Fine Dining and Upscale Restaurants in Vienna

1. Steirereck
Ranked as one of the 50 best restaurants in the world, this family-run dining spot is located in a park in central Vienna. Be sure to try Chef Heinz Reitbauer's sublime traditional interpretations like "pig's trotter with pointed pepper".

2. Restaurant Konstantin Filippou
This eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant serves the unique Mediterranean-Austrian blend as the chef Konstantin Filippou, himself. The Oyster with Sauerkraut and Apple is a must-try.

3. Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant
Offering contemporary Austrian dishes with a creative twist in an elegant setting. The tasting menu is a great opportunity to experience the fantastic food they offer.

4. Tian Restaurant
Being one of the few vegetarian Michelin starred restaurants in the world, Tian serves incredibly presented dishes. If you're up for an all-veggie fine dining experience, try the Bärlauch (Wild Garlic), with lentils and artichokes.

Gourmet Delicacies and Traditional Dishes in Vienna

5. Vienna Naschmarkt
The city's best-known food market with 120 stands and restaurants offering finest exotic herbs, cheese, baked goods, meats, and seafood. Don't miss a chance to try a traditional Viennese sandwich at Trzesniewski.

6. Café Landtmann
A traditional Viennese café, famous for its Sachertorte, a dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam in the middle, served with whipped cream on the side.

7. Demel
Opened in 1786, Demel is a must-visit for dessert lovers. The Esterházytorte, a rich layered cake of almond meringue and a cream filling, is their signature dish.

8. Würstelstände (Sausage stands)
For late-night gourmet, these stands serve tasty and convenient Viennese fast food. They are ideal for sampling Käsekrainer, a local sausage filled with chunks of cheese. Bettel-Alm is a local favorite.

9. Plachutta
Known for preparing the best Tafelspitz (boiled beef) in town. A traditional Austrian dish served with apple and horseradish sauces, it makes for a hearty meal.

10. Café Central
This historic coffee house has a wonderful atmosphere and serves delicious coffee and pastries. Don't miss their Apple Strudel, a classic Viennese pastry.