The Best Local Restaurants in Vienna

MAST Weinbistro in Vienna is run by two longtime friends and sommeliers who focus on fresh, local ingredients and an extensive wine selection. The relaxed atmosphere and personal touch make it an easygoing place to linger over a glass. Its straightforward approach to food and drink creates a welcoming space for anyone curious about modern Viennese flavors.

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Marko Kovac

Foodie

A casual bistro in Vienna owned and personally run by two longtime friends and sommelliers, Steve and Matthias. Naturally, one of the best wine lists in the region, supporting easygoing modern take on Viennese cuisine. A true must when in the city.

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Am Nordpol 3 in Vienna has a lively, laid-back vibe with unusual art on the walls and a youthful crowd. It’s known for its bar-like atmosphere and affordable drinks, creating a relaxed spot to hang out. You can expect a casual dining experience without too much fuss.

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Billy Wagner

Sommelier

A bar with a restaurant feeling: loud, noisy, weird art on the walls. A lot of students at all tables. Pretty cheap drinks. Drink Beer and schnapps. Probably the best sausage and dumplings north, west, south and east of Vienna.

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Café Kandl is a relaxed spot in Vienna’s District 7 with a friendly vibe and a creative approach to its menu. They specialize in natural wines, making it an appealing place for those eager to explore fresh, unexpected flavors. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back meal or a casual gathering with friends, Café Kandl provides a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

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Frank Heylen

Food & Wine hunter

For fans of natural wines, lots of vegetables and good ambiance: run to this lovely place located in District 7! The ´faux’ gras made from mushrooms, wine gel and crispy brioche is famous!

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Gasthaus Wolf in Vienna is a cozy spot with a relaxed setting and well-prepared food. The atmosphere feels casual yet welcoming, making it easy to settle in and stay for a while. It’s a comfortable place to enjoy a laid-back meal without any fuss.

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Daniella Illerbrand

Director of content

Pretty much everything you want from a traditional restaurant in Vienna. Gasthaus Wolf is pretty much everything you want from a traditional restaurant in Vienna- amazingly well prepared food, and a casual but beautiful setting that instantly feels like somewhere you want to stay for a very long time.

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Hausbar in Vienna offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience with a focus on seasonal and regional ingredients. Their menu is vegetarian-based but also provides fish or meat options, and the team creates cocktails (including non-alcoholic versions) that complement each course. Recognized by respected guides, they welcome guests for an evening that feels both inviting and high-quality.

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Cornelia Milde

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Casual fine dining with cocktail accompaniment in the heart of Vienna Just in time for the 1st lockdown in 2020, the Hausbar in Vienna opened - or wanted to open. The concept: to stage a new, cozy bar for happy, long evenings in the heart of Vienna. The plans were adapted to events in the form of a POP UP concept at short notice. The result > they are here to stay! A vegetarian menu is cooked by Oliver Mohl (vegan on request), you can also choose between meat and fish. Focus on regional and seasonal ingredients. Cocktails accompany the menu (also non-alcoholic on request).

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Meierei im Stadtpark is a laid-back bistro in Vienna’s city park, serving Austrian favorites throughout the day. It’s part of the Steirereck family and provides a calm oasis for breakfast, lunch, or a midday break. The bright interior and leafy surroundings make it an inviting spot to unwind and enjoy a relaxed meal.

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Kenneth Nars

Creative Director

Perfectly executed Wiener classics by chef Heinz Reitbauer. Try their Wiener Schnitzel-probably the best in town. Meierei im Stadtpark is 2-starred restaurant Steirereck’s bistro with perfectly executed Wiener classics by chef Heinz Reitbauer. Go for an excellent breakfast or for lunch, as the park view is beautiful. Try their Wiener Schnitzel-probably the best in Vienna. The tender veal is breaded and butter fried to a pink and juicy medium and comes as three smaller schnitzels with a lemon wedge. Add a glass of Grüner Veltliner and remember to order potato salad instead of the boiled ones. Save room for some 140 different cheeses to choose from-ask for some of the funkier mountain cheeses (Sulner käs and Rässkäse) from Tirol. And remember to save room for the Kaiserschmarr’n pancake with boozy sultanas and plum compote. Nice wine list, too.

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Mraz & Sohn is a family-run restaurant in the Brigittenau district of Vienna that has earned two Michelin stars. Its menu changes with the seasons, and guests are greeted by multiple generations of the Mraz family. The setting feels welcoming and unpretentious, reflecting the restaurant’s focus on fresh ingredients and personal attention.

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Cornelia Milde

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Simply unique and a personal recommendation One of my personal insider tips in Vienna is the Mraz und Sohn! Markus Mraz (actually the son of "Mraz und Sohn") cooks here with the next generation "son" Lukas Mraz and in the restaurant the guests are takes care by Manuel Mraz. For the seasonal surprise menu the basic ingredients are first presented raw - and then, course by course, they are conjured up on the table. Also an experience: the cheese wagon. Awarded 2 stars by Michelin!

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Öfferl on Wollzeile 31 draws a steady crowd for its organic breads and pastries, which are also supplied to several top restaurants in Vienna. A large baking oven separates the bread counter from the simple, concrete bistro area, creating a clear view of the baking process. The focus on high-quality ingredients and a modern setup makes it a welcoming stop for anyone looking for a genuine bakery experience.

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Kenneth Nars

Creative Director

Öfferl is The modern bread and breakfast destination in Vienna. With lines stretching out on the busy Wollzeile street, this place bangs out an impressive amount of delicious high quality organic bread and pastries-also served by many of the top restaurants in the city. A huge baking oven divides the bread counter and the grey concrete bistro at the end of the space. Excellent breakfast dishes and coffee, nice slightly crumbly croissants and some of the city’s best Apfelstrudel and traditional Buchteln-plum filled wheat buns served with whipped cream. Don’t leave the place without a sourdough bread!

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Plachutta Wollzeile is a well-known restaurant in the heart of Vienna, appreciated for serving traditional Viennese cuisine at a consistently high standard. It draws a mix of locals, visitors, and even famous guests, creating a welcoming yet slightly formal atmosphere. The attentive staff and smooth operation ensure a memorable dining experience.

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Kenneth Nars

Creative Director

A hearty, delicious meal of boiled beef. A must try in Vienna. Tafelspitz, boiled beef rump served with broth and an array of condiments, is the most traditional Viennese dish, next to the Wiener Schnitzel. There are a few traditional inns still serving proper Tafelspitz, but the most established and well branded temple of Tafelspitz is without doubt Plachutta. There are a few locations but go for the original restaurant on the Wollzeile street. Plenty of tourists here and yes, the restaurant follows a set, commercialized concept, but still the operation is impressive. The menu features a dozen of different cuts of boiled meat, from tongue to beef ribs, all served tableside in a copper cauldron full of broth, root vegetables and bone marrow. The condiments include apple horseradish, chive sauce, hashbrown potatoes and toasted black bread. The original Tafelspitz cut is delicious. The menu also features classics like Wienerschnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn pancakes for dessert. The slightly formal service works with almost military precision, including bringing local daily newspapers to single lunch guests.

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Restaurant Herzig in Vienna offers a relaxed fine dining experience that balances creativity and precision. Housed in the former Dorotheum-Fünfhaus building, it brings together art, playful ideas, and carefully thought-out menus. Guests can expect a welcoming atmosphere where attention to detail and a touch of individuality shine through.

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Cornelia Milde

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Casual fine dining and art affine. Original, precise, in love with detail and well thought out. Breaking the rules again and again is Sören Herzig's motto. With a love of detail and expressive with innovative creations and reinterpreted classics, he gives his dishes a very personal touch.

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Reznicek is a contemporary Viennese inn in Vienna, led by sommelier Simon Schubert and chef Julian Lechner. They focus on product-oriented, seasonal cooking inspired by Austrian classics, served alongside a thoughtfully curated wine list. The welcoming atmosphere and straightforward style make it a comfortable spot for a relaxed meal.

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Frank Heylen

Food & Wine hunter

Reznicek Wiener Wirtshaus Simon Schubert (sommelier) and Julian Lechner (chef) opened this small cool restaurant, a contemporary Viennese inn. They serve classic Viennese tasty dishes made from locally sourced ingredients like beef tartare, cordon bleu or beef tongue, roulade of courgette with bell peppers and almonds or river trout with saffron, paired with an amazing wine list. This cosy restaurant is an absolute hot spot for wine lovers and foodies.

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The Bank Brasserie & Bar is set in a historic former bank building in the heart of Vienna and is now part of Park Hyatt Vienna. Its unique architecture and central location create an inviting atmosphere for a relaxed meal or a night out.

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Cornelia Milde

viennagourmet

For me - the best beef tartare in town. I have a great passion for tartare! One of the best Beef Tartares in Vienna can be found in the brasserie "The Bank". Hand-cut, confit egg yolk, truffle, mustard caviar, potato bread. The restaurant was a bank at a time - and is now part of the Hotel "Park Hyatt Vienna" - in the best downtown location - an absolute insider tip!

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Tian Bistro am Spittelberg is a relaxed vegetarian and vegan spot in Vienna’s Spittelberg district run by chef Paul Ivic. The bistro focuses on fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers, creating a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy plant-based meals. A concise wine list that highlights regional favorites adds to the inviting experience.

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Kenneth Nars

Creative Director

The vegetarian/vegan bistro by chef Paul Ivić with great seasonal dishes and killer local wines. Tian Bistro in the Spittelberg district of Vienna is the sibling to the one-starred Tian in the center of town. Both are run by chef Paul Ivić and serve vegetarian cuisine made of seasonal produce from local farmers and producers. The menu at Tian Bistro has some delicious and comforting dishes- I’d recommend to order the set menu or have plenty of shared dishes. Have a table in the winter garden and do not miss the beet root and mushroom tartar with chive mayo, the potato risotto with cabbage or the king oyster mushroom burger. The sourdough bread comes from Öfferl, the best bakery in town and the wine list includes a long list of Austrian natural wine stars like Martin Nittnaus, Claus Preisinger, Heinrich, Christian Tschida and Gut Oggau. PS most dishes are vegan.

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Glacis Beisl is a relaxed spot in Vienna’s 7th district, tucked between the MuseumsQuartier and nearby cultural sights. It quietly combines traditional and modern elements, offering a cozy dining area, a peaceful garden, and a carefully chosen wine selection. It’s a comfortable place to take a break from the city’s bustle.

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Luka Balac

Restaurateur-sommelier

Classic Viennese dishes with amazing wine list! My favourite place in Vienna.

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Restaurant Rote Bar is an inviting spot in Vienna’s Hotel Sacher, offering classic Viennese dishes in a warm, elegant setting. Diners can choose between a winter garden with a view of the State Opera or a richly decorated red dining room. Piano music in the evenings adds a relaxed touch to the overall atmosphere.

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Hrvoje Petric

Food & Travel Writer

The restaurant Rote Bar in Sacher hotel Vienna offers the perfect ambience for lovers of traditional, classic Viennese cuisine to experience it at the highest level. From original Sacher goose liver tarte with elderberry, apricot and brioche, to grilled pike pearch fillet and finish with the juicy Venison Wellington fillet with blackcurrant red cabbage, venison praline and parsnip, everything is very tasty. Food is accompanied with the nice selection of Austrian, Italian and French wines.

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