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.

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

This is one of the must-visit during our Europe trip back in September. We stopped by around noon…read moretime, the line was slowly building up but not too bad, it was about 20-30 minutes. The building is very elegant and classical, really enjoyed the atmosphere as walking in, we sat down at a corner next to the window and could not wait to try out the coffee and pastries here. We got Cafe Central Kafee and Maria Therasia for coffee and shared one Viennese Apple Strudel. The coffee is so smooth and with the added liquor, the fragrance is amazing!!! No question, this is the BEST Apple strudel I've tasted, crunchy texture for the outside crust and the filling is full of fruity flavors. We spent about a bit more than an hour there and that was the most relaxing, appreciating and beautiful moment among this Europe trip.

Hmm a little torn on this review since I only came for breakfast one day, and didn't get to try…read moretheir pastries, however felt like the experience was pretty mediocre. Well known for being a beautiful and historic cafe established 1876 frequented by the likes of famous names like Trotsky and Freud, this traditional Viennese coffeehouse and cafe is a popular tourist destination. Having walked by around 7:30pm the prior evening and seeing a line of about 15 people outside, the next morning arriving around 9am the line was about 15 minutes without reservations. Upon entering the inside is beautiful, cavernous domed ceilings, chandeliers and a very classic bistro vibe. Enough seating for probably 150 customers, quite large inside, and about two-thirds full. That's when I realized the line outside was more for show, which at some places I get because staffing might be hard and they want to ramp up the pacing between breakfast and lunch services. In a place like this it seems more like a marketing technique to create hype, which kinda annoyed me--it's not respectful of customers' time. It took a while maybe 10 minutes for a staff member to pass menus, then another 10 minutes for him to come back and check in. What I'll say is he was swift to answer our questions and knew the menu well. In general service felt lacking though, after eating it took quite a long time to get our server's attention again to get the check. For breakfast I was a little surprised by the prices for the food offered, on the high side. While the vegan spreads were very good, from the menu it wasn't clear that it was actually vegan cream cheese that was the base of the spreads. Unfortunately the rest of the food was meh, €14.50 for a small croissant (not especially good), a plain roll, a boiled egg and latte, with a pat of butter and jam. Would I come back? Maybe to try a couple of their baked pastries and dessert, but not for breakfast. For more info: https://cafecentral.wien/en/

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.

Best Argile I had in a long time. Food is very good, service is great, nice atmosphere. Reasonable…read moreprices.

Good evening. I had…read morea very unpleasant experience with Scheschbesch and I have to share it with you. As I pointed out to the waiter at the closing of the accounts that I booked via delinski; he replied that this is only possible if I announce this in advance. Delinski is a Plattform where you get discount at a restaurant if you book online. I then talked to the owner who also told me this and asked if he could take the discount into account as we had booked. However, he started to get aggressive and very loud and told me that here his rules apply and that he doesn't give a damn what I think and that in his restaurant his rules apply. He also took an alcohol bottle on me in throwing position and started to use very aggressive body language. In the end he told me what a loser I am and that I can "sneak". Absolutely Not recommended !

Reservation for 4 on a Monday afyer Christmas. We entered about 630 for our 7pm and though busy…read morethey sat us right away. Christian was there straight away to take our drink and wine bottle order soon followed by Tisch to take our food order. The tables were turning over and even though both were very busy they handled everyone surprisingly well. Food and drinks were delivered as ordered by runners and Tisch kept in touch and kept us hydrated the rest of the stay. We dined on Monday's Special Ghoulash and Gnocchi, Veal Snitzel and potato salad, Meatballea and Beef Ghoulash soup. Everything was good. Casual atmosphere, linen tablecloths and paper napkins with silver. Enjoy!

Pretty nice Vienna restaurant with good kitchen and a friendly service. We felt welcome.read more

I stumbled into this super cool bar while visiting Vienna--several locals told me it was a must,…read moreand honestly, they did not lie. The view from up there? Absolutely phenomenal. You can see the whole city and the surrounding areas, and it's one of those sights that just makes you stop and go, "dang... this is gorgeous." I only ordered drinks since I'd already eaten beforehand, but everything I tried was light, refreshing, and exactly what I wanted. They also serve dinner if you're hungry. They had live music going, which added such a nice vibe, and the ceiling décor alone is worth a moment of appreciation--seriously so pretty. The ambience? On point. Service? Super friendly. People? Very sweet. It's one of those places that just feels good to be in. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're visiting Vienna and want spectacular views paired with great drinks and a relaxed, elevated vibe.

I happened to be staying at SO/ Vienna and stopped by to check out their top floor restaurant…read more Little did I know about the amazing view here at Das Loft! It offered panoramic views of the city, and the view was even more stunning during sunset. I had the chocolate brownie, which was more like a fancy chocolate cake -- very rich and decadent. For drinks, I tried the Noelle (Dewar's 12Y infused with tonka beans, cacao white, gingerbread, orange, and lemon, topped with honey espuma/foam) -- it was like sipping a yummy dessert. Tonka beans are not available in the U.S., so I had to try this drink. The Triple Berry (sparkling water with strawberry, wild berry, raspberry, passion fruit, and vanilla) was also refreshing for summertime. I only came here for dessert and drinks, but others have came for breakfast and dinner and enjoyed the food as well. A restaurant with amazing views and good food and drinks? That's a triple threat!