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Vegetarians House wines are usually served
Even traditional meat-oriented in glasses, which hold exactly
eateries now offer at least a quarter of a litre, though
some vegetarian options. smaller glasses may also
Dedicated vegan and vege tar- be served, and half a litre
ian establish ments such as may come in a carafe. Most
the Wrenkh (see p211) and restaurants, at least in the city
organic Lebenbauer (see p215) centre, have menus in English,
are especially well known for but if this is not the case, there
their offerings. is usually a member of staff
who can help.
Reading the Menu
Food and Drink Costs
Generally, there tend to
be three main parts to the Per calorie, Vienna’s pastries are
Austrian menu: kalte or warme a bargain. But the coffee-house
Vorspeisen (cold or hot hors culture of lingering for hours
d’oeuvres), Hauptspeisen (main comes at a cost, seldom less
course) and Mehlspeisen than €3 per cup. Add a dash
(desserts). There may be of schnapps, and the price Outdoor terrace of Vestibül, in the Burgtheater (see p215)
separate entries for Suppen doubles. Pastry shops,
The 7th-floor DO & CO restaurant (see p212), with a splendid view of the Stephansdom (soups), Fisch (fish), Rindfleisch Konditorieien, are much opulent period restaurants. and savoury delicacies (see
(beef) and Schweinefleisch cheaper than famous-name Foodies will appreciate fixed pp204–7), and restaurants with
Luxury Restaurants International Cuisines
(pork). Menus vary seasonally, coffee houses. Fast food and “tasting menus” in gourmet regional Austrian dishes from
Gourmet eating in Vienna Away from the traditional particularly in asparagus and takeaways are everywhere, restaurants, with prices various provinces (see pp204–5),
generally retains a local flavour. Viennese eateries, the city offers game seasons. Many give and a snack or a sausage from graduated according to the to modern Austrian fusion
Seriously good cuisine may be a great variety of cuisines from details of where beef or fish a stand costs about €5. Daily number of courses, starting at cooking and international
found at luxury hotels such as all over the world, and these came from, as well as allergy specials in modest restaurants around €100. Ethnic restaurants gourmet nouvelle cuisine.
the Hotel Sacher (see p216), places are often very good information about ingredients can cost as little as €15 for a – Croatian, Asian and Italian, Asian and Japanese restaurants
the Opus Restaurant in the value. Authentic Greek such as nuts. Menus for generous meal. An evening among others – often offer are popular in Vienna, and a
Imperial Hotel (see p217) and restaurants, such as Kostas (see children are common and meal is easily more than very good value. Credit cards number of these are listed,
the Bristol Lounge (see p217). p216), tend to be inexpensive there are also great-value daily double that, without wine. are now widely accepted but as are some Italian and
Steirereck (see p212), located in and there are a number of Asian specials called Tagesangebot. A reasonably priced Beisl not in small family restaurants Mediterranean options.
the leafy surroundings of the restaurants offering great meals The phrase Fertige Speisen might cost €20 a head with or snack establishments. The restaurants highlighted
Stadtpark, is considered one for a nominal fee, such as Sri refers to dishes not on the a glass of wine, but sticking as DK Choice have been
of the city’s best fine-dining Thai Imbiss (see p218), as well as fixed-price menu. Schmankerln to the fixed-price menu Booking and Service chosen for one or more
venues. The restaurant’s menu several pricier, more upmarket indicates regional delicacies. will probably reduce that exceptional quality. This
has a strong Austrian slant. Asian and Japanese venues. Portions tend to be on the significantly. Gourmet Booking ahead is essential at could be the historical
Trattoria Martinelli (see p214) Italian food is easy to find generous side, although there restaurants in hotels are more Vienna’s most famous eateries. setting, outstanding food,
serves traditional Tuscan in Vienna and ranges from is a trend towards lighter expensive than equally rated Most offer online booking on impeccable service, unique
specialities, which can be pizza slices to authentic eating in the more upmarket establishments tucked away the restaurant website, or you atmosphere or celebrated
enjoyed in the Baroque dishes from the Lombardy establishments serving in small streets. There is also a can book by email or SMS. chefs. These special places
ambience of the Harrach Palace. or Tuscany regions. nouvelle cuisine. premium paid for dining in Some tourist restaurants come highly recommended
include service in the final bill; and are particularly worth
elsewhere and in coffee houses seeking out.
it is customary to leave a tip, in
the region of 5–15 per cent.
Local practice dictates that you
do not leave the gratuity on
the table; instead, give it directly
to your waiter, often with the
remark “Stimmt so” (“Keep
the change”).

Recommended
Restaurants
The restaurants on pages
210–19 are listed by area and
by price and represent a wide
choice of establishments. They
range from Beisln and coffee
Cosy decor of Griechenbeisl, houses serving traditional Bright, airy interiors of the trendy
Tables settings at the acclaimed fine-dining Restaurant at Eight (see p212) Vienna’s oldest inn (see p210) Viennese cuisine, both sweet Dellago (see p218)

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