Wine Tavern Guide 2023: Vienna
Heuriger 2.0: Jutta Ambrositsch’s natural wines (Utopie, Rakete, Kosmopolit, Fürchtegott, Satellit) have long enjoyed cult status. So have the spicy delicacies (tripe salad!) that her husband, Marco Kalchbrenner, whips up in the kitchen. Make a reservation!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Just a few minutes’ walk from Grinzinger Platzl, you can sit in Obermann’s gorgeous garden in the shade of old oleander trees. The wine is organic, and the cold and hot Heurigen buffet has something for everyone. Grilled chicken and duck are available by advance order!
While the view from the Nussberg is already breathtaking, it’s even more spectacular from the Wailand wine tavern, located slightly higher up. The quality of the wines offered here by the well-known journalist is also almost unmatched. It’s all well worth the short climb!
The new place of work of Gerer student Andreas "Andi" Wojta. The tender, braised beef roulade or the delicious Beuschel would have delighted even the imperial palate. High tourist quota.
Excellent cuisine, great wines—all organic. The whites are light, crisp, and dry; the reds are always more elegant than full-bodied. Guided vineyard walks, exclusive cellar tours, and guided tastings. A wonderful tasting room and a large outdoor dining area.
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.
The motto, “Sievering is great,” is brought to life by the Kroiss family through their zest for life, homemade food, and equally delicious—and always fine—Viennese wines. In this old-school establishment, what counts is real food, real wine, and real money. And, of course, real people.
Can a Heuriger be chic? Mayer’s certainly is! The view of the city and the Danube is spectacular—and so are the single-vineyard wines. The same goes for the cheese selection, organic chicken schnitzel, hearty snack platters, and much more. They even serve ice cream. Tip: Be sure to make a reservation on weekends!
In the natural garden, guests can enjoy traditional dishes prepared according to old family recipes, paired with Stefan and Alexander Fuchs’s award-winning natural wines. Regulars particularly appreciate the full-bodied Cabernet Franc and the light-bodied Pinot Noir.