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  • 1. Balthasar

    $ | 2nd District/Leopoldstadt | Café

    One of Vienna's most popular third-wave coffeehouses brews and lives up to its hype and long lines with exceptional coffee, stylish decor, delicious...

    One of Vienna's most popular third-wave coffeehouses brews and lives up to its hype and long lines with exceptional coffee, stylish decor, delicious baked goods and sandwiches, and a sustainable focus. It's also just a cool place to hang with all the cool people. The patrons are a mix of locals tapping away on laptops over lattes and visitors enjoying the people-watching and the small selection of wine and bubbly.

    Praterstrasse 38, Vienna, Vienna, 1020, Austria
    01-946–9536

    Known For

    • Trendy spot
    • Pleasant and large outdoor seating area
    • Exceptional third-wave coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 2. Café Central

    $ | 1st District | Café

    Made famous by its illustrious guests, the Café Central is one of the most famous cafés in all of Vienna. The soaring ceiling and gigantic columns...

    Made famous by its illustrious guests, the Café Central is one of the most famous cafés in all of Vienna. The soaring ceiling and gigantic columns are hallmarks of the landmark, which was home to Viennese literati as well as world game changers at the turn of the last century, including Leon Trotsky, who mapped out the Russian Revolution here beneath portraits of the Imperial family. There is more than the standard café fare here, with the kitchen serving salmon fillet sprinkled with roasted pine nuts; or try the Mohr im hemd for dessert, chocolate hazelnut cake dusted with powdered sugar and served with hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Piano music fills the marble-pillared hall in the afternoon; it can get packed with tourists, but it's worth the crowds.

    Herrengasse 14, at Strauchgasse, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria
    01-533–3764–24

    Known For

    • Leon Trotsky hangout
    • Standard café fare and desserts
    • Crowds of tourists
  • 3. Café Landtmann

    $ | 9th District/Alsergrund | Café

    Opened in 1873, this legendary coffeehouse boasts an elegant interior and a guest list that includes regulars like Freud, Mahler, Kalman, Marlene...

    Opened in 1873, this legendary coffeehouse boasts an elegant interior and a guest list that includes regulars like Freud, Mahler, Kalman, Marlene Dietrich, and Paul McCartney. Its proximity to the Burgtheater, Rathaus, and Parliament makes it a local for today's celebrities and politicians, too. You'll want to stop and linger a while here over one of the twenty specialty coffees (the Wiener Melange is a forthy, milky local favorite) and a perfectly executed apfelstrudel (apple strudel) or sacher torte (chocolate cake).

    Universitätsring 4, Vienna, Vienna, 1010, Austria
    01-241–00120

    Known For

    • Old world charm
    • Specialty coffees like the Wiener Melange (similar to a cappuccino)
    • Traditional pastries
  • 4. Café Landtmann

    $ | 1st District | Café

    A favorite of politicians and theater stars (the Burg is next door, the Rathaus across the street) since 1873, this was Sigmund Freud's favorite...

    A favorite of politicians and theater stars (the Burg is next door, the Rathaus across the street) since 1873, this was Sigmund Freud's favorite café (he lived within walking distance). If you want a great meal at almost any time of day, including options of several schnitzels, or just a slice of decadent cake, there are few places that can beat this one. During Ball Season, you'll spot tired but chatty groups of gowned and tuxedoed Viennese repairing here for breakfast after their night of dancing. An air-conditioned glass veranda has added contemporary flair to this venerable location.

    Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 4, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria
    01-24–100–100

    Known For

    • House specialty "Franz Landtmann," mix of espresso, brandy, and whipped cream
    • Lots of history and famous guests
    • Glass-enclosed veranda
  • 5. Café Sacher

    $ | 1st District | Café

    Arguably the most famous café in Vienna, it is the home of the legendary Sachertorte, a dense chocolate torte with fresh aprioct jam in the...

    Arguably the most famous café in Vienna, it is the home of the legendary Sachertorte, a dense chocolate torte with fresh aprioct jam in the center. This legend began as a Delikatessen opened by Sacher, court confectioner to Prince von Metternich, the most powerful prime minister in early-19th-century Europe. War-weary Metternich must have been amused to see a battle break out between Sacher and Demel—a competing confectioner—as to who served the real Sachertorte. Sacher puts its apricot jam in the cake middle, while Demel puts it just below the icing. If you're not a sweets person, try a savory alternative: Sacher Würstl (slim sausages served with freshly-grated horseradish, mustard, and home-baked bread). Mirrors and chandeliers add glitter, and there is live piano music every day from 4:30 until 7 pm.

    Hotel Sacher, Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria
    01-514560

    Known For

    • Alleged origin of the famous Sachertorte cake
    • Tasty savory options
    • Live piano music daily
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  • 6. Cafe Sperl

    $ | 6th District/Mariahilf | Café

    Coffee in Vienna is designed to be savored and enjoyed, and one of the most splendid places in Vienna to do just that is at the Sperl. Featured...

    Coffee in Vienna is designed to be savored and enjoyed, and one of the most splendid places in Vienna to do just that is at the Sperl. Featured in Hollywood films A Dangerous Method and Before Sunrise, the venerable café—commandeered way back when as the café for artists—is more than just a fantastically pretty face. The Old Vienna ambience is not merely preserved here, but vibrantly alive. Get a table by the window to ensure a captivating street view, and be sure to enjoy the piano music Sunday afternoon. It's in the 6th District, not far from the MuseumsQuartier and the Naschmarkt.

    Gumpendorferstrasse 11, Vienna, Vienna, A-1060, Austria
    01-586–4158

    Known For

    • The go-to café for artists
    • Live music on Sunday
    • Great people-watching at the window tables

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. in July and Aug.
  • 7. Das Loft

    $$$$ | 2nd District/Leopoldstadt | International

    Dine at Vienna's poshest restaurant while taking in the stunning, 360-degree panoramic vistas of the city's skyline from the 18th floor of the...

    Dine at Vienna's poshest restaurant while taking in the stunning, 360-degree panoramic vistas of the city's skyline from the 18th floor of the Sofitel Stephansdom. The gourmet meals, often made with seasonal, locally-sourced fare, are just as fabulous as the view. A four-course tasting menu may include roasted foie gras, fresh panfried pike perch from nearby Neusiedler Lake, and crispy lamb crown, with a dessert of peanut-butter-yogurt mousse with butterscotch ice-cream and caramalized chocolate. The ambience is centered on the spectacular ceiling, designed by Swiss multimedia artist Pipilotti Rist. She has created a magnificent visual feast, which is best viewed at sunset, as the changing colors outside have a lovely dance with the colors playing out on the ceiling above you.

    Praterstrasse 1, Vienna, Vienna, 1020, Austria
    -1906160

    Known For

    • Top-notch cuisine from Austria's premier chefs
    • Gorgeous views especially at sunset
    • Dress code after 6 pm
  • 8. Demel

    $ | 1st District | Bakery

    Vienna's best-known pastry shop, Demel offers a dizzying selection, so if you have a sweet tooth, a visit will be worth every euro. And in a...

    Vienna's best-known pastry shop, Demel offers a dizzying selection, so if you have a sweet tooth, a visit will be worth every euro. And in a city famous for its tortes, its almond-chocolate Senegaltorte takes the cake. Demel's shopwindows have some of the most mouthwatering and inventive displays in Austria.

    Kohlmarkt 14, Vienna, Vienna, Austria
    01-5351–7170
  • 9. Demel

    $ | 1st District | Bakery

    The display cases are filled to the brim at the world-renowned Demel, a 200-year-old pastry shop and chocolatier, famous for sweetmeats. Chocolate...

    The display cases are filled to the brim at the world-renowned Demel, a 200-year-old pastry shop and chocolatier, famous for sweetmeats. Chocolate lovers will want to try the Viennese Sachertorte (two layers of dense chocolate cake, with apricot jam sandwiched between and chocolate icing on top) and compare it with its competition at Café Sacher. Don't forget to watch the pastry chef at work in the glassed-in courtyard. Beyond the shop proper are stairs that lead to ornate dining salons where the decor is almost as sweet as the goods on sale.

    Kohlmarkt 14, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria
    01-535–1717

    Known For

    • Famous Sachertorte
    • Crowds of tourists
    • Elegant decor
  • 10. Ice Dream Factory

    $ | 7th District/Neubau | American

    This hopping little spot popped onto the Burggasse last year, and it's the best thing that's happened to the sweet tooth since cake was invented...

    This hopping little spot popped onto the Burggasse last year, and it's the best thing that's happened to the sweet tooth since cake was invented. The decor is ice-cream parlor meets relaxed coffeehouse, the menu a delirious smorgasbord of delectable American-style ice creams and hot-from-the-oven pies. Everything is homemade, from the cherry cobbler (yum!) to the waffel cones the ice cream is served up in, and only organic ingredients are used. Try the Nerd's Favorite: vanilla ice cream with brownies, candied walnuts, and caramel sauce (remember: all homemade), or go all in for Mother's Nightmare: chocolate ice cream with brownies, peanut butter, chocolate fudge and hazelnuts. Finish with a refreshing drink of homemade ice tea.

    Burggasse 69, Vienna, Vienna, Austria
    -699–82–4697
  • 11. Konstantin Filippou

    $$$$ | 1st District | International

    In a stunningly short time, Filippou has made a remarkable impression on the Vienna dining elite, evident from its Michelin star and its Gault...

    In a stunningly short time, Filippou has made a remarkable impression on the Vienna dining elite, evident from its Michelin star and its Gault Millau Chef of the Year award. A seat at the prized kitchen table allows a view into the kitchen to watch the chef preparing the meal, including the famous escargot seasoned with horseradish and watercress. The dining room itself is an invitation to stay awhile; crisp, ice-blue walls are a cool complement to warm, blond-wood floors and pine tables. An abundance of natural light further softens the ambience during daylight, which is when many of Filippou's customers come to enjoy a multi-course business lunch that changes weekly. Dine outside in the garden in spring and summer and you won't regret it.

    Dominikanerbastei 17, Vienna, Vienna, 1010, Austria
    01-51 22 229

    Known For

    • Frequently changing, six-course tasting menu with wine pairing
    • Outdoor garden dining in spring and summer
    • One of the top restaurants in Vienna (and most expensive)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends and last 3 wks of Aug.
  • 12. Neni am Naschmarkt

    $ | 6th District/Mariahilf | Israeli

    Smack in the middle of of the Naschmarkt, Neni is a perennially-popular spot run by an Israeli-Austrian family, serving up Israeli-Middle-Eastern...

    Smack in the middle of of the Naschmarkt, Neni is a perennially-popular spot run by an Israeli-Austrian family, serving up Israeli-Middle-Eastern specialties from tabouli to lamb, plus a few fusion dishes (think bok choy and salmon with sesame tahini). They've beeen so successful that they now have locations in other cities across Europe and a few cookbooks, but this is the original location.

    Naschmarkt , Stand 510, Vienna, Vienna, 1060 , Austria
    01-585–2020

    Known For

    • Great Naschmarkt location
    • Small plates alongside full meals
    • Local hotspot
  • 13. Restaurant Edvard

    $$$$ | 1st District | International

    This gourmet establishment at the Palais Hansen Kempinski Hotel earned a Michelin star within months after opening. Now chef Norman Etzold has...

    This gourmet establishment at the Palais Hansen Kempinski Hotel earned a Michelin star within months after opening. Now chef Norman Etzold has taken over the kitchen, continuing to prepare masterpieces for Vienna diners. The interior is elegant, not opulent, with ivory walls and ebony-covered chairs complementing the stark white table linens. There are two entrances, one from the hotel lobby and one at the street, a nod to locals that this restaurant is for them, too.

    Schottenring 24, Vienna, Vienna, 1010, Austria
    -1236-1000

    Known For

    • Three-course dinners served family-style and prepared tableside by the chef
    • Daily afternoon teas
    • Plenty of local patrons

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 14. Restaurant Grüne Bar

    $$$$ | 1st District | Austrian

    The classic Austrian dessert, the Sachertorte, resulted from a family saga that began with Franz Sacher, Prince von Metternich's pastry chef...

    The classic Austrian dessert, the Sachertorte, resulted from a family saga that began with Franz Sacher, Prince von Metternich's pastry chef, and ended with Franz's son and his wife, Anna, opening the 19th-century hotel. Today, the Restaurant Grüne Bar continues the tradition of creating some of Vienna's finest cuisine. The restaurant has two menus—one with traditional Austrian fare, and one featuring more innovative dishes. The slightly less formal Rote Bar, at the front of the hotel, always has classics on offer, including Tafelspitz (boiled beef), the favorite dish of Emperor Franz Josef.

    Hotel Sacher, Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria
    01-514–56840

    Known For

    • Famous Sachertorte chocolate cake
    • Traditional Austrian fare with some more inventive dishes
    • Lots of Vienna history

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Aug.
  • 15. Steirereck im Stadtpark

    $$$$ | 3rd District/Landstrasse | Austrian

    Considered one of the world's 50 best restaurants and holding two Michelin stars, this eatery is definitely the most raved-about place in Austria...

    Considered one of the world's 50 best restaurants and holding two Michelin stars, this eatery is definitely the most raved-about place in Austria. Winning dishes include delicate wild boar's head with "purple haze" carrots, turbot in an avocado crust, or char in beeswax, yellow turnips, and cream. At the end of the meal, an outstanding selection of more than 120 cheeses awaits. The restaurant is in the former Milchhauspavilion, a grand Jugendstil-vintage dairy overlooking the Wienfluss promenade in the Stadtpark, the main city park on the Ringstrasse. If you don't want the whole gala Steirereck experience, opt for a bite in the more casual lower-floor Meierei, which is still stylish, with its hand-painted floor and furniture in shades of milky white.

    Stadtpark, Am Heumarkt 2A, Vienna, Vienna, A-1030, Austria
    01-713–3168

    Known For

    • Buzzy dishes using herbs from on-site rooftop garden
    • The more casual Meierei on the lower floor
    • Selection of more than 120 cheeses

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends
  • 16. Vollpension

    $ | 4th District/Wieden | Café

    Oma is the word for Grandma in German, and if you ever wished you had one of your own to make you homemade kuchen (cake) or simple, hearty...

    Oma is the word for Grandma in German, and if you ever wished you had one of your own to make you homemade kuchen (cake) or simple, hearty Austrian meals, make a beeline for Vollpension. This delightful cafe-restaurant employs Austrian grandmas (and a few grandpas) who make their favorite cake recipes for you to enjoy. They also serve hearty breakfasts and small but satisfying snacks like sausages with bread and mustard, potato salad, and sandwiches. In addition to coffee and tea you'll find wine, beer, prosecco, and coffee cocktails.

    Schleifmühlgasse 16, Vienna, Vienna, 1040, Austria
    01-585–0464

    Known For

    • Authentic grandmas baking cakes and chatting
    • Delicious cakes and coffee
    • Very popular cafe
  • 17. Zum Schwarzen Kameel

    $$$$ | 1st District | Austrian

    Back when Beethoven dined at the Black Camel, it was already a foodie landmark. Since then, it has been renovated (but only in 1901) and more...

    Back when Beethoven dined at the Black Camel, it was already a foodie landmark. Since then, it has been renovated (but only in 1901) and more recently split into a Delikatessen and a restaurant. Try the former if you're in a hurry—fresh sandwiches are served at the counter. If time allows, dine in the elegant, intimate, Art Nouveau dining room. The Beinschinken (Viennese ham) is the specialty of the house and is renowned throughout Austria.

    Bognergasse 5, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria
    01-533–8125

    Known For

    • House specialty Beinschinken
    • Deli sandwiches from family recipe
    • Elegant dining room

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 18. Aida

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    Stock-im-Eisen-Platz 2, Vienna, Vienna, Austria
    01-512–2977
  • 19. Amerlingbeisl

    $ | 7th District/Neubau | Austrian

    If you're lucky, you can snag a table in the idyllic garden of this low-key pub, hidden away inside a delightful Biedermeyer cobbled courtyard...

    If you're lucky, you can snag a table in the idyllic garden of this low-key pub, hidden away inside a delightful Biedermeyer cobbled courtyard. Vines and ivy provide cover from the intense summer sun, and the decor inside is minimalist. The walls of the passageway leading from the courtyard are lined floor to ceiling with concert placards, which may leave the overthirties feeling a tad obsolete. Fish with pumpkin sauce is a popular menu choice, as is the chicken schnitzel. The staff is young, fly, and carefee, and will gladly serve you breakfast—both traditional Viennese-style and vegetarian—until 3 pm. On Sunday, the large breakfast buffet is a big draw. In winter, there's nothing more cozy than to sit inside and sip the ginger apricot punch.

    Stiftgasse 8, Vienna, Vienna, 1070, Austria
    -1526–1660
  • 20. Café Ansari

    $ | 2nd District/Leopoldstadt | Mediterranean

    Run by a Georgian couple with Lebanese roots, this stylish and airy restaurant is part modern Viennese coffehouse, part Mediterranean escape...

    Run by a Georgian couple with Lebanese roots, this stylish and airy restaurant is part modern Viennese coffehouse, part Mediterranean escape. The light-filled interior features a beautifully tiled bar area with Lebanese tile, ornate lamps, and vases filled with fresh flowers, while the shady terrace is a perfect spot to slowly enjoy specialties like khinkali (meat-filled dumplings) and khachapuri (cheese-filled bread), along with Georgian wines, and specialty teas and coffees. Make a reservation for breakfast here as the Georgian breakfast of cheese filled bread with an egg in the middle has made it one of Vienna's most popular breakfast spots. Come with a group so that you can sample the Russian breakfast (with Vodka) and a Viennese breakfast, too.

    Praterstrasse 15, Vienna, Vienna, 1020, Austria
    01-276–5102

    Known For

    • Authentic Mediterranean and Georgian fare
    • Georgian breakfast
    • Lovely terrace on a quiet street

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