Only a couple of short blocks from the well-trafficked street where Zum Leopold sits, Zum…read moreHolundestrauch feels much more like a local's place. It's on a quiet street where one must go to discover it rather than just stumble across it en route elsewhere. I never went inside either restaurant as both sport pleasant outdoor seating where I was able to sit despite the presence of "reserved" signs atop the tables. The menus are even similar between the two restaurants, or at least were similar in the categories I cared about: fried cheese and goulash. Both were every bit as good here as they were at Zum Leopold and I think you'll be best rewarded at both places by sticking to the Austrian basics. Not to keep comparing the two restaurants but one reminded me of the other and vice-versa and I honestly couldn't say that one was any better than the other. If you have time, try both, or if you like the idea of a less-traveled, more little neighborhood place come here instead.

Are a tourist and looking for a place to eat local or native food?…read more This is your jam! I was looking for a place to have lunch as I was hungry and I looked and looked. I knew that I did not want to eat american food but this one stood out and looked very family oriented and with local and traditional flavors. O walked in and everyone shares the table. So if you sit at a table with 4 to 6 chairs and there are 3 left, you can expect to be will be sharing the table at some point. I loved this place because a lot of locals go to it to have lunch. They have a lunch menu of the day but I wanted to have Wien schnitzel. Don't be shocked if you are the inly tourist in the restaurant! The service was good and efficient but keep in mind that they only take CASH ! The ambience was good, sharing tables, family style. Everyone was very welcoming even when I was the only tourist. I highly recommend this space if you want to try very good traditional food.

Really welcoming, somehow cozy yet massive restaurant with a delicious beef goulash. Lots of…read moreasparagus on the menu and we enjoyed the appetizer with bits of strawberry. Wasn't such a fan of the paella dumplings, which were really like rice balls. The whole place is perfect for big get togethers and parties, and I loved watching people celebrate, so happy to see each other. Loved the Tuchy raspberry dumpling for dessert too!

We had the salt herring, brown trout, and asparagus soup. Absolutely incredible, and they all went…read morevery well together. By the end of the meal, we were sadly too stuffed for dessert. The people are incredibly nice and helpful, and the tables out in the garden courtyard are a wonderful spot to sit and enjoy the evening. Highly, highly recommended.

Went here on a Bites tour of the city. It's a big restaurant with lots of seating! Its a pretty…read moreromantic and intimate place with soft lighting! We were here to try the white wine! The staff was very nice and attentive! Be sure to go downstairs to check out their store! Also, there is a secret door that opens and leads you to the bathrooms!!!

My partner and I (mixed race couple) were initially told there were no seats available, but within…read more10 mins several other full white couples had been seated--upon re-entering the restaurant alone the host immediately offered myself (a white woman) a table while I stood beside another white man who was also waiting. The moment we clarified we weren't together and I brought in my Brown boyfriend, the host seemed visibly perplexed, and the tone shifted. Throughout the evening, we were denied a simple wine tasting, then largely ignored, which left us with a strong impression of biased, discriminatory treatment. To make matters worse, staff repeatedly emphasized the price of everything, which came off as patronizing and inappropriate regardless of anyone's background or perceived status. This experience felt xenophobic and racist, and it was frankly vile--there are far too many restaurants in Austria to support one that treats guests this way. As two physicians who take care of people in their darkest hours, it felt incredibly degrading to be treated this way when we were simply trying to enjoy an evening away from the stress of our daily careers. I would hope that the owners of this establishment would take a hard look at the standards set for their employees and management practices going forward to create a safe atmosphere where all connoisseurs can gather and vibe even in just a moment of peace from the day-to-day hardships we can all certainly relate to. Shameful behavior indeed. Pity, as the ambience and wine selection was delicious but tainted by the ugly reminder of bigotry.

Great food in a fun jovial atmosphere. I came here during the winter holidays and had the best pork…read moreknuckle dish of my entire trip. It was packed and we came with no reservations. We had a relatively short wait at the bar and enjoyed a racket while I waited. Their special is the fried pork knuckle dish. We ordered the full portion, which is enough for 2 people. It was most certainly enough. The skin was so tasty, crunchy, and crispy, while the interior remained moist and flavorful. I will most certainly come back again.

This place was recommended to me as having good pork knuckle so I decided to eat here. When I…read morelooked at yelp, though, I was extremely disappointed to see such a low rating. The food is fantastic, and VERY Austrian. Their pork knuckle is great! The atmosphere here is noisy, but to be expected for a large crowd... this place is usually packed- that alone should tell you it's a good place to eat. However, the "service" seems to be where everyone that gives low ratings has the issue. Well, I can tell you that their service here is stellar for their busyness... especially if you compare it to the Austrian restaurant standard. Don't come here expecting to be waited on by someone who bends over backwards looking for a bigger tip. Remember, you aren't in America. Your waiter/waitress isn't even expecting a tip because they make a living wage. It's all subjective. Oh, and this place is also dog-friendly.

Fantastic food and services. Modern Austrian cuisine with very fresh ingredients. Not touristy and…read moremodern atmosphere. If this was in my neighborhood, it will easily become one of my favorites.

We were greeted immediately and brought to a table by the window. Our server was attentive and the…read morefood was very good. I highly recommend the veal loaf and mash potato's!! The sauce was unbelievable. The beef broth soup was rich and incredibly flavorful. The Wiener schnitzel was good but not the best I've ever had. A solid place for good food.

I'd rate Gasthaus Zur Eisernen Zeit four and a half stars…read more One of the few places that was open a Sunday afternoon. The gasthaus had a wonderful aroma as soon as we walked in. A smell of deep caramelization. We were fortunate to walk in as soon as a table left. All the other tables were occupied and many customers were sadly turned away. We opted for the classics: beef goulash and veal schnitzel. Both were excellent. Goulash had a rich earthy and savory taste. Felt like a lot of love was put into making it. Beef was tender. I requested a roll to mop up every bit of the remaining gravy. Schnitzel was super crispy, juicy, and well seasoned. It came with a side of potato salad. Drink wise, I started with an espresso with milk and then pivoted to a blonde ale. The staff was attentive and the pacing of the food was quick. Despite being busy, we did not feel rushed.

An overall solid experience. We walked in without a reservation at about 5pm and we're told we…read morecould have a table for an hour if that worked - we took that hour! Nice and cozy on the inside, nice ambient noise with idle chit chat from the other dinners, wait staff was very welcoming and were quick to switch over to English seeing we didn't speak German. Had a helles style draft that was refreshing and cold. We tried a celery cream soup which was warm, well bodied, and not too rich - just a bit of the celery came through. Of course we did have the schnitzel, a must with the potatoe salad - it offers a nice contrast to the fried schnitzel, we were told it's the traditional way to go and did not feel let down! The goulash was tasty, bread dumpling was interesting and complimented the beef well. Apple strudel was delightful, nice spice and tartness coupled with the sweet. A delightful way to end the meal. Overall, nothing life changing - but a nice meal in a warm and welcoming environment.

A local spot, but the owner/man running the front is super nice. He reassured us whatever we…read moreordered is what we wanted even explained what goulash was and what other seasonings go in it. The kitchen closes around 3 and re-opens at 5. We didn't know that one day so we came back another day. The food was alright and cheap. The service is what was amazing. Only one man in the front and not sure how many cooks there were, but Austria is significantly less staffed than America. Everyone seems happy and friendly here.

Owner and staff are very friendly. They didn't have English menus but explained the dishes to us…read moreand made recommendations. Very patient staff and the food was tasty. Definitely a good spot to experience authentic local food and Austrian hospitality!

Geisterbräu was one of the recommendations given to us when checking in at our nearby hotel because…read moreit was within walking distance. Thank you Marriott Renaissance for such a great choice. We dined here at 7pm without a reservation and were immediately seated. Service was excellent and staff were very patient with our English and questions. We ordered Chicken escallop, entrecôte, and zweibelroastbraten for main dishes and all were excellent. Good local beir, and fantastic Apple strudel.

I appreciated that this was one of the few places near Schonbrunn that was open on a Sunday. I had…read morea glass of wine. We shared the mixed salad with potato salad, cucumber salad, and dresses lettuce. We also had the cream of goose soup and the roasted pork platter.