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Viennese specialties

Viennese Schnitzel

The Figlmüller restaurant in Vienna calls itself "The home of the Schnitzel". Since a traditional schnitzel should not be missed during your visit in Vienna, we recommend Figlmüller, which combines a variety of specialties with Viennese charm. In 2023 Figlmüller was named the most legendary restaurant in the world by "Taste Atlas".
Our recommendation: https://www.figlmueller.at/

Sacher cake

Our beloved Sacher cake is probably the most famous cake in the world. The success story of the Sacher cake goes back to 1832 and it is still a "must eat" for all visitors in Vienna.
Our recommendation: https://www.sacher.com/de/restaurants/cafe-sacher-wien/

Viennese Melange

Our Viennese Melange is an Austrian specialty for all coffee lovers! It consists of coffee, milk and foamed milk and is best enjoyed in a traditional Viennese coffee house.
Our recommendation: https://hawelka.at/

Tafelspitz

Tafelspitz, one of the most famous specialties of Viennese cuisine, should not be missed as a culinary highlight of your visit. This dish was once the favorite of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For this we recommend the centrally located restaurant Plachutta, which is known for its authentic and traditional cuisine.
Our recommendation: https://www.plachutta.at/

Kaiserschmarrn

The popular Kaiserschmarrn is a sweet dish that resembles a coarsely chopped pancake. Traditionally served with stewed plums and powdered sugar, it is one of the most famous dishes in Austrian cuisine.
Our recommendation: https://cafecentral.wien/

Apple Strudel

For all apple strudel lovers, Café Residenz not only offers excellent apple strudel as an afternoon snack, but also an apple strudel show in their courtyard bakery. Every hour on the hour, the pastry chefs give a taste of their baking skills.
Our recommendation: https://www.cafe-residenz.at/de/cafe-residenz-schoenbrunn.html

Gemischter Satz

Gemischter Satz is the term used to describe the cultivation of wine consisting of different varieties of grapes from the same vineyard. The Viennese Gemischter Satz is one of the most traditional wines of all Austria and is characterized by its high quality.
Our recommendation: https://weitsichtcobenzl.at/

Käsekrainer

Herbert Schuh and Franz Thalhammer created a world product in the 1970s. As a grilled sausage, Käsekrainer celebrated a worldwide triumph. Bitzinger's sausage stands can be found near the Albertina and the Giant Ferris Wheel.
Our recommendation: https://www.bitzinger-wien.at/

Schweinsbraten

Roast pork is a traditional dish of Bavarian and Austrian cuisine, usually served with cabbage and dumplings. To enjoy a Schweinsbraten in a classic ambience, we recommend the Schrammelbeisl in Vienna's 17th district.
Our recommendation: http://www.schrammelbeisl.at/

Stelze

The Schweizerhaus in the Prater is as popular with Viennese as it is with tourists. The Schweizerhaus is especially famous for its stelze with mustard and horseradish, accompanied by an indispensable Budweiser beer. We say: Mahlzeit!
Our recommendation: https://schweizerhaus.at/