We had SUCH a lovely experience here and we were so lucky to have snagged a table!…read more My friend and I had been shopping all day and were ready to take a break and get some dinner. We walked in and were told we could stay downstairs and eat, or go upstairs and try that restaurant- which was more sushi based and Asian infusion. We decided to go upstairs as the food sounded delicious and the views of the cathedral were amazing. We were seated quickly and ordered spritz's and wine. The menu all sounded amazing, but my friend and I both decided to get the build you own stir fry with chicken. The food was delicious and fresh, and it was definitely nice to eat after eating a lot of bread and cheese throughout our trip :) The server was wonderful and so helpful. We were so happy to end our day here on such a great note!

What We Ate: Pea and Mint soup, Baby spinach salad with caramelized eggplant, Inside out tuna roll,…read moreclassic wok Would Recommend? No Watered down, hotel pan-Asian fusion restaurant with a partial view of the cathedral. Shockingly included in the Michelin guide, despite the many, many red flags of being a hotel pan-Asian fusion restaurant in Vienna. Service is relatively slow, so allocate ample time. Standouts (positive and negative): Pea and Mint soup (4/5): Tasty and came with a small, cheesy gougere-y bonus. Baby spinach salad with caramelized eggplant (0/5): Aggressively dressed (WET) spinach with a few small chunks of eggplant scattered throughout. After some attempt to scrape the immensely salty miso dressing off each leaf, we gave up and pushed aside the 21€ salad.

A friend and I had breakfast at JOMA a few weeks ago when we were visiting Vienna. We made a…read morereservation (I'm not sure we needed one for breakfast, but it seemed like you might need one for brunch - by the time we left, there were reserved cards on a lot of tables outdoors). We sat on their patio, which was lovely. And the service was great as well. Their breakfast menu has lots of options, probably something for everyone! My friend had their Viennese breakfast (soft boiled egg, butter, jam, honey, organic roll, and organic rye bread), and I had their salmon scrambled eggs (bread with cream cheese, salmon tataki, sea salt, truffle, and cress), which was different than I was expecting but delicious. We each had a couple of coffees and really enjoyed our leisurely breakfast at JOMA.

Find of the day!! Off the tourist pathway, a lovely restaurant/bistro. Modern but cozy ambience,…read moregreat wine lists and non-alcoholic beverages and AMAZING food! Everything carefully crafted and professionally presented! I had the juicy grilled kalamari with a garlic sauce (very appropriate) and a wok veggie salad. My partner had the Joma sandwich with sweet potato fries. I also had the lemongrass seafood soup, and I had it twice (yes re-ordered it on the same visit) because it was amazing. Ended the meal with a cup of ginger tea (real ginger pieces). All in all, great dining experience, lovely and relaxing ambience and obliging staff. Five stars.

As part of a birthday weekend getaway, my husband treated me (us) to a birthday dinner at the…read moreMichelin-starred Le Ciel. I felt like an Austrian princess the entire time, with staff on hand to catch a napkin before it fell to the floor and live piano music for the duration of our meal. Our meal started with a selection of freshly baked bread, two types of butter, and amuse bouche. Appetizers were steamed broccoli with bulgar/ smoked eel greaves/ etc and the lobster with pickled veal tongue in a lobster bisque and crispy rice with marinated palm hearts. Both were exquisite, especially the lobster. I savored every bite, especially knowing that it would be a rare find back in my new home of Berlin. For our main courses, I had the Pike Perch with asparagus/ citrus lemon/ saffron and my husband had the Arctic Char. For dessert, we opted for both the Milk and Honey. Milk was burnt milk ice cream with cardamom, dried barberry, Beetroot granule, peanut cream, roasted milk, Amaranth cress and crispy oat. Honey was cookies with Mara de Bois strawberries, dehydrated chocolate mousse, rose jelly, honey cream, and fried batter pearls. Both were, for lack of a better word, also exquisite. On top of all this food, the chef also sent out a couple of additional dessert bites, which went great with our decaf coffee. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, or if you just want to "treat yo self," Le Ciel is a great place for it. To date, this was one of the best birthday dinners I've had.

I had super high expectations for this place considering that it was a Michelin Star(s) restaurant…read more I'm glad I took the recommendation to dine at lunch for their Lunch special (3 course meal with wine for 48 euros), as it wouldn't break your wallet. The service was impeccable and the meal started on a highlight. The aperitif was delicious and for my starter I had the onion soup which was the best onion soup I've ever had! The bread and butter they provide was ordinary. For my main dish I ordered the pasta with cabbage. The description of this dish sounded plain but I was looking forward to how they would execute it. Eh....pasta was el dente but the pasta tasted sweet, like a desert. Not my thing. We ended with a dessert, which was an orange creme brûlée. Good but nothing exceptional. The wine they gave you was ordinary, no wonder bottomless. I was disappointed, expected much more in terms of flavor.

We came here for brunch one weekday morning and really enjoyed the food here. We ordered the simple…read moreVienna breakfast with the egg and toast and also ordered a vegetable omelette. The omelette was delicious. It had cream cheese in it along with feta and spinach. The orange juice and latte was also nice. The service was fast and friendly even though the cashier and server was also the cook that morning. We would recommend this place and would come back if ever we were in Vienna again.

Came for breakfast and this place did not disappoint! It looks grungy from the outside but it's…read morenice cafe inside. The people were super nice and service was friendly and fast. I got the avocado smash and added fried egg on top. It came with a nice small salad. I also got the green juice and a cappuccino as well. The green juice was very tart but I felt like I needed the green boost after all the heavy meat and potato meals! The toast was huge and super hearty as well. This is definitely a great spot if you want a delicious breakfast!

our first dinner in Vienna Beautiful place great vibe and…read moreour waiter zeljko was very kind and attentive. Definitely recommend this place

I noticed this pleasant, attractive cafe while staying at a nearby hotel. I decided to try it,…read moreonce for dessert and then again for lunch. Good food, a nice atmosphere and the convenient location make Das1090 a winner!

Great spot for lunch!…read more We were in the Parkring area and starving - this place looked busy so we stopped in and had a very good lunch for under EUR $10. The interior is clean, modern and absolutely packed with locals having lunch. The specialty is grilled meats, thus the "Grillhouse" name. The lunch menu offers two daily specials which include soup or salad for EUR $9.90. If you'd like to add an espresso on, it's just EUR $1 more. Because we're stereotypical Americans, we had the cheeseburger. Actually, it was because the other option was "ofenfleck" and neither of us had any idea what that entailed, so cheeseburgers it was. Our food arrived quickly and the burgers were really large - maybe 1/2lb or so. And they were really, really good - juicy, well grilled and very flavorful. I don't always travel to Austria to eat a cheeseburger, but when I do, I'll head back to Huth Grillhouse.

More hit-or-miss than its Austrian cousin across the street. I'm giving it 4 stars because of the…read moreimpeccable service, although the food (based on multiple visits) is 3.75 stars on average. So here we go: - Burgers - good. One of the better ones in Vienna, when they actually manage to get them medium rare. - Beef tartare - great! Ask to put an egg yolk on top for you to mix it in. Makes all the difference! - Steaks - Austria is not a steak destination... 'nuff said. - Appetizers - very good, especially melted Taleggio cheese with apples.

My friend and I had lunch at Ilona Stüberl when we were in Vienna a couple of weeks ago on…read morevacation. The location is amazing - right in the heart of Innere Stadt, close to numerous attractions and in a lovely little street. We sat outside which made our meal lovely on a pretty day. The service was good, too, but the food was the highlight of this meal. Ilona Stüberl is a Hungarian restaurant that has been open in Vienna since 1957. And it's easy to see why. We enjoyed Hortobágy" style pancakes (crepes filled with minced meat and served with a paprika sauce), "Túrós" csusza (cottage cheese pasta with bacon), and crepes with apricot jam. Everything was delicious. I also had a glass of wine with my lunch. Overall, it was a great meal. I'd happily go back for another!

I visited Hungary and then came back to Vienna. The food is authentic,…read moresmall and packed with people. I wish the older woman maybe the owner would be nice and smile.I loved everything I ordered and went three times.

A cool, upscale place to get a drink (or some food, maybe coffee)…read more I was only here for a drink... The bar I wanted to visit didn't work out, and on a whim, after seeing people outside drinking a curious purple liquid I decided to stop in. Apparently, there is a terrace, but I didn't know at the time. There's definitely are at least two levels, with a lounge in the second. Looking through their cocktail menu, I found that they definitely don't want to be boring with their offerings. There was a whole page of slightly different Gin and Tonics! However, I must say they are expensive (cocktails, not just G & Ts) Anyways, being curious about that purple liquid I saw, I decided to try the Violet Spritz. The drink came out pretty quick. It cost 6 euro something. I think maybe a little steep, but better than 12 that the cocktails cost. Worth it. It was just the right blend of sweet, bubbly, and alcoholic (not too strong, not too weak). I also lived the tiny Violet petals on the bottom of the glass. They were edible too! Excited to return and try unique offerings such as this! (Star deducted for very high prices)

Touristy location, but a quick spot to get a drink with a view. I did choose to sit on the street…read morelevel because you really get to see more of the hustle bustle. Its inside the Hotel Lamée. As other reviews mention, typical central pricing ~$15-20/glass of champagne or cocktail. I was able to get a very light salad that really did have a nice taste. The booths on the street are comfortable, so if you need to get off your feet it's a great spot. Otherwise, nothing much else to report. Staff wasn't overly nice and it didn't wow me, but I'm glad I stopped in for a short light lunch and refreshing glass of champagne on a warm day.