Gestern Desaster statt Gourmet-Highlight Also zuerst, der Herr Ober war das einzig wirklich sehr gute an diesem Abend. Die Karottencremesuppe noch ganz ok, aber dann die Ochsenbäckchen... so schlechtes Essen habe ich so gut wie noch nie auf dem Teller gehabt! Fleisch in dünnen, flaxigen, zähen Scheiben!, ein dicker Brei als vermeintliche Sosse darüber und die Karotten als Beilage darunter kaum zu finden. Sorry, aber nahezu ungenießbar! Der besagte Herr Ober hat es bemerkt und die Speise zurückgenommen. Stattdessen wurde mir auf meinen Wunsch hin ein steyrischer Salat mit Backhähnchen serviert. Der Salat triefend vor Kürbiskernöl und die Schnitzel dünn wie ein Stück Pappe mit einer Panade, die jede halbwegs geübte Hausfrau besser hinbekommt. Wie dieses Lokal, das tatsächlich schöne Räume hat, sich den Anspruch eines Gourmetlokals auf die Fahne schreibt und dabei derartig schlecht abliefert, ist mir schleierhaft. Mein Mann hatte Backhähnchen. Dünn, aber noch ok, aber als Beilage Popcorn??? Auch so ein merkwürdiger Einfall. Zum Schluss haben wir mit 1 Flasche Wasser und einer Saftschorle 76!€ bezahlt. Unterm Strich. Wir hatten extra ein Lokal mit sehr gutem Essen gesucht und echt ein Highlight erwartet, aber ein Desaster vorgefunden. Einmal und nie wieder. Da hilft auch der wirklich nette und kompetente Herr Ober nicht. read more

What. A. Find!!! Tucked in just out of the center of Vienna, is a very stylish authentic Viennese restaurant. Small and intimate dining, exceptional service, great and flavorful food, and a relaxing atmosphere. Although it is one of the old restaurants, it didn't feel touristy or rushed. We were shown to the back room, with only 4 tables, quiet and lovely. Look at dinner photos for dishes. All were prepared and presented with great gusto. An absolute must-visit in Vienna! read more

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This was near our hotel and went for the goulash, and enjoyed every minute of it! We ordered the goulash and stuffed squid and it was fire. The stuff squid was tender with goat cheese and herbs that sat on top of gnocchi and vegetables. Viennese food always seems so heavy but it never is! The goulash meat was tender and the sauce was delicious. Loving the cozy alleyway and hidden in the side streets. This place is a must! read more

Tourist trap alert! Watch your wallets and get ready for some racist rude people working the place. Staff are arrogant and they charge for everything on top of a COVER CHARGE. we ordered a lot of stuff including appetizers and entrees. this place MUST BE AVOIDED do not eat here they will rip you off read more

Sure, Ofenloch is a historic restaurant in town (and as a result caters clearly to tourists) with a solid atmosphere and good service, but the food didn't quite blow me away. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? While the tables are a bit close together to the point where you might find your conversations blending with those of the party next to you, the historic atmosphere at Ofenloch is good and is well complimented by the service. Our food came out quickly and I was able to make due with what is admittedly only elementary German. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Ofenloch leans on the expensive side, and as a result my small to medium portion of beef goulash with some peppers and knoedel came to a comparatively steep €20,50. Not the end of the world by any means, but not cheap. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? This was good, but not great beef goulash. Flavorful? Sure. Tender? Also sure, but the peripheral knoedel was weak and I just quite didn't understand why there was such a distinction between the meat itself and the gravy that ended up not really serving a purpose besides making the knoedel a bit more edible. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? There are simply too many good restaurants in Vienne to venture back to Ofenloch. No Star. read more

Ofenloch - Beef Goulash: €20,50 - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

The best meal that we had in Vienna. The Serrano ham appetizer is delish. The lamb entree on polenta extremely good. Both soups we had were amazing. Boiled beef was tasty too (similar to roast beef). The service was impeccable. Try to get a table outside - perfect ambience! read more

How come everyone in Vienna is not as big as a house? The food here is excellent - I particularly enjoyed an excellent goats cheese salad, followed by a Wienerschnitzel under which I could have comfortably shelter from some fairly serious rain. The wine list was essentially Austrian, but none the worse for that. Highly recommended- go hungry though. read more

A recent lunch at Ofenloch was not a pleasant experience at all. And that overshadowed the good food. Let me explain why I can only give Ofenloch two stars. Ofenloch is an old Viennese restaurant in the historic center of Vienna. It caters largely to tourists and advertises in many tourist publications. That was ok for me because I wanted to finally check it out after all these years as another lunch possibility when I give tours of old Vienna. Well I won't be using this restaurant for a lunch stop. First of all my lunch lasted an hour and forty-five minutes - way too long. When I first ordered, I wanted to order off the special lunch menu but was told I was too late. I said, "What? I have another full 30 minutes to order off the lunch menu according to the times listed on the menu you put in front of me." The waitress then said ok. My first course was a salad. It took over 35 minutes for it to arrive at the table. The restaurant was not busy in mid-afternoon. No one ever checked in with me or even apologized for the long delay. That is not acceptable for a salad course at lunch. At one point during the wait, both waitresses disappeared outside for 10 minutes. I presume they were setting up the outside eating area which hadn't been open because of an earlier rain shower. btw - The salad was delicious and ample with ham and asparagus complimenting the usual flavors. Now it was another wait for my entrée - although not quite as long as for the salad. This was also very tasty as I enjoyed the Fried Carp and Potato Salad. I also finally discovered where the salt and pepper were on the table - tucked away in a round container that looked like a candle holder. I only discovered this when the table next to me asked for salt and pepper and were shown where it was on their table. Anyway there was a wait for dessert but each wait was getting shorter. The Buchteln with Marrillen preserves inside was again delicious. Finally I got the check and paid and left Offenloch an hour and forty-five minutes after I entered. Talk about a leisurely lunch, this was a v-e-r-y leisurely lunch with two waitresses that weren't that friendly or responsive. Now when I paid the bill, I noticed two charges which I don't really like very much. I just wanted and asked for a glass of water with my lunch but it came in an already opened small bottle and I was charged 3 Euro. Vienna has maybe the best quality tap water in the world - straight from the Alps. I should be able to just have a glass of it. Because the bottle was served with no cap, I don't even know if the water in the bottle wasn't actually Viennese tap water. I'm glad I didn't ask for more water because I probably would have been charged another 3 Euro. Then there is the infamous Gedeck charge occasionally used in Vienna and this was again 3 Euro. Usually a Gedeck charge is associated with the bread and spreads served at the beginning of the meal ... but I didn't eat any of them and don't think I should be charged for that. The waitress did take this off of the bill. Anyway, I won't be going back to Ofenloch or taking any people there whom I give tours to or even recommending it. That's a shame because the food was excellent and deserves a much higher rating. But the timing and service and extra charges were another story altogether ... and there are many other fine choices in Vienna! read more

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Great service. So much history in this space, you can just feel it upon entering. Delicious Viennese dishes and surprisingly good wines from Austria. Make sure to have a reservation because they turned away several people! read more

Ofenloch - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Rating: 92/100 pts Though I ate here a little while back, the memory of the meal has remained with me so strongly that I feel I can still write an accurate review. Be aware that it took me a full THREE attempts to even be able to eat here. The first time, we were turned away for not having reservations, the restaurant being completely full. Coming a little earlier the following day, the entire shop was boarded up and closed. (Reflective hint: Closed on Sundays.) Finally, on my last night in Vienna, they were able to seat us. And I'll say it was completely worth all the trouble: Ofenloch was the greatest meal I had during my week in Austria, and one of the more memorable meals I've had in my life. First of all, this is a historic building, originally having opened in the 1700s. People from Franz Schubert to Leonard Bernstein have dined here, and Mozart composed his masterpiece "Abduction from the Seraglio" in a house just down the block. You feel the history from the moment you walk in, traversing across the creaky floorboards amongst the dignified furnishings. The complimentary breads and assorted butters served at the beginning were fantastic, and difficult to stop eating. For my main dish, I ordered the traditional veal wiener schnitzel, which was the greatest I've ever had by quite a large margin. The breading was crisp yet delicate, the jam top class, and even the lemon was prepared in a nice net to hold in the seeds. The buttered parsley potatoes also stood out as being the most delicately prepared of the vast amount of potatoes I'd already consumed this trip. The quality of the meal up until this point convinced me to order the vanilla cream apple strudel for dessert, which was also more delicate than decadent. Service was impeccable all the way through, and the only time in my life I felt like I was part of the Austrian nobility. Prices are slightly higher than what I paid for my average meal in Vienna, but considering the quality, were more than worth it. I recommend incorporating Ofenloch into your schedule, making a reservation if possible. read more

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A lovely, genuine Austrian restaurant mainly frequented by locals. This place was highly recommended by our Viennese friends. With our own booth for 6, it was so cozy and intimate. The food was superb and we had the best Wiener Schnitzel we had ever experienced. It was so tender and juicy and simply melted in our mouths. Our friends also loved their dishes. read more

Arriving here based on recommendation from our hotel and good review on Yelp, we were happy of our first evening in Vienna. Arriving there without booking, we had to wait 5 to 10 min to get a free table. We went from traditional food like schnitzel. The service was friendly and fast. The food was tasty and certainly the best one over our stay! Well done and I will recommend the place for any visitor in Wien read more

In the heat of Vienna city center this is a great place. We had veal schnitzels and potato salad, the food is very well cooked, service was perfect! Good amounts and flavor. It's a very original place for friends gathering or a special date, makes a difference! read more

Ofenloch - Great dine! - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

This is a lovely restaurant with many traditional Viennaian favorites. We tried something a a family style meal with the schnitzel, boiled beef, roast beef and the steak. All were delicious. The service was great, the wine was perfect and we couldn't have enjoyed the night here more than we did. Would love to come back and we had a dinner we will remember a long time. Enjoy! read more

Styled as a typical Austrian restaurant this hidden gem has a wealth of history. The premises had been serving food for centuries but was closed from the 1940's to 1973. It is now a series of rooms which gives intact and privacy (and quiet) to your dining experience. The food was excellent as was the wines under the guidance of the Sommelier. Service was also par excellence. read more

Authentic austrian in the middle of city, Vienna. Lovely waiters and warm welcome environment. Taste of food is superb. Good beer, Good wine and Excellent food. If you come to Vienna, here's the place you should stop by. read more

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My wife and another couple traveling with us decided to get some authentic Austrian food and ended up here based on TA reviews. The service was great and the waiters were friendly and didn't mind taking multiple pictures of the group. This was my first Austrian meal and I really enjoyed my friend's Wiener Schnitzel over my own entree. In no way was my entree bad, I just liked the Wiener Schnitzel more! Expect to pay around 160USD for appetizers, cocktails, a bottle of wine and the entree. read more

Wow, that was the best Winer Schnitzel I have ever had. They serve bread with anchovies butter, a unique taste. very nice ambiance and friendly service. Highly recommended. read more

Superb, traditional Viennese cuisine. Had the Wiener Schnitzel and the breading was delightfully crisp and light. My entree was accompanied with traditional German potato salad -- really nicely done. My companions wrapped up dinner with a very nice cheese plate (kaseteller) and enjoyed some fine samplings of regional wines. Service was very attentive, and friendly -- perfect timing with delivery of courses, knowledgeable of the offerings, excellent. Would highly recommend and would definitely visit again on my next trip to Vienna. read more

Very good Austrian food and great service. Our waitress was helpful and spoke good English. I had the potato leek soup and the beef goulash. They were both very good! read more

Very delicious traditional Austrian food, with an amazing ambience and cultural atmosphere read more

Ofenloch - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Good place for wiener schnitzel. Started with nice bread and flavoured butter, a bier and cocktail. A bit disappointed by the rhubarb apfelstrudel which was good but more like a cake. read more

Ofenloch - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Great service, we sat outside on the back lane and it was the perfect spot to sit for an early dinner on a very hot day. Not cheap but the food portions as in all other places in Vienna were huge! Great authentic Austrian experience. The waitress spoke perfect English and was very accommodating with our two girls 11 and 13. Great spot! read more

Went to this restaurant because of the Yelp reviews and because my husband wanted an authentic Austrian meal. I honestly can't understand the reviews, although we are American and maybe that was the problem, not sure...? We were a very quiet group of six, not the stereotypical loud and boisterous "ugly Americans." We had drinks to start and when they were delivered that is the only time that any of our glasses were full. We clearly had empty glasses and would have purchased a bottle of wine or two, but they never came back around to fill water or ask if the group wanted anything else to drink. By the time we were served dinner we had just decided to forgo purchasing anything else from them, because it was becoming clear that they were going out of their way to ignore us. Service was horrendous...the worst service I've had in ages or maybe ever. We are a group that will spend several hundred dollars on a meal if we're kept reasonably happy; cocktails, appetizers, meals, wine, desserts, coffee, the works! As for food, I had the mushroom stroganoff, which is basically a plate full of mushrooms covered in sauce with a couple of doughy dumplings(?), truly awful! My son had the ribs, and if you like them fall off the bone tender, don't order these, plus the seasoning was blah! One person was very happy with the beef stroganoff, so a plus there. The rest were just "meh" about their meal, and at those prices would never consider returning. We received the bill and waited 1/2 hour for someone to come and collect it, and when no one still arrived we placed the credit card on top of the box and stood the box on end so it would be blatantly apparent. I personally saw 3 different wait staff look at the credit card numerous times, and after another 1/2 hour we had to ask to pay!!!!! Seriously BAD experience! Also, I rarely ever complain in person or on Yelp, so it has to be extreme (good or bad) for me to take my time to post a review. read more

This place was awesome. It has apparently been serving awesome traditional Austrian food since before my country existed. You won't be disappointed read more

The food is good and the atmosphere is like a typical Austrian restaurant--nice and cozy. Was surprised that they charge 3 euros per person for cover ( bread, tablecloth, etc.) plus if you order table water, they charge .50 cents per person for the carafe of water. The price adds up quickly even if you go for the luncheon menu when they add on these extras read more