Great pelmeni. Didn't take card which was tough, but the food was fantastic. Would recommend if…read moreyou're looking for authentic Russian food in Vienna

First, the good: 1…read more Clean Bathroom, soap and paper, not squashed in it. Sounds like not much but that give it the third star in my book for Vienna. 2. The service was friendly. Multi-lingual, you'll have no problems here with Russian, English or German. 3. The prices were also fine 4. The complimentary vodka (good quality) half way through our meal. The "meh": 1. All the tables had thick plastic over their table clothes, and were not very clean. I cringed seeing my fork and knife on it 2. The food just is not exciting. The mixed appetizer plate stood out, the meat was soft in some of the choices, but the stroganoff sauce looked like it was taken out of a Campbell's soup can. Not special at all. And the sides of potato and salad looked like a BBQ place 3. I found the pelmeni boring and fairly tasteless; could have gone to Billa and bought a bag of ready made tortellini, just to boil and heat up for the same experience. 4. The beet soup, a Russian classic, was ok, and it was nice they kept the sour cream on the side, but just not very tasty. Overall, still no good Russian restaurant option found in Vienna. Sigh....

When I want take-out Russian food - as I did tonight - I head to Zarewna's in the Naschmarkt. It's…read morefilled with Russian specialties. The owners used to have a place on the Pilgramgasse near where I live but about a year and a half ago they relocated to the Naschmarkt ... .with tasty results. The Pelmeni here are simply awesome - no matter what filling(s) you choose. With sour cream and some hot sauce, these small dumplings melt in your mouth. And of course they have Pirozhki ... in several varieties. And if you like Uzbekistani food as I do, they have the tastiest Manti in Vienna. I wish they carried even more Uzbek food since Vienna's main Uzbek restaurant closed a year ago unfortunately due to a lack of business. (When I'm in Philadelphia I'm lucky to have several Uzbek restaurants to choose from so all is not lost.) But my favorite dish to take out (or eat right there) from Zarewna's are the Pelmeni. They take about 15 minutes to prepare so it also gives you time to chat with the owners ..... whom I find to be always friendly. Priyatnogo appetita!!

If you're looking for a great, inexpensive snack in the Naschmarkt, Zarewna is worth a stop. They…read moresell Russian specialties like pirogis and pelmenis, but I ended up with a sarma - basically a dough pocket filled with cheese and fresh spinach. It was absolutely delicious - savory in the best possible way and full of flavor. I loved the yogurt dipping sauce (you could also have sour cream too). The best part - my treat filled me right up for less than EUR $3.

An elegant restaurant full of history inside the famous Sacher Hotel - once a spot for the rich and…read morefamous. The décor is beautiful and feels like stepping into a classic Viennese dining room with Michelin star feel. We had the seafood bisque, boiled beef, and veal schnitzel, finishing with their world-famous Sacher cake. The bisque was the best I've had in a long time - creamy, rich, and packed with flavor. Schnitzel was excellent, crisp yet tender, while the boiled beef was just okay. Service was top-notch, five-star level, and the setting made the whole experience feel special. And yes, the cake truly lives up to the hype. Definitely recommend!

The upscale ambiance was slightly stuffy but friendly and accommodating. The amuse was the best…read morepart of the food, which is my sad experience. The beef consume was fine but not remarkable. The boiled beef was flavorless and tough with undercooked vegetables with the dish only redeemed by the sauces that covered the lack of cooking success otherwise. They also served fantastic whipped and favored butters.

Really, really disappointing. For any restaurant, and certainly not seeming very Russian to me…read more Was there for a birthday party. First two bottles of vodka and appetizers covered by the host, and then the main dish covered by us. And somehow I still ended up paying 35 Euros for a less than impressive meal. The house requested we accept their choice of plates. I saw nothing really Russian in their choices (I've traveled to Russia and had Russian food before). I even spoke to some of my Russian friends about the food we ate there they were surprised. Maybe its what the house brought out, but mash potato paddies, and steamed broccoli and cauliflower are not very Russian to me. I can't even remember what else was on the plate because I was so less than impressed. Save your money, go somewhere else. At least the paintings on the wall was nice and the table cloth and napkins represented St Petersburg.... This place gets two stars because the Vodka was decent and I didn't get food poisoning. Also, bathroom was fine.

So the food was awesome. Excellent Russian style jewish food. Service ed just ok. Be patient,…read moreits worth it.

If I had to think about the top five things I've ever eaten, this place would take the cake…read more(figuratively and literally, hehe) in terms of dessert. Like Demel, Cafe Central is a MUST visit when you go to Vienna, where the coffee houses are a sight to behold on their own. Yes, the wait is quite long. Every time I pass by, there's a line, but it actually goes rather quickly and if you can find something to do to pass the time, it's like nothing at all. First off, the interior is STRIKING, a work of art in its own right with marble columns, stylish looking cafe tables, and paintings every where you go. Apparently Sigmund Freud has been a frequent patron here. Even if you were to get nothing at all, just the experience of sitting here is worth your eyes absorbing. But, oh!--the cakes--and the coffees! I had me an iced coffee that had a great body mixed with a delicate flavor to give me a jolt through the day. The hazelnut cake was airy and fluffy, not at all too sweet like American desserts have a tendency to be! The staff here move efficiently, and I love how there's no pressure to hurry up and pay your bill or make your order. A repeat place to be sure if I were to go back to Vienna. My twin and I went on Sept '25 for our vacation.

The famous Cafe Central!!! I was so excited to go here that I almost gave up because of the long…read moreline. I went around 9:00 AM. The line moved pretty quickly, though, and I waited about 30 minutes. The interior is stunning. I was completely enamored with the architecture and the structure of the building. I was not overly hungry, but I wanted to try the goulash and the apple strudel. Get the strudel with the sauce. 10/10. Amazing. I would absolutely do it again.

We stopped in for a meal after a long day of sightseeing. I didn't see the reviews until we were…read moreseated so I decided to stay. I don't know why they were rated harshly - they had good food, fast and friendly service. My husband and I split the schnitzel and it was one of the best I have ever had. Portions were large.

We came upon this place after spending the morning wandering around Zentralfriedhof and being…read moreindecisive about what to do for lunch. We were seated at a table by the window, and served by a nice older waiter who spoke excellent English. We made the mistake of asking for water and ended up paying for expensive bottled water. We ordered a smoked salmon salad, sausages wrapped in bacon and served with fries, gnocchi in pesto, and tartufo. The salad had plenty of salmon, but not much else in the way of dressing, which was a bit disappointing since the rest of it was just lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. The sausage plate came with one sausage wrapped in bacon and one sausage more like a polish sausage, and plenty of fries. The sausages were good, but a bit too heavy for lunch. I'm not sure how the gnocchi was since my sister pretty much devoured it. We all enjoyed the tartufo, though that may have just been because it was chocolate and we were stressed. The bill was a bit much for what was adequate but not particularly outstanding food. Ambiance was pleasant but bland in a sort of hotel-restaurant style. Two-ish stars, with maybe an extra half-star for the nice waiter.

Popular brewpub. I had a half liter of their legendary bock. A perfect unfiltered sessionable beer…read more Lots of flavor but still at an easy drinking alcohol percentage. Service was quick. It had that typical Central European decor that I was expecting based on my experiences elsewhere.

One of our favorite places to have beers in Vienna. We ordered the Thursday special, surschnitzel,…read moreand it was delicious. This was made from cured pork which is the difference between regular schnitzel and this.

The ambience was beautiful. The owner was outstanding and came over and we spoke for a while…read more I ordered the chicken schnitzel and the Sherpa soup. Everything was hot and fabulous. A beautiful atmosphere and a great place to eat kosher meal in a beautiful city

Amazing food, great and kind service. Owner and his son super friendly and accommodatingread more

Everybody knows Europa! It is such a great place to meet and it always seems crowded from early…read moremorning to late night. It's is the centerpiece of the six cafes inhabiting this small section of the Zollergasse near the Lindengasse, I love to sit in its Schanigarten and watch the world pass by. Meeting a couple of friends recently here was a wonderfut excuse to enjoy an Ottakringer Zwickl and a Philly Steak Sandwich. Well to be honest it was nothing like a real Philly Steak Sandwich but that's what it was called on the menu. Still it was tasty in its own right and my friends who don't know the real thing enjoyed it anyway. Sometimes it's the thought that counts! Service was friendly and Europa was the perfect place to meet up. Tip - Remember Europa is open until 5 AM. It's good place to know for a middle of night food/coffee stop after a night on the town!.

This is a simple restaurant bar but there is a lot to like. Cool lounge music is playing indoors…read moreand in warm days, you can sit outside under an awning and enjoy the world going by. The biggest plus about Europa is the super friendly service. Everyone was smiley and helpful. It really made our visit! We ordered the Schinkenfleckerln, essentially a pasta and ham dish that came with salad. Simple tasty fare that I really enjoyed.