Food & Drink
Coffee in Vienna: The Viennese coffeehouse goes back a long way. At the core it’s still an oasis in people’s daily lives, a place to retreat to, meet others and take time out. Café Sperl (photo) on Gumpendorferstrasse 11 in the 6th district, Café Central and Landtmann are some of the best known places of traditional Viennese coffeehouse culture.
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www.cafe-wien.at
The coffeehouses and restaurants owned by the Querfeld family rank among the best known in Vienna, including Café Landtmann located right next to Burgtheater, Café Mozart next to Albertina and Café Hofburg next to the Sisi Museum.
www.finewine.at
Austria and Vienna are not only known for their pastries and coffee, but also for their wine. On this website and its online shop, you will find selected Austrian wines and wines from other countries.
www.plachutta.at
In Mario Plachutta's restaurants, everything revolves around Tafelspitz, an Austrian veal specialty. One of his most popular restaurants is the one located in Wollzeile street in the first district.
www.sacher.com
The Hotel Sacher, located across from the Vienna State Opera, is home to the famous chocolate cake called "Sachertorte." At the exclusive coffeehouse, you can enjoy a piece of it – or purchase an entire cake at the shop to take home as a sweet souvenir.
www.gloriette-cafe.at
The Café Gloriette, located at Gloriette overlooking Schönbrunn park, features one of the most spectacular views in Vienna and an elegant atmosphere.
www.weingutamreisenberg.at
There are several charming "Heurige" wine taverns in the outskirts of Vienna. One of them is "Weingut am Reisenberg" in Grinzing. The 10-minute uphill walk is really worth the effort: you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Vienna.
www.kaiserpavillon.at
Located in the heart of Schönbrunn Zoo, this café and restaurant is the perfect place to relax and enjoy great food.
www.schweizerhaus.at
Austria's best pork knuckle is almost certainly served at the wonderful patio of Schweizerhaus, located inside Prater recreation area.
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