A visual collage of two photos: the top-left photo features the exterior of the colorful, irregularly-designed Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna with integrated greenery; the bottom-right photo displays three Austrian Marillenknödel (apricot dumplings) coated in breadcrumbs, one of which is cut open to show the apricot filling, served with fresh blueberries and sliced apricots.

My Personal Recommendations in Vienna

Breakfast

Café Drechsler

classic, spacious, one of the best breakfast spots in Vienna

Joseph Brot

excellent quality, outstanding bread, minimalist

Erich

modern, lively, popular with locals

Meierei im Stadtpark

elegant, bright, perfect for a refined breakfast

Ulrich

relaxed, urban, great atmosphere

Cafés & Coffee Houses

Café Prückel

bright, spacious, classic Viennese coffee house

Korb

slightly alternative, very Viennese, relaxed

Vollpension

charming, intergenerational concept, unique

Jelinek

authentic, quiet, almost unchanged for decades

Kleines Café

tiny, hidden, one of the most atmospheric cafés

Café Sperl

traditional, elegant, full of history

Restaurants

Czaak

simple, reliable, very solid Viennese cuisine

Glacis Beisl

beautiful garden, modern touch, very popular

Meissl & Schadn

classic schnitzel at the highest level

Zum Schwarzen Kameel

historic, lively, a true Viennese classic

Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch

small, refined, excellent products

Oswald & Kalb

elegant, high quality, perfect for a special evening

Wine Taverns

Heuriger Zimmermann

authentic, cozy, great atmosphere

Mayer am Pfarrplatz

classic, traditional, well known

Wieninger

modern, clean, excellent wines

Fuhrgassl-Huber

stylish, slightly upscale, very pleasant

Vegetarian & Vegan

Pepper & Ginny

creative, modern, plant-focused

Tian Bistro

refined, elegant, excellent vegetarian cuisine

Wrenkh

casual, innovative, popular with locals

Schwein

unconventional, small, interesting

Flora

modern, light, well balanced

Streetfood

Leberkas Pepi

classic, hearty, very Austrian

Trzesniewski

small sandwiches, perfect for a quick bite

Alles Wurscht

modern take on traditional sausages

Urbanek at Naschmarkt

market atmosphere, relaxed, good quality

Ice Cream Parlors

Ferrari

classic, excellent Italian ice cream

Tichy

legendary Viennese classic

Bars

Loos Bar

iconic, small, architecturally unique

Kleinod

stylish, creative, excellent cocktails

Bonbonniere

intimate, elegant, almost hidden

Der Dachboden

modern, lively, great city views

Blue Bar (Sacher)

classic, luxurious, timeless