15 Best Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Vienna

zina’s eatery is a small brunch restaurant on Gumpendorfer Straße, built around natural food and drinks. The menu suits relaxed daytime visits, with indulgent French toast and seasonal drinks among the standout choices, plus a patio for outdoor seating.

It opens Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; booking ahead is wise because the space fills quickly.

Bruder – Küche & Bar brings an eclectic, late-evening energy to Windmühlgasse in Vienna’s 6th district. Its menu takes Austrian ideas in unexpected directions, pairing ingredients such as trout and rhubarb, bratwurst with anchovy, and poppy-seed udon with a playful international touch.

Cocktails and drinks are central to the experience, while the relaxed kitchen-bar format also suits a late snack or shared charcuterie plate.

DiningRuhm brings upscale Japanese-Peruvian fusion to Lambrechtgasse, with a polished menu, strong cocktails and seasonal wine choices . The restaurant suits diners looking for a more elevated alternative to conventional Viennese dining, pairing refined dishes with a lively evening setting.

Lunch and dinner service are available on most weekdays and Saturday, while reservations are advisable for planned occasions and the restaurant’s more sought-after time slots.

Underneath the Albertina at Karlsplatz, Hausbar turns fine dining into a polished evening occasion. The eight-course format presents creative interpretations of classic dishes from around the world, with inventive cocktails paired throughout the meal.

Its renovated lower-level setting adds a distinctive, intimate atmosphere, making it a natural choice for celebrations, date nights , or anyone looking for dinner and drinks designed as one experience.

Restaurant Eckel brings Austrian culinary tradition to Sieveringer Straße in Vienna’s 19th district, with a history presented as dating back to 1901. The focus is firmly on local dishes, a considered wine selection, and a welcoming dining room complemented by a garden terrace.

Friendly, attentive service and a comfortable setting make it well suited to a traditional Viennese meal, from lunch through a relaxed evening.

Materia introduces a young, modern Italian kitchen to Vienna’s 8th district on Tigergasse. Stefano Patelli and Francesca De Rossi shape traditional Italian dishes with an evolutionary approach, balancing refined presentation, harmonious flavors, and creative detail.

The menu changes weekly, giving the restaurant a distinctly current feel and making it especially appealing for an intimate dinner built around discovery rather than familiar standards.

Tucked into a leafy courtyard on Praterstraße, Edlingers Tempel offers a calm escape from the city with a kitchen centered on respect for the product. The setting combines greenery, attentive service, and a quietly distinctive atmosphere, while the food is presented as an honest, carefully considered experience rather than a rushed meal.

It works particularly well for an unhurried lunch or an evening when atmosphere matters as much as the plate.

Heunisch & Erben combines a modern wine bar with casual fine dining on Landstraßer Hauptstraße. Its appeal lies in the relaxed setting, competent service, and an unusually expansive wine selection that encourages lingering over an evening rather than rushing through dinner.

Small tables create a close, compact atmosphere, so the restaurant is best suited to wine-focused meals, intimate conversations, and diners who enjoy choosing from a broad cellar.

[aend] offers a deliberately reduced fine-dining experience on Mollardgasse, pairing modern Austrian cooking with an open kitchen and selected wines. The minimalist interior, exposed brick arches, and view toward the chefs create a focused setting for a thoughtful meal.

Warm, attentive service and well-matched wine pairings add to its appeal for couples or diners seeking a composed evening where technique, restraint, and hospitality share equal space.

Restaurant Herzig creates an expressive fine-dining experience in the former Dorotheum-Fünfhaus halls on Schanzstraße. Sören Herzig’s concept brings together multiple influences in a contrast-rich, explosive fusion, with refined flavor combinations and a carefully structured menu.

Friendly, attentive service keeps the evening welcoming rather than formal, making the restaurant a strong fit for diners who want ambitious cooking in a setting with a distinctive sense of place.

Collina am Berg brings together Austrian character and international cooking in a relaxed setting on Spittelberggasse. The menu includes wild and vegetarian dishes, while its wine-and-atmosphere combination gives dinner a quietly seductive rhythm.

A warm, intimate mood makes it a good choice for an evening meal, and the kitchen’s broader style suits diners who want local roots without being confined to strictly traditional cuisine.

Restaurant kommod is built around changing courses, carefully paired wines, and an easygoing evening atmosphere in Vienna’s 8th district. The menu shifts monthly and may move through combinations such as sea bass with nectarine and zucchini, egg with pea and spinach, or venison with cherry and celeriac.

It is a natural fit for diners seeking a composed, seasonal meal with a wine offering matched to each course.

Vestibül Restaurant im Burgtheater pairs Viennese cuisine with one of Vienna’s most distinctive dining settings. The historic interior has an imperial character, while the kitchen gives classic dishes a contemporary twist; lobster soup and pork are among the memorable choices.

Its quiet, elegant atmosphere suits pre-theatre dinners , celebrations, and events where the room itself is part of the occasion as much as the food.

LOX & TRUFFLES Deli is a kosher restaurant in central Vienna, serving a practical daytime menu built around bagels, coffee, and deli-style food. The compact space is clean and tidy, making it convenient for breakfast, lunch, or a casual takeaway stop.

Salmon and tuna bagels are among the recognizable choices, although popular items can sell out during the afternoon, so earlier visits are the safer option for a specific bagel.

Inside Palais Harrach on Freyung, Trattoria Martinelli offers Italian dining in a central Viennese setting. Its menu includes dedicated dessert options, event possibilities, and a garden area known as Il Giardino, while the kitchen focuses on the convivial pleasure of eating like Italians.

Warm hospitality and carefully combined ingredients make it suitable for anything from a relaxed lunch to a longer dinner, including a well-executed Vitello Tonnato.