Restaurants
Trzesniewski
Dorotheergasse 1, 1010 Wien
When you’re looking for a quick bite to eat while exploring Vienna, look no further than Trzesniewski. An iconic sandwich shop, Trzesniewski has been operating since 1902, serving small open sandwiches and accompanying beers to the people of Vienna. Sandwiches are made with fresh, dark bread and then topped with 25 different topping variations including: bacon with egg, truffle egg with ham, crab, Swedish herring and lentil with beetroot. 18 of the varieties have remained unchanged since the very start! Each sandwich is about 2 mouthfuls, so grab a few to try and a Pfiff (1/8 of a litre) of beer and enjoy this Viennese tradition. There are eleven locations around the city, but the original is at Dorotheergasse. It is said to serve more than 5,000 sandwiches a day!
Bruder
Windmühlgasse 20, 1060 Wien
For a unique gastronomic experience in Vienna look no further than Bruder. With a focus on regional, seasonal, organic and foraged produce, Bruder serves up an eclectic menu that will tantalise your taste buds with an Austrian twist on modern cuisine. The staff at Bruder take great pride in crafting a range of drinks to suit their diners, so remember to tell them your favourite flavours or perhaps ask for one of their homemade liquors. If you have the time to spare, treat yourself to the five-course tasting menu, paired of course with a range of cocktails, wines, vermouth and other liquors. A delightful evening spent sitting in the dappled candlelight amongst jars of homemade produce and feasting on culinary delights, what more could you want?
Sixta Restaurant
Schönbrunner Str. 21, 1050 Wien
Sixta is an immensely popular local restaurant in the 5th district, about 5 minutes’ walk from the Naschmarket. Sixta serves up delicious, traditional Austrian cuisine such as schnitzel and goulash, along with more creative, seasonal dishes. The restaurant has a cosy atmosphere with wood panelled walls, large windows and portraits on the walls. Service is welcoming and friendly and staff are happy to recommend something special from the menu or a local wine to try. Make sure you book a table in advance because the Sixta secret is well and truly out of the bag!
Wiener Wiaz Haus
Karlsgasse 22, 1040 Wien
In the vibrant, cosmopolitan 4th district, about 10 minutes’ walk from the Naschmarkt, you can find the excellent Viennese restaurant Wiener Wiaz Haus. The restaurant focuses on serving hearty, traditional Austrian cuisine including Wiener schnitzel, goulash and tafelspitz. Inside, the restaurant retains the charm of old Vienna, with a gorgeous original wooden bar, wood panelled walls, vintage posters and red and white check tablecloths. In the summer, do as the locals do and sit outside under the shade of the enormous plane tree with a local Ottakringer beer and enjoy the delicious Viennese cuisine.
Ef16 Restaurant
Fleischmarkt 16, 1010 Wien
Down a pretty, cobblestoned lane in the heart of the city lies one of the finest restaurants in Vienna, Ef16. With a focus on regional and seasonal produce, the menu changes regularly, but expect fresh, creative dishes such as trout with spinach and sage gnocchi, beef with chocolate-chilli sauce and sea bream on mussel and beluga lentils. For a special experience try one of the 3, 4 or 5 course “Chef’s Choice” surprise menus with wine pairing. This is a great opportunity to experience some of the unique Austrian wines on offer. Inside, the restaurant is a cosy space with vaulted ceilings, leather banquettes, white linen tablecloths and flickering candlelight. In the summer, sit outside in the quaint courtyard surrounded by vine covered walls. The restaurant service is exemplary, with friendly and professional staff eager to ensure you have a wonderful dining experience.
