15 Best Restaurants in Vienna's Old Town

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.

Moment Cafe and Restaurant is a small, well-lit Vienna restaurant on Fasangasse 34/G2, with a peaceful atmosphere and a concise menu of familiar comfort food. Dishes include garlic soup, grilled chicken breast, Viennese roast beef with onions and a Caprese-feta salad, alongside raspberry soda.

The family-run feel and kind service suit a relaxed light lunch or an easy dinner in the 3rd district.

Restaurant JOLA is a fine dining destination on Salzgries, built around imaginative, technically precise cooking and a warm, interactive service style. Its changing ingredient combinations keep the menu feeling distinctive, while the welcoming approach makes the experience comfortable for mixed groups, including teenagers.

With evening-only hours and a fine dining format, JOLA is best suited to celebrations, destination dinners and guests who want a memorable plant-forward meal.

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 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.

EL’GEMINI Lebanese Restaurant & Bar creates a striking dining setting on Spengergasse, with a detailed interior that opens into a garden-like atmosphere beyond its modest exterior. The menu includes warm and cold mezze, minced meat with rice and calamari with broccoli, offering a broad introduction to Lebanese cooking.

Friendly guidance at the table makes it well suited to sharing plates over a relaxed lunch or dinner.

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.

Dom Schnitzel specialises in Viennese cuisine at Goldschmiedgasse 6, close to central sights. The menu centres on Wiener Schnitzel, with veal and chicken versions, generous sides and desserts for a fuller meal.

Service can be quick at quieter times, while peak periods may bring significant waits, particularly during major seasonal events. Phone reservations and group bookings are available for planned visits.

Shiso Burger 1060 brings an Asian-inspired twist to the hamburger format on Theobaldgasse. Its menu includes distinctive burgers such as salmon with teriyaki sauce, while sweet potato fries and classic fries are both strong accompaniments.

Thoughtful interior details, well-chosen music and attentive service create a polished atmosphere for a relaxed meal in Vienna’s 6th district.

Joyce Café Restaurant is a fusion restaurant in central Vienna on Wipplingerstraße, with a menu centred on Korean dishes and classic ingredients. It works better for a proper meal than a coffee stop, offering a varied savoury selection and friendly, fast service.

The café side is more limited for desserts and coffee, while dogs are allowed—useful for a relaxed daytime or evening visit with a pet.

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.

At Graben 28, Dom Schnitzel focuses squarely on Viennese cuisine, with Wiener Schnitzel as its defining specialty. Fresh salads, attentive service and a central first-district setting make it a practical choice for a classic Austrian meal during a day in the city center.

The restaurant welcomes breakfast, lunch and late dinners, opening daily from 8 am until midnight. Telephone reservations are available, with groups and events also catered for.

Shiso Burger 1010 puts an Asian spin on the burger in a central location at Hoher Markt. The menu covers familiar hamburgers and cheeseburgers as well as Chili Lemon, Bulgogi and Shiso burgers, giving adventurous diners plenty to explore.

Fast service, welcoming staff and a standout Bulgogi Burger make this a convenient choice for a distinctive lunch or dinner in Vienna’s 1st district.

Restaurant Makka is a fusion restaurant on Drahtgasse in Vienna’s first district, combining a polished setting with Japanese-leaning dishes such as sushi and omakase. The omakase menu pairs exceptionally fresh food with carefully chosen starters, while attentive service and a strong drinks pairing make it a fitting choice for an occasion meal.

Reservations are recommended, particularly when planning a longer evening in the city centre.

An’s Kitchen Karlsplatz is a Vietnamese restaurant on Paniglgasse 22, focused on vibrant street-food flavours. Its menu includes savoury chicken pho, vegan pho, mango salad and creamy chicken curry, with generous portions and fresh herbs adding depth.

The busy room can still accommodate walk-ins quickly, making it useful for a satisfying lunch or dinner near Karlsplatz. Split daytime and evening hours shape the visit.