wonder why you don’t visit more often. Particularly charming is the tranquil courtyard in Heiligenkreuzerhof: a hidden garden restaurant that feels like a small oasis in the heart of the city. A place where you’ll gladly linger – and discreetly recommend.
Architecturally impressive with its high vaulted ceilings in Palais Ferstel, historically significant, and highly sought after. Leo Trotsky, Peter Altenberg, Stefan Zweig, Adolf Loos – they all sat here, held salons, and made history. The cake selection is legendary, and the atmosphere is unique. However, those who do not arrive early or make a reservation often find themselves in endless queues with countless tourists – a sight that usually only elicits head-shaking from Viennese locals. Those who take the time will be rewarded.
Imperial and Royal Court Confectioner since 1786. Upon entering, you can smell butter and sugar in the air—and see on the ground floor how fresh Kaiserschmarrn is made daily before visitors’ eyes. The Kaiserschmarrn to go is legendary and equally popular with Viennese locals and guests alike. Here you will find the Sacher competitor, artful marzipan creations, hand-crafted violet pastilles, croissants, doughnuts, and chocolate in historically decorated boxes—a feast for the eyes.
Empress Elisabeth was a regular customer. On the first floor, the coffeehouse invites you to linger; in fine weather, the garden terrace on Kohlmarkt does the same. By the way: At Demel, only female staff have sold and served since the beginning—the so-called Demelinerinnen. Here you are not just buying sweets, but a piece of Viennese history to take home.
Vienna’s oldest continuously operating coffeehouse – since 1824. Small, charming, with red velvet and an atmosphere that instantly transports you to another era. Mozart and Beethoven played chamber music here when the establishment went by a different name. Today, time plays a different role: people come here to pause. The Frauenhuber is not a loud coffeehouse, not a postcard motif – it is authentic. Sigmund Freud, Arthur Schnitzler, and many others sat here, read, and reflected. And that is exactly what you can still do today.
Legendary, dark, cozy—and famous for its evening Buchteln. The Hawelka is a coffee house for night owls and anyone wishing to experience Vienna’s more intimate, bohemian side. Leopold and Josefine Hawelka opened the café in 1936, and their spirit still lingers over everything. A place with soul.
Grand, elegant, classic – since 1873. Café Landtmann is situated directly adjacent to the Burgtheater and has always been a meeting point for theatre-goers, politicians, and all who wish to experience Vienna in its self-assured splendor. Sigmund Freud was a frequent patron, as was Gustav Mahler. Today, visitors enjoy its ambiance just as much as in the past – with a view of the Ringstrasse, a Melange, and the feeling that some places are simply timeless.
Unchanged since the imperial era. The high windows, the billiard tables, the newspaper racks – all still there. Here, one understands what Viennese coffee house tradition means. The Sperl is not a museum, but a place that lives. And anyone who has sat here once knows why coffee houses are part of the intangible world cultural heritage.
Austrian classics with a twist: small, beautifully arranged portions of the finest quality that can be wonderfully combined and shared – and yet every plate is a proper main course.
Dining above the rooftops of the city, with a direct view of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. DO & CO stands for international cuisine with a sure sense of quality, timing, and atmosphere. Perfect for a stylish lunch or a relaxed dinner where the view also plays a role. Especially beautiful is the transition from day to evening, when the city slowly begins to wind down.
Spacious, lively, atmospheric. A Viennese classic with plenty of room, a great atmosphere, and excellent wine from its own vineyard. On beautiful summer evenings, it can get very crowded here – that’s part of the experience and adds to its charm. The atmosphere is convivial, the clientele is mixed, and if you are lucky, you will sit in the shade of old chestnut trees with a view over the vineyards.
At Gasthaus Grünauer, culinary traditions from Vienna, Bohemia, Hungary, and Southern Burgenland naturally converge. The cooking is guided by experience and a sure sense for what feels right in the moment — without fixed recipes, but with deep knowledge of ingredients, seasons, and their connections. Katja Grünauer continues this way of cooking as it has been practiced in the house for generations.
The rooms tell the same story. An old wooden bar, worn floorboards, and simple furnishings characterize the image of a Viennese tavern, a sight rarely found today. Familiar dishes such as boiled beef, goulash, or Wiener Schnitzel are served, as well as offal, which is hardly offered anymore. The wine cellar is impressively stocked and entirely focused on Austria. Grünauer is a place for guests who take their time — and for all who wish to understand Vienna through its cuisine.
Down-to-earth, affordable, and always busy. Das Rebhuhn is located in the charming Servitenviertel, one of Vienna’s most beautiful neighborhoods, with its small shops, cafés, and relaxed pace away from the city center. On the same street, just a few houses away, Sigmund Freud lived and worked for decades — his practice and apartment at Berggasse 19 are now a museum.
Das Rebhuhn stands for Viennese classics without frills, honestly prepared and generously served. A restaurant that shows how good simple cooking can be when it is done with experience. The perfect place to stop in after a walk through the Servitenviertel.
At Gasthaus Steman, things are lively — especially at lunchtime, when the room fills up and hardly a seat remains free. The interior is simple, with the focus on what happens here every day: good food, served promptly and without fuss. Many guests come regularly, some for years, while others discover Steman precisely when they are looking for authentic Viennese cuisine.
On the plates are classics you don’t find everywhere: Schinkenfleckerl, goulash, boiled beef, and, depending on the season, chanterelles or other seasonal dishes. Schnitzel is, of course, part of the offering, but it is not the only reason to come here. You come for the classics — and stay for the dishes that have become rare on menus elsewhere.
Woracziczky is located a little off the beaten path, where the 5th district becomes quieter and restaurants are still places you visit deliberately. Inside it is cozy; outside, there is a calm Schanigarten that, on warm days, feels almost like a small neighborhood living room.
The kitchen serves Viennese cuisine with an eye toward the future: classics, seasonal dishes, and recurring items you don’t find everywhere. Vegetables play a more prominent role here without pushing themselves to the foreground, and offal also has a firm place on the menu. Woracziczky is a place for long evenings, good food, and relaxed conversation.
Hollerbusch is a wonderful example of how contemporary Viennese tavern cuisine can look today. The kitchen works with regional and seasonal products, placing great attention on vegetables and flavors—without being dogmatic. The menu changes regularly; many dishes are vegetarian or can easily be enjoyed as such, complemented by carefully selected meat dishes from good sources.
The atmosphere is relaxed, open, and warm, with a diverse mix of guests. A place where you quickly feel at home and, almost incidentally, get to know a different, very vibrant side of Vienna.
Just as imperial, just as refined. Gerstner is a court confectioner, café, and restaurant all in one—an establishment where Viennese coffeehouse culture is simply part of everyday life. The cakes, chocolates, and pastries are as beautiful as they are delicious, and the packaging is almost too lovely to unwrap.
Something special awaits on the second floor of Palais Todesco: magnificent rooms with a direct view of the State Opera, designed by Ringstrasse architects Theophil von Hansen and Heinrich von Förster. Johann Strauss once sat here as a regular guest in Baroness Todesco’s salon—and it was here that he met his first wife. A place that brings together coffeehouse tradition, cuisine, and grand architecture. Reserving a table on the second floor is well worth it.
Harvest is a well-established name in Vienna’s vegan dining scene and a very pleasant place to arrive and feel at ease. The cuisine is entirely plant-based, prepared with great care, quality ingredients, and a genuine passion for flavor. The menu ranges from breakfast and brunch to warm dishes, cakes, and small classics—everything uncomplicated, comforting, and honest.
Its location at Karmeliterplatz is particularly lovely: relaxed, neighborhood-oriented, and a wonderful example of vibrant Vienna away from the main tourist crowds.
Small, personal, quiet. Obermann is one of those wine taverns you don’t just stumble upon, but visit because you have heard of it. The atmosphere here is more intimate than at the larger, more famous establishments. The crowd is relaxed, the wine is honest, and the atmosphere is informal. An evening for those who appreciate authenticity and seek conversation rather than spectacle.
Josef Weghaupt founded Joseph Brot in 2009 because no bread was good enough for him. In the Waldviertel bakery, everything is crafted by hand using traditional recipes and organic ingredients sourced directly from farming families. The dough is given at least 24 hours to mature. The result: a crispy crust, a moist crumb, and a lasting flavor. In 2025, it became the first bakery to be honored with the EU Organic Award.
Reliable, shady, and typically Viennese. Popular with Viennese families who come here on Sundays to sit together at the Heuriger. The outdoor garden is spacious, the wine is good, and the buffet is down-to-earth. There is no show here—just an authentic Heuriger atmosphere without the tourist crowds, exactly the way locals like it.
Situated in a side street off Kärntnerstraße, this is a classic Viennese sausage stand with all the traditional offerings: Käsekrainer, Bratwurst, Waldviertler, Leberkäse. It is central, authentic, and located where Vienna truly comes alive. A solid choice for a quick snack.
Modern Austrian cuisine that takes its ingredients seriously. Seasonal, thoughtful, and without unnecessary frills—the dishes are clear, yet anything but arbitrary. The restaurant’s minimalist, almost Scandinavian design complements this approach: bright, calm, and pleasantly understated. Even the details are deliberately chosen—such as the custom-developed soap by Viennese perfumer Lederhaas. For those who want to understand what contemporary Austrian cuisine tastes and feels like today, this is the perfect place.
An institution for gourmets. At Lingenhel, everything revolves around quality, origin, and taste. Cheese, cold cuts, preserved specialties, selected wines – all chosen with great care. Those looking for a culinary souvenir from Vienna or simply wishing to sample are in the best hands here.
At Magazin Weinhaus, everything revolves around a quintessential Viennese combination: eating well, drinking well, and happily lingering a little longer. You arrive with anticipation, first leaf through the wine list — or head straight to the bottles in the back of the restaurant, right in the middle of the wine magazine. Many guests have known the place for years and return again and again for exactly that reason.
The kitchen serves classic Viennese cuisine, down-to-earth and guided by a sense of the seasons. This is complemented by a wide selection of Austrian wines, which can be enjoyed at the table or chosen from the vinotheque to take home. Often, guests leave with a bottle after dinner — a reminder of a successful evening. Magazin is a place where conversations begin, glasses are refilled, and the evening unfolds naturally.
Since 1968, the Öfferl family has been baking bread in the Weinviertel region according to traditional recipes—using organic natural sourdough and long resting times of up to 48 hours. Each loaf has its own name: Madame Crousto, Meister Wenzel, Rotraud von Oberkulm. Master baker Georg Öfferl works with regional organic farmers and also uses forgotten grain varieties. At the Wollzeile location with its show bakery, you can watch the bakers at work.
Meat from the restaurant’s own butcher shop — you can taste it. Oswald & Kalb combines craftsmanship with passion, resulting in food that is rustic, confident, and highly popular with those Viennese who know what truly matters. Bäckerstraße, one of the oldest streets in the Inner City, has carried its name since the Middle Ages — this is where the imperial court bakers once worked for the Emperor. Today, the area around Postgasse and Griechengasse is one of the liveliest parts of the city center, with small shops, wine taverns, and restaurants that prioritize quality over quantity. Oswald & Kalb fits perfectly here: you come for the meat, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with the feeling of having experienced Vienna at its most authentic.
For me, Plachutta is the first address for authentic Viennese Tafelspitz. Whether at the Wollzeile location or at the Gasthaus zur Oper, it is served exactly as tradition dictates in Vienna: in a copper pot, with a rich broth, tender meat, and all the classic side dishes that simply belong with it. The Plachutta family has made Tafelspitz famous far beyond Vienna, and Ewald Plachutta’s cookbooks can be found in countless Austrian kitchens. Anyone who wants to understand why this dish has almost achieved cult status in Vienna should take a seat right here.
For me, the top address for authentic Viennese boiled beef—here, it’s celebrated like nowhere else. Landlord Ewald Plachutta has written the standard cookbooks that are essential in every Austrian kitchen—a piece of Viennese culinary history!
Austrian wines, fine products, and a historic vaulted cellar. Ideal for tasting, discovering, and purchasing. A place for all who wish to understand what Austria has to offer culinarily – and it is more than one might initially think.
Praterwirt is a young Viennese tavern with plenty of confidence. You quickly sense that craftsmanship plays a major role here — above all through the in-house butcher shop, which shapes the kitchen and sets the tone. The plates feature Viennese classics, robustly prepared and generously served, exactly as you want them when you arrive hungry.
Especially in summer, Praterwirt is a wonderful place to linger: sitting outside right next to the Nepomuk Church,a glass of wine or beer on the table, fully settled into the neighborhood. Praterwirt is not a nostalgic place, but one that shows how well Viennese tavern cuisine can work today — lively, craft-driven, and with a genuine joy in coming together.
Reduced to the essentials, yet full of flavor. Konstantin Filippou cooks with Mediterranean influences and an impressive clarity. His dishes are uncompromising – not in the sense of being difficult, but in the sense of being honest. Those who are willing to engage with it will be rewarded.
The legendary sausage stand at Vienna’s oldest square—voted the most popular sausage stand in Vienna in the 2019 Falstaff poll. Everything here is just right: top-quality Käsekrainer and Waldviertler sausages, always grilled to a perfect crisp, fresh bread delivered three times a day, and an impressive selection of over 20 types of beer. Located on a traffic island in the heart of the city center, it is perfect for a quick snack during a walk through the city by day. However, it owes its cult status to its opening hours, which extend into the early morning: at night, bankers stand alongside punks, and opera-goers alongside night owls. Sami Ramadani has been behind the grill for 20 years—with all his heart. A place where you truly understand Vienna.
Located right by Graben, designed with gleaming gold stainless steel and white marble—truly eye-catching. The stand combines Viennese tradition with modern design. The selection of sausages is extensive, the Käsekrainer is excellent, and the location is ideal for a bite to eat after a shopping trip in the city center.
Die Schöne Perle is located in the heart of Leopoldstadt and feels like a neighborhood spot from the very first moment. You walk in, take a seat, and quickly become part of the scene. Many guests know each other; others are visiting for the first time — and often stay longer than planned. It is especially lovely when the tables are full and the place comes alive without ever becoming loud.
The cuisine is Viennese with a fine sense for the present. Classics are on the menu, complemented by seasonal dishes and ideas that invite you to try something new. The food is hearty, honest, and just right for long evenings with friends or family. Die Schöne Perle is a place that needs little explanation — you come, eat well, feel at ease, and return.
A classic Heuriger, just as one imagines it, with a courtyard and a view of the vineyards. Here, you sit under old trees on rustic wooden benches, drink Gemischter Satz (field blend wine) directly from the winemaker, and help yourself to whatever tastes good from the buffet: cold cuts, cheese, Liptauer spread, bread. This is how it has been done for generations. The Schübel-Auer is a genuine piece of Viennese wine culture, without frills, but with exactly the right atmosphere – relaxed, authentic, and convivial.
Two Michelin stars, a historic palace, and a cuisine that thinks internationally but never forgets its roots. Silvio Nickol manages to bring precision and pleasure together. Every course is well-thought-out, every plate an experience. Those who take their time here will understand why some evenings become unforgettable.
Skopik & Lohn is a new-style Viennese tavern — lively, urban, and marked by a palpable joy of cooking. Dishes are meant to be shared, tasted, and combined, often across the menu. The kitchen naturally works with the whole animal; offal is just as much a part of the offering as vegetable dishes that are not conceived as side dishes. What arrives at the table is precisely prepared, yet never stiff.
The space is open, lively enough for conversation yet calm enough to enjoy the food. The crowd is mixed: locals from Leopoldstadt, people from other districts, and many returning guests. You come for a glass, stay for dinner, and order another dish. Skopik & Lohn is not a place for rigid routines, but one where evenings are allowed to unfold naturally.
Austrian cuisine is reimagined here – with deep respect for its roots and the courage to innovate. Steirereck works closely with producers who craft their products with the same passion that defines the kitchen itself. Herbs from the restaurant’s own rooftop garden, almost forgotten varieties of fruit and vegetables, and produce from its own farm in Pogusch all find their way onto the plate. The result is cuisine that surprises while still feeling familiar. The view over the Stadtpark is part of the experience, as is the sense that nothing here is left to chance. An evening to remember.
Modern bakery chain with high quality. Fresh pastries, good sandwiches, reliably available throughout the city. Ideal when you need something tasty that doesn’t take much time.
TIAN stands for vegetarian cuisine at the highest level. Seasonal ingredients, a strong focus on organic quality, and a refined sense for textures and flavors define the menus. Anyone curious about how exciting vegetables can be in all their facets will experience a truly special evening here.
An institution: tiny open-faced sandwiches with twenty different spreads—from egg with onion to salmon to Liptauer. You eat standing up, order several varieties, and have a Pfiff (a small beer) with it. It does not get more authentic than this. Anyone who wants to understand Vienna must have stood at Trzesniewski at least once. Since 1902, they have been serving here according to the same principle.
Veggiezz stands for modern vegan cuisine that brings uncomplicated joy. The menu features bowls, wraps, burgers, and warm dishes that are filling yet still feel light. Everything is fresh, well-seasoned, and put together in a way that makes you want to come back—whether you live vegan or are simply curious. With its two central locations, Veggiezz is perfect for a relaxed break while exploring the city.
Weibel’s Wirtshaus is located just a few steps from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, yet tucked away in a quiet side street that is usually known only to those who come here deliberately. The restaurant has been family-run for decades and is firmly rooted in the everyday life of the city center. This is not about staging or spectacle, but about reliability — in the kitchen as well as in the way guests are treated.
Classic Viennese dishes such as schnitzel, boiled beef, and seasonal specialties are prepared just as one expects and appreciates them. Many guests come regularly, some for years, while others discover the inn only when they consciously seek out places off the beaten path. Particularly beautiful is the Gastgarten,a quiet spot in the middle of the city, ideal for a break between appointments or a relaxed evening. Weibel’s is a place that shows how closely authentic Viennese tavern culture and the heart of the city can exist side by side.
A popular Heuriger in a quiet location on the edge of the woods. It offers typical Viennese snacks, its own wine, and an atmosphere that immediately helps you slow down. The terrace garden is particularly lovely, with tables right next to the grapevines—the view stretches out over the vineyards and quickly lets everyday life fade into the background. Perfect for a trip out of the city that still feels unmistakably Viennese.
Wrenkh is known for its creative, wholesome vegetable-based cuisine – and that still defines the restaurant today. The focus is clearly on vegetarian and vegan dishes, complemented by a few meat options for those who do not wish to give it up entirely. The cuisine is aromatic, colorful, and well-seasoned; you can truly sense the experience with plant-based ingredients. A place where you feel light, well-nourished, and very satisfied.
Vienna’s oldest sausage stand—in operation since 1928. The “Big Mama,” a giant Käsekrainer for those with a big appetite, is legendary. LEO has served notable figures such as Bruno Kreisky. Today, the stand is modern and stays open until the early hours of the morning, making it a popular meeting point for night owls.
A cult stand for night owls and the brave, in operation since 1968. René Kachlir himself stands behind the grill, offering homemade chili sauces, pickled chilies, and chili powder with up to 2.2 million Scoville units. His Käsekrainer with Zillertal mountain cheese are cooked in beef broth—a difference you can taste. René’s legendary homemade curry sauce has made him famous; his products are now even available at Billa. Not centrally located, but just a few steps from the city center—and once you’ve been here, you’ll come back.
Das Schwarze Kameel is a Viennese institution—and has been since 1618. What began as a delicatessen has remained one of the city’s great meeting places to this day.
