Zur Herknerin — Restaurant in Vienna

I reserved my table via email for a Friday evening at 7. It is located in a less touristy area, making it a more authentic experience. The place was packed full when we arrived, our table was next to the bar so I had the chance to take a peek at what was going on in the kitchen, where everything was lively and cheerful. The waiter had the patience to explain to us the food in the menu. The piece of resistance was the Sarma, which was meat rolled in a huge pickled cabbage leaf, being almost identical with a very well known food in my country. All the food we ordered was delicious, the mood in the restaurant was cosy, friendly, almost like your good friend’s living room, only with...

Hands down the best Austrian knodels I’ve ever had! Only at Zur Herknerin would we order dumpling for appetiser, main & dessert and they were all fantastic! Love the vintage interior decor & warm cosy neighbourhood atmosphere. Fabulous service super friendly & welcoming. Decent selection of wines by the glass & I absolutely loved their handwritten menu. Our waiter translated them to us using their cookbook with photos which was so kind & lovely. Cash only & pls remember to tip for their fabulous service ! We enjoyed a fabulous dinner here to celebrate International Women’s Day at a brilliant restaurant spearheaded by their female founder! Thank you - loved every minute of our...

We stumbled on this place, by chance, our first night in Vienna. It was buzzing! We were lucky to get a table because we turned up at the busiest time. Don't be put off by the view from the street; the shop has clearly had a different function previously and still has the old sign above it. Inside is warm, welcoming and full of atmosphere; the service is friendly, informal and efficient; the food is simple, beautifully cooked and prepared. The owner is delightful. All in all, a very positive experience. We went a second time during our stay and would...