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    Wiener Rathauskeller

    3.8 (21 reviews)
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    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Pasta for the mushroom sauce

    Amazing food for our dinner on October 25th. Thr restaurant is located at Rathhuse with a beautiful intinterior. We ordered fried steak with mushroom sauce and Scottish egg. Both dishes and Service are great. Will come back next trip.

    Steps leading down into the Rathauskeller in Vienna's beautiful City Hall
    Jeff H.

    The Wiener Rathauskeller in Vienna's beautiful city hall is somewhat hard to write a fair review about. Why is that? Well on one hand it has become very much a tourist restaurant and its impressive vaulted Knight's Hall is usually filled with tour bus groups. But here's the catch. There is a smaller space known as Salon Ziehrer which is also beautiful and this serves up an a la carte menu for both visitors and locals alike. In a food capital like Vienna, eyes can roll if you say you are going to the Wiener Rathauskeller to eat ("that tourist place?") ... but they shouldn't as the Salon Ziehrer serves up some excellent dishes in an iold world ambience. Okay now it's November in Vienna and if November is not the best time to be a turkey in the USA, it is a terrible span to be a goose in Austria. November is 'Ganslessen' (goose-eating) time in Austria centered around the Feast of St. Martin and its Martinigansl dinner. But Austrians eat goose throughout the month and its good to try various dishes. At the Rathauskeller a totally delicious (and huge portion) of goose ragout was being offered over buckwheat noodles accompanied by bok choi. Def tasty! A starter of smoked duck breast in Cumberland sauce was equally awesome. A nice bread assortment and a Viennese Zweigelt wine from Cobenzl completed the meal. Service was friendly and efficient. I'm glad I didn't completely leave the atmospheric Rathauskeller for the tourists!

    Jim E.

    After visiting the Christmas Market, we had lunch at the Ratskeller. Descending the carpet covered marble stairwell, reveals another world. Though the restaurant has a lot of tour groups, the wait staff easily accommodated our request for just a table for two. The menu given was all in German; but, upon request, an English menu was provided. The "fried chicken" was excellent with a light batter; the Viennese roast was traditional, but is an acquired taste and probably not for a tourist who expects plain food or still has jet lag with stomach issues. All and all, a pleasant meal, in a warm location with immaculate WCs. We would return again for the fried chicken.

    Moe R.

    This was a great experience. The Rathauskeller (why isn't it a Rathskeller? Mystery.) was difficult to find and a little pricier than the usually tourist's places, but worth the trouble. Elegant, classy. I confess we were underdressed but the staff acted as if we were in tie and tails. In fact, the staff was impeccable. The waiter was very Italian and the perfect picture of hospitality. And very funny. The food was as elegant as the decor and impeccably prepared. I started with a beef soup that was thick and delicious. Then I had the Zwiebel Rostbraten, a roast beef with fried onions and roast potatoes. It was as you might expect from an old world kitchen, roasted perfectly. We finished with an assortment of desserts that were as tasty as they were gorgeous. When you are in Vienna, skip the tourist restaurants and visit the old-school Rathuaskeller and pretend you are royalty.

    The main hall
    Immanuel F.

    The Wiener Rathauskeller is the famous Vienna City Hall restaurant known for being located in the basement of the Vienna City Hall right below the official city hall meeting rooms. In this medieval ambience right in Vienna's city center you easily feel like a knight or a dame. By the way in the summertime on the square above (Rathausplatz) there is a huge Vienna Film Festival taking place every night and day over two months. Back to the Wiener Rathauskeller...I enjoyed a great vegetarian meal of Feta balls on lamb's lettuce, vegetables and fruits. The prices are in the upper segment but you get much ambience for your money in this medieval gothic environment of the Vienna City Hall. With Love! Dr. Dr. Immanuel Fruhmann

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    We were here as part of choir tour. The setting was excellent and the food was very good.

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    Does not operate on Sunday and Holidays! Unique place in the base of Vienna city hall! Give it a try!

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    Gasthaus Pöschl - Lamb shank

    Gasthaus Pöschl

    4.3(339 reviews)
    1.3 kmInnere Stadt
    €€

    After several nights in Vienna without having tried schnitzel, I was on a mission to find an…read moreauthentic spot on my last night here. Found this cozy spot a few blocks off the Stadtpark and figured I'd give it a shot. So glad I did. it was pretty packed when we got ther, we were able to get a high top table after just a few minutes wait. Ordered the beef tartare and schnitzel. Be forewarned, they don't skimp on the portions here. The tartare was delicious and came with a salad and about a half of stick of butter, which was interesting. Schnitzel was big enough to feed at least two people and left me feeling like I had finally experienced a real local meal. Wine was also great and made me wish I could have stayed there drinking it all night. But alas, I had an early flight to catch the next day...

    Came here after seeing excellent reviews on Yelp…read more Not impressed. Waited about 15 mins to get seated even though multiple tables were empty. The staff is limited and looks exhausted. Quite tight seating. Restrooms are not accessible by people with limited mobility. No baby changing stations. The food is okay. The schnitzel was fine and so was lamb. Okay to eat but not memorable. Caprese salad was tasty. In conclusion, if you are passing by and hungry, feel free to stop by. If you are looking for a memorable lunch/dinner experience, plan to visit a different establishment.

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    Gasthaus Pöschl - Pumpkin Cream Soup which we shared.

    Pumpkin Cream Soup which we shared.

    Gasthaus Pöschl - Cream cheese dumplings with plum stew

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    Cream cheese dumplings with plum stew

    Figlmüller - Best dessert ever

    Figlmüller

    4.0(204 reviews)
    1.3 kmInnere Stadt
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    I had dinner there as part of a party of 9. If you have a larger group I strongly recommend making…read morea reservation in advance. That lets you skip the long queue and get seated right away. The place was huge inside, bigger than expected from the outside. It was packed with people in a good way and the decor was tasteful and inviting. The wait staff were really friendly and attentive and visited just often enough to make sure we had what we needed. The food was great, and the classic schnitzel was massive but thin enough that it didn't feel overwhelming to eat. I paired it with the potato salad that included greens and both were excellent. If you're getting the schnitzel I suggest the longenberry preserve because the schnitzel itself is on the blander side.

    We tried the original pork schnitzel, the original potato field salad and the semolina dumpling…read moresoup with beef broth, it was all delicious. Everything was beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. Our waiter Christian was very kind and personable and the food came quicker than expected. We had a reservation which we highly recommend getting as the line outside was very long. The ambiance was perfect with lighting the wasn't overwhelming and a layout that made the restaurant feel intimate and cozy. Next time we're in Vienna, we will absolutely be back. Don't miss the chance to eat here while in the city.

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    Figlmüller - Storefront | July 2023

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    Storefront | July 2023

    Plachutta Wollzeile - The noodle with soup

    Plachutta Wollzeile

    4.0(273 reviews)
    1.6 kmInnere Stadt
    €€€

    This restaurant is famous for the Emperor's dish, Tafelspitz, boiled beef…read more It was delicious. Most of the patrons here were local. Worth a visit to try this popular Viennese dish.

    *******READ FINE PRINT ON MENU*********…read more I have issues with this place. My review will not change the trajectory of how this place operates. However, it is unlike any place in the world I have ever visited. We were seated at a table that was meant for 6 people and got taken down to two people as there was another couple sitting there. The place for lunch was absolutely slammed, so it is obviously a popular spot. Without asking, they drop bread off at the table. With a place of this atmosphere it was expected, as this is what I would expect out of a finer food establishment. The schnitzel was very light and had plenty of flavor. No other sides came with the schnitzel so I had the potato salad which was good, but different. The beef stroganoff did have an immense amount of flavor. They lacked the very small amount of noodles that are given with this dish. The fastest uninterrupted service we got was when I waited and finally asked for the check. They were quick to give me a dessert/after food drink menu. They were quick to be on top of me to see if I wanted anything. I declined and paid the bill. What I will tell you is, that is completely OUTRAGEOUS is the charge listed as 2 - Gedeck. A quick review told me that it is a "Cover Charge" at a euro rate of 4.90 per person. A further Google review told me that it is also because they placed bread on the table (I do not know what is factual). Regardless of whatever the charge is or whatever they want to call it, I have never ever ever paid a "Cover Charge/Gedek" charge to occupy a restaurant. If this was a late night spot that I decided to pop bottles at or had "dancers" at the business, I could get there, but for a sit down lunch, what a complete utter rip off. This in itself would cause me never to return to this establishment. Make sure if you eat here, that you read the fine print or look at my pictures. They have very small print that notifies the consumer of them charging cover charge as well as what they charge for sharing of some dishes. All I can say is be mindful and do not be taken back like we were when the bill comes.

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    Plachutta Wollzeile - Collagen from the combo beef

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    Collagen from the combo beef

    Wiener Rathauskeller - austrian - Updated July 2026

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