🇦🇹 7 Must-Try Restaurants in Vienna, Austria

The Austrian poet Peter Altenberg once wrote in his Song of the Coffeehouse: "If I'm not at home, I'm at the coffeehouse. If I'm not at the coffeehouse, I'm on my way to the coffeehouse." ☕🏙️ As a city filled with cafés and century-old restaurants, Vienna is famous for its schnitzel, Sachertorte, and beef soup. Having lived here for over half a month, I’m sharing some hidden gems and iconic spots worth visiting! 🥩🍰🍲 🍽️ Restaurant Rote Bar Located on the first floor of Hotel Sacher, this place is absolutely stunning! The retro and luxurious interior gives off major palace vibes—perfect in a city filled with Empress Sisi’s legends. Enjoy an early dinner here before heading to the Golden Concert Hall. Pure perfection! ✨🎶 🌊 Zur Alten Kaisermühle A scenic spot right by the Old Danube—easy to find with maps! Though low-key, I loved the vibe of enjoying beer by the river breeze. Highly recommend their grilled pork ribs! 🍖🍻 🥘 Plachutta A must for Vienna’s famous beef soup! There are several branches, like Plachutta Stammhaus Hietzing (near Schönbrunn Palace), Plachutta Wollzeile, and Plachutta Nussdorf. I’d suggest Stammhaus—it’s a Michelin-starred century-old restaurant! 🌟 🍤 Figlmüller (Wollzeile) THE most famous schnitzel restaurant in Vienna—another historic must-visit! It has two sections: the old building for reservations, and a new one 200 meters away for walk-ins. Be prepared to queue! 🐷🔥 🍰 Demel Established in 1785, this was Empress Sisi’s favorite cake shop! A household name with strong royal café vibes. Their cakes and hot chocolate are delicious—don’t miss it! 👑🍫 🍷 Amador Vienna’s only 3-Michelin-star restaurant! Set in a renovated old wine cellar with a beautiful garden for wine tasting. Perfect for a wine pairing experience with unique atmosphere. 🥂🌿 📜 Café Central Go early to avoid lines! Many famous figures once gathered and created here. Must-tries: the Altenbergtorte cake and Mozart coffee (with a liqueur base). A true cultural experience! ☕🎶 #ViennaEats #TravelAustria #FoodGuide #CafeCulture #MichelinDining #SchnitzelLove #HiddenGems