15 Best Ethnic Food Restaurants in Vienna

Restaurant Das Essen FM offers Ukrainian cuisine in an intimate Vienna setting where food, music and design work together. Vintage radios, Ukrainian-inspired decoration, books and a carefully chosen playlist create a strong cultural atmosphere around the meal.

The restaurant is particularly suited to diners seeking a distinctive, conversation-friendly evening rather than a generic dining room, with the Juchgasse location adding to its neighbourhood feel.

Cafe Lalibela brings Ethiopian cooking to Schulgasse 7 in Vienna’s Währing district, with a cozy setting suited to relaxed dinners. The yebeg derek tibs is a standout choice: tender, well-seasoned meat with a lightly crisp exterior.

Finish with refreshing honey wine or an original Ethiopian coffee, optionally served as part of a traditional ceremony. Daily freshly prepared dishes are also available to take away.

Red Sea Restaurant introduces Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a welcoming setting on Robert-Hamerling-Gasse in Vienna’s 15th district. It suits diners looking for a relaxed introduction to East African food, with an inviting atmosphere, attentive service and generously flavored dishes at the center of the experience.

Evening opening hours make it a natural choice for an unhurried dinner, particularly from Tuesday through Saturday.

Il Melograno offers Italian dining in central Vienna at Blumenstockgasse 5, with a polished yet welcoming approach to classic flavors. Fresh, carefully presented dishes are paired with ingredients chosen for a distinctly Mediterranean character: the fish is wild-caught, while the meat comes from Tuscany.

Its family-oriented atmosphere and pasta appeal make it a flexible choice for both a special meal and an easygoing visit with children.

Taste of India Margaretenstraße offers a broad Indian menu at Margaretenstraße 34, with comfortable seating and outdoor tables for relaxed dining. The thali has a homestyle character, while the extensive selection makes the restaurant suitable for mixed groups.

A weekday lunch menu priced at €10.50 adds a practical option for an affordable midday meal.

Restaurant Léontine pairs French cuisine with the comfort of a Viennese Wirtshaus at Reisnerstraße 39. The setting is unpretentious and inviting, making it particularly appealing for a refined lunch or relaxed evening meal.

A dedicated midday menu adds a practical weekday option, while the carefully composed French dishes give the restaurant enough character for a more leisurely occasion in Vienna’s 3rd district.

Aroi Thai Restaurant brings punchy Thai cooking to Stumpergasse in Mariahilf, with quick service and an energetic soundtrack suited to casual meals. Look for signature dishes such as the pomelo salad Yam Som O, creamy Panang curry and Tom Yum Nam Khon with coconut milk.

The kitchen can also adjust the heat beyond the menu’s gentler spice level, making it a strong choice for diners who enjoy serious chili.

Restaurant Bukowina offers Romanian cooking in central Vienna, just off Ballgasse, with a warm blend of tradition and contemporary touches. The menu leans into freshly prepared, generously portioned dishes, including hearty meat preparations, yiuvarlakos meatball soup and substantial desserts.

A relaxed, hospitable atmosphere makes it well suited to a satisfying dinner when Viennese classics are not what you are craving. Tables can be reserved by phone.

Restaurant Donaudelta offers authentic Romanian cooking on Sechshauser Gürtel, with a varied menu built around fresh, flavorful dishes. Chicken noodle soup is a standout comfort-food choice, while the wider selection makes it easy to plan a relaxed meal for different tastes.

Warm, polite service adds to the welcoming atmosphere, and the restaurant opens daily from noon until 11 pm.

Hiroko-san is a tiny Japanese restaurant on Linke Wienzeile focused on simple, comforting cooking rather than an expansive formal menu. The beef udon stands out for its rich, deeply savory broth, while udon, somen and onigiri suit a quick but distinctive daytime meal.

Seating is very limited, so the intimate atmosphere comes with a practical caveat: planning ahead is especially useful around peak hours.

MAKA Ramen puts a contemporary spin on Japanese dining at Wimbergergasse 41 in Vienna’s 7th district, close to U6 Thaliastraße. Its concise concept combines ramen with Japanese tapas, creating a menu suited to both a focused bowl and a more exploratory meal.

The cooking includes distinctive chicken-broth and pork-belly combinations alongside a vegan option, with a stylish atmosphere that remains easygoing rather than overly formal.

Ethiopian Restaurant on Währinger Str. serves traditional Ethiopian food in an atmospheric setting near Vienna’s 9th district. The menu is a good fit for diners seeking flavorful, wholesome cooking, with tej—a traditional Ethiopian honey drink—adding a distinctive accompaniment to the meal.

Warm service and an authentic culinary focus make it especially appealing for discovering Ethiopian food rather than defaulting to familiar European fare.

Ajisai Ramen Sushi Bar combines Kyoto-style Japanese cooking with sushi, aromatic ramen and creative rice bowls at Reinprechtsdorfer Straße 56/3. Presentation is a major part of the appeal, from carefully arranged dishes to dramatic dry-ice effects over sushi.

The kitchen has also prepared gluten-free ramen on request, while flexible service makes the restaurant a practical choice for groups with differing preferences.

Bella Santi is a café-restaurant on Ungargasse offering fresh Indian and Italian specialties, giving diners two distinct directions in one relaxed setting. Indian highlights include pakora, chicken biryani and Murg Malai Korma, with halal food also available.

Friendly hospitality and rich, balanced flavors make it suitable for mixed groups, while the broader menu works well when different diners want contrasting styles of cooking.

Shokudo Kuishimbo offers authentic Japanese food in a laid-back setting on Esterházygasse, with the intimate feel of a small izakaya in the heart of Mariahilf. It is a natural match for evenings built around sake and small plates rather than a rushed single dish.

The atmosphere feels relaxed and distinctly Japanese, while limited capacity makes advance planning worthwhile for dinner.