Fodor's Expert Review Mayer am Pfarrplatz

Heiligenstadt is home to this heurige in one of Beethoven's former abodes; he composed his 6th Symphony, as well as parts of his 9th Symphony ("Ode to Joy") while staying in this part of town. The à la carte offerings and buffet are plentiful, and include traditional Viennese dishes like Tafelspitz (boiled beef with horseradish). You'll also find creative seasonal menus built around in-season ingredients like chanterelle mushrooms in late summer, pumpkin in fall, and asapargus in spring. There's always a good a mix of Viennese locals among the visitors here.