CULINARY DISCOVERIES

BEST OF DINING IN VIENNA

Vienna’s international culinary o erings are multitude: from Italian cuisine to creative vegan delicacies.

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Mollardgasse 76, 1060 Vienna, +43 (0)1 595 34 16, Mon–Fr, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. & 7 p.m.–11 p.m., aend.at

Fabian Günzel, who once worked for Silvio Nickol in the Coburg, offers sensational fine dining in his own restaurant. Sample his well-balanced menu for lunch or dinner. Dishes usually feature two perfectly prepared items, and you can trust Günzel’s good taste.

DAS KLEINE PARADIES

Blindengasse 3, 1080 Vienna, +43 (0)664 388 23 87, Mon–Fri, 11 a.m.–11. p.m., Sat, 6 p.m.–12 a.m, daskleineparadies.at

A tiled pearl bar, elegant marble portal and relaxed comfort food under the direction of Tomaž Fink, who has already cooked with celebrity chefs such as Ana Roš and Konstantin Filippou – the revitalization of a former typewriter shop into a restaurant can be described as completely successful.

VIVA LA MAMMA

Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Platz 5, 1010 Vienna, +43 (0)1 512 16 45, Mon–Fri, 12 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat–Sun, 10 a.m.–11 p.m., vivalamamma.at

Mamma has travelled a lot and brought the best discoveries in Italy back to Vienna. At Viva la Mamma she cooks according to her own recipes. The special thing about it: Mamma knows every producer personally, because only the finest products make it into Mamma’s kitchen and cellar. Everything really has to be right. Pizza is Mamma’s greatest passion – and it shows.

MAYER AM PFARRPLATZ

Pfarrplatz 2, 1190 Vienna, +43 (0)1 370 12 87, Mon–Thu, 4 p.m.–12 p.m., Fri–Sun, 12 a.m.–12 p.m., pfarrplatz.at

A wine tavern, pure and simple. Quality wines from their own cultivation, traditional Austrian dishes and local organic specialities are presented as cold and warm buffets. Seasonal delicacies and à la carte dishes offer a culinary variety that caters to every taste. The historic building – Ludwig van Beethoven once resided here – lends this tavern an authentic note.

CAFÉ MUSEUM

Operngasse 7, 1010 Vienna, +43 (0)1 24 10 06 20, Mon–Sun, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., cafemuseum.at

Since its founding in 1899, Café Museum has been a Viennese artists’ meeting place with cult status and a place of inspiration. The Café Museum is known for its simple elegance and cosy atmosphere and is a comfortable place for good conversation and conviviality. In addition to coffee specialities, pastries and Viennese cuisine, it also offers intellectual “nourishment” through their “Literature in the Museum” reading series.

BUDDHA BOWLS BY ELENA’S

Praterstraße 16, 1020 Vienna,, +43 (0)660 766 38 04, Wollzeile 23, 1010 Vienna, +43 (0)676 571 65 26, buddhabowls.at

Enjoy your bowl in one of our chilled pub gardens in the middle of the center of Vienna. Whether in Wollzeile 23 or Praterstraße 16, bowls of the highest quality, various cool drinks and a very relaxed environment are awaiting you! We’re looking forward to your visit! Your Buddha Bowls team.

RESTAURANT APRON

Am Heumarkt 35, 1030 Wien, +43 (0)1 907 47 47, restaurant-apron.at

At the Apron, eating is an experience! The gourmet restaurant enchants with modern interpretations of austrian cuisine. Contrasts and exceptional textures set surprising accents for every dish. Honest cuisine is important, because what’s on the menu is exactly what the guest should see and taste. The open kitchen offers exclusive views and creates a unique flair at Apron.

ARTNER AM FRANZISKANERPLATZ

Franziskanerplatz 5, 1010 Vienna, +43 (0)1 503 50 34, Mon–Sat, 12 a.m.–12 p.m., restaurant.artner.co.at

Tradition meets modern cuisine. You can enjoy the best of home-grown beef in contemporary creations right in downtown vienna. The menu includes combinations such as glazed calf’s liver with shallots or a selection of steaks. Light and varied seasonal dishes round off the menu in this first-class restaurant with its own courtyard on Franziskanerplatz.

SKYBOX IN THE STEFFL DEPARTMENT STORE

Kärntner Straße 19, 1010 Vienna, + 43 (0)1 513 17 12, Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–2 a.m., Sat, 9.30 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun, 11 a.m.–2 a.m., ste -vienna.at

Take the glass lift straight up to the Sky restaurant to enjoy selected, fresh ingredients carefully processed by expert hands to create more than palatable specialities as you wonder at the spectacular view over Vienna. From Innviertler Grammelknödel (dumpling with pork trimmings) to barbecued char and vegan falafel – no culinary wish is left unsatisfied.

HANSEN – RESTAURANT IN DER BÖRSE

Wipplingerstraße 34, 1010 Vienna, +43 (0)1 532 05 42, Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., hansen.co.at

The Hansen restaurant is located in the basement of the Vienna Stock Exchange building next to Lederleitner, the premier flower shop for the urban gardener. Hansen offers light Mediterranean cuisine with regional dishes. Special feature: risotto – by all reports the best in the city.

ONE O ONE 101

Seilerstätte 16, 1010 Vienna, +43 (0)1 512 34 88, Mon–Sat, 6 p.m.–2 a.m., oneofone.at

The outstanding restaurant with asian cuisine offers a wide variety of homemade dim sum. For guests who like to experiment, there is also a surprise variation that changes daily. Furthermore, the cuisine of Mr. Wow conjures up the peking duck in its entirety, to share with delicious starters or for your own distinct pleasure, including mandarin pancakes.

FIGLS

Grinzinger Straße 55, 1190 Vienna, +43 (0)1 320 42 57, open daily, 11.30 a.m.–11 p.m., figls.at

The beer pub in the Viennese vineyards. Feast on the best of Austrian pub dishes in a pleasant atmosphere, already noticeable in the entrance area – lovingly decorated in keeping with the season. The selection is aimed at every taste befitting any occasion.

ÉMILE RESTAURANT & BAR

Hilton Vienna Plaza, Schottenring 11, 1010 Vienna, +43 (0)1 313 09 02 24 02 , open daily, 7 a.m.–1 a.m., emile-plaza.at

Let us spoil you in Art Deco style with specialities from the Austrian and French epicurean playbook. The Bouillabaisse is considered an insider tip here in Vienna! And don’t ignore the tender paprika chicken or delicious short ribs. A visit to the Émile is always satisfying, especially if you take a detour to the bar, where absinthe and martini cocktails, served with the flair of the golden ’20s, are waiting to be sipped.

STILARENA

Quellenstraße 2a, 1010 Vienna, +43 (0)1 60 57 54 91 21 stilarena.at

The BHS showroom has been redesigned and is now a stage for a wide variety of events. The word “Stilarena” reflects the variety of products and the design-oriented layout of the brand worlds. The new concept also includes cooking classes to help customers make their decisions.