Gasthaus Pöschl is exactly the kind of place I look for when traveling--small, local, and serving…read moreabsolutely delicious Viennese food! We ordered the Wiener Schnitzel, prepared in the traditional Viennese style, and it was amazing! The schnitzel was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with their potato salad, which was also really good. We also tried the Tafelspitz, served with a flavorful beef broth and vegetables. It was hearty, fresh, and packed with flavor. Their house beer on tap was refreshing and went perfectly with the meal. But the real showstopper was dessert--the famous Kaiserschmarrn with apricot. These fluffy, shredded pancakes were absolutely divine, and the apricot added just the right amount of sweetness. Easily one of the highlights of the meal! Service was impeccable, and everything tasted fresh. I highly recommend making a reservation, especially because this is a small restaurant and it clearly has a strong following among locals. The atmosphere is lovely, with a neighborhood, non-touristy vibe that makes the experience feel authentically Viennese. If you're looking for delicious traditional Viennese specialties without the tourist-trap feel, definitely put Gasthaus Pöschl on your list!

Little hole in the wall but this place is worth it! It did not disappoint. The food we ordered was…read moreall delicious! Fast service and we were taken in without a reservation before lunch hour rush starts.

Delicious delicious delicious! I was staying just down the alley from this place and wanted a quick…read moreand authentic bite. I got a spectacular scramble with dumplings (it was too hot for schnitzel) and one of the most delicious radlers ever. Service was prompt and attentive! Give this place a try!

Louis R is back in the building…read more Louis R travels to the best international restos in the world. Louis R loves the authentic fare, decor, vibe of this central European spot. Louis T has tasted the best Weiner Schnitzel and Viennese goulash in Austria, which was at this uber-authentic resto. Louis R loves the dark Austrian lager pulled from the taps at this resto. Louis R will be back to this side-alley location. Be like Louis R. Be great and travel abroad.

I found the food bland. The service was okay. This place really felt like it was made for…read moretourists. The outdoor seating was nice, though.

Hangry and tired, we stumbled into Herlitschka Wirsthaus for a late lunch. Oemgeeeeee was it…read moredelicious. We had the pork schnitzel and the kraut pasta, and both were excellent. Service was prompt, although if you're American, be aware that in Austria, the servers mostly leave you alone and don't check on you, so if you need something, you'll need to catch their eye. They were setting up for evening service, with reserved placards on many tables, when we left. I'd recommend making a reservation if you plan to go for dinner:

So, it was our first night in Vienna and we stumbled upon this hidden gem. I honestly can't believe…read morethat it has only been reviewed a handful of times. Anyway, here is my review... The seating is indoor (fairly small - but enough room to not feel cramped) or outdoors. Outdoor seating was plentiful, but like most people in Vienna, the locals all seem to smoke. So we opted for indoors. Our waitress was kickass. Right off the bat she was welcoming and on it. We ordered Gruner Vertliner wine, which arrived promptly and a carafe of water... which was nice touch. Our waitress recommended the "fried chicken" (which was similar to schnitzel, but with chicken - and only better) and the gnocchi with smashed peas and chorizo. Both were fire. We also ordered the no bake chocolate cake and it was really good. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We may be going back tomorrow.

This place was DELICIOUS. Pretty busy, especially outside, but we were able to get a table inside…read more The menu wasn't in English but out waiter was so nice and translated it for us. We ordered the octopus appetizer and it was divine. For the meal we ordered the roast beef and a fried chicken dish. Both were extremely good! The food was served fast. The waiters were all friendly and helpful. HIGHLY recommend!

The food is okay and a little bit pricey but its not so much about the food its a lot more about…read morethe atmosphere and the look. Super old restaurant in Vienna where you can get traditional food. I would probably go here for a beer more than eating, but it was fine. There was some live music the night that I went and that part was pretty cool.

Ambience was excellent and the service was very good but the food was okay…read more The restrooms were near the entrance on the ground level only so it is a good idea to go to WC before you settle down at your table two floors down by stairs only. :)

Nice atomospher, excellent foods and service. Looks like local people hung out there.read more

Had the wiener schnitzel here and it was one of the best I have had in Wien. The meat was super…read moretender and soft and came in a decently large portion. Potato salad was also a great balance to the fried food. Staff are super friendly and helpful and were very welcoming to us. The place was full with reservations already and walk-ins weren't allowed. The place got packed! Definitely a lot of locals instead compared to tourists in here.

This place has classic Viennese dishes. My husband had the Tafelspitz (14 euros) which he loved and…read moreit was a perfect little sampler of food. I had the Tiroler Gröst'l (11 euros) which was basically an american breakfast skillet of sorts. It was delicious, but just very filling. This is a good spot. It's shy of 5 stars because its just a bit smokey. I know its Europe, and thats the deal with Europe, but it's still smokey.

Busy Innere-Stadt restaurant with lots of outdoor courtyard seating in summer. There are also three…read morefloors of seats inside when it's colder (or wetter) with a real (but modern) beer-hall atmosphere. Most of the dishes are traditional Austrian: schnitzel, veal, etc. They have lots of great beers, of course, but also a good list of interesting wines. It's down amongst the backstreets and so not filled with tourists. Still, it can get very busy, and they didn't seem to have quite enough staff on so service took a while. Mains were in the EUR17ish range, but tasty.

People extra nice there, a bar for locals that is like a house for everybody, amazing gulash and…read morebeer, we ordered two goulash, two half litter beers and two shoots for 31.5€ so good price for Vienna and everything worth it, the only thing is that people smoke inside that was not an issue for us, more than recommended.

The waiter is lazy and rude. The restaurant is supposed to closed at midnight. I went there at…read more9:05pm. He told us the restaurant was closed. Can't stand his laziness and rudeness

We stopped for dinner while at the Prater. Majority of people were ordering the pork arm, but I was…read moretoo full for that and wanted something other than schnitzel! This lentil dish did not disappoint. In fact it was wonderful and I would order it again! The atmosphere was very lively, everyone enjoying each others company, loud and stacked! This is a great place to gather with friends especially if you are at the Prater.

No, the food isn't the greatest thing I've ever eaten, but the location and ambiance make up for…read moreit, so a full on 5 stars. Also, we liked it so much that we went here twice! Located at The Prater amusument park, the Schweizerhaus is ENORMOUS! There is much more outdoor seating than in, and outdoor seating is actually easier to get! On our first visit, hubs had the Schweinhaxe (pork knuckle), a salad and 2 beers. I had the Schnitzel, Spargelsuppe (asparagus soup), and a coke. Hubs enjoyed his pork, and I enjoyed my Schnitzel, but the soup was outstanding! I had never had asparagus soup, and as it is a beloved springtime dish in the Germanic countries, I wanted desperately to try it. It was so creamy and the asparagus was cooked to such a tenderness, I almost wanted to get another bowl! On our second visit, we both got the Znaimer Gulasch, 2 beers, 1 coke, and a Powidltascherln. Again, everything was decent, but I preferred our first night's meal better. Each night was well under 100 Euros for the two of us, so it was definitely affordable. If I am ever lucky enough to be back in Vienna, I would absolutely come back here for a meal! 44/2025

A local spot, but the owner/man running the front is super nice. He reassured us whatever we…read moreordered is what we wanted even explained what goulash was and what other seasonings go in it. The kitchen closes around 3 and re-opens at 5. We didn't know that one day so we came back another day. The food was alright and cheap. The service is what was amazing. Only one man in the front and not sure how many cooks there were, but Austria is significantly less staffed than America. Everyone seems happy and friendly here.

Owner and staff are very friendly. They didn't have English menus but explained the dishes to us…read moreand made recommendations. Very patient staff and the food was tasty. Definitely a good spot to experience authentic local food and Austrian hospitality!