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15 Best Places for Goulash in Vienna

Looking for goulash in Vienna? Gulasch & Söhne Vienna offers a relaxed stop for hearty Central European meals at Schubertring 10–12 in the 1st district.

Its cosy setting and straightforward service suit a casual lunch, dinner, or an easy meal while exploring the city centre. Before you go, check the day’s opening hours, consider how close the address is to your route, and decide whether you want a quick, uncomplicated visit or a slower meal.

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The guide gives priority to a clearly identified central location, a menu suited to traditional Central European dining, a relaxed setting, service that keeps visits simple, and opening information useful for planning. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

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SIXTA #1

SIXTA

4.92665 reviews
Schönbrunner Str. 21, 1050 Wien, Austria
Best for
Traditional Austrian dining and relaxed Saturday evenings

SIXTA brings Austrian restaurant cooking to Schönbrunner Str. 21 in Vienna’s 5th district, with a warm atmosphere that suits relaxed evenings and outdoor dining in good weather. Wiener Schnitzel, beef goulash, vitello tonnato and apple strudel give the menu a broad traditional appeal, while the restaurant and bar format works well for a full meal followed by drinks.

Saturday service runs from 6 pm to midnight.

Restaurant Das Essen FM #2

Restaurant Das Essen FM

4.9818 reviews
Juchgasse 24, 1030 Wien, Austria
Best for
Cultural dining and atmospheric small-group meals

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.

Schnitzel One #3

Schnitzel One

4.819179 reviews
Neuer Markt 8A, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best for
Classic Viennese meals in the city centre

Schnitzel One brings traditional Viennese schnitzel to Neuer Markt 8A in central Vienna. The kitchen prepares schnitzel fresh each day, with crisp, tender portions and a choice that extends beyond a single classic.

The atmosphere can be lively when the restaurant is busy, making it suitable for an upbeat meal in the centre. Booking ahead is a sensible choice for popular dining times.

Restaurant Vienne/OnurChefs #4

Restaurant Vienne/OnurChefs

4.810223 reviews
Fleischmarkt 20/22, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best for
First-time visitors trying Austrian cuisine

Restaurant Vienne/OnurChefs offers Austrian dining on Fleischmarkt 20/22, with traditional dishes explained thoughtfully for visitors discovering the cuisine. The menu includes fried steak, vegetable soup and other familiar local options, while attentive service helps make the choice easier.

Its central location and broad daily hours suit both sightseeing lunches and relaxed evening meals, with a welcoming approach for first-time Vienna diners.

Bauernbräu #5

Bauernbräu

4.84145 reviews
Gumpendorfer Str. 134/136, 1060 Wien, Austria
Best for
Family meals and relaxed group dining

Bauernbräu beim Raimundtheater is a warm, spacious Austrian restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, making it flexible for family meals, relaxed lunches or a convivial dinner. The menu centres on regional and seasonal cooking, including Austrian staples such as schnitzel and beef goulash.

Its welcoming service and cosy atmosphere give the address a comfortable, easygoing character, while advance booking is sensible for popular dining times.

Café Restaurant Markt58 #6
What stands out
  • An intimate, family-home atmosphere

  • Outdoor tables can fill quickly

Café Restaurant Markt58

4.9502 reviews
Marktgasse 58, 1090 Wien, Austria
Best for
Warm Austrian dinners and relaxed gatherings

Schnitzel is among the familiar choices, while the compact evening format suits a relaxed dinner rather than a quick drop-in.

Outdoor tables can fill quickly, so reservations are particularly useful when planning a group meal or a set dining time in Vienna’s 9th district.

Markt.grätzL #7
What stands out
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free choices

Markt.grätzL

4.9440 reviews
Meidlinger Markt 15/20, 1120 Wien, Austria
Best for
Market-style lunchesAustrian classics and mixed dietary preferences

At Meidlinger Markt, Markt.grätzL brings hearty Austrian cooking and Viennese market vibes together with regional organic ingredients. The menu includes classics such as crisp schnitzel, beef goulash, hearty beef soup and pumpkin soup, alongside Pinsa and oriental market dishes.

Vegetarian and gluten-free choices make it suitable for mixed groups, while the Tuesday-to-Friday lunch special pairs soup with a meat or vegetarian main.

Zum Englischen Reiter #8

Zum Englischen Reiter

4.711427 reviews
Str. des Ersten Mai 58, 1020 Wien, Austria
Best for
Traditional Austrian meals and garden dining

Zum Englischen Reiter is a traditional Austrian restaurant near the Prater, combining homestyle cooking with a large garden and a relaxed local atmosphere. Its signature Stelze is served crisp on the outside and juicy within, with fresh horseradish making a classic accompaniment; beer is a natural pairing.

Open daily from 10am to 11:45pm, it is well suited to hearty outdoor dinners.

Pulkautaler Winehouse and Restaurant #9
What stands out
  • carefully presented chicken dishes

  • a generous Wiener Schnitzel

Pulkautaler Winehouse and Restaurant

4.73317 reviews
Felberstraße 2, 1150 Wien, Austria
Best for
Austrian mains and a full restaurant meal

Pulkautaler Winehouse and Restaurant, at Felberstraße 2 in Vienna’s 15th district, is a substantial choice for Austrian-style dining rather than a dedicated pastry stop. The menu suits a full meal, with carefully presented chicken dishes and a generous Wiener Schnitzel served with lemon and potato salad.

Advance planning is sensible when visiting for a sit-down meal.

Wiener Wiazhaus #10

Wiener Wiazhaus

4.73084 reviews
Karlsgasse 22, 1040 Wien, Austria
Best for
Atmospheric evening meals with a varied Austrian menu

Wiener Wiazhaus pairs Austrian regional cooking with a cozy retro atmosphere at Karlsgasse 22. The menu covers Viennese classics alongside dishes such as beef goulash and grilled feta wrapped in bacon, making it a flexible choice for a relaxed dinner rather than a single-dish stop.

Booking ahead is worthwhile when the dining room is busy.

Restaurant Wiener #11

Restaurant Wiener

4.71925 reviews
Hermanngasse 27a, 1070 Wien, Austria
Best for
Lively dinners with a broader menu

Restaurant Wiener is a lively Austrian address on Hermanngasse 27a, where friendly service and helpful menu guidance complement a broad, classic-focused offering. The kitchen handles Austrian staples while also accommodating more contemporary choices such as truffle pasta when available, giving the restaurant appeal beyond a strictly traditional meal.

Evening service begins at 4 pm on most days, with Monday and Sunday opening at 5:30 pm. Reservations are advisable at busy times.

Gasthaus Quell #12
What stands out
  • English menu available

Gasthaus Quell

4.71807 reviews
Reindorfgasse 19, Oelweingasse 1, 1150 Wien, Austria
Best for
Hearty neighbourhood dinners

Gasthaus Quell offers generous Austrian cooking in a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant on Reindorfgasse, with friendly service and a menu that includes Wiener Schnitzel, Eiernockerl, Letschogemüse, cod and chicken salad. Portions are substantial, making it a practical choice for a filling dinner rather than a quick light meal.

The atmosphere feels local and informal, with an English menu available for international visitors. Dinner bookings are worth arranging in advance, especially for a planned evening meal in Vienna’s 1150 district.

Rado's Gasthaus #13
What stands out
  • Small, family-run Austrian restaurant

Rado's Gasthaus

4.71428 reviews
Rado's Gasthaus Alserbachstraße 1, 1090 Wien, Austria
Best for
Cozy Austrian meals and traditional dishes

Rado's Gasthaus is a small, family-run Austrian restaurant on Alserbachstraße with a cozy, welcoming character. Traditional dishes such as beef soup, ribs and classic Viennese desserts make it a natural choice for hearty local cooking, including a pork-knuckle-style meal.

The intimate dining room can fill quickly, so reserving ahead is the practical way to secure a table.

Maxingstüberl #14
What stands out
  • Quick, kind service

Maxingstüberl

4.71360 reviews
Maxingstraße 7, 1130 Wien, Austria
Best for
Traditional Austrian meals with character

Maxingstüberl channels Vienna tradition through a historic setting and an idyllic garden, pairing a warm, home-style atmosphere with classic Austrian cooking. The team is known for quick, kind service and for taking time to explain the restaurant’s history and suggest dishes, while vegetarian options make the menu more flexible.

Located on Maxingstraße in Vienna’s 1130 district, it suits a leisurely lunch or dinner built around regional character. Reserving ahead is sensible when planning a meal at this long-established family restaurant.

Zum lieben Augustin #15
What stands out
  • Hearty, authentic Viennese cooking

Zum lieben Augustin

4.71276 reviews
Reinprechtsdorfer Str. 47, 1050 Wien, Austria
Best for
Unhurried local-style Austrian meals

Zum lieben Augustin serves hearty, authentic Viennese cooking in a warm and cosy restaurant on Reinprechtsdorfer Straße. Its approachable style suits diners looking for traditional local flavours without the formality of the central tourist circuit, with friendly professional service complementing the substantial food.

The location in Vienna’s 1050 district works well for a relaxed lunch, dinner or Sunday meal away from the first district. Split daytime and evening hours run on most weekdays, while Saturday service begins in the evening.

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The address is on Schubertring 10–12 in Vienna’s 1st district, placing this goulash option close to the central-city circuit rather than in a residential outer neighbourhood. It can fit naturally into a walk around the Ringstrasse area.

For the easiest visit, pair the meal with nearby central Vienna plans and confirm the opening hours before setting out. The location is especially convenient when you want a casual stop without travelling far from the inner city.

What to expect

  • Goulash and hearty classicsA menu direction suited to filling Central European meals and familiar traditional flavours.
  • Casual dine-in settingA compact, cosy restaurant atmosphere for an uncomplicated lunch or dinner.
  • Fast serviceA practical choice when you want a meal that fits into a busy day in central Vienna.
  • Daily openingThe restaurant is described as open daily, but confirm the current hours before travelling.
  • Helpful menu guidanceStaff can make choosing between familiar classics more straightforward.

How to plan your visit

  1. Check the current opening hours before leaving, especially for an early meal or a late arrival.
  2. Use the Schubertring 10–12 address to judge whether it fits your route through the 1st district.
  3. Ask staff which goulash or Central European classic best matches the portion and style you want.
  4. Choose this setting when you value quick, straightforward service over a formal dining experience.
  5. Confirm the available dishes on the day if you are visiting specifically for one traditional recipe.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I have goulash in central Vienna?

Gulasch & Söhne Vienna is located at Schubertring 10–12 in the 1st district, making it a practical option for a central-city meal. The setting is relaxed and suited to hearty Central European food.

Check the current opening hours before you go, then plan the stop around your route through the centre.

Is this a good place for a casual meal?

Yes. The restaurant is described as compact and cosy, with fast service and a straightforward atmosphere.

That makes it suitable for a relaxed lunch or dinner without turning the visit into a formal occasion. It also works well when you want familiar Central European dishes while spending time in central Vienna.

What should I confirm before visiting for goulash?

Confirm the current opening hours and ask what goulash or related Central European dishes are available that day. Menus and service details can change, particularly outside the busiest meal periods.

The Schubertring address is clear, so checking your route in advance can also help you avoid an unnecessary detour.

Is the restaurant open every day?

The available business description presents Gulasch & Söhne Vienna as open daily, which can make it useful for flexible plans. Still, daily schedules may vary around holidays or operational changes.

Check the latest hours directly before setting out, especially if you need breakfast, an early lunch, or a later dinner.

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