We are going to be in Vienna for Christmas this year. Does anyone have any restaurant recommendations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ? I was thinking of trying Korso bei Der Oper for one of the nights.

Hello Ander:

We will be in Vienna over Christmas and again will have dinner at Restaurant Korso.
Many people put on their formal duds and make it a memorable experience. Gradyghost

I can't find the thread but someone within the past few weeks posted a trip report on Vienna which had very detailed restaurant reviews.

One restaurant mentioned in the post was the "White Chimney Sweep," but the German name was used. I ate there about 18 months ago--it was excellent, very Austrian (to the best of my knowledge) but not too schmltzy and close to the Cathedral in the pedestrian area.

"White" refers to a folk tale about the sweep getting covered with flour.

Book quickly.

This was andersc1's only post ever - doubt he is still looking.

gradyghost: I have question (not being rude - I honestly want to know). How do you locate a two year old post to top?

Thanks, Janis, I should watch the dates more closely.

If you're in Vienna at some point, the White Chimney Sweep is a great restaurant!!!

FWIW, here's the restaurant's web site:
http://www.weisser-rauchfangkehrer.a...rant/index.php

If someone were to be in Vienna for Christmas eve 2008, perhaps the Cafe Landtmann might be a good choice...near the Rathaus, close to a tram stop, Austrian cuisine.
http://www.cafe-wien.at/ldt-start_ENG_HTML.html

Hello Janisj:

No chance of being rude with your question. The answer has to do with a top secret time machine that is accessible only to a few Fodorites whose screen names I cannot disclose. You would be surprised at Ander's confidential response to my altogether timely answer to his/her question. A hint -- it may involve a GTG in Vienna this Christmas. Cheers.

Zu den drei Husaren.

A marvelous authentic old Viennese restaurant. A wonderful Hors D'Oeuvre Carte and a meal you will love.