Falstaff Restaurantguide 2024: The best Beisls in Vienna

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Simon Schubert and head chef Julian Lechner have created an interface between old and new with this restaurant. Particularly recommended: the Cordon bleu - and a look at the wine list.

Reznicekgasse 10, 1090 Vienna, Austria

An evergreen restaurant. For decades, the Grünauer has been the epitome of upscale Viennese food culture (goulash!). It is run by Christian Grünauer and his wife Katja, the third generation to do so.

Hermanngasse 32, 1070 Vienna, Austria

Roman Artner shows what he can do in Hernals. And that's a lot: the classics - Bröselkarfiol! (breadcrumbed cauliflower) - taste as they should, the modern interpretations are surprising without being overwhelming. Wirtshaus 2.0!

Dornbacher Straße 123, 1170 Vienna, Austria

Even if the name sounds a little Italian, the Appiano is a genuine Viennese pub in appearance alone. This gem of a pub has been one of the most popular restaurants in the first district for years.

Schottenbastei 4, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Before, after or in between shopping at the market, you can stop off at the friendly stall, where the neighbours' produce is used creatively and according to the season (game). On Saturdays, fresh roast meat comes out of the oven.

Meidlinger Markt, Stand 89–92, 1120 Vienna, Austria

Janette and Alexander Civic took over the inn in 2022 and are continuing the tradition, the Meixner family's life's work. That's a good thing! The Malakofftorte also remains on the menu.

Buchengasse 64, 1100 Vienna, Austria

The creamed veal, always freshly cooked, is one of the house specialties. In general, the focus is on upscale tavern favourites. Top wines are also available by the glass at the original bar counter.

Rienößlgasse 17/Große Neugasse 20, 1040 Vienna, Austria

The batteries are recharged by the owner Walter, aka the "Hofrat", who guides us through the Viennese cuisine (and wines that must taste good to him personally). That's good, Vienna's District 3 needs a host with wit and kindness.

Posthorngasse 6, 1030 Vienna, Austria

As a classic inn, the gastronomic focus is on Viennese cuisine. Offal, schnitzel (including pheasant) and snails are among the specialties. Venison is supplied by the chef himself!

Braunhubergasse 6, 1110 Vienna, Austria

The restaurant is a textbook example of how to continue the restaurant culture: the cuisine and atmosphere are down-to-earth, the service is friendly and low-threshold. Wines from the vintners of the month are also served.

Spengergasse 52, 1050 Vienna, Austria

Two reasons attract regulars to Währing: the authentic Viennese cuisine (such as boiled beef or veal liver) and Michael Kantor's passion for wine. Chambertin with roast beef? With pleasure!

Scheibenbergstraße 11, 1180 Vienna, Austria

Unique ambience in a beautiful old inn on the edge of the Vienna Woods. In addition to local classics, the focus is on Styrian specialities such as Klachl soup or pumpkin seed schnitzel.

Pötzleinsdorfer Straße 127, 1180 Vienna, Austria

A slice of "oide Wien", as if from the Hans Moser or Kurt Girk repertoire. Offal, portions to fill you up, crisp wine and a "speech" that guests love on its own.

Gluckgasse 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria

An institution in the Servitenviertel. A cultivated ambience and successful classics of Viennese cuisine (Schulterscherzl), sometimes in organic quality. The selection of creative salads is also remarkable.

Berggasse 24, 1090 Vienna, Austria