After several nights in Vienna without having tried schnitzel, I was on a mission to find an…read moreauthentic spot on my last night here. Found this cozy spot a few blocks off the Stadtpark and figured I'd give it a shot. So glad I did. it was pretty packed when we got ther, we were able to get a high top table after just a few minutes wait. Ordered the beef tartare and schnitzel. Be forewarned, they don't skimp on the portions here. The tartare was delicious and came with a salad and about a half of stick of butter, which was interesting. Schnitzel was big enough to feed at least two people and left me feeling like I had finally experienced a real local meal. Wine was also great and made me wish I could have stayed there drinking it all night. But alas, I had an early flight to catch the next day...

Came here after seeing excellent reviews on Yelp…read more Not impressed. Waited about 15 mins to get seated even though multiple tables were empty. The staff is limited and looks exhausted. Quite tight seating. Restrooms are not accessible by people with limited mobility. No baby changing stations. The food is okay. The schnitzel was fine and so was lamb. Okay to eat but not memorable. Caprese salad was tasty. In conclusion, if you are passing by and hungry, feel free to stop by. If you are looking for a memorable lunch/dinner experience, plan to visit a different establishment.

Been 5+ times, rarely gets order correct Long wait during…read morelunch time rush Only one table inside Probably quicker to go to a nearby supermarket and buy soup yourself Portions are decent sized, but I could get a lot more for my money in another part of town (maybe they are taking advantage of their location being near the university)

Love this place so much. So much comfort food over winter. Won't be eating here so much in the…read moresummer months although they do also sell salads. The soups are really good and they have great vegan and veggie options. I love that the menu changes regularly according to what's in season. One of my favourites was the vegan Spargelcremesuppe (cream of asparagus soup). Always long queues over lunchtime but the staff work quickly and efficiently. There's only one or two tables. Most people take away.

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.

The food and service and atmosphere was great. We came for lunch and were seated immediately -…read moreordered the fresh rolls, water spinach, pho, and vegetable curry. Delicious!!! :) bathrooms were clean too.

We stopped by Saigon at Karlsplatz last night for an early dinner before our classical concert at…read morethe Musikverein, and the experience was a mix of highlights and a few surprises. We ordered several dishes to share: the steamed dumplings with chicken and shrimp, bok choy with mushrooms, caramel pork, and Bún Riêu. Everything was decent and nicely presented--the dumplings were tasty, the bok choy dish with mushroom was good, the caramel pork was flavorful and the Bún Riêu tasted close to what I am used to. For drinks, we tried their red bean in coconut milk (their signature item) and the lemongrass iced tea. Both were refreshing. The decor is modern, trendy, and inviting, making it a pleasant spot to relax before an evening out. What surprised us, though, was the service. Once our food arrived, no one checked in on us at all--not to ask how things were, not to offer refills, nothing. It stood out because every other restaurant we've visited in Austria has had genuinely warm and attentive service. I suppose there's a first time for everything. Overall, Saigon delivered solid food and a stylish atmosphere, but the lack of follow‑up from the staff left the experience feeling incomplete.

Conveniently located in Innere Stadt. We visited for lunch and the restaurant was crowded with a…read moregood mix of locals and tourists. Service was friendly and fast. The food was full of flavor. Not the best meal we had in Vienna but very good!

Absolutely love this place. Showed up on a Sunday for lunch and the line was down the street. We…read morequestioned to stay or not. So glad that we did. We got a seat outside within about 15 minutes of waiting. Not bad since there were about 25 - 30 people ahead of us. We ordered Wiener Schnitzel and the Goulash. The schnitzel came with a potato salad that was out of this world good. It was even pretty, topped with a few greens and drizzled with a pumpkin seed oil. the goulash was huge with and the meat was fork tender. It seemed as though we ate and ate and still couldn't quite finish as the portions were huge. Prices were reasonable. Don't know if they take reservations but I would assume not considering the long line trying to get in. And when we left the line was still there. Service was great. Friendly, and prompt. Highly recommend getting in line or arriving when they first open.

We were craving Asian food and had time before our opera started so we decided to try this place…read more We got the spicy beef noodles (12,90), daily vegetables (12,90) and the fried pork (17,90). The portions are more than enough for 2 people. The beef noodle was spicy but in an addictive way. The vegetables were cooked to just cooked which I was fine with. The pork was crispy and were in big pieces. Overall food was hearty and delicious. Portions are decent for the price point and the service was fast and very nice.

The owners of Chen's are dishonest. Ran my credit card for $300+ after I paid ~$30 for lunch for my…read morewife and I. I did not see this charge until returning home to the US from vacation. I called them repeatedly to try and get a refund but was treated very rudely and rebuffed. I am sure I am not the first tourist they have done this to. Avoid Chen's like the plague that they are!

We came here for a second time after having a horrible customer service experience at nearby Pizza…read moreMari' (see separate one star review). Out first experience here was a great one, and the second one did not disappoint. The schnitzel (first meal) was delicious, and the Austrian-style potato salad shines. My second meal was a potato-cream soup from the daily menu and the Styrian Backhendl Salat with Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Seed Oil. It, too, was delicious and generous in its portion size. It may not look like much from the street, but this restaurant shines in an understated manner in all the best ways.

Contrary to reviews, the waitress wasn't very friendly but she was extremely efficient. Maybe it…read morewas due to them being understaffed. We ordered for the daily specials, a pork and potato soup and spinach risotto. Both came with cream of zucchini as an appetizer. All the dishes were served lukewarm. Between the two dishes, the pork and potato soup was better. The pork was tender and juicy. The risotto, while generously portioned, was bland. The cheese was overwhelming and was a poor complement to the risotto. I would still recommend the shop though. It was reasonably priced, the servings were generous, provides a homely feel, even though the food was average. The shop itself is spacious and comfortable with minimalist outfitting.

My friend and I had lunch at Ilona Stüberl when we were in Vienna a couple of weeks ago on…read morevacation. The location is amazing - right in the heart of Innere Stadt, close to numerous attractions and in a lovely little street. We sat outside which made our meal lovely on a pretty day. The service was good, too, but the food was the highlight of this meal. Ilona Stüberl is a Hungarian restaurant that has been open in Vienna since 1957. And it's easy to see why. We enjoyed Hortobágy" style pancakes (crepes filled with minced meat and served with a paprika sauce), "Túrós" csusza (cottage cheese pasta with bacon), and crepes with apricot jam. Everything was delicious. I also had a glass of wine with my lunch. Overall, it was a great meal. I'd happily go back for another!

I visited Hungary and then came back to Vienna. The food is authentic,…read moresmall and packed with people. I wish the older woman maybe the owner would be nice and smile.I loved everything I ordered and went three times.

Came here on our trip to Austria...took a train and gps'd our way here from the hotel for dinner…read more Not a bad walk from the train station and you get to check out the local roads. As for the food, it was amazing Korean food. I didnt have much of an expectation coming from Korean food in NYC, but it was legit. The service was excellent and place was clean. This place was a Korean oasis of kimchi admist all the schnitzels and frankfurters. I highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our meal at Das kimchi…read more LA Galbi was tasty; ideally I would've preferred the beef a little thicker and more rare inside, but the dish was still good -- I could taste the marinated flavors. It came on a sizzling hot plate, with lettuce, rice & grilled vegetables (onions, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers). Banchan were kimchi, pickled radish & bean sprouts. 21.90 Euro in August 2021 We were all happy with our dishes. Service was good.

We were hungry for some good Vietnamese food when we located Saigon Vienna. The menu look really…read moregood and I decided to order the fried noodle with beef dish. My partner was in the mood for some soup so he ordered from the menu and because we don't speak German we both pointed to the menu number of each item that we wanted. However, when his order arrived it was the same as mine. We tried to explain two different people that he wanted the soup and we pointed it back out to them but the person who took our order insisted that we ordered the same thing. This was not a mistake on our part. We were very clear in what we wanted. I guess in this case the customer is not always right, especially when he points to what he wants. I did enjoy my meal but I'm still dropping a couple of stars because of the insistence of the server who said we ordered the same dish. When we didn't.

I went to eat in Saigon twice and unfortunately I was a bit disappointed both times. Having read…read moreall the amazing reviews I expected much more. Despite the appealing prices, friendly waiters and the nice interior, I did not enjoy the food. Perhaps the main dishes are better, but both times I had a Mittagsmenu and even though all ingredients were fresh, I just couldn't help thinking that - oh well, it is just too boring and tasteless. A nice surprise was the selection of exotic drinks, however, my green beans drink with coconut milk was absolutely not worth the price, it was like a tasteless Mango Lassi. The only thing I actually enjoyed was the tinly bowl of soup which came with the Mittagsmenu, it had a funny sweet-sour taste, I would have loved to have a huge bowl of that soup for lunch and it would have been enough :) All in all, I would really love to give this place three stars (for their cheap prices, very welcoming staff members and the huge variety of lunch possibilities), but I really expected more delicious food, so it's just 2 stars.