Bon Appetit

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• Museum read more ›
  (7 Operngasse. Tel. 01 586 5202)
  Traditional food at prices that won't break the bank. Popular with students and formerly a favourite hangout of Gustav Klimt.
• Xpedit Kiosk read more ›
  (7 Schleifmuhlgasse. Tel. 01 585 4077)
  A sausage legend, Xpedit keeps' em coming back week after week. Besides your traditional wurst options, you can also tuck into experimental hot dogs.
• Trzesniewski read more ›
  (1 Dorotheergasse. Tel. 01 512 3291)
  The name may be tricky to pronounce, but that hasn't stopped the locals piling in for the legendary open sandwiches. An institution.
• Die Burgermeister read more ›
  (12 Burggasse. Tel. 0699 115 895)
  This one deserves a gold medal for its name alone, but you can rest assured that the burgers themselves are cooked with a 'meisterly' touch.
• Lena & Laurenz read more ›
  (4 Zollergasse. Tel. 01 522 4183)
  A superb selection of sandwiches is served in a serene, upper-crust setting.
• Fresco Grill read more ›
  (10 Liechtensteinstrasse . Tel. 01 66046 78983)
  Ever popular Tex-Mex with burritos and nachos galore. Plenty of veggie options, too.

• Pars read more ›
  (148 Lerchenfelderstrasse. Tel. 01 405 8245)
  Those looking for something a little different will love family-friendly Pars, Vienna's top spot for a generous and authentic Persian meal.
• Pizza Mari read more ›
  (23A Leopoldgasse. Tel. 01 67668 74994)
  Goulash alone would be a heavy slog in June, so why not mix and match at Mari with its delectable pizzas and salads? A light, modern space that draws a hip crowd, Mari is a runaway success.
• Vapiano read more ›
  (19 Theobaldgasse. Tel. 01 581 1212)
  It seems like a full-fledged landscape gardener was put to work here. Sit beneath a tangle of trees and enjoy tasty Italian tucker.
• Gigerl read more ›
  (3 Rauhensteingasse. Tel. 1 513 4431)
  As traditional as they come, Gigerl is a central haunt offering tasty schnitzels and salads.
• Kern Beisl read more ›
  (4 Zollergasse. Tel. 01 522 4183)
  Step back into the 70s at this long-running beisl (tavern) near the Graben. Classic Austrian fare is on the menu.
• Zwolf-Apostelkeller read more ›
  (3 Sonnenfelsgasse. Tel. 01 512 6777)
  A subterranean classic where guests can feast on sausage and sauerkraut. Wash it down with some well-priced local wines.

• Pfarrwirt read more ›
  (5 Pfarrplatz. Tel. 01 370 7373)
  Rather than getting bogged down by its long history, the kitchen gives the food a fresh, modern twist using its vast knowledge of classic Viennese food. Great historic location, too.
• Palmenhaus read more ›
  (1 Burggarten. Tel. 01 533 1033)
  A feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, Palmenhaus is located in a spectacular orangerie that was once the private greenhouse of the Imperial family. Expect exquisite Austrian and Mediterranean cuisine, and a terrace overlooking delightful gardens.
• Sichuan read more ›
  (122 Arbeiterstrandbadstrasse. Tel. 01 263 3713)
  A corner of one of China's most beautiful regions has been recreated in Vienna (minus the revolution). Besides delectable dishes, the restaurant comes replete with ponds, waterfalls and a romantic footbridge.
• Skopik & Lohn read more ›
  (17 Leopoldgasse. Tel. 01 219 8977)
  Located near the Augarten, Skopik & Lohn has a shabby chic vibe. Modern Austrian cuisine is on the menu.
• Barbaro read more ›
  (8 Neuermarkt. Tel. 01 955 2525)
  Switch to Italian cuisine at this perennial favourite. Besides rustling up ravishing Mediterranean cuisine, Barbaro is the perfect place for an early-evening cocktail.
• Artner am Franziskanerplatz read more ›
  (5 Franziskanerplatz. Tel. 01 503 5034)
  A brand-new venue on what is arguably Vienna's prettiest square. Artner is a famed wine house, so you can expect the bacchanalian roster to be right on the mark.

• Mraz & Sohn read more ›
  (59 Wallensteinstrasse. Tel. 01 330 4594)
  Proves that even the most serious of chefs can have a sense of humour. One of the most challenging and satisfying dining experiences in Vienna.
• Zum Weissen Rauchfangkehrer read more ›
  (4 Weihburgasse. Tel. 01 532 3334)
  A Viennese institution that's been around since the 1860s. Faultless Austrian dishes are complemented by unfailingly attentive service. Zum Weissen Rauchfangkehrer (The White Chimney Sweep) was originally owned by the Sacher family - of the cakes fame - and puddings remain a forté.
• Steirereck read more ›
  (Stadtpark. Tel. 01 713 3168)
  Find this one in the Stadtpark, a destination in itself with spring blooming. Steirereck is a double-Michelin-starred affair that delivers delectable Austrian cuisine.
• Meinl's Restaurant read more ›
  (19 Graben. Tel. 1 532 3334)
  This Michelin-starred restaurant is a consistent high-flier. Enjoy exquisitely prepared Austrian dishes in an opulent, first-floor setting overlooking the Graben boulevard. If you're still uninitiated with Austrian wines, prepare yourself for a revelation.
• Altwienerhof read more ›
  (6 Herklotzgasse. Tel. 01 892 6000)
  Visitors to Schönbrunn Palace can stay in palatial mode by popping into Altwienerhof, one of Vienna's premier dining spots. Enjoy classic Austrian fare in a Biedermeier interior.
• Coburg read more ›
  (4 Coburgbastei. Tel. 01 5181 8800)
  An evenings-only affair in the swish Palais Coburg, this award-winning restaurant serves "creative interpretations" of classics. The lunchtime weinbistro is housed in a lovely garden pavilion.

After Dark

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• Delia's Cafe read more ›
  (8 Tuchlauben. )
  Step under the giant umbrella shielding guests in summer as they casually sip spritzers and lattes on Delia's chic patio.
• Wein & Co read more ›
  (1 Getreidemarkt. Tel. 01 585 7257)
  Parked right by the famed Secession Pavilion, the sleek Wein & Co offers an agreeable intro to the much underrated world of Austrian wine.
• Das Moebel read more ›
  (10 Burggasse. Tel. 01 524 9497)
  A laid-back legend that also acts as a showroom for young designers - look closely and you'll see that even the chairs are up for grabs.
• Kunsthallencafe Karlsplatz read more ›
  (2 Treitlstrasse. Tel. 01 587 0073)
  Occupying a sleek oblong on Karlsplatz, this stylish venue is surrounded by greenery, making it a fine spot to savour the first signs of spring.
• MAK-Café read more ›
  (6 Schadekgasse. Tel. 01 714 0121)
  Open till 1am, the super-smooth MAK-Café is housed in the acclaimed Museum of Applied Arts, hence the emphasis on sleek design. Sip some sekt and imagine you're James Bond for an hour.
• Futuregarden read more ›
  (6 Schadekgasse. Tel. 01 585 2613)
  Well-hidden haunt favoured by artists from the adjoining Galerie Amer Abbas. Knock back a few 'conceptual' beers and don't forget to stroke your goatee beard.

• Rhiz read more ›
  (1 Babenbergerstrasse. Tel. 01 409 2505)
  Digital experimentation is this club's speciality, so check the concert calendar if you have a penchant for ambient soundscapes and electronica.
• Bach read more ›
  (21 Bachgasse. )
  Despite the name, there's a distinct lack of string quartets here. What you will find is a sparky mix of rock and alternative bands (www.bach.co.at).
• Arena read more ›
  (80 Baumgasse. Tel. 01 798 8595)
  Once upon a time, this was an abattoir, although these days, visitors are slaughtered by banging basslines and drumbeats. Big-name bands from around the world drop in - see the website for a full programme.
• Chelsea read more ›
  (29-31 Lerchenfelder-Gürtel. Tel. 01 407 9309)
  A legendary rock venue beneath the railway arches of the Gürtel, Chelsea champions local and international acts with panache (www.chelsea.co.at).
• Louisiana Blues Pub read more ›
  (4 Prinz-Eugen-Strasse. Tel. 01 503 5001 )
  Tiny but welcoming drinking den that draws a devoted crowd. Light snacks are available, plus plenty of booze.
• Tuwi read more ›
  (76 Peter-Jordan-Strasse. Tel. 01 4765 42008 )
  Far-flung yet redoubtable host of jam-sessions and assorted gigs. Expect anything from punk to jazzy DJ sets (www.tuewi.action.at).

• Sass read more ›
  (1 Karlsplatz. Tel. 01 504 1669)
  What this club lacks in space it certainly makes up for in attitude and decadence. Fish out your classiest threads for a night at this posh disco.
• Moulin Rouge read more ›
  (11 Walfischgasse. )
  No cavorting can-can dancers and no Ewan McGregor singing cheesy solos. Instead, Moulin Rouge dishes up modern cheese (house and R'n'B) to an up-for-it crowd.
• Flex read more ›
  (1 Augartenbrucke. Tel. 01 533 7525)
  After over a decade of nocturnal mayhem, Flex remains the most talked about venue in town. Serious clubbers should put this at the top of their list.
• Passage read more ›
  (Corner of Burgring & Babenbergasse. Tel. 1 961 8800)
  Cleverly constructed from a former subway, the club's name is apt, although these days the Passage leads to merry oblivion rather than a museum of art. Shake it up to house hits spun by DJs Frankie Valentine and Fritz da Groove.
• The Red Room read more ›
  (20 Stubenring. Tel. 01 512 4024)
  Futuristic bar where you could picture Jamiroquai bopping around during a video shoot. No prizes for guessing the colour scheme.
• Skykitchen read more ›
  (47-49 Rossauer Lande. )
  Hip club of the moment-it's so cool that it's not even attempting to stay long term and is only open till spring. Skykitchen boasts house and techno grooves in a former kitchen. Fantastic river views, too (www.skykitchen.at, German only).

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