Stopped in for a hot chocolate on a cold rainy day. I got the refuser hot chocolate. It was neat…read morebecuase it was in a bowl instead of mug or cup but it didn't have much flavor. I ended up adding two sugar packets to it. My sister had sparking cider which was nice. It was warm inside and busy. Cash only so be prepared

Really great coffee, food was decent but the service was absent…read more The location and interior design was really nice. I even love that they have the "big table" where they encourage travelers to sit together. Btw cash only

This afternoon I decided to take my husband out for an early birthday lunch in the fancy French…read morebistro Beaulieu, located in the elegant Ferstel Passage. We took the U3 metro to Herrengasse, and walked passed Cafe Central to arrive at Ferstel Passage -- and in there is Beaulieu cafe. As you walk in you can see displays of French wines, drinks, snacks and jams to purchase. But in front of you is a display of french baguette sandwiches, cheeses, meats, and desserts, all of which look so freakin' delicious to me. Beaulieu is very popular and busy cafe, so come and see if you can fit yourself in here. The tables on the ground floor are only small enough for two people, but upstairs there are bigger tables for groups. The floors underneath are tiled with geometrically shaped flowers, the walls are decorated in simple fashion, and upstairs vintage bird cages hang from the ceiling. For drinks I wanted to try something different and unusual so I ordered their warm Orange-Lavender lemonade. I know lavender is a popular herb in France, so why not give it a try? The drink arrived in a large teapot for me to enjoy several servings of and tasted absolutely delicious! For lunch my husband ordered their quiche and I their Salade Chevre Chaud, a salad with greens and baby spinach, baked goat cheese with honey and thyme, sun dried tomatoes and three pieces of crunchy baguette. It was so good and for it's French portion size (a.k.a. small) I could have eaten another one, but I guess that allowed me room to fit in dessert! Beaulieu's Tarte Ganache was heavenly with a buttery crust, thick chocolate and raspberry filling garnished with a raspberry, candy piece and a tiny piece of gold (yes, you read that right, GOLD). So I will definitely be back. Maybe I will stop by for their Sunday brunch... oh, and every Monday they display their ever-changing lunch menu on their website and Facebook.

Had a walking tour earlier in the day and when we passed here the guide mentioned it was a great…read morefind. I was on my own for dinner so decided to try it. What a gem! I walked in without reservation and sat upstairs. Service was friendly and attentive. I had bread service, the escargot, and an amazing salad with figs and goat cheese toasts. I wish I had room for dessert. Prices were very reasonable and my cocktail was delicious.

From the lack of a website and paper register it can safely be said that Restaurant Walter Bauer is…read moresomething of a throwback, a single star from Michelin suggesting competent cooking that is no-frills and heartfelt. Named for its Chef whose Cuisine leans French by way of Vienna, all prepared properly and presented professionally, it is atop white linen that Bread is served almost immediately while Wine proves nearly essential thanks to frequent reminders by waiters. Eventually opting for Sparkling Chardonnay out of Niederösterreich, its bright Citrus not ideal for an amuse of Austrian Bologna but well-suited to Foie Gras and Oranges, course two consisted of Pumpkin Risotto decorated in Green Beans with dollops of Curd Cheese. Receiving Olive Oil with no explanation alongside the Rice, plus a pile of magazines to pass the time with no Wi-Fi, it was under vaulted ceilings surrounded by pink walls that beautifully-cooked Lamb arrived next with Polenta, Artichokes and a single curl of Bell Pepper. €69 for 3-courses, plus €4 for Bread and €16 for "Schmarrn," Dessert riffs on Viennese shredded Pancakes but misses the mark in portion-size and structure with the lone saving grace some poached Pears and velvety Chocolate Ice Cream.

A small restaurant, beautifully decorated, hidden off on a side street, but not hard to find…read more I think they got a little carried away with the giant portion of fois gras appetizer. And the dessert, an apple/bread casserole was extremely good. I did feel a bit sorry for the servers, carrying a stack of four wine lists to the table - each one seemed to weigh about 4kg. But I still prefer the wine list as a book, instead of the iPad wine lists that are becoming ubiquitous. Hopefully, after Covid, we'll return back... but I doubt it. I'll return soon. 2021 09 22. M1.

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.

From the owner: Small French bistro serving a daily choice of fresh plat du jour, quiches, salads and fine…read morepatisserie.

Went for lunch. Arrived right after opening on a Monday (around 11:35). They've only got 7 beers on…read moretap, which for a place promoting "bierkultur" feels a bit disingenuous, regardless, what's there is great. And there's a huge selection of bottles. The bartender and server were attentive, and happy to offer options. They also provided me several amazing beers to go, as I was about to hop on the train. I got the cheese stuffed sausage for food and it was really tasty, but felt a little strange just served with a side salad and some sliced bread and mustard. Then again, I'm not Austrian! Ultimately, really excellent dining experience highlighted by the amazing service and tasty beers.

Yelp Review 2023 # 37:…read more My first time here. I reserved a table but it turns out, I didn't have to reserve a table for 10:30am. But I didn't want to risk it. I arrived at 10:30am but the doors were locked and no signs of life. So, I walked around - it's a touristy shopping area. I came back close to 11am and got seated immediately. I was the first person there. I had my tastebuds set to have currywurst since I won't be going to Germany on this trip. Austria is Germany's neighbor so, why not? The lovely server/ bartender gave me the breakfast menu which of course didn't have currywurst. I politely asked her if it would be possible to have currywurst. She nicely told me she would ask the kitchen if they can make it happen. As I waited for an answer, I was looking at the breakfast menu for a plan B but I simply wasn't feeling breakfast food. She came back with great news! They can start the fryer for the fries but it would take a while which was fine. At least, I was in a warm place in the middle of winter! My currywurst hit the spot! It was hot, had the right flavors, and the fries were fresh, hot and crispy. If beer is your jam, this is the place to be. This is a bar after all!

Stopped in the restaurant in the lobby of the Hilton Vienna Plaza to meet up with a friends over…read moredrinks and strudel. The place is nice looking. My drink was very good...I hadn't found much bourbon around Vienna so it was great to get a quality Old Fashioned. The strudel with vanilla sauce was also great. That said, it's pricey (to be expected in a hotel) and service was not the model of efficiency. At that price point, I'd expect a higher level of service but that might be expecting too much.

Definitely a great restaurant in a Hilton Hotel. We typically do not like to go eat in the hotel…read morerestaurants unless it's outside of the US. This has to be one of the top. The food was great! My husband had the burger and fries. I had the Paprikahendel.i honestly thought it was just dumplings but came with this perfectly cooked chicken with a light tomato sauce with sour cream. It went so well with the potato like dumplings. I could eat this all day. Service was quick and staff was friendly. They just remodeled this restaurant which turned out so nice!

The place dates back to 1618, with a lively standing bar atmosphere in the front and a more elegant…read moredining area inside. It's upscale and refined and located right in the middle of some of the best shopping in the city. This came highly recommended by someone who lives here and we spotted a Michelin Bib Gourmand sign in the window so we made it a point to stop. My husband and I kept seeing long lines when we walked by but this afternoon, we saw a few open tables outside so we decided to go in for a drink. We were seated immediately outside under the heaters and the chairs came with blankets if needed. We ordered 2 glasses of wine and a double order of Palatschinken. 2 fresh thin crepes with a stewed apricot glaze - sinfully delicious! Overall, it's a solid pick with a polished vibe and great people watching. Worth a stop if you're in the area!

Leider kann ich vom Tafelspitz nur abraten. Es waren 2 Stücke Fleisch, wovon eines komplett trocken…read morewar, sodass ich es für ungenießbar befand. Der Service war sehr langsam und auch auf eine Beschwerde bzgl des trockenen Fleisches wurde nicht reagiert. Sondern kommentarlos der volle Preis für ein trockenes Stück Rind abkassiert. Ich denke man setzt auf Touristen, die kommen sowieso nur einmal. Mich sieht der Laden auf jeden Fall nicht mehr.