Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria, serving simultaneously as a federal state. One of Europe's most culturally rich capitals, Vienna was the seat of the Habsburg dynasty for centuries and remains a global center for music, art, architecture, and intellectual life. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Steirereck im Stadtpark
Consistently ranked among the world's top 50 restaurants, Steirereck is Vienna's finest culinary experience. Set in a glass pavilion in the Stadtpark, chef Birgit Reitbauer creates extraordinary modern Austrian cuisine showcasing local and foraged ingredients.
Am Heumarkt 2a, 1030 Vienna
Konstantin Filippou
Two Michelin-star restaurant by chef Konstantin Filippou offering an innovative tasting menu with Mediterranean and Austrian influences. Refined, minimal décor with focused, precise cooking.
Dominikanerbastei 17, 1010 Vienna
Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant
Two Michelin-star restaurant within the Palais Coburg, offering exquisite contemporary cuisine with classical French technique and Austrian ingredients. Access to one of Europe's finest wine cellars.
Coburgbastei 4, 1010 Vienna
Vestibül
Elegant restaurant located within the Burgtheater's foyer, serving refined Austrian cuisine. A theatrical setting for theatre-goers and food lovers alike. One Michelin star.
Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 2, 1010 Vienna
Meixner's Gastwirtschaft
An authentic Viennese Beisl known for its outstanding traditional cooking and warm family atmosphere. Old Viennese charm with exceptional Wiener Schnitzel and Tafelspitz.
Buchengasse 64, 1120 Vienna
Figlmüller Bäckerstraße
Vienna's most famous Schnitzel restaurant, established in 1905. The Schnitzel hangs over the edge of the plate. A local institution in a charming old wine cellar. The Wollzeile branch is the original.
Bäckerstraße 6, 1010 Vienna
Zum Wohl
Excellent wine bar and restaurant in the 1st district, focusing on Austrian wines and seasonal cuisine. Knowledgeable staff and a superb list of Viennese and Austrian wines by the glass.
Rotenturmstraße 14, 1010 Vienna
Gasthaus Pöschl
Classic Viennese Gasthaus serving honest traditional cooking in a warm, convivial atmosphere. Excellent Gulasch, Schnitzel, and Tafelspitz in a no-frills setting beloved by locals.
Weihburggasse 17, 1010 Vienna
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Viennese Café
Café Hawelka
Legendary Viennese coffeehouse open since 1939, famously gathering place for artists, writers, and intellectuals. Dark, smoky, and atmospheric. Famous for Buchteln (sweet filled rolls) served only in the evenings.
Dorotheergasse 6, 1010 Vienna
Café Central
One of Vienna's most grand and historic coffeehouses, opened in 1876 inside the Palais Ferstel. Once frequented by Freud, Trotsky, and other intellectuals. Magnificent vaulted ceilings. Now a tourist favourite but still excellent.
Herrengasse 14, 1010 Vienna
Café Landtmann
The most prestigious coffeehouse in Vienna, on the Ringstrasse opposite the Burgtheater. Opened in 1873, it was Sigmund Freud's regular café. Full Austrian food menu and exceptional pastries. Favoured by politicians and celebrities.
Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 4, 1010 Vienna
Café Schwarzenberg
Classic coffeehouse on the Ringstrasse, one of Vienna's oldest (1861). Traditional Viennese atmosphere with red velvet, mirrors, and marble. Excellent for a classic Melange and slice of cake.
Kärntner Ring 17, 1010 Vienna
Café Sperl
One of Vienna's most authentic and unchanged coffeehouses, opened in 1880. Beloved by locals and filmmakers alike. The interior has barely changed in 140 years. Billiard tables, newspapers, and a peaceful atmosphere.
Gumpendorfer Straße 11, 1060 Vienna
Austrian
Gasthaus Kopp
Unpretentious, reliable Viennese Gasthaus on the shopping street, serving traditional Viennese lunch and dinner at reasonable prices. Popular with shoppers and local workers.
Mariahilfer Straße 46, 1070 Vienna
Palmenhaus
A spectacular restaurant set inside the imperial Burggarten's glass Palm House (1901). Stunning architecture, international menu, and access to the beautiful Burggarten park. Popular for brunch.
Burggarten 1, 1010 Vienna
Café
Gordon's Garden Café
Charming café in a park setting in the 8th district, popular for leisurely brunches, cakes, and coffee on a sunny terrace. A local neighbourhood favourite.
Trautsonpark, 1080 Vienna
Café Leopold
Café-bar in the MuseumsQuartier open late into the evening. A lively spot for pre- or post-museum drinks, light meals, and late-night socialising. Transforms into a bar/club on weekend nights.
Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
International
Motto am Fluss
Stylish restaurant-bar on the Danube Canal with wonderful water views. Contemporary Austrian cuisine with strong sustainability ethos. The ground floor bar is great for pre-dinner drinks.
Franz-Josefs-Kai 2, 1010 Vienna
Naschmarkt Stalls
The Naschmarkt's 120+ stalls offer a world of food: Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Lebanese, Indian, and traditional Austrian. Great for grazing — pickles, olives, cheese, fresh bread, falafel, sushi.
Naschmarkt, 1060 Vienna
Traditional Viennese
Griechenbeisl
Vienna's oldest restaurant, with roots going back to 1447. The historic building has hosted Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Wagner, and Mark Twain. Traditional Viennese cuisine in an atmospheric multi-room inn.
Fleischmarkt 11, 1010 Vienna
Gastwirtschaft Petz
A beloved neighbourhood Gasthaus in the 9th district. Old-fashioned Viennese cooking at its unpretentious best. Outstanding Beuschel (offal ragout), Rindsrouladen, and seasonal game.
Wilhelm-Exner-Gasse 36, 1090 Vienna
Vegetarian
Wrenkh
Vienna's pioneering vegetarian and vegan restaurant, open since 1982. Wrenkh re-imagines Austrian cuisine without meat, with creative and satisfying results. A local favourite.
Bauernmarkt 10, 1010 Vienna
Yamm
Popular vegetarian and vegan buffet restaurant near the University, priced by weight. Huge variety of fresh, international dishes. A favourite with students and health-conscious diners.
Universitätsring 10, 1010 Vienna
Viennese
Steman
A true old-fashioned Viennese Gasthaus beloved by locals — cheap, hearty Viennese cooking without tourism. Daily specials chalked on the board, communal wooden tables, and a genuine local crowd.
Otto-Bauer-Gasse 7, 1060 Vienna
Zum Finsteren Stern
Charming, cave-like Viennese restaurant in a medieval alley of the 1st district. Candlelit, atmospheric and romantic. Traditional Austrian food with a good wine list.
Sterngasse 2, 1010 Vienna
Viennese Wine Tavern
Heuriger Mayer am Pfarrplatz
One of Vienna's most celebrated Heurigen (wine taverns) in the vineyard hills of Heiligenstadt. Beethoven once lived here. Own-production wines, cold buffet, and a large garden. The quintessential Heuriger experience.
Pfarrplatz 2, 1190 Vienna
Heuriger Hirt
Traditional Heuriger in the northern vineyard hills of Vienna's 21st district. Classic wine tavern atmosphere with own estate wines, cold buffet of Liptauer cheese, smoked meats, and bread.
Langenzersdorfer Str 54, 1210 Vienna
American
Die Burgermacher
Popular burger restaurant near Stephansplatz serving quality Austrian-sourced beef burgers. A reliable and affordable option when you need a break from schnitzel.
Wollzeile 38, 1010 Vienna
Artisan Bakery
Joseph Brot
Vienna's premier artisan bakery with multiple locations, producing outstanding sourdough breads, pastries, and sandwiches. Excellent coffee and a cult following among locals.
Landstraßer Hauptstraße 4, 1030 Vienna
Austrian Wine Bar
Zum Wohl II - Mariahilf
Second location of the popular Zum Wohl wine bar on the Mariahilfer shopping street. Same excellent Austrian wine selection and seasonal cuisine as the 1st district original.
Mariahilfer Straße 20, 1070 Vienna
Contemporary Austrian
Mast
Modern Viennese bistro near the Naschmarkt area with a creative seasonal menu using local Austrian produce. Excellent wine list with natural wine focus.
Marxergasse 18, 1030 Vienna
Czech
Schweizerhaus
Vienna's most famous beer garden in the Prater, serving Czech Budvar beer on draught and excellent Stelze (pork knuckle). Open since 1920, this sprawling outdoor restaurant is a beloved summer institution.
Prater 116, 1020 Vienna
Fusion
Mango
Popular Asian fusion restaurant in the 8th district offering Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese-influenced dishes. Good value and a local favourite for a change from traditional Viennese.
Lerchenfelderstraße 74, 1080 Vienna
Healthy
Superfood Deli
Health-focused café on the busy Mariahilfer Straße shopping street. Smoothie bowls, wraps, salads, and grain bowls. Good vegan and gluten-free options.
Mariahilfer Straße 45, 1060 Vienna
Imperial Pastry Shop
Demel
Vienna's most famous imperial pastry shop (k.u.k. Hofzuckerbäcker), on the prestigious Kohlmarkt since 1888. The rival Sachertorte to Hotel Sacher's version. Spectacular window displays, hand-crafted chocolates, and exquisite pastries.
Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Vienna
Italian
Cantinetta Antinori
Viennese outpost of the famous Florentine Antinori wine dynasty. Excellent Tuscan food and the family's celebrated wines. A reliable upscale Italian option in the city centre.
Jasomirgottstraße 3-5, 1010 Vienna
Japanese
Akakiko
Popular Japanese restaurant chain with multiple Vienna locations serving sushi, wok dishes, and ramen. Good value and quality Asian food in a city centred on Viennese cuisine.
Singerstraße 4, 1010 Vienna
Viennese Palace Café
Café Residenz Schönbrunn
Elegant café within Schönbrunn Palace offering breakfast, lunch, and afternoon pastries in an imperial setting. Famous for the Imperial Breakfast buffet.
Schönbrunner Schlossstraße 47, 1130 Vienna
Viennese Sandwich Shop
Trzesniewski
An iconic Viennese institution since 1902 — tiny open-faced finger sandwiches (Brötchen) with 20+ toppings including smoked salmon, egg, and paprika spreads. Wash them down with a small beer (Pfiff).
Dorotheergasse 1, 1010 Vienna
Viennese Sausage Stand
Bitzinger Würstelstand
Vienna's most famous Würstelstand (sausage stand), beloved by opera-goers and night-owls alike. Located behind the Albertina opposite the Opera. Try the Käsekrainer (cheese-filled sausage) with mustard.
Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna
Vietnamese
Do An
Excellent Vietnamese restaurant at the Naschmarkt, known for outstanding pho, fresh spring rolls, and authentic Vietnamese home cooking. One of the best Asian restaurants in Vienna.
Naschmarkt 412, 1040 Vienna
Wine Bar
Café Schwarzes Kameel
An iconic Viennese hybrid — part old-fashioned grocery-deli, part wine bar, part café. Famous for its finger sandwiches and excellent Austrian wines by the glass. A local institution since 1618.
Bognergasse 5, 1010 Vienna
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Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |