Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Vienna

Located in the center of the city and riverside in Vienna’s City Park, Steirereck is an absolute delight to have a meal at. The interiors are simple, classy, and chic with the use of woods and white linens. The restaurant has three sections that include the restaurant which serves one of the best Austrian cuisine and local specialties. Order their signature char fish cooked tableside in beeswax with yellow carrot and sour cream, Pogusch cooked over charcoal, sunflower, and Jerusalem artichoke. The second section consists of Meirrie (milk and cheese bar)this section is like a heaven with more than 120 varieties of cheese from 13 different countries being served at the basement of the restaurant. The third section is the ess bar where after a hearty meal one can sip some whiskey or gin along with some cigars from the wide selections available at the restaurant. Head to Steirereck for a dinner and you won't be disaapointed.

A luxurious extension of the elegant Palais Coburg, the Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant serves as a place where you can enjoy an intimate dinner. A spacious setup with its decor dominated by white and purple shades, the restaurant brings in the expertise of the gourmet chef Silvio Nickol and his team to prepare a dining culture found nowhere else in the city. The 7-course set menu comprises delectable delicacies from the contemporary French haute cuisine which includes Gemusejausn, Styrian-style tofu and barbecued skate. Sit at the chef's table and you can watch the chefs preparing your food from the screen. Complementing your meal is one of the best collections of wines, thus, making this a perfect place for fine dining.

Named after the Grand Dame of the famous Austrian Sacher family, the decor is late 19th to early 20th Century in style and the restaurant is adorned with Anton Faistauer paintings creating a dreamy backdrop. You can choose from their luxurious seven, six, five or four course meals. The restaurant features light and easy foods for those who are conscious of what they eat serving up international cuisine, as well as local Viennese foods. The Sachertorte cake is the restaurant's crowning glory and a must try!

Extremely popular with the locals, 1516 Brewery is a great place to go for relaxed drinks, sporting events and celebrations with friends. In keeping with the purity law of the year 1516, they produce a wide selection of unfiltered Ales and Stouts. Its proximity to the opera and its position in the heart of the 1st District make it an easy drop-in spot. With a great menu, this ever jovial international hotspot for young people is where you'll find probably the friendliest staff in the entire city, and that is a remarkable feat within itself!

Fabio's is all about class! Being one of the most well-known restaurants, it serves Mediterranean cuisine a refreshing change if you're looking for a break from the local food around town. The modern restaurant serves some of the best Italian delicacies, and though it leans toward the pricier side, it's a place to be if you desire an elegant evening.

This enormous Irish pub is possibly one of the biggest in the world. Tucked away in the 9th District, Charlie P's is usually packed full of patrons around the clock, all week long. Featuring all the classic pieces of an Irish pub, from the stained glass, dark wood and Guinness on tap, Charlie's is Irish through and through. They even offer a traditional menu of pub grub that's served until midnight.