A pioneer of farm-to-table dining in Vienna, Labstelle has been a passion project for Thomas and Gerald since 2013. Just moments from Stephansplatz, its kitchen is guided by the seasons, with regionally sourced produce served every day. Head here for a light lunch in the leafy garden terrace, tucked into a charming passageway between Lugeck and Wollzeile, and, if it’s on the ever-changing menu, order the poached lakeside trout with horseradish broth.

Plachutta Wollzeile is a staple of Vienna and its core culture. For many years, this place has been recognized as the ultimate spot to indulge in traditional Viennese cuisine, from their iconic Tafelspitz to other remarkable dishes like Minced butter schnitzel and Veal cream goulash. Visit one of their many locations around the city for an authentic Viennese experience. 

The elegant DO&CO Hotel in the heart of Vienna is the place to dine and clink your glasses in its top-floor restaurant. Savour their contemporary Asian menu, the many options of freshly caught fish dishes and of course, the local heartwarming classics. You will not only be mesmerized by the food but by the beautiful view of Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Get ready for fine dining with a fine view.

Café Korb has been doing the Viennese coffeehouse thing since 1904, but there’s nothing dusty about it. Tucked near Stephansdom, its 1960s interior – all velvet booths, brass-studded chairs and wonderfully patinated lamps – has hosted everyone from newspaper readers to artists and eccentrics, with Susanne Widl at the helm since 2000. Come for an old-school breakfast, a proper Wiener Schnitzel or a slice of apple strudel, then make a detour downstairs to the Art Lounge, where Günter Brus, Peter Weibel and Peter Kogler have left their mark. Even the futuristic bathroom is worth a peek – yes, really.