Vienna

Figlmüller is Vienna’s schnitzel mecca, serving their distinctive larger, thinner and crispier schnitzels since 1905. Nowadays is still a family-run business, with a new addition to the historical Wollzeile venue right behind St. Stephen's Cathedral: another restaurant now helps accommodate the great popularity of their traditional Viennese cuisine.

Motto am Fluss is located right at the Danube Canal, in the extravagantly designed Wien-City mooring station. On offer is a modern cuisine with a focus on Austrian traditions and organic ingredients, set in an elegant environment fashioned in 1950s Venetian style. At the top floor you'll find a cafe with large sun deck that is really popular for breakfasts.

Das LOFT is located at the 18th floor of the SO/Vienna Hotel building by Jean Nouvel. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking all-round view and sophisticated international cuisine prepared with fresh and carefully selected ingredients.

The fastest way to taste coffee, strudels (whichever is in the season) and fresh foods from small eateries and markets while also learning about Vienna’s culinary history along the way — is to follow an experienced local. If you haven't made any local friends who would show you around just yet, book a tour with a professional. A guide will take you to historic coffee houses, pastry shops, and even a fancy hotel in Vienna’s city centre, help you navigate the Naschmarkt market and an open-air market in the bohemian district of Mariahilf. You'll be surprised how much you can do and see in just four hours!

Naschmarkt Deli is the ideal spot for visitors to take a break from their walk through the Naschmarkt, with a quick bite, a cozy meal or just an espresso. The Deli is a popular spot on the Vienna scene, attracting a large crowd not only at lunchtime but also in the evening, with DJs playing from 18. Try their breakfast, the falafel or the lentil soup while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the market.

This top-class Pan-Asian establishment offers a modern and innovative cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients from the nearby Naschmarkt. In the morning they serve an international breakfast or an alternative Asian version with influences from traditional Chinese medicine. Good cocktails and small snacks are available all day long, but the signature offer from Market Restaurant are the authentic South Asian menus.

The Glacis ‘Bistro’ is tucked away off the beaten track in the Museums Quartier. Classics from Viennese cuisine and local wines are on the menu here. Enjoy your meal under the scenic trees in the traditional courtyard outside.

Lanterns give the ShanghaiTan an atmosphere which is somewhat reminiscent of Chinese night markets. Here visitors can feast on delicious satay skewers, dim-sum, Asian salads and, of course, noodles and soups. The mix of the local scene and dishes from China, Vietnam and Japan ensures that there are always plenty of visitors.

Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper restaurant is the latest establishment of the Plachutta boiled beef (“Tafelspitz”) dynasty, although the focus here is on Wiener Schnitzel. Inside the inn, 100-year-old wood paneling provides a cozy atmosphere, while a garden attracts guests in the summer.

This ‘beisl’ is as typical as they come, with excellent Viennese cuisine and an attractive bar out front. In the dining area, old Resopal tables and green panelling create a cosy atmosphere.

Located in the heart of Vienna’s Spittelberg district, Kussmaul is the first restaurant owned and operated by chef Mario Bernatovic, who previously cooked at some of the finest addresses in Vienna. Serving modern cuisine prepared with prime-quality, organic ingredients, Kussmaul culinary offerings change as the day progresses: from patisserie and bistro to fine-dining restaurant and cocktail bar. The weekend brunch is very popular.

A fine-dining restaurant with minimalist interiors and open-view kitchen. Awarded with two Michelin stars, Konstantin Filippou offers a creative cuisine and exceptional wine pairing, mixing Austrian and Mediterranean flavours.

Silberwirt is an appreciated culinary institution of the city: a traditional Beisl offering Viennese cuisine made with organic and regional ingredients. Frequently filled with a mixed crowd that likes to linger in the tree-shaded courtyard from early spring onward. Try the local sheep's cheese, the potato salad or the Palatschinken pancakes.