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    Gerstner - Schlumberger Bar

    4.4 (45 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Romantic
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Sparkling wine bar
    Pierre H.

    Nice place for a hot chocolate and chocolate tart. A mix of modern and ancient Austrian cafe vibe. there was about 20 minutes of wait thé night we went

    Lam L.

    Desserts are delicious. 2nd floor is very charming and 3rd floor is old vintage victorian style. I love the different concept and style. Highly recommended to go here for coffee and desserts.

    chai latte, hot chocolate, hausetorte cake slice, and apple strudel-- all amazing!!
    Christine B.

    Eating dessert here was honestly one of my favorite moments during my few hour visit in Vienna. Located right across from the Opera House, this place screams charm and class, but with a reasonable price tag for the experience that you are getting. What I love most about this place is the aesthetic. Sorry but not sorry for all the pictures I took of this place as every corner of this place makes for the perfect backdrop with its charming paintings, frames and chandeliers.It seems fitting that we had just finished touring Schonbrunn Palace because it felt like I was dining in one of the imperial rooms straight from the palace itself since it was so majestic and beautiful. Keep in mind that the first floor (which reminds me of a vintage candy shop) is for desserts to take-away or to shop for gifts, while the second and third floor is reserved for dine-in. The food here is what you would expect of a place like this: each dessert/drink we ordered was beautifully prepared and was super scrumptuous. We ordered a chai latte, hot chocolate, hausetorte cake slice, and apple strudel---and would recommend every single one. Given that Vienna is known for apple strudel, I would especially go for the apple strudel as it achieved the perfect balance of a flaky outside and a moist and tender apple filling. The sauce you pour on top is sooo delicious. With just one bite, I immediately understood why people deem Vienna as THE place to get apple strudel. So glad I went here because it was a special treat for my few hours in Vienna. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Viennese desserts and want to feel fancy :)

    Cappuccino
    Kaitlin P.

    5 stars chocolate downstairs. The upstairs however - gorgeous interior. TERRIBLE service. Our waiter was rude and not at all attentive, and gave us the wrong cake (I know service isnt the same in europe but if you give me the wrong cake, don't be a rude!)Cake was frozen, and given how incredible the downstairs chocolate was a complete let down. Food was ok, I wouldn't say anything special. But the chocolate on the first level is incredible and the overall ambience is lovely!

    Basil pesto sandwich
    Janet L.

    Such a beautiful cafe on the second floor. If you sit by the window, you can see the opera house right across the street. Prices are also very reasonable. We got a basil cream and tomato sandwich, shrimp sandwich and salmon sandwich (mini open faced sandwich that will fit in the palm of your hand), beef and vegetable noodle broth soup, and 3 pastries. We also got a melange (coffee with steamed milk) and 2 cappuccinos. The sandwiches were so refreshing and delicious- the basil one especially. Beef and noodle soup was light, which left room for the apple strudel, esterhazy torte, and poppy seed cake. Apple strudel wasn't very sweet but is loaded with apples in the middle. The pastry is flaky and light- the apple and sauce didn't soak through at all. Esterhazy torte had very even layers of sponge and cream but was a bit sweet for my taste. I could taste the brandy and rum, but it wasn't overpowering. The sides were hugged by sliced almonds which added a nice crunch. The poppy seed cake was chocolate flavored, not sweet, and had an interesting dense sponge- but it wasn't hard. The melange and cappuccinos tasted great. Not very hot but it's fine if you drink it right away. All in all, this was a great little cafe, great decor and service. I would come back if I'm ever in Vienna again.

    Linzertorte
    Karen D.

    Came here during my visit to Vienna. Popped in for a quick slice of linzertorte, which was amazing! Their service is faster than average, and we sat towards the back of the ground floor, away from the people milling around in the shop/cafe. I loved the texture of the hazelnut layer of the cake, which contrasted beautifully with the sticky jam upper layer. Definitely recommend! They also have a wide selection of Viennese desserts, ice cream, and alcohol.

    Decaf (yes they have decaf) with a dusting of chocolate. Oh my!
    Genny V.

    All coffee shops in Vienna are truly an experience here. The restaurant is actually on the 2nd floor and you pretty much seat yourself. We ordered: 1st trip: 2 einspanners 2 glasses orange juice 2 bottles of still water( water is optional in Europe) 2 strudels (sour cherry and apple) 2nd trip: 2 decaf cappuccinos 1 chocolate torte cake (And something else. I forgot what my husband ordered) Everything was great. The strudels came with whipped cream and a side of vanilla sauce. Food and service were amazing. If I lived in Vienna I'd come here all the time! .

    Cake
    Shama F.

    Oh my!!! This review is a few months late but this place was amazing for desserts!! We went late one night around 10 pm. Had coffee/drinks and a lot of dessert. Everything was so delicious and rich. The chocolate was like never tasted before. You have to try cakes and pastries in Vienna and if you want to do it in wonderful ambience with exceptional service then I would come here. Forewarning it is a bit on the price-r side compared to maybe some other places but I think it's absolutely worth it as they have everything you can think of. The menu is like 20 pages.

    Melange
    Nisha G.

    Apple strudel is incredible. Finger sandwiches dainty and delicious. Outstanding food. Ornate look and feel. Loved it.

    Bertrand L.

    Our outing at the catered event at the Gerstner featured being in the upstairs dining area, within the milieu of buttressed ceilings and impressive crown moldings impressive with both the detail and obvious care of the entire establishment. Staff was not only attentive but also friendly, although this was a special event for a rather large party. The food was tasty, and included a pumpkin mousse, beef fillet, and wonderful selection of the many different types of desserts the restaurant is clearly renown. It's an impressive environment for sure, and the food lives up to expectations in taste and quality. Very opportune if one is in Vienna - at least come for the coffee and desserts.

    Kristen G.

    This place was the highlight of our trip to Vienna !!! We just happend to stumble upon it and it was awesome. The seats along the window tend to go quickly, we sat at the bar at first then when a spot opened we snagged it quickly. Definitely recommend to go here for a afternoon champagne and sweet treat.

    Tried the sachet-torte and the apricot strudel!
    Tiffany S.

    The cutest shop right across from the Opera House! We got a table upstairs and ordered the locally famous sacher-torte (chocolate cake with apricot jam), apricot strudel, and some coffee (melange and cappuccino). The dessert here is some seriously good stuff. The torte is on the dense side and not overly sweet and the strudel is just the right mix of sweetness/tartness. We also tried the Schlumberger sparkling wine which was decent. The decor here is absolutely adorable. Service is on the slower side but I think that may just be the culture here (as Asian Americans we're accustomed to faster turnaround but maybe we're the ones who should slow down instead lol). This was the perfect spot to relax and unwind after our day-long sightseeing, and before the opera show. After we're done here it was a convenient 1 minute walk to the Opera House where we got our $4 Euro standing tkts to an awesome performance! Lastly if you spend enough you may get a receipt-like piece of paper with a rebate amount on it (I'm assuming it's proportional to how much was spent) that you can use towards dessert in the shop, as long as it's redeemed on the same day :)

    Staircase
    Ann S.

    FOOD: -I wanted an Austrian dessert so I ordered a slice of sachertorte cake with coconut on the edge. As a beverage, I picked the Belvoir Lemonade (elderberry-rose flavor). -I had the elderberry-rose beverage in Megyer (a rural town in Hungary), so I was excited when I saw it. You can buy the drink at the storefront downstairs. Tasted just like the drink in Megyer. -The cake was rich and the chocolate part was moist. Not too sweet. Just right. ATMOSPHERE: -When you enter, it's just the storefront. -Upstairs is where the cafe is. The ambiance is nice. Mellow music in the background. There is a piano. -Customer service is good. -Feels very cozy. I like the seats a lot! -Excellent place to relax by yourself or with a group.

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    Beautiful cafe. Great desserts. Very pleasant service. Cafe upstairs with candy and pastry shop downstairs. Across from the Opera.

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    This place is just beautiful!! The deserts are just the best, you can actualky taste the fresh ingredients.

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    Dine on the 2nd floor - beautiful rooms. Gerstnertorte, Apple streudel, coffee were all delicious and indulgent!

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    Stopped by for some dessert. Chose cupcakes that were dry and tasteless. Very disappointing for such a highly regarded place.

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    10 years ago

    Very friendly staff, delicious food, and great location. Ambiance is very nice with comfy chairs.

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