District 8/Josefstadt Restaurants
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1. Café Central
$ | 1st District |Made famous by its illustrious guests, the Café Central is one of the most famous cafés in all of Vienna. The soaring ceiling and gigantic columns are hallmarks of the landmark, which was home to Viennese literati as well as world game changers at the turn of the last century, including Leon Trotsky, who mapped out the Russian Revolution here beneath portraits of the Imperial family. There is more than the standard café fare here, with the kitchen serving salmon fillet sprinkled with roasted pine nuts; or try the Mohr im hemd for dessert, chocolate hazelnut cake dusted with powdered sugar and served with hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Piano music fills the marble-pillared hall in the afternoon; it can get packed with tourists, but it's worth the crowds.
Herrengasse 14, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria01-533–3764–24Known For
- Leon Trotsky hangout
- Standard café fare and desserts
- Crowds of tourists
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2. Café Landtmann
$ | 1st District |A favorite of politicians and theater stars (the Burg is next door, the Rathaus across the street) since 1873, this was Sigmund Freud's favorite café (he lived within walking distance). If you want a great meal at almost any time of day, including options of several schnitzels, or just a slice of decadent cake, there are few places that can beat this one. During Ball Season, you'll spot tired but chatty groups of gowned and tuxedoed Viennese repairing here for breakfast after their night of dancing. An air-conditioned glass veranda has added contemporary flair to this venerable location.
Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 4, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria01-24–100–100Known For
- House specialty "Franz Landtmann," mix of espresso, brandy, and whipped cream
- Lots of history and famous guests
- Glass-enclosed veranda
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3. Melker Stiftskeller
$ | 1st District |Down and down you go, into one of the friendliest cellars in town, where Stelze (roast pork) is a popular feature, along with outstanding regional wines—Grüner Veltliner among them—by the glass or, rather, mug. This was originally the storehouse for wines from the Melk Abbey in the Danube Valley and dates from 1438, but was rebuilt in the 18th century. It's a complex of six cavernous rooms; the most atmospheric has low-arched vaults right out of a castle dungeon. The menu has the usual Austrian fare like Schnitzel plus a vegetarian lentil curry (rare for places this traditional).
Schottengasse 3, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria01-533–5530Known For
- Fantastic wine cellar
- Several centuries of history
- Roast pork and other Austrian classics
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Credit cards accepted -
4. Restaurant Hansen
$$ | 1st District |This fashionable establishment is in the basement of the 19th-century Vienna Stock Exchange and shares an enormous space with the flower shop Lederleitner. The chef creates a new menu of Mediterranean specialties each week. If you have a light appetite, ask for a smaller portion. Although this eatery is named after Theophil Hansen—the ornament-crazy architect of the Börse—the decor is sleek and modern; note the superb contemporary artwork adorning the walls.
Wipplingerstrasse 34, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria01-532–0542Known For
- Weekly changing menu
- Excellent Sunday brunch
- Superb contemporary art
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Sat., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
5. Veganista
$ | 1st District |Vienna's most popular vegan ice cream maker has 11 locations scattered across Vienna's districts, but the one in the first district is closest to Vienna's major sights (there is a weather-permitting kiosk at the MuseumsQuartier, too). They're known for traditional flavors as well as nods to local and seasonal tastes like poppy seed and damson plums. Try the popular ice cream sandwich cookie (with vegan cookies, of course), cleverly-named the "Inbetwiener" (Vienna is spelled "Wien" in German). Their ever-rotating flavors are listed each day on their instagram and facebook pages.
Tuchlauben 12, Vienna, Vienna, 1020, AustriaKnown For
- Seasonal flavors
- "Inbetwiener" ice cream sandwich cookie
- Popular chain across Vienna
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6. Vestibül
$$$ | 1st District |Attached to the Burgtheater, this was once the carriage vestibule of the emperor's court theater. Today, the dining room is full of splendor and a menu that changes frequently, but diners can expect the best from one of Austria's most celebrated chefs. Dishes often include their famous Hummerkrautfleisch, a Viennese creamy cabbage dish, with the addition of lobster, a house specialty (which you can order in three sizes---a taster, an entree, or a main clourse).
Universitätsring 2, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria01-532–49–99–10Known For
- Frequently changing menu
- Welcoming and friendly chef
- Hummerkrautfleisch, a cabbage and lobster dish
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 3 wks in Aug. No lunch Sat., Credit cards accepted -
7. Zattl Biergarten
$ | 1st District |In a delightful tree-shaded courtyard, this Biergarten has quickly become immensely popular. Zattl is the owner and he loves his beer, and the secret to his success is to have huge tanks of Bohemia's best brew, unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell, delivered to the cellar to be tapped directly into the glass. Good local dishes like veal goulash and grilled chicken are inexpensive and well prepared. Stick to the garden for a quiet break, unless you prefer the pub-like atmosphere inside.
Freyung 6, Vienna, Vienna, A-1010, Austria01-533–7262Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Daily
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