VIENNA

A popular starter is soup, for example Leberknödelsuppe (bouillon with dumplings), or Frittatensuppe (bouillon with noodles). Other traditional dishes are the famous Wienerschnitzel (veal cutlet coated with egg and breadcrumbs, eaten with a slice of lemon) and Tafelspitz (beef with spinach and horseradish). To finish, a slice of pie, gateau or apfelstrudel. For traditional fare, visit a Beisl.
Griechenbeisl One of Vienna’s oldest restaurants, dating from 1447. Popular with artists and politicians. Their famous patrons from the past have includedBeethoven, Schubert and Mark Twain, whose autograph is framed on the wall. Address: Fleischmarkt 11, district 1
Subway: Schwedenplatz
Phone: +43 (0)1 533 19 77
Internet: www.griechenbeisl.at

Gulaschmuseum (goulash Museum) Famous as the only restaurant in the world for goulash specialities. The menu lists 15 different varieties, based on everything from tripe to chocolate. Address: Schulerstraße 20, district 1
Subway: Underground lines U1, U3: Stephansplatz
Phone: +43 (0)1 512 10 17
Internet: www.gulasch.at

Palmhaus The restaurant is in an orangery, full of exotic plants and contemporary design. Address: Burggarten, district 1
Subway: Museumsquartier
Phone: 43 1 533 10 33
Internet: www.palmenhaus.at

Halle Formerly the Imperial box with a view of the indoor arena, these days a fashionable restaurant serving Mediterranean food. Address: MuseumQuartier, district 7
Subway: MuseumQuartier
Phone: +43 (0)1 523 70 01
Internet: www.motto.at

Babu Designer restaurant with a café, bar and club. The cuisine is "Asian fusion" and the décor is a fusion of tiles, steel pipes and glass. On Tuesdays, the meeting place for Vienna’s jet set. Address: Stadtbahnbogen 181-184, district 9
Subway: Nussdorfer Strasse
Phone: +43 (0)1 479 48 49
Internet: www.babu.at

Meinl Am Graben Prize-winning gourmet restaurant, said to be one of the top five restaurants in the country. All kinds of international delicacies are served from breakfast until midnight. Address: Graben 19, district 1
Subway: Underground lines U1, U3: Stephansplatz, U3: Herrengasse
Phone: +43 (0)1 532 33 34 60 00
Internet: www.meinlamgraben.at

Aromat Unpretentious little restaurant where Oliver and his friends prepare food using fresh ingredients they have found that day in the market. Address: Margaretenstrasse 52, district 6
Subway: Underground line U4: Kettenbrückengasse
Phone: + 43 1 913 24 53
Internet: www.arom.at

CAFES



For the Viennese, the café is a second home. With their coffee they like a slice of gateau, though many places also serve food.
Café Landtmann A century ago, this was the most elegant café in town – and probably still is. Great range of gateaux, high prices and swish clientele. Internet: www.cafe-wien.at

Café Sperl Dates from 1880. Marble tables, black Thonet chairs (also called Vienna chairs) and chandeliers contribute to the atmosphere. Popular before going to the theatre or musical. Internet: www.cafesperl.at

Café Sacher Home of the world-famous chocolate gateau with apricot jam – the Sachertorte. The secret original recipe dates from 1832, while the pastries are straight out of the oven at their own bakery. Internet: www.sacher.com