Vienna Food on the Go

If you don't have time for a leisurely lunch, or you'd rather save your money for a splurge at dinner, here's a sampling of the best places in the city center to grab a quick, inexpensive, and tasty bite to eat.

Pizza Bizi. Most people are drawn in by the thick aroma of buttered garlic wafting down the street; though for some, the attraction is watching the bakers toss the pizza pies into the air before popping them into the oven. Pizza Bizi is arguably one of the best slices of New York–style pizza you'll find anywhere in Europe. There is also a buffet serving fresh salads and pasta dishes. This isn't a place to linger, more a spot where you grab a slice and eat it at the tall tables, take it to go, or indulge in a pie or pasta at the handful of regular tables. Rotenturmstrasse 4, 1st District, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010. 01/513–3705; www.pizzabizi.at.

A sure way to spike a lively discussion among the Viennese is to ask which Würstelstand serves the most delicious grilled sausages. Here are three that are generally acknowledged to be the best:

Würstelstand am Hohen Markt. Hot on the trail of the "Best Sausage" designation, the legendary Würstelstand am Hohen Markt serves the best Bürenwurst and American-style hot dogs. As with most of the Würstelstands, or "Imbiss" kiosks, there is a surprising amount of food on offer. Cheese-filled sausages (Käsekrainer) served with mustard and freshly-grated horseradish and a slice of bread is a popular local choice, as is a Bosna, a bratwurst with onions and a mustard-ketchup concoction served on a roll. It's open until the wee hours, and you can also pick up a beer, wine, or even a bottle of champagne. Hoher Markt, corner of Marc-Aurel-Strasse, 1st District, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010. No credit cards.