I think this is a must. If you are going to pay the money to go up to the observation deck then you should go into the restaurant and enjoy the views as the restaurant carousels around the city. Sitting and relaxing with a drink and or meal just makes this experience. Service once again an issue, I believe understaffed, but our server was friendly and tried. Food delivery also off, my lunch came 10 mins before others in our party. But a great Frankfurter lunch under 10 years with this view, so worth it read more

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Today we tried to visit a restaurant in Donauturm in Vienna. We went up to the very top. At the entrance to the restaurant the receptionist was waiting for us. He turned out to be a total asshole. First he asked us if we had registered a table. We said we hadn't. He asked what we wanted: just to see or to eat? We said eat. He started asking if we wanted to eat or drink. We said both. He gave us a menu and told us to look through it (standing in the hallway before entering the restaurant) and tell him if something was right for us? After a brief look we realized that this man is just a rascal and left. Dear customers of this restaurant, please, if you encounter the same treatment, close this menu in his face and send him to hell. We wish we had done it ourselves. There is a nice cafeteria a little below this restaurant. There are no receptionists at the entrance and the seats offer the same great view as in the restaurant. At the same time, the tower itself rotates slowly and you can sit in one place and see a full and beautiful panorama of Vienna. read more

We were treated to a lovely dinner with my cousins in Vienna at the tall Donauturm restaurant set on an island in the Danube overlooking all of Vienna and beyond! The circular restaurant rotates very subtly and slowly where each table is angled by the tall windows thus, everyone dining has an unobstructed view, plus a chance to see it from many perspectives. Vienna is quite beautiful and romantic! The cuisine was very good with a variety of dishes to suit everyone's tastes. Enjoy the views! read more

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One of the best ways to spend my birthday day. I got to see amazing views of Wien City, Danube river, and eat fantastic food. The tower is nice but super windy outside (May). We took many pictures. But the restaurant was the highlight. Most days and times you need a reservation. I recommend you to check their website and book your reservation to the restaurant. We tried to book the reservation the night before and the restaurant was completely booked. So, we did the sneaky way to a reservation by saying we accidentally booked for the next week and we won't even be here because we are tourists etc. Anyways, the hostess bought our lame story. Yay, and I got to celebrate my bday in style. The service was spot on. Our server was super attentive. Explained the menu and the many options. The bread they start off with was amazing and came with different types of butter etc. I had a vegetarian pasta which had a unique green sauce. The pasta was light and delightful. The hubs had a yummy broiled fish entree with veggies. For my birthday dessert I had chocolate mousse with fruits on the side which was a hit as well. Great restaurant to go on vacation, special occasion, or just because... ~ read more

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I decided to come here by myself 3 weeks ago after I'd already gone up the Danube Tower. The revolving café and the revolving restaurant are located higher than the outside observation deck! Café is one level below. I treated myself to lunch though at the restaurant since it was a dining experience I couldn't miss at 170 meters up in the air, in the tallest building in all of Austria! Since it's a revolving restaurant, the area where customers are seated gives you a continual 360° panoramic view. No bad seat in this restaurant! I didn't know it was a revolving restaurant till I sat down. There are signs that indicate where you are as it rotates. Takes about half an hour for a full rotation I believe, so you don't actually notice it moving much as you dine. Middle of restaurant where kitchen and most staff are doesn't move. Staff was attentive. I wasn't sure what to order originally and waitress was good at giving me recommendations. I wanted some veggies since traditional Austrian food contains so much meat. Ordered the minced veal butter schnitzel on smashed potato, sautéed asparagus, and lemon thyme jus. I also ordered a dessert originally, but they let me cancel it since I was so full from everything else. I was surprised (and happy) to find everything decently priced. Waitress was also kind enough to take a picture for me when I asked (not shown). 10/10 would recommend if you find yourself in Vienna for the views alone! If not the restaurant, then the café! Much nicer than outside on the cold and windy observation deck, that's for sure. read more

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The view was amazing! The restaurant spins around itself and that's so cool! The food was great, a bit pricey but very tasty! You have to make a reservation ahead! The decor of the restaurant was outdated. Not too fancy, no dress code (not for the lunch, maybe at the evening time), enjoy! read more

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TL;DR version: Good food, excellent service and stunning views without the high price tag you might expect. I set the bar for a 5* rating pretty high, but based on our experience here they totally earned it. We were in Vienna for 3 nights and had already decided to concentrate on seeing the sights rather than upmarket dining, but Restaurant im Donauturm provided the opportunity to do both at the same time so it made it on to our itinerary. It was cold and we decided it wasn't close enough to the closest U bahn to walk to from the station so we grabbed an Uber from Josefstadt (€11 each way). We arrived fairly late and with no reservation, entered through the shop and bought our lift tickets to the observation deck (€7 each with Vienna card I think). Once we were finished on the observation deck we climbed several staircases to reach the restaurant and after a few minutes waiting at the desk we were shown to our seats. The decor was nice, clean and classy in a classic way. As you would expect the windows were wall to ceiling all the way around to take full advantage of the panoramic experience. I've never been in a rotating restaurant before, it seemed a little bit like something from a movie but it works really well here. It's unobtrusive enough for you to not realise while you still get the benefit of an ever changing vista across the city. The floor rotates while the interior wall and ceiling are fixed. Spaced around the ceiling are markers telling you which area you are looking at. One full turn takes 26 minutes. I was worried this place might be a bit of a one trick pony, serving average food and compensating with above average views but it wasn't the case. Everything we ordered was tasty and well presented. My only criticism would be the lack of vegetarian options, but it's the same everywhere, at least they had something. Service was faultless, our waiter was attentive without being intrusive and when we chatted to him and asked questions he couldn't have been more friendly. We asked him to take some photos for us and he took the time to make sure we had a few shots and that we were happy with them once he had finished. I wish I had made a note of his name so I could have given him a shout out, he really made the experience and is a credit to the staff. I got a surprise when the bill arrived, a good surprise. I was expecting to pay €€€€ for the food, service and view but it was no more than I would pay in a normal restaurant. Highly(!) recommended. read more

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Location: 3 View: 6 :) Ambiance: 3,5 Welcoming: 3 Service: 2 Hygiene: 3 Food: 3,5 Drinks: 3,5 Bathrooms: 3 Value for money: 3 Do not expect much with regards to service. Just enjoy the view! read more

Restaurant im Donauturm - Donauturm Cafe in a Thursday afternoon... - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Now this is a restaurant like no other. For one it is way way way above land and constantly on the move. This restaurant is on top of the Danube tower over looking the Danube river and the beautiful city of Vienna. Compared to the rest of the city getting to the Danube tower is a little bit cumbersome but once there it is a treat. The restaurant is by reservation only but when we got there they were super nice and said what the heck and still gave us an amazing table. The food is done to perfection and even though we did not try everything on the menu I can vouch that whatever you try will be delicious and done to perfection. Plus the views make the food even more tasty. A major recommendation is to go there specially if you are visiting. Perfect place for a perfect meal at a perfect city!!!!!!! read more

I highly recommend the tower restaurant for anyone with 3 days in Vienna. Come before sunset to see the city. On a Monday eve we needed no reservation, other days you might. The ride up the tower costs 10 euro. The food is good Vienna fare at no more than you pay elsewhere. Good service, amazing views. A Delight. read more

Great place to enjoy a meal and an elegant lunch. You can go casual though. The park was in spring bloom and enjoyed a beautiful walk afterwards. read more

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Had lunch here today. It is good but not awesome. The view is spectacular however the rotating floor was not pleasurable. The Wiener Schnitchel was good although we have had much better. Good service. I might go again. read more

For my 20th birthday I went for a meal in the restaurant on top of the Danube tower and was quite disappointed by it. The food took ages and was very expensive and the atmosphere was not very friendly. Apart from the stunning view they did not seem to be able to offer much. If you want to enjoy the view then go there for coffee and cake, but dont bother with the restaurant. read more

The Donauturm (Danube Tower) has the most stunning 360º views of Vienna and is a must for anyone visiting the city. After zooming to the top on the express elevator you can get a reasonably priced meal in the revolving cafe while soaking in the miles of views as it spins. read more