15 Best Restaurants Near Vienna State Opera

Westpol is a daytime restaurant and brunch spot on Lerchenfelder Str. 71, open from breakfast through the afternoon. Coffee is a strong part of the offering, with Flat White, Latte Macchiato and Melange alongside dishes such as Morgen 1001, Kurdish omelette, hummus and crisp rolls.

The friendly atmosphere suits an easy breakfast or relaxed lunch, though some dishes are more dependable than others.

Marcodi brings a refined, intimate feel to dining in Vienna, with a small setting and a carefully composed menu that suits anniversaries, date nights and other special occasions. The kitchen’s focus includes ravioli, fish and seafood, with a fixed menu offering a particularly cohesive way to explore the cuisine.

Restaurant Lebenbauer presents an innovative vegetarian dining option in central Vienna, with a lavender-toned interior and a garden setting. Its menu suits diners looking for creative plant-forward cooking in a calm, well-designed room, whether for lunch or an early evening meal.

The location on Teinfaltstraße makes it a convenient choice for a refined vegetarian stop in the city center.

Hǎo Noodle & Tea offers a bright, modern take on Asian fusion just beside the Vienna State Opera. Its creative interpretation of classic Chinese dishes suits a relaxed pre-theatre meal, while the polished atmosphere gives the restaurant a more refined feel than a quick noodle stop.

Japanisches Restaurant NihonBashi pairs a traditional Japanese menu with a central Kärntner Strasse address. The kitchen covers sushi, crispy karaage, gyoza, soba with tempura and other carefully prepared dishes, while delivery and takeaway extend the offering beyond the dining room.

It suits a focused lunch, an evening meal or a special occasion, with karaoke adding an entertaining extra dimension.

QERO Peruvian Cuisine & Bar brings Latin atmosphere to Börseplatz in central Vienna, with a cozy three-floor setting that works for both dinner and drinks. Standout orders include beef heart, octopus and an especially memorable soufflé, making dessert a worthwhile part of the meal.

Open late most days, it suits leisurely evenings, though booking ahead is sensible when dining during the week.

Soya Noodles combines a slightly elevated feel with the convenience of quick-casual Asian dining in Vienna’s sixth district. The menu is particularly appealing for vegetable-focused meals, vegan noodles and comforting Thai curries, while generous portions make it suitable for an uncomplicated lunch or dinner.

Apapika Bowls on Kärntner Ring gives the familiar Hawaiian bowl format an individual twist, including plant-based chicken and distinctive toppings such as crunchy zaatar. Signature bowls, curry, sandwiches, snacks and fresh juices create a broad menu around the main specialty.

Its central location suits a quick city-center lunch when you want something colorful and easy to customize.

Veranda Brasserie & Bar brings breakfast, dinner, champagne and cocktails to Hotel Sans Souci Wien on Burggasse 2. The setting is polished and stylish, while the menu leans toward contemporary Austrian cooking with creative French touches.

Its Austrian wine and champagne selection makes it a strong choice for a late brunch, post-theatre meal or leisurely drink in central Vienna.

Cosmo Kitchen is a central Vienna restaurant at Bauernmarkt with a stylish dining room and a canopy that can open the space to the sky in warmer weather. Its menu suits a full evening meal, from duck breast and fillet mignon to a dessert selection worth exploring.

The setting works for relaxed dinners, hotel-area dining and meals that extend comfortably into dessert.

In-Dish offers a polished Indian dining experience at Schwarzenbergstraße 8 in Vienna's 1st district. The menu explores the variety of Indian cuisine, while outdoor seating and a spacious, air-conditioned interior support both relaxed lunches and special evenings.

Butter chicken, chicken tikka and varied regional-style dishes make it a versatile choice for a central Indian meal.

Mei Wei is an Asian restaurant in Vienna with a particular emphasis on Chinese cuisine, fresh preparation and an open Teppanyaki experience. Guests can select raw meat, fish and vegetables, choose a sauce and have the ingredients wok-cooked to order, while the buffet adds sushi, spring rolls, fried prawns and other ready-to-eat dishes.

MOMOYA presents a more refined Asian dining experience in Vienna, with Japanese and wider Asian dishes served in an elegant setting. Fresh sushi, hot specialities and attentive service form the core of the offer, while Teppanyaki tables bring an entertaining chef-led element to selected meals.

Cantinetta Antinori brings an elegant Tuscan restaurant setting to Jasomirgottstraße, with frescoes, a terrace and a wine-led dining style. The atmosphere works especially well for romantic dinners and special occasions, while dishes such as truffle tagliatelle reflect the kitchen’s refined direction.

Open daily from 11:30 am until late, it is a reliable central Vienna choice for polished Italian food, fine wines and a memorable evening.

Restaurant Chamäleon offers Mediterranean cooking in a central Vienna setting on Blutgasse. Its intimate, home-like character provides a gentler alternative to the surrounding formal restaurants, making it a fitting stop after exploring the old town or St.

Stephen’s Cathedral. The menu is suited to an unhurried lunch or early dinner, with service generally running from late morning into the evening and shorter hours on Sunday.