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are included. Most of the self- with bread or Salzstangerl
service establishments usually (salt sticks) are popular. Many
charge by the size of the plate. places, such as the Heurigen,
In the more expensive offer buffets with a wide
restaurants, the bill may also selection of vegetarian dishes
include Gedeck, the cover to choose from.
charge, or a cover charge
may be levied for the bread Recommended
served at the table.
Although a service charge is Restaurants
almost always included in the The restaurants featured in this
bill, you are expected to leave guidebook have been selected
an additional sum of up to 10 for their good value, food, location
per cent for service. and atmosphere. A wide range
Credit cards are accepted of establishments have been
in most luxury and hotel- included which are represen-
restaurants, but the majority tative of their setting. Each one
Elegant interiors of a charming Gasthaus of rural establishments and stands out and has earned a
in St Christoph snack bars accept only cash. noteworthy reputation.
The listings cover a vast
In cities, pubs and bars often variety of eateries, from the
have quite extensive menus of Children and Vegetarians simple Heuriger wine tavern
sandwiches, burgers and other Some restaurants offer smaller to the family-run Gasthaus,
hot food. One Austrian classic servings for children and light historic Viennese cafés and
snack that should be tried at eaters, but these may be only smart gourmet restaurants.
least once is the hot sausage, marginally less expensive than Particular attention is devoted
traditionally served at an Imbiss- the regular portions – it might to regional specialities, from
stube (snack bar) or a Würstelstand be cheaper to buy a regular the freshwater fish of the
(sausage stand). These joints meal to share if you have more Neusiedler See to the sumptuous
usually offer a variety of sausages than one child. Many restaurants, sweets of Salzburg.
and frankfurters, served with however, do have a special Those establishments
bread and mustard or sometimes children’s menu with the usual labelled DK Choice are places
freshly grated horseradish. favourites such as burgers and that have been highlighted in
french fries. recognition of an exceptional
Austrians are avid meat- feature – celebrity chef, exquisite
Reservations
eaters, but most popular food, inviting ambience or
In general it is wise to make restaurants in the main tourist simply great value. Most of
a reservation if you wish to areas also offer a range of these eateries are quite popular
eat in a particular restaurant, vegetarian dishes. Delicious among locals and visitors, so be
especially if any kind of pasta, mixed vegetables or sure to make reservations well
entertainment is on offer or if a Salatplatte (mixed salad) in advance to avoid waiting.
the restaurant is in a popular
location. During the high
season and in busy tourist areas
it is often essential to book
ahead. Even a simple Gasthof
or Beisl may have a faithful local
clientele and you may be
disappointed if you wander
in and expect to find a free
table. If you are going to a
Heuriger in a group, again,
you will need to book a table
in advance.

Prices and Tips
It is difficult to generalize
about prices. Lunch at an
average restaurant should
cost about €15–25 per person.
For an evening meal you need
to allow two or three times
that price, or more if drinks A Heuriger awaiting its guests, in the vicinity of Mörbisch

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