#9 restaurant in the world? maybe a little overrated but we still enjoyed it. Service could've been better and friendlier for a place like this. The wine in Vienna is superb. We appreciated the little details such as the menu cards before each course came. When we thought we were done with our meal after the dessert course, they served us petit fours, viennese cookies, and it just felt like one after another. That was a really nice touch. None of the dishes were memorable. I just had really high expectations for this place so that's probably why I'm a little tough on the review. By the way, this was the first place ever getting charged a "table fee" for the tablecloths and seating. Even if the fee was nothing compared to our $400 Euro lunch, it still would've been nice if all costs were disclosed. Minus one star for that and the lady who took our order who I thought was rude and impatient. read more

YES!!!!! This place is phenomenal. We came for lunch (11:30 seating, at least ours was, and it was empty but filled up nicely over the next hour. This would be the longest review ever if I included everything wonderful but some things worth mentioning: The bread starts you off with a BANG: they have about 20 different kinds of bread, including a chorizo bread and a blood sausage bread (there are other delicious, more normal ones too). GET THE BLOOD SAUSAGE BREAD! Wow! But try not to fill up, you have a long way to go! They do a really beautiful extended amuse bouche with very interesting tidbits like exquisitely prepared radishes, celery, crispy wafers and more. Delightful! In terms of firsts, the char cooked in hot beeswax is notable just for the presentation; it was tasty but actually some of the other first courses were more delicious (I came with 3 friends and we all got different things) so if you're adventurous, venture out. The lamb was incredible! The sad part was, though, I was somehow SO FULL that I couldn't even finished it. Our server asked us if something was wrong, and I felt so bad, because it was so great, we were just bursting. We opted for cheese instead of dessert and we were glad we did; there is an awesome guy who comes around with a GIANT cart full of incredible and unusual cheeses. If you are like me and you invite him to select adventurous cheeses for you, he will not disappoint. One of my cheeses was very rare and came from a mountain town with precisely 40 goats. It tasted kind of like earwax but I was delighted to have had the experience nonetheless. My friends who asked for safer cheeses got more normal tasting ones, but they were all exquisitely high quality and a delight. At the end, they come around and offer you honey from a cart that CONTAINS LIVE BEES! It's so awesome. I won't ruin it for you. Just go! read more

OK, been to some schmancy joints but I think this one takes the cake. Man, I just give the entire cake to this place~ Atmosphere is off the hook but if you're really into this kind of thing...like, "high life", pretentiousness, claiming you've been to certain fly joints..then this one is for you! LOL For 5 stars for flyness. Yet, it's not my type of thing...maybe for like super big deal or occasion but not even on a monthly or probably even yearly. Though, once in a while I like to hit joints where it just kinda magically turns you into a snob. Ya know? Just like for a couple hours. HA! I think it's pretty telling that I could grub on their bacon bread was the thing I craved the most. (Why didn't I think of that one?) Go here...just to say you did. Then you'll be super cool. read more

Voted as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world and rated 2 stars in Michelin, this is definitely worth all the hype. In our short stay at Vienna we HAD to try this place. While I opted for the catfish poached in coconut milk (which by the way was delicious) my wife opted for the more elaborate 6 course option - the pheasant with salted lemon and raised onion definitely stood out in the 6 course option. The ambience was definitely one of the best I have seen and so was the service.. read more

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The most wonderful dining experience we have ever had. Beautiful setting, delicious food. We had pigeon and it was absolutely amazing. Everything is fresh and wonderfully prepared. What really puts this place on top of any other restaurant in the world is the service. The sommelier really makes the experience. He is knowledgeable and absolutely charming. The bread boys were also incredibly charming and sweet. This restaurant absolutely deserves its two Michelin stars. read more

Probably the most delicious, and definitely the most memorable meal we had in the city. Steirereck is a prime example of showmanship in dining. Instead of being served an initial basket of sliced bread and butter, we were presented with a full bread cart laden with around twenty different types of bread, for our choosing. Each of type types we tried were exceptional (rye varieties seem to be a specialty of theirs). When it came to the main course, the vast majority of us enjoyed our selections - my catfish was only ok, but I attribute that to a questionable choice at a Viennese restaurant. The meal ended with a tea cart, which had live plants and herbs growing on it that the wait staff would pluck and insert into a boiling mini-kettle. If I was evaluating the meal on my food alone, I would give it four stars. However, the experience of the meal was thoroughly entertaining, enough to bump my review up to five stars. read more

I visited this fine establishment back on 11/13/18. Have not been back to Vienna in 23 years, I was definitely going to hit one of the Michelin star restaurants. I made reservations a day before and was looking forward to a wonderful lunch. The whole experience was top notch and worth every penny! Upon entering the establishment, we were greeted by a very proper host and seated and attended to by a wonderful hostess. The wait staff was courteous, friendly and well mannered. We went with the four course meal with dessert. The bread trolley gentleman was very detailed with the 20 or so different types of breads he offered. The wine list was extensive and through. Lunch included; Wild boar's head, Spinach salad, Styrian beef gulash, Veal- Beuschel, Sturgeon with Viennese caviar, Nasturtium and Java coffee. The entire meal was served in a timely manner, where one can thoroughly enjoy each serving. Props to young man who served us the 'Poppy' desserts. Quite intelligent, a great sense of humor and enjoyable server. Upon leaving the restaurant, I was given a first edition of their magazine. In english, it will remind me of my wonderful dining experience at Steirereck. Worth all the accolades and being one of seven, two-star Michelin restaurants in Austria...I think the best! read more

We had the pleasure to have a 50th Birthday lunch celebration . The location tucked inside the park with a very modern building with clean lines. Staff, very friendly greeting and table was ready for party of 6! Expect to pay $95 Euros for lunch min. And more for additional courses. Wine pairing offer for additional $$$ The food was presented with an educational history of Austrian cuisine origins. Superb!!! read more

All the good things said about this restaurant is true. Drawback is that for a three-hour lunch it's an expensive experience (we paid approximately $700 for two, Feb. 2019). It's too bad the show couldn't have gone on for a lot longer. The food, in my simple opinion, may be overly complicated. The competing flavors of some dishes cancelled out to near-bland. The truffles on the potato foam did not have a lot of flavor, which one would expect. The meats and the fish were top quality. What may have been slightly lacking in quality (and quantity) were the vegetables. The intimidating cheese course may only be eclipsed by La Clusaz in Italy (or perhaps also by Albert 1st in Chamonix). The experience - memorable. Your senses should be in tiptop condition when you go for this place. read more

This is probably my favorite dining experience of all time! From the decor to the bread and cheese carts. The cuisine is exquisite. Service impeccable. read more

We chose the six course tasting menu and thoroughly enjoyed the service and artistically presented food. The service was timed perfectly, as expected. The ambience was quiet and the room was beautifully lit. Even after 3 1/2 hours dining, we did not feel overly full-- the food was not super rich, but was a lovely combination of taste and texture. read more

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Excellent dining experience in Vienna. We had a 4 course lunch and everything was a delight to the sense. The service was impeccable throughout. My girl friend who is lactose intolerant requested no dairy in her dishes and they altered the ingredients accordingly without compromising any of the flavors. The small notecard with description of the dish in front of you for each course adds a nice touch. The restaurant itself is a beautiful space sitting inside of park with sophisticated modern decor. Everything was beautifully and elegantly presented through the course of our meal, showing the restaurant's meticulous attention to detail from every single ingredient to the smallest detail throughout the patron's experience. It truly well deserves its high ranking in the World's 50 best restaurant list. I'll definitely be looking to return in the future and try the full tasting menu. read more

I was concerned after reading negative reviews about the poor service to tourists. But my experience was the contrary. The food and service was impeccable from start to finish. The servers were attentive and friendly. Yes, we sat next to the other Americans but that made perfect sense to me. It's most efficient and effective to group English speaking patrons together so a team of English speaking servers can service that whole section. We had the chef's tasting menu with wine pairing. It was worth every penny. I can see why they got two stars. Definitely one of the best Michelin starred restaurants I've been lucky enough to dine in. read more

One of my favourite restaurants, not just in Vienna, but in Europe. The food is excellent, the service attentive with an old world charm, the wines delicious - many's the time I have rolled back to my business hotel after a superb meal here thinking life does not get much better. The style of the food is what I might call "re-invented Austrian", that is traditional Austrian dishes (i.e. heavy. lots of meat) but made lighter (a little), more sophisticated and more refined. read more

The environment was wonderful. The service was great, however they were clearly understaffed. Certain things took longer and the sommelier was clearing our plates. The food tasted great but wasn't groundbreaking. Everything about it was expected. The amount of time for the experience, the amount and type of alcohol parings, and the courses were great, albeit expected. Given the status and reputation we expected to be wowed. We were happy and satisfied, but not wowed. Nothing was above and beyond. Overall a solid choice and not a disappointment. Don't expect innovation, expect a solid, fine dining experience above all else. read more

Recommended by foodie friend to us, we were excited to attend this Michelin two star restaurant, build as world 9th Best restaurant in 2014. I went with 6course tasting menu, my BF went for 3 course al la carte. First, very positive, the bread selection and cheese selection were arguably the best I have ever seen. As far as the food generally I would say we left little underwhelmed. For Michelin two star restaurant we would expect couple of the 9 dishes to be absolute wows. While the food we ate was all lovely none of the nine dishes reached wow. So for us if we have been told it was one star restaurant (at a push) we wouldn't have been surprised. However we don't see it as two star restaurant based on last night experience. The ambience and staffs are lovely. But the services were really slow. We have 30 minutes wait for cheese cart to arrive and somewhat shorter but still long between other courses. So overall, lovely dining experience but not Michelin two star experience. read more

It's good but nothing mind blowing. The presentation kicks butt. Food lacks flavor especially the piglet. If you are going to kill a cute little animal for food at least make him delicious. You have wasted it's life. Winnie the Pooh will come after you. The rest was above average hence the 3.5 stars but I round up. read more

we had an absolutely fantastic 5 hour lunch here - one of the best afternoons I've ever experienced. mind you, this pacing was our choice and not slow service (we ate slowly and savored every single bite, and they tailored the service to our pace). out on the patio on a perfect late spring day. 3 amuses, 7 courses - paired (beautifully) with wines, and not a single mis-step. every bite and every sip - perfection. read more

The best place for lunch in Austria, and one of the best places for lunch on the continent! Why? The food is excellent. Fresh ingredients, well cooked and seasoned, and nicely plated. Please save room for the cheese course after your lunch. A great selection of local cheese. The service is friendly and professional. Finally, the location is beautiful - in the Stadtpark. A popular place for business lunches, but try to take time and enjoy the experience. read more

Unexpectedly good. Ingredients as unique as fresh (chioggia beet, sturgeon and whatnot) and delicious. Some dishes are a bit experimental but beyond the usual espuma or molecular gastronomy - bluffs. The bread cart guy and the cheese selection are not to miss. Service could be more friendly. Pricey it certainly is, but well worth every penny. read more

Came here in 2013 while on a business trip. Having worked on Wall Street in NYC and tried pretty much all fancy restaurants there, and again in both northern and southern California, plus other dinning experiences that I've been to while travelling globally, Steirereck was easily the best restaurant that I've been to. We're lucky enough to sit at a table right next to a large floor to ceiling window overlooking the park. The ambiance and the food were absolutely mesmerizing. No wonder this is one of the top 10 best restaurants in the world this year. read more

This is one of the best 2 star Michelin I've ever been, and the quality is much better than most of 3 Michelin stars in north America. The architecture of the building reflect the food itself as they offer very creative yet well balance dishes that comes with a small card explaining the ingredients. I asked the sommelier to recommend me 2 bottle of local wines, and I wasn't disappoint. Just be careful if you go with 8 course meal. their portions are very large. read more

World class by any definition - the food was as interesting as it was delicious (and each dish comes with a "cheat sheet" for you to take describing the ingredients and preparation in detail). The six or seven course tasting menu is definitely the way to go. The Austrian wines were are wonderfully pleasant surprise. The service was not only excellent, but friendly and not stiff at all. And finally, perhaps I'm jaded by New York prices, but frankly didn't think it that outrageous when I got the bill considering what a memorable meal we so thoroughly enjoyed! read more

Love this restaurant! Quite pricey, but it is worth those money. Always full, so better book your visit in advance (1 week at least). Food is awesome read more

Great dining experience with inventive food. The service was amazing along with an extensive wine list of local wines. The bread cart was unbelievable and I wish I could have sample all of the types of bread. I recommend the tasting menu which allows you to sample so many dishes. I like the cards you get explaining the dishes and ingredients. This restaurant is worth it. read more

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Steirereck is a well know fine dining restaurant in Vienna that is regularly featured in Guide Michelin (2 stars), Grandes Tables de Monde, Top 50 restaurants etc. Booking is essential, try to do this well in advance. We went there with already high expectations and were not disappointed. In summary, this is a grat restaurant well deserved to be one of the best in the world. Some highlights: the bread selection is spectacular, they offer 20+ different types of bread and cut it at your table. The food is modern Austrian and European, during our meal the highlights included kid goat cooked to perfection, char cooked in beeswax at the table, wild boar head that was just amazing or milk fed veal that melted in the mouth. Another highlight not to miss is the cheese selection at Steirereck. They offer one of the best selection of cheese I have seen so far in a fine dining restaurant. Overall it is well worth the money and an unforgettable experience. Easily 5 out of 5! read more

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had lunch tasting menu here in december. wonderful experience. food was creative and very good. service was excellent as you expect at a michelin-starred establishment. really was a nice way to cap off a trip to vienna. thought the value was very good compared to other high-end restaurants we have tried. yes, it's a little more expensive than a normal lunch meal but well worth it for a memorable dining experience in my opinion. p.s. there is a bread cart with a wide selection of fresh breads. must try the bacon bread though. totally amazing. read more

We have been in Vienna for many times and this time we wanted to go also to Steirerek Restaurant as we have read is one of the best in town. Here the staff was very nice and the location also different, close to the park. Regarding the food, they have agreed to change my plate without an extra cost, as they have put a sweet mustard dressing on my chicken which was not my favorite. I must mention I have asked from the first beginning that each and every extra oil or dressing to be brought aside and the waiter remembered my request and apologized. Therefore, the waiter brought a brand new portion. We recommend the tartare- the taste and presentation- very good! read more

Unbelievable dinner at Steirereck. Food was innovative, creative- absolutely incredible. Highlight of my trip to Vienna and lived up to all of the expectations for one of the world's best restaurants. I would dine here everyday of my life if I could!!! Seriously- just the most unique flavors and the experience is made so special by all of the servers. Worth the high price! Highly recommend the appetizer of char cooked right in front of you in beeswax (best flavors ever!!) and the eggplant or catfish entree! read more

Very disappointed. The evening started off poorly, then nose dived. This is what happened: - Arrived 5 minutes early to be informed that we did not have a booking. Quite possibly a mistake on our part. * They aggressively demanded proof of a reservation looking over our shoulders as we tried to find a confirmation email. We could not due to poor internet connectivity. * We asked if they had a free table, they replied "probably not" without checking. * A more senior staff member explained to us that we should be more careful in booking, and that we likely got our dates wrong. * After accepting that we likely made a mistake, they revealed that they could in fact offer us a table (but not a good one). We happily accepted. - On being seated I ordered an aperitif, and the tasting menu with matching wines. I was greeted by the sommelier banging down a wine glass on the table. I was cynically amused to watch it wobble for several seconds as the sommelier wandered away without a word. - The amuse-bouche was served shortly after, and we were not halfway through trying the four dishes in front of us when the first course was served! * I was slightly shocked to see them push the existing plates of food around the table in order to make room for the first course, which they subsequently explained. I felt like I was in a Cantonese restaurant in china town! * It was at this point that I began taking notes, as the meal was turning out to be quite memorable. * I should add that I was trying extremely hard throughout the meal to be pleasant and engaging, as I did want want our dinner ruined, given the price and that this was to be the highlight of our vacation. - While trying to enjoy the second course I noted our table dip slightly to one side. It was the sommelier using our table as a walking stick as he passed by! - Throughout the night there was seldom a 'how was your food', and halfway through I gave up attempting to engage the staff. - As my wife's water was being refilled after the main course, she had to retract her hand and her mobile phone as some water splashed over the side from the waiter refilling our water. There was no acknowledgement or apology. - Obvious lack of a pallet cleanser after the mains. Not sure what to make of this. - My wife ordered the cheese platter. She asked the waiter to make the selection for her (too many to choose from), and the waiter selected four cheeses. My wife pointed to a fifth orange colored cheese and asked what it was, hoping to also sample it. The waiter curtly replied with its name before quickly turning around and pushing the cheese cart away, before my wife could make her request. * No bread or crackers with the cheese. * My wife was asked for bread. She was curtly told "no bread". * I called another waiter over to clarify. He offered crackers (which is actually what my wife wanted). - A trolley with more small deserts rolled up. The waiter (who I remember as guy with mustache) was actually warm and friendly. * As he served us, another waiter refilled out water. My wife asked him if he had a scarf or a blanket he could lend her as she was quite cold. * He had difficulty understanding my wife, and turned to guy with mustache for a translation. His immediate response to my wife was to look at her sternly and issue a loud NO. I was truly shocked at the aggression. * Guy with mustache calmed my wife and told her that he was sure they could find her something. He later brought a blanket. - No after dinner drink was offered (admittedly it was getting late with just a few tables left that I could see). *** I spent the evening replaying events from the moment we walked in asking myself "what did we do wrong and who did we piss off to deserve this". With the very bad service it was difficult to enjoy the food. The cheese platter was exceptional. The best I've tried. The remainder was unmemorable. This is a two star top 50 restaurant. I would not put myself through another evening like that, even if the food was free. read more

Was there right before Christmas. Was one of the most amazing dinner experiences of my life! Completely worth the trip. Spectacular!

Unfortunately, we just had a very bad experience with Steirereck, even though the misunderstanding was mainly from our part-we got mixed up with the date of our reservation, it was one day earlier than we thought so we didn't realize it until the no-show charges appeared on our credit card the next morning. The irony was that we were expecting to have a wonderful dinner when we woke up that morning. So we immediately called, apologized, and explained our situation-it was an honest mistake, which didn't happen for us very often. However, the receptionist just coldly replied that they couldn't do anything for us even though we indicated we were very flexible and could be seated at any time, even for lunch that day. There was also a confusion that she repeatedly indicated that they called our "booking agent" a few days before our reservation to confirm our reservation. In fact, we made the reservation ourselves directly a few months ago, and we didn't receive any calls from the restaurant a few days prior to our reservation (we had international roaming on our mobile phones). Anyway, when I tried to further explain our situation-it was the last leg of a rather long self-planned trip, and telling them that the common practices in the hospitality industry to accommodate their customers as long as it is a honest mistake, the receptionist just said that she would call us back in an hour, and another time in 5 minutes, to find out what they could do for us. Both times, they didn't give us the calls back. I got the feeling that they just wanted you to get off their back. At the end, I was able to talk to another receptionist again after two hours, and the reply was the same-coldly indicated that they couldn't do anything. I just can't understand how could they survive with such bad customer services-not even a gesture offer saying that if we come back in the future, they will give you a credit of Euro300 (that is the total of the no-show charges, not an insignificant amount, given the fact that we haven't received any services and commodities at all-we just lost Euro 300 for nothing. I don't think the food costed more than Euro 300 neither), or make another dining arrangement in one of their sister restaurants using the credit that day. Instead they just charged the fees without even saying sorry, and projecting the situation as your sole wrongdoing. I just can't believe that it is their service attitude, particularly in a service and hospitality industry, catering a discerning group of customers planning to shell out at least USD 600-700 for a dinner for two. We both are foodies, dining at high-end restaurants, such as Daniel, Jean George, and Marea in NYC, on a weekly basis, and would travel for food, ranging from the best pho in Vietnam to the most exclusive kaiseki dinners in Japan and Paul Bocuse's legendary Auberge du Pont de Collonges in Lyon, this is by far the worst customer service we have ever experienced. The receptionist kept on repeating the fact that the restaurant was completely booked for 14 weeks and there was nothing they could do for us (if they are so successful, why do they penalize their customers for their honest mistakes.) I don't think Danny Myer would do that to his customers at Gramercy Tavern. For fellow foodies and travelers, I just want to let you know that this is how YOU will be treated as customers of this restaurant if you make a similar mistake. The irony is that, contrary to this horrible experience, we just had an exceptionally professional experience at a grand-dame hotel in Salzburg. Their customer services exemplify how customers should be treated and absolutely exceed our expectations. Now, we are seriously planning our next trip in Austria, but unfortunately, Steirereck, incl. its sister restaurants will not be among our stops! This unpleasant experience has left a bad taste in our mouths! read more

Fully deserving of two Michelin stars, but that is its downfall as well. The theatre is first rate, and a joy to behold, but the food takes second place although it is excellent. The room is wonderful with no table too near another and each with a good view of the room and the park beyond. The staff could not be better with every player knowing his or her part and playing it as though it was scripted by a master and rehearsed to perfection. We opted for the seven course tasting menu at lunch with wines (for me) and sparkling water for my partner. Each wine was a revelation and paired well with each course. The food was perfectly prepared and presented. The service professional and masterful. What was not to like other than the cost? Well, it was the sterility of the experience. Were this a business meal it would have been perfect. For a meal with a partner, it was just a bit too sterile and the food interesting but unremarkable. In a phrase, all show and not enough go. That is too negative and harsh. Everything showed that second star was earned and deserved. Was it an error that the food could not outshine the service and theatre? The balance may have been skewed, but it was altogether excellent. I'm just in that single Michelin star mood. or maybe desirous of a doener kebab. read more

Eating dinner at Steirereck is comparable to enjoying a Mozart concert. Diners are treated to an 18 course meal (including all the freebies) where Chef Reitbauer showcased the beauty of Austria by flavoring each course with an Austrian flower. The dinner progressed in a flawless rhythm while each dish contains plenty of complexities and nuances, all blended in a perfect harmony. Service is attentive and professional. No doubt one of the best restaurants in the world. read more

Great food, some of the finest and most creative artisan dishes I have ever had. expensive yes, but I keep going back for the super culinary experience. read more

The food is good - no doubt about that. But the prices are absolutely over the top and I have serious doubts whether it was worth it. Also the service was somewhat patronizing and I don't like that when I pay a three digit amount for a lunch. read more

Excellent service and fun dining experience but do not come here to be blown away by the taste of the food. High quality and good but I didn't walk out of the place thinking it was some of the best food in the world. There is though a lot attention to detail that was applied to the menu and that does show. read more

Excellent service, food, and ambiance. Follow the sommelier and you can't go wrong. We had delicious pigeon and local wines and cheese.

One of the best, if not THE best meal I've ever had. I researched great restaurants to try while in Vienna and this restaurant popped up over and over again. I had no idea, however, that it is actually considered one of the best restaurants in the world. In fact it's one of the top 20 restaurants in the whole world. There's a reason why! Opted for the tasting menu and each course was amazing in its own way. Everything from the amuse to the bread offerings to the main dishes was well thought out and excellently executed. Vienna is a dream destination for foodies and Steirereck is at the top of the list! read more

Best dining experience I've ever had. Wonderful staff, incredible food and presentation. Perfect for a romantic evening in one of the loveliest cities in the world. read more