11 Best Restaurants to Eat at in Vienna

Bolena pairs modern crossover cuisine with fine-dining presentation in a stylish, comfortable setting on Lange Gasse. Its extensive wine list makes the restaurant particularly suited to special dinners, while the space can also host celebrations and private occasions.

The evening-focused schedule and polished atmosphere favour a planned night out rather than a quick beer-hall visit; food is the main attraction, with wine as a strong companion.

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.

Santoor brings modern Persian cuisine to Florianigasse in Vienna’s 8th district. The menu includes lamb shank, fesenjoon, kebab koobideh and kebab vaziri, with generous portions, fresh flavors and warm presentation suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner.

Open daily from noon until 11 pm, it is a strong choice for diners wanting a full Persian meal in a welcoming setting rather than a quick takeaway.

Vinavegana offers fully vegan Vietnamese cooking from Koppreitergasse 28 in Vienna’s 12th district. Its menu spans aromatic noodles, soups, rice dishes and Vietnamese street food, with filling main courses and a comfortable atmosphere.

Standout choices include coconut milk soup and seaweed fried tofu rolls. Sunday service begins at noon, while most weekday dinner hours run from 5:30 to 10 pm.

Mari’s Metcha Matcha centres on warm, homestyle Japanese comfort food in a calm restaurant setting. Hot udon, generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere make it especially fitting after a day exploring Vienna, whether dining alone or sharing an easy meal with family.

Maiz No. 1 brings tacos, empanadas and house-made tortillas to Schönbrunner Straße. The menu is made for mixing and matching: try several taco varieties alongside pork or beef empanadas, soup, sides and drinks, or order for take-away.

It works especially well for a casual shared meal where contrasting fillings and small plates can be explored across the table.

Tisch is a plant-based soul-food restaurant in Josefstadt, a short walk from Vienna City Hall. Its fully vegan cooking puts regional and seasonal ingredients at the centre, reworking traditional Austrian comfort food into generous, modern plates.

The open kitchen lets diners watch dishes being cooked and plated, adding a welcoming, informal feel to the meal.

DaRose Vienna brings an upmarket Mediterranean feel to the second district, pairing polished surroundings with a menu designed for both leisurely dinners and practical business lunches. Its atmosphere suits romantic evenings, birthday gatherings and larger groups, with live music adding extra occasion when scheduled.

Pisqu at Große Pfarrgasse 5 pairs an eccentric kitchen with a refined beverage programme. It is a strong choice for diners who enjoy discovering distinctive dishes alongside carefully made drinks, with the food and cocktails given equal attention.

The setting remains inviting even during hot weather, making it a natural fit for an evening meal or drinks-led dinner in Vienna’s 2nd district.

Hungry Guy brings multicultural street food to central Vienna, with a menu built around quality pita dishes, grilled specialities and pan-fried comfort food. Freshly baked pita and generous, flavourful plates make it a strong choice for a satisfying casual lunch or dinner.

VINI PER TUTTI is a cosy bistro on Lerchenfelder Str. 44, pairing a family-run atmosphere with Northern Greek dishes and an extensive wine selection. It is especially suited to an evening meal built around regional flavours, thoughtful food and a bottle chosen from a broad international range.

The intimate setting and evening-only schedule make advance planning worthwhile.