Bar at Amadors Wirsthaus und Greisslerei, Vienna, Austria

Amadors Wirtshaus und Greisslerei

Celebrity chef Juan Amador opened his first Vienna outpost in late winter 2016 to much acclaim in a former wine tavern, and the vaulted brick ceilings are still an important part of the design. Seasonal ingredients are paramount here, where products are for sale in the entrance in a small gourmet food market (the Greisslerei of the spot’s name). Getting to the restaurant in the 19th district is a journey for most visitors staying in or nearby the Inner Stadt, but the updated traditional dishes like goulash and milk strudel are undoubtedly worth the journey. Don’t miss the Sunday roast lunches.

Dinning Area at Do & Co, Vienna, Austria

Do & Co

This catering company, Austria’s most famous, runs two restaurants in Vienna, including one in the Albertina. The branch on the seventh floor of the Hass Haus, on the Stephansplatz, has the most spectacular views of the city’s famous cathedral. Prime spot: on the terrace, overlooking the roof of the Stephansdom, with its beautiful patterns of ceramic tiles (all 230,000 of them). The glass-enclosed private function space on the ninth floor is particularly impressive; it’s just big enough for a long table for up to twelve people, perfect for hosting a special dinner with 360-degree panoramas. Contact Indagare for help booking a special event. If you cannot get a table, drop by the Onyx Bar on the sixth floor for a drink and similar vistas.

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Mezzanin 7

A night at Mezzanin 7, a unique restaurant and cooking school, feels like being hosted at a stylish and quirky friend’s dinner party. The eatery, which is set in a gorgeous mansion, offers private dining in a chic apartment full of vintage decorations and flea market finds. The team behind the concept has backgrounds in fashion, design, comedy and catering, and the restaurant offers special programs such as ‘vintage dinner’ for two and a special ‘table-hopping’ experience for eight guests.

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O Boufes by Konstantin Filippou

Austrian-Greek chef Konstantin Filippou has been awarded a Michelin star for his eponymous formal restaurant, but the next door O Boufés is a more paired down experience. The bistro specializes in small plates celebrating chef’s two nationalities: charcuterie and gherkins are served alongside fava bean puree with bacon and tuna crudo with anchovy marinade might be followed by slow-braised pork cheek. There are excellent bio-dynamic Austrian wines on offer and lovely wait staff who can make inspired recommendations.

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Steirereck

Steirereck, located in the Stadtpark, is consistently ranked among the city’s top restaurants, and its prix fixe lunches and dinners are multi-course affairs that are expertly matched with Austrian vintages. Each course is presented with detailed explainers about the dish, and some—such as the fish cooked in beeswax—are prepared tableside.

The adjacent Meierei is a more low-key bistro and a fantastic cheese shop. Reservations are a must.

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The Bank

The Park Hyatt is located in the former Austrian National Bank building on Am Hof square, and its gorgeous brasserie is set in what was the grand cashier’s lobby. The majestic dining room is replete with chandeliers, dark leather chairs and decorative accents in metal and copper, allowing the restaurant to maintain an old-world charm while still feeling very fresh. The Bank features classic French comfort food such as truffle croque monsieur and beef entrecote. Hotel guests have breakfast in the space but by late afternoon, the atmosphere is warm and buzzy.

Dinning Area at Vestibül, Vienna, Austria

Vestibül

Located in what used to be the hall for the emperor’s coach at the Burgtheater, this restaurant may not be the easiest to find, but it’s one of Vienna’s most romantic. The candlelit space—with massive carved-wood doors, marble columns and restored stucco—draws couples celebrating special occasions as well as theatergoers treating themselves before a performance. The menu successfully combines traditional and modern Austrian cuisine, including simply prepared fish dishes and seasonal hearty fare, like roasted young boar or crispy duck with lingonberry sauce. In the summer, there are tables on the terrace overlooking the Ring boulevard and City Hall. Reservations are essential, particularly on performance nights. Closed Sunday.

Exterior View - Zum Schwarzen Kameel, Vienna, Austria

Zum Schwarzen Kameel

Centrally located near the Stefansdom and the Park Hyatt, this family-run restaurant serves spot-on, creative Viennese cuisine and is always packed with a good mix of locals and visitors. The Art Nouveau interiors offer lots of charm, and a gourmet shop on the ground floor carries top-quality jams, chocolates and wines. Zum Schwarzen Kameel is also beloved by locals during the warm months thanks to their famous take-out shop, where you can pick up delicious mini-sandwiches (canapés) or have the restaurant put together a picnic basket for you—the Volksgarten park is in walking distance.

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