EL GAUCHO — Restaurant in Vienna

Undoubtedly, the establishment is excessively priced. The 200 euros spent for a meal for two (even excluding alcohol)featuring a T-bone steak priced at 13 euros per 100g, could have been better utilized on a trip to Spain for a far superior dining experience. Regrettably, the starters were lacking in taste, although I concede that the T-bone steak provided some enjoyment. Nevertheless, our waiter demonstrated deficient communication skills and unfriendliness, never proactively checking on the food but checked out clothes and our outfit, some Yugo guy that seems not being happy working there.

In contrast, my experiences at Rochus have consistently delivered superior service and dishes. The ambiance at this costly steak place falls short, particularly when seated in the front near the garden – resembling a corridor next to the elevators. Adding to the inconvenience, the toilets are situated downstairs by the lift, necessitating a code for access. The staff directed me there without furnishing the required code. Overall, the encounter was disheartening, and I have no intention of returning. The service was lacking, and the elevated prices are unjustifiable for the quality of the food.

In general, opting for a flight to Spain, enjoying dinner there, would not only be a more cost-effective choice but also a superior dining experience compared to this place, which seems like a rip-off trap. While some people in Vienna might accept being taken advantage of, I certainly do not, especially considering the various comments I've read that still I can not believe we been...

I love the atmosphere there, the service is very good especially for Vienna standard. Price point is also very acceptable especially for the quality, portion and considering it is in Vienna.

Called ahead for table reservation and the call was very nice and pleasant.

The wait for the food was not long at all. There is a welcome snack from the kitchen.

The summer beef tartar with quail egg and truffle is very well balanced with great presentation.

The 400g rib eye is cooked to perfection, medium rare. Good meat quality with great beef flavor.

Side dish is not over priced. Steak fries are crispy, the corn pocket is a little sweet and not what I expected but all in all didn't effect the experience. I was expecting something made with corn flour similar to tamales.

Oh they forgot my friends salad, but it happens and the apologized and brought it very quickly.

The lamb portion was a bit small but it is a bit cheaper than the steak so it wasn't that bad.

The chocolate cake with strawberry ice cream and strawberries was also great. Unfortunately, I didn't get the photos, as it wasn't my food, it feels rude to stop a friend from eating and take a picture of their food. Haha

Highly recommend. Over all very pleasant dining experience,...

I went to El Gaucho purely by accident whilst exploring Vienna for some good food (it was hard to come by in that city) & I was so grateful upon finding this restaurant. We had a very warm welcome & were offered seats by the bar whilst waiting for a table, (10 minute wait) our jackets were taken & then we were seated. We ordered the El Gaucho burger (the waiter was helpful enough, although, could have been more friendly) and when it was brought to our table even just the smell of this burger was out of this world. It wasn't just your typical beef patty.. it was this juicy, tender, mouth watering, huge slab of beef/steak in between two buns. I have never had a 'burger' like this before & haven't had one since. It was absolutely incredible. The few things that didn't make this a 5 star was that at the end of the meal we had to hunt/wait to have a waiter bring the bill over & we had to venture into the wardrobe to get our own coats before we left. There was also no toilet in the restaurant but there is one just downstairs via the lift just by their outside/inside eating space. Aside from those things, this truly was the best place we had eaten in Vienna (by a country mile) & the best burger I have ever eaten in my entire...