Guidebook for Wien
Food Scene
Jonas Reindl
2-4 Währinger Str.some of the best coffee and one of the cosiest cafes in Vienna
Der Wiener Deewan
10 LiechtensteinstraßeGreat-tasting pay-as-you wish alternative curry concept.
Exquisite and casual street-food restaurant by a star cook from Tel Aviv
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Miznon
4 SchulerstraßeExquisite and casual street-food restaurant by a star cook from Tel Aviv
Locals love it more than Naschmarkt - have breakfast at the famous market place in my neighbourhood, then explore 2nd district.
251 Einheimische empfehlen
Karmelitermarkt
KarmelitermarktLocals love it more than Naschmarkt - have breakfast at the famous market place in my neighbourhood, then explore 2nd district.
Best Viennese restaurant close to my apartment, excellent classical cuisine and relaxed bohemian atmosphere.
87 Einheimische empfehlen
Am Nordpol 3
3 NordpolstraßeBest Viennese restaurant close to my apartment, excellent classical cuisine and relaxed bohemian atmosphere.
Monte Ofelio
70 Obere AugartenstraßeLovely Italian Alimentari near my flat.
Café Vindobona
6 Wallensteinpl.Extensive breakfast offer near my flat
Some of the best Japanese in Vienna - booking in advance is a must.
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MOCHI TO GO vorübergehend im MOCHI AM MARKT (Vorgartenmarkt)
15 PraterstraßeSome of the best Japanese in Vienna - booking in advance is a must.
neuDeli
20 WipplingerstraßeThis primarily take-away lunch restaurant offers heavenly curries.
A lunch restaurant in the first district - best known for its excellent tasting mixes of quiche and creative salads.
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hiddenkitchen city
3 FärbergasseA lunch restaurant in the first district - best known for its excellent tasting mixes of quiche and creative salads.
If you go for a walk in Augarten Park across my flat, you can have a break in this restaurant / event Location situated next to the bunker from the wwii.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Die Schankwirtschaft im Augarten
1A Obere AugartenstraßeIf you go for a walk in Augarten Park across my flat, you can have a break in this restaurant / event Location situated next to the bunker from the wwii.
Donuteria
71/01 Landstraßer HauptstraßeDonuts tasting of traditional Austrian cakes and more!
Vienna is famous for "Heuriger" type of wine restaurants - they are usually situated on the outskirts of the city next to vineyards - this is a very carefully designed hipster reinterpretation of a Heuriger in the city - a must-see!
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Zum Gschupftn Ferdl
20 WindmühlgasseVienna is famous for "Heuriger" type of wine restaurants - they are usually situated on the outskirts of the city next to vineyards - this is a very carefully designed hipster reinterpretation of a Heuriger in the city - a must-see!
Skopik & Lohn
17 LeopoldsgasseExcellent (not only) Viennese restaurant in my district
Saphire Restaurant
35 JägerstraßeTasty Turkish cuisine Close to my flat.
Primarily a take-away restaurant for when you find yourself in the shopping district around Mariahilferstrasse. Heavenly Thai coconut curries!
YUMMYAKI
27 Otto-Bauer-GassePrimarily a take-away restaurant for when you find yourself in the shopping district around Mariahilferstrasse. Heavenly Thai coconut curries!
The best cappuccino I have ever had! Third wave coffee house with top notch coffee in the shopping area of Mariahilferstrasse.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaffemik
5 ZollergasseThe best cappuccino I have ever had! Third wave coffee house with top notch coffee in the shopping area of Mariahilferstrasse.
If anywhere near Vienna State Opera, treat yourself with the best Vietnamese cuisine around, you won’t regret it! Reserve a table in advance or hope for the best of luck. Food of incredible taste in a simple-looking restaurant.
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Viet Thao Restaurant
2 FriedrichstraßeIf anywhere near Vienna State Opera, treat yourself with the best Vietnamese cuisine around, you won’t regret it! Reserve a table in advance or hope for the best of luck. Food of incredible taste in a simple-looking restaurant.
Great stop for lunch around the shopping area of Mariahilferstrasse. Primarily take-away restaurant with heavenly Indian-fusion curries!
Elefant & Castle
45 NeubaugasseGreat stop for lunch around the shopping area of Mariahilferstrasse. Primarily take-away restaurant with heavenly Indian-fusion curries!
If you want to taste the most classical, and in my opinion the best dish of Viennese cuisine – Tafelspitz – go to Plachutta. It is one of the most famous and traditional restaurants around. A bit more expensive, and slightly uptight atmosphere, but Tafelspitz they offer is definitely worth it.
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Plachutta Wollzeile
38 WollzeileIf you want to taste the most classical, and in my opinion the best dish of Viennese cuisine – Tafelspitz – go to Plachutta. It is one of the most famous and traditional restaurants around. A bit more expensive, and slightly uptight atmosphere, but Tafelspitz they offer is definitely worth it.
Swing Kitchen
3 SchottenfeldgasseNear Mariahilferstrasse and vegan – very popular!
Great spot to have breakfast on Donaukanal – 15 min walk from the apartment!
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Cafe Motto am Fluss
2 EG Franz-Josefs-KaiGreat spot to have breakfast on Donaukanal – 15 min walk from the apartment!
Although a very good restaurant too, I recommend Palmenhaus above all for its historical setting in Burggarten, right between National Library and Albertina. Try sipping coffee in the sun on its terrace in front of this amazing décor and people-watching in the warm season!
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Palmenhaus
1 BurggartenAlthough a very good restaurant too, I recommend Palmenhaus above all for its historical setting in Burggarten, right between National Library and Albertina. Try sipping coffee in the sun on its terrace in front of this amazing décor and people-watching in the warm season!
Recently opened excellent Italian Restaurant downstairs from the flat.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
IL BASILICO - Osteria Italiana
1 Gaußpl.Recently opened excellent Italian Restaurant downstairs from the flat.
Getting Around
Straßenbahn 31 - in front of the house - only 3 stops to the Ring and first district (centre) of Vienna.
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Gaußplatz
GaußplatzStraßenbahn 31 - in front of the house - only 3 stops to the Ring and first district (centre) of Vienna.
Friedensbrücke (metro station)
U4 - Metro Station - to get anywhere fast.
Shopping
Most authentic things by small local designers that you can take home with you from Vienna. Anything from bags to wall decorations or jewellery. One of the loveliest shops you will have experienced anywhere, ever :).
Note: The position on google maps is wrong – the shop is situated in Breite Gasse 1, 1070 Vienna
Die Werkbank
1 Breite G.Most authentic things by small local designers that you can take home with you from Vienna. Anything from bags to wall decorations or jewellery. One of the loveliest shops you will have experienced anywhere, ever :).
Note: The position on google maps is wrong – the shop is situated in Breite Gasse 1, 1070 Vienna
A very comfortable combination of a bookshop and a cafe with breakfast.
155 Einheimische empfehlen
phil
10 - 12 Gumpendorfer Str.A very comfortable combination of a bookshop and a cafe with breakfast.
A lovely specialized bookstore for DIY addicts, with a genuinely home-made breakfast and excellent coffee.
Werkbuchcafe
A lovely specialized bookstore for DIY addicts, with a genuinely home-made breakfast and excellent coffee.
Everything Else
A must-see on your walks down the Danube Canal - a swimming pool in the summer (floating on the Danube water), a club, a restaurant, since lately a small football pitch (unfortunately creating the shadow over the pool).. all in one.
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Holy-Moly Am Badeschiff
4 Franz-Josefs-KaiA must-see on your walks down the Danube Canal - a swimming pool in the summer (floating on the Danube water), a club, a restaurant, since lately a small football pitch (unfortunately creating the shadow over the pool).. all in one.
Drinks & Nightlife
A non-smoking cocktail bar - officially one of the best in Austria - definitely try their Manneken Pis!
34 Einheimische empfehlen
The Sign Cocktail Lounge
104 LiechtensteinstraßeA non-smoking cocktail bar - officially one of the best in Austria - definitely try their Manneken Pis!
"Dachboden" of this super stylish hotel offers excellent view of Vienna rooftops, and at least the swing/lindy hop party on Wednesdays should not be missed!
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25hours Hotel Wien beim MuseumsQuartier
1 Lerchenfelder Str."Dachboden" of this super stylish hotel offers excellent view of Vienna rooftops, and at least the swing/lindy hop party on Wednesdays should not be missed!
Le Troquet
18 KirchengasseBeloved French bar in the 7th district - careful, smoky!
Parks & Nature
Augarten
Right across my apartment - the oldest baroque park of Vienna.
Perfect for a jog or a walk - directly from my flat you can reach the City centre in around 20 minutes. Donaukanal is one of the favourite spots of all the locals, especially in the summer when it is bursting with life, and there is so much offer that you can hardly opt for one place to chill at. In winter, you may accidentally come across an interesting exhbition or installation. Always worth a walk!!
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Donaukanal
Perfect for a jog or a walk - directly from my flat you can reach the City centre in around 20 minutes. Donaukanal is one of the favourite spots of all the locals, especially in the summer when it is bursting with life, and there is so much offer that you can hardly opt for one place to chill at. In winter, you may accidentally come across an interesting exhbition or installation. Always worth a walk!!
Get on the metro U4 to Heiligenstadt – change to bus 38A to Kahlenberg and you are already in the famous hills that you can see from my window so well! Perfect get-away from the city for a day. Walk all the way down through the vineyards and you will end up in Nussdorf – one of the most picturesque parts of Vienna with one “Heuriger” (Viennese wine restaurant) next to another! If you want to have a bit exercise and walk uphill – take tram D from the Ring to Nussdorf and go up to Kahlenberg to enjoy the best views over the city!
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Kahlenberg
Get on the metro U4 to Heiligenstadt – change to bus 38A to Kahlenberg and you are already in the famous hills that you can see from my window so well! Perfect get-away from the city for a day. Walk all the way down through the vineyards and you will end up in Nussdorf – one of the most picturesque parts of Vienna with one “Heuriger” (Viennese wine restaurant) next to another! If you want to have a bit exercise and walk uphill – take tram D from the Ring to Nussdorf and go up to Kahlenberg to enjoy the best views over the city!
Entertainment & Activities
Best tips on what to do in Vienna on this link:
http://viennawurstelstand.com/discover-vienna.html
Würstelstand
SchwedenplatzBest tips on what to do in Vienna on this link:
http://viennawurstelstand.com/discover-vienna.html