Mraz & Sohn — Restaurant in Vienna

Have visited numerous Michelin star restaurants for a decade now. On our recent trip to Vienna we dined at Apron, Amador, Mraz & Sohn and Konstantin Filippou.

So, Mraz & Sohn. Mraz & Sohn still takes the first place for the best dining experience of our life but unfortunately not for this visit but for the previous one.

First, the food. Food is measured, among other criteria, by whether or not we had at least one course that makes us want to revisit the restaurant. This time the cheesecake was the diner's highlight. Also the hot/cold Pizza. Other than that, we felt like dinner was missing 1-3 more ingredients to make it more versatile and complete. Dinner consisted mainly of the red tuna - 3 courses were served with this ingredient as the main theme.

Service. Service was the main reason why our past experiences at Mraz & Sohn were exceptional. It is a unique experience to dine at a family restaurant with a 2 stars rating. Markus, Lukas and Manuel used to provide a personal and warm service. Unfortunately, Maunel is no longer in the restaurant, and with his absence, the restaurant lost a huge chunk of its soul. They now have an army of kind, professional and friendly staff, but the warmth and soul is not there any more.

Wine service. Sommelier was professional and attentive. Listen carefully to our preferences and successfully match all the right wines. Wine by the glass was a disappointment. The servings were considerably smaller than what I have seen in other countries. I felt that the price did not match the quantity. unreasonable to pay that much for that little. Also, the options for wine by the glass were slim and I felt that Vienna did not offer a rich and complete wine experience. I was looking for more variety, quality, and quantity in the wine selection, and I found it disappointing in Vienna. This was consistent with all the other restaurants in Vienna.

Atmosphere. Was never its strongest attribute to our taste. Atmosphere is more of a Berlin style - modern, eclectic and international vibe than a Paris style - classic and elegant.

Value. Excellent value. The only restaurants with very reasonable pricing.

Summary. Mraz & Sohn is a solid 2 star restaurant. I will definitely visit again and recommend others to go. We’ll miss the old days when it was a true...

2018: First time I dined at Mraz und Sohn I had no expectations.

I thought, after many visits to Michelin-starred restaurants – that none will perform better than my favorite place – Alcron, Prague.

But these guys had taken the lead. They provided the best dining experience of my life.

Now, when I returned to my second visit I was a bit scared. I was afraid my perfect past experience will be ruined. These concerns came true a night before, when I visited Steirereck for the second time, after a wonderful first visit a year before and had a bad second visit.

My second visit at Mraz und Sohn was even better than my nearly perfect first visit.

I always liked the warm casual ambiance which naturally stayed the same. I also like the friendly, easygoing yet professional service. High-end institute with a warm family business feel.

So why my second visit was better? FOOD!

Major upgrade from the last time. Simple ingredient are perfectly executed to create an unforgettable dishes. They serve you a tomato with cherry and your first reaction is – “is this what I came here for?” But then you have your first bite and you start crying because you know you only have a few more bites left of this perfection.

Bottom line – Highest standards possible. Can’t wait for my third visit. Guys, keep up the good work. Best wishes.

2017: An exceptional cuisine! This place leaves all the rest behind in all factors: Food, Service and Value. Visited countless of high-end restaurants. Some terrible. Some average. some are very good. Mraz und Sohn is the kind of place that reminds me why I invest so many resources on high-end dining. Unforgettable evening. Can't wait for...

I visited this restaurant about a year ago with some colleagues, full of expectations since it is considered one of the most sophisticated and leading restaurants in Vienna. The interior design and the warm hospitality created a very pleasant start to the evening. We also enjoyed the excellent wine list and attentive service, which made the meal even more enjoyable.

However, the main course at this Michelin two-star restaurant was somewhat disappointing. We were served a chicken roll on a small, almost school-lunch-like tray with several side dishes. While the taste itself was good, we questioned whether such a dish was truly suitable as the main course, especially considering the price we paid.

I am not a gourmet nor an expert in Michelin dining, but compared to other Michelin-starred restaurants I have visited, I found the choice of ingredients and the overall concept of the main course lacking in refinement and sophistication. Of course, I understand that the chef’s philosophy and seasonal menu design may not always align with my perspective, but even with that in mind, the main dish felt underwhelming.

Nevertheless, if you wish to experience fine dining in Vienna, I would still recommend...