Heurigen & Buschenschank Guide: Austria's Finest
A powerful combination: the magnificent Schlössl as a backdrop, outstanding cuisine, and a wine list that is expanded every year to include rare wines—not just from the restaurant’s own cellar. Any criticism? Yes—we’d love to have this magical trio available even more days!
It’s truly idyllic to sit there among the vineyards in the beautiful garden—or in the cozy parlor by the fireplace—and savor down-to-earth dishes, prepared to perfection, paired with top-quality wines: a roast could hardly be better.
The restaurant’s signature dishes are unique take on traditional wine tavern fare; a delicious example is the rolled pork belly—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Jürgen Trummer’s wines are natural blends from renowned vineyards such as Obegg and Grassnitzberg.
Steffi and Edi Tscheppe have created a place that is more than just a Heuriger—it’s a way of life that’s constantly evolving. Other people also get involved in pop-up specials, keeping the concept alive. “Naturals” are always a staple part of the experience.
Whether at the inn or at the wine bar next door, you’ll feel right at home and be thoroughly pampered in every way. Enjoy the excellent, award-winning “Dankbarkeit” wines, paired with lovingly prepared platters of specialties, such as Mangalitza pork.
It’s well known that his wines are world-class. What’s less well known is that all of Fritz Wieninger’s wines are biodynamic. The location of the wine tavern is also world-class, offering one of the most spectacular views of the city and the buffet. Tip: Try the daily specials and vegan options.
The Artner family’s wines rightly enjoy an excellent reputation and are the highlight here. They’re paired with traditional delicacies, especially specialties made from Mangalica pork. In the summer, when the oleanders bloom in the courtyard, the atmosphere is simply magical.
A project by Juan “Hans” Amador and Fritz “Wien Wein” Wieninger. While enjoying Fritz’s award-winning wines, guests can savor Joseph bread with cheese from the Paznaun Valley, Mangalitza sausages, or liver pâté served in a glass. Spectacular views, small Amador dishes, “Respekt” wines.
Like Viennese wine in general, the wine from Mauer has also taken a leap in quality. A great example of this is Edlmoser. Tip: Try the offal and roast pork from Hödl—Vienna’s last butcher who still slaughters his own animals. Pair it with a glass of natural wine!
In the charming little Kellergasse, you can sample sparkling wines like the exquisite Blanc de Blanc right where they’re made; of course, the rest of the Dockner portfolio is also represented. You can take a seat right in the middle of the vineyards—it doesn’t get any more idyllic than this.
It’s a winning combination, because Helmut Krenek has a knack for the nuances of Viennese cuisine. His crispy roast pork from a straw-fed pig is considered by many to be the best in the city (that juiciness!). And Göbel’s organic delicacies are just as impressive.
Lisi and Karl Alphart run the tavern with great passion. Salted almonds and cheese are available at the buffet, while the rest of the (ever-changing) menu is served at the table. This leaves more time to explore the extensive wine selection. Tip: There are also aged bottles to discover!
From the modern wooden cube, the view stretches far across the vineyards of the Kamptal; the verdant panorama serves as a backdrop to the Hager brothers’ organic products: wines typical of the region and seasonal, regional Heurigen cuisine that embraces the world with great creativity.
Norbert Walter, a native of Tyrol, gained experience in cheese-making over eight seasons at various alpine pastures before falling in love with the idyllic Buschenschank on Bisamberg in 2004. There, he produces fine Burgundy wines to pair with Tyrolean specialties—speck and cheese.
Everything is just right at Wieninger’s. The lush courtyard and rustic dining rooms invite you to linger, and the buffet is superbly stocked. Schnitzel and cordon bleu are also on the menu. And then there are the wines, including large bottles (“Grand Select”). To go with it? The “Winzerkönig” platter!
The vast selection of dishes changes with the seasons (game!). To accompany them, enjoy the outstanding wines from Leo Aumann—the white “Rodauner” alongside the top cuvée “Harterberg.” Reservations are recommended despite the restaurant’s size; the “locals” love their Heurigen!