--- title: "Top 14 Restaurants in Vienna: A Foodie's Guide to Vienna" url: https://primetours.at/city-blog/top-13-restaurants-in-vienna-a-foodie-s-guide-to-vienna/ description: "Get to know the best restaurants in Vienna. Where to eat the perfect Wiener Schnitzel or amazing vegan food. Our top 13 restaurants in Vienna" language: en --- # Top 14 Restaurants in Vienna: A Foodie’s Guide to Vienna By the Prime Tours team · 28 July 2023 · updated 7 October 2026 · 3 min read Get ready to discover the most amazing restaurants in Vienna! This guide is for all you food lovers looking to dive into the heart of Viennese cuisine and culture. Vienna’s culinary scene has it all, from traditional delights to international fusion. Whether you’re after a Michelin-star experience or a cozy Heuriger wine tavern, Vienna’s got your taste buds covered. **We present you with thebest restaurants in Vienna!** · ## 1. **Best Traditional Restaurants:** Step into the heart of Viennese culture with these classics. Taste the rich history of Vienna on your plate. - **[Plachutta:](https://goo.gl/maps/7VQ3WUzQavD8iej86)** Famous for Viennese classics like Tafelspitz and Rindsgulasch. - **[Figlmüller](https://goo.gl/maps/C7XS9CNvduaZkt5r7):** Home to the best Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna, which is one of the most popular dishes in Vienna. - **[Skopik & Lohn](https://goo.gl/maps/NnZvdNqQE9FUtbhc9):** Trendy spot with modern Austrian cuisine with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. It has a hip and casual atmosphere. - **[Trezniewsky](https://goo.gl/maps/JsYpvoFbnwZwW6MC7):** Classic Viennese sandwiches since 1902 serving **delicious sandwiches and refreshing pfiffs** (small beer). - **[Zum schwarzen Kamel](https://goo.gl/maps/MrvspWHnn9QCpZfS8):** Historic tavern with timeless Viennese cuisine (try the famous boiled beef also known as “Tafelspitz” and explore their extensive wine list). ## 2. Naschmarkt Tour with Primetours From the moment you arrive at the Naschmarkt, you’re greeted with the hustle and bustle of vendors selling an array of fresh produce, spices, meats, cheeses, and much more. The locals love to come here and enjoy one of the best restaurants in Vienna within the market. - Explore the bustling Naschmarkt, a foodie’s paradise. - Dive into local eats at one of the best and most diverse restaurants in Vienna within the market. [Explore the Viennese flavours with us!](https://primetours.at/tours/naschmarkt-tour-vienna/) Tour tip ### [Naschmarkt Tour Vienna](https://primetours.at/tours/naschmarkt-tour-vienna/) Join a Naschmarkt tour in Vienna with a local guide. Taste your way through the city's oldest and most famous market, the Tasting Market. from €77 per adult Next: Fri 6 Nov, 10:00 [Book now](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/primetours/items/142390/?full-items=yes&flow=no) ## 3. Top Michelin Restaurants Elevate your dining experience at these Michelin-starred gems. Taste the pinnacle of culinary excellence in Vienna. - **[Steirereck:](https://goo.gl/maps/TFSfvqp4fwc7EkzL8)** Michelin-starred Austrian cuisine with a modern twist located at Stadtpark. - **[Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant:](https://goo.gl/maps/8z4naqZgs2u394Hs6)** Modern European cuisine with two Michelin stars (with an emphasis on Austrian ingredients). - **[Tian:](https://goo.gl/maps/etwLMzyjtGLGRhfh6)** Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant with creative plant-based dishes. ## 4. The best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants If you’re into green and plant-based delights, these restaurants will tantalize your taste buds in the most delectable way. - [Landia:](https://goo.gl/maps/NV9io6t8gcmGB11K9) This is a vegetarian restaurant that offers traditional Viennese dishes made with organic and locally sourced ingredients. - [Wrenkh:](https://goo.gl/maps/4anWyb4FvAheVPaP6) Modern vegetarian Viennese cuisine, including vegan and gluten-free options (with dishes like vegetable strudel and vegan goulash). ## 5. Craft Beer Tasting **Austria** is one of the **top beer-drinking countries worldwide** and therefore offers a huge variety of different types of beer. - Our tour has a rich beer tasting event where you will not only learn insights about the brewing process and the various beer types but also the proper way of tasting the different beers. - Explore Austria’s rich beer culture and tasting techniques. During this beer tasting you will not only learn insights about the brewing process and the various beer types but also the proper way of tasting the different beers. [Craft Beer Tasting with us!](https://primetours.at/tours/craft-beer-tasting-vienna/) Tour tip ### [Small Group: Street Food & Wine Tasting Tour Vienna](https://primetours.at/tours/small-group-street-food-tour-vienna/) Join our small-group street food tour Vienna: taste Wiener Schnitzel, Sacher Torte and a wine tasting with Grüner Veltliner in a historic… from €169 per adult Next: Fri 6 Nov, 12:00 [Book now](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/primetours/items/190614/?full-items=yes&flow=no) ## 6. TOP Alternative food experiences Venture beyond tradition with these unique dining spots. Explore international flavors that redefine Vienna’s culinary landscape. · ### **[Ra’mien](https://goo.gl/maps/rQnP528d9LogQE818)** - Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist. - From pho to banh mi, their menu is packed with a variety of dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. ### **[XO Burger](https://goo.gl/maps/kQ87arUauEGtuqVh7):** - Gourmet burgers featuring juicy, flavorful creations, including vegan options. - We rate this as the best restaurant in Vienna for Burgers! · ### [Gleisgarten](https://www.gleisgarten.com/): - “Kunst.Kultur.Kulinarisch” serves as the inspirational motif behind this culturally rich and diverse restaurant. - It gives you a variety of gastronomy degustation from all over the world (Asian, Austrian, Mexican, Greek, Italian) in just one place. - Another experience not to miss is their vast drinking options, from craft Beer, wine, whiskey, gin, and rum! - If you want to have more experiences than just food/drink related, each month the Gleisgarten offers activities for all likes (yoga sessions, workshops, concerts, and much more)! ## Explore Vienna with locals Free walking tours daily, plus pub crawl, Christmas markets and private tours. [See today's tours](https://primetours.at/tours/) [Request a private tour](https://primetours.at/private-experience-in-vienna/#request) **4.6** Google · 2,615 reviews **4.4** Tripadvisor · 1,617 reviews FAQ ## Quick answers ### Where can I eat traditional Viennese food in Vienna? Prime Tours recommends Plachutta for Tafelspitz and Rindsgulasch, Figlmüller for Wiener Schnitzel, Zum schwarzen Kamel for boiled beef and wine, Trezniewsky for sandwiches since 1902, and Skopik & Lohn for modern Austrian cooking with local, seasonal ingredients. Together they cover the classic dishes of Viennese cuisine. ### Which Vienna restaurants have Michelin stars? The Prime Tours foodie guide names three Michelin-starred places in Vienna. Steirereck serves modern Austrian cuisine at Stadtpark, Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant offers modern European cooking with two Michelin stars, and Tian is a Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant with creative plant-based dishes. ### Where can I find good vegetarian or vegan restaurants in Vienna? Landia serves traditional Viennese dishes made with organic, locally sourced ingredients, and Wrenkh offers modern vegetarian Viennese cuisine, including vegan and gluten-free options such as vegetable strudel and vegan goulash. Tian, a Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant, is the choice for a special occasion. ### Is there a guided food tour in Vienna? Yes. The Small Group Street Food & Wine Tasting Tour Vienna lasts three hours, with a maximum of 12 guests, and includes Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte, local snacks and a wine tasting, with a local guide. It costs from €169 per adult and starts at Neubaugasse 52 in Vienna's 7th district. 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