Food & Drink

Just because you're a long way from home doesn't mean you can't enjoy Thanksgiving in Vienna - even during a lockdown.

While Austrian law requires most stores in Vienna to lock their doors on Sundays and holidays, there are a few exceptions allowed.

From lore to feel to flavor, everything you need to know about Austria’s Martinigansl tradition, according to a Viennese “Wirtin.”

The savory smell of pita takes a lot of Bosnians back to their childhoods. The scent of this traditional food reminds us of better days, carefree memories, and pleasant meals with family and friends.

Unique to Austria, traditional wine taverns serve each year’s new vintage with a simple buffet, amid the timeless pleasures of convivial conversation among friends. Many are excellent. Here are four of the best Heuriger in and around Vienna to try.

Insects provide a climate-friendly, high-protein alternative to meat – and producers are betting that ever more consumers will bite in response to the latest buzz.

Becoming a self-taught wine writer is easily more fun than covering city hall or the sewer district.  Still, as my articles on local wines and v...

Being a plant-based foodie is increasingly easy – and delicious.

Seeking to seed a culinary revolution, Tolstoy’s all-vegan, healthy casual dining shows promise, but the menu needs work.

'Fatteh' comes from the Arabic language meaning crumble or lay bread over something.

Cornelia and Andreas Diesenreiter prove that sustainability is delicious. 

Where to go on a lazy Sunday

'Fatteh' comes from the Arabic language meaning crumble or lay bread over something.

Full of mini-mountains and Lilliput farmsteads, the Südsteiermark is Austria’s most unlikely wine growing region and well worth the trip.

But if you plan to cook Bulgarian dishes at home, you will definitely need a good Bulgarian shop to buy some typical products: On Pilgramgasse you will find a Bulgarian shop.

With the pandemic forcing Vienna’s eateries to shut down for months, many of the city’s gourmets and gourmands have been compelled to start cooking themselves – a delectable hobby many are unwilling to give up even now that the long lockdown is (hopefully) over. Here are Metropole’s favorite purveyors of quality produce, along with some tips for improving your home cooking game, from books to ceramics to DIY kits that make cooking easy.

The bakery rides the crest of artisanal baking while reviving a delectable local tradition.

They say geography is destiny – the defining coastlines of cultures and languages. But when you get right down to it, what really matters is the food!

Finding good fish to cook at home just got a lot easier. A new stand on the Karmelitermarkt is a good place to go.

In the wine ratings game, the big names often get the big scores, while smaller growers suspect the system is rigged. Whom can you trust?

Rising costs and real estate speculators have been a real threat to Viennese wine, but a gang of six have been pushing back.

From 'Butterbretzn' to 'Fischbrötchen' - Here are the spots serving traditional German cuisine in the city.

When I make the case for 'Mett' to my Austrian friends, I’m usually met with raised eyebrows and disgruntled faces. While they seem to question my mental health, I promise 'Mett' is worth a try. Thus, I ventured fourth on a quest for 'Mett' in Vienna.

Wilde Ehe marries chill savoir-faire with thoughtful quality – just don’t ask about the name.

Hip and relaxed, the Mochi Ramen Bar is a great hangout – but the secret’s in the soup

Appetizers Duvan čvarci (tobacco pork cracklings) Typical Serbian Dish from the West, these pork cracklings are special for two reasons: They cont...

Alma Gastrothèque serves soulful vegetables and natural wines with esprit.

You lose track of time at the family-run restaurant, in the 16th district, famous for its excellent food, authentic decor and positive vibes.

Biodynamic winemaking offers a holistic, more natural approach for a post-pandemic world.

So nice to meet you! You must come over for dinner so we can eat and drink properly, and start our friendship off on the right foot.

The award-winning chef’s new restaurant in the Kamptal is refined, yet unpretentious.

Here are the Viennese food spots that make the Hungarian community feel at home.

Check out the best of Hungarian fashion and culture in Vienna.

COVID-19 has brought Vienna’s nightlife to a screeching halt, with clubs unsure of when they can reopen - and how to survive until then.

The annual Wine Salon in Palais Coburg presented a tough jury's selection of the best of the current year. The setting was magnificent, the wines too.

Opening like a blossom during quarantine, Comal offers traditional Mexican food and hospitality.

Noble Savage serves eclectic delights, constantly improving and developing them.

The annual Wine Salon in Palais Coburg presented a tough jury's selection of the best of the current year. The setting was magnificent, the wines too.

Sometimes it is the taste of home that really makes us feel belong, wherever we are.

Corona affects everybody, but wine growers remain resilient in the face of unrecoverable losses, weather and labor problems.

Brothers Matty and Arik Vinnitski’s Matiki Bar brings a tropical summer feel to Spittelberg – or your home.

This summer, amid varnished wood and polished brass, the tree-sheltered Kleinod Stadtgarten behind the Kursalon could be the ideal place to see and be seen.

Discover Metropole’s guide to Vienna's most delicious ice cream spots to cool off this summer!

Nestled in the 3rd district, The Taste of India’s second location serves authentic North Indian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, balancing food and feeling.

Vienna’s bars and eateries reopened to uncertainty and distancing measures.

The Wiener Reopening Woche saw the Indian fusion eatery In-Dish welcome patrons back with resounding success

Spoon offers feel-good food, great value and brisk service, but speed is a double-edged sword.

Modern gastropub with a well-considered drink selection and delectable food

After guiding the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (ÖWM) through 15 successful years, Willi Klinger has returned to selling wines from all over at up-market retailer Wein & Co

Two immunologists share which nutrients can support our resistance to disease in the times of corona.

Small and cozy, eating at Patrick Sowa’s Seidengasse 31 is like having dinner in your living room.

’Tis the season yet again – Christmas markets are in full swing, the smell of Maroniis in the air and Glühwein is consumed by the bucket. And, of course, there’s the obligatory toast on Silvester

By Antonia Kögl & Benedikt Steinle Few places in Vienna emanate the warmth of Kommod – a wonderful architectural gem, the forme...

The orchestra hammers the final cadence, the curtain falls and the audience breaks into pandemonium – there is nothing like the thrill of p...

At Gasthaus Wild, the Austrian custom of roast goose for St. Martin’s is a veritable feast.

Sören Herzig’s newly opened restaurant in the Dorotheum’s former warehouse serves a memorable menu mit Herz.

“Austrian wines, sir? Certainly ...” Store manager Allyson showed me to a shelf of Yellowtail Chardonnays and Sauvignons. No, I reply, no ka...

Burgenland covers many microclimates and qualities of terroir, resulting in a richness of wines just a short hop from downtown Vienna. A rough w...

Luftschloss Cobenzl is a magnificent venue with an amazing view – but patience is mandatory.

With legions of purveyors of frozen treats, Vienna has ice cream for any given sundae.

Under the shady trees of the Augarten, fabulous food and refreshments await at Schankwirtschaft.

Dedicated to the cuisine of imperial times, to Otto Wagner Schützenhaus is steeped in history. The legendary architect Otto Wagner shaped modern Vi...

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in more places around the world than is any other national festival. Vienna is no exception! Whether or not you hai...

David Zoklits and André Spitzinger bring Southeast Asian flair to Josefstadt while paying homage to a German comedy legend. For a few years now, th...

The 2018 Austrian wines are defined by last year’s long summer and sweltering temperatures. Like love and moonlight, wine and sunshine go hand in ...

In Vienna, quality baked glossare more accessible than ever before. The challenge for bakers is to keep standards high, while still growing ...

Combining elegance and tradition with eclectic elements from world cuisine, Skopik & Lohn brings a casual, cosmopolitan vibe to fine dining. 

In Yori authentic Korean cuisine takes the stage in Vienna as a veteran proudly looks on. One of my earliest memories as a child is making specia...

Channeling imperial indulgence, the riding dinners at Meissl & Schadn are all about good taste – in both senses.

The Mystery Makers challenge you to experience the KHM in a different light. Behind the ornate facade of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM), a...

The Anglo-Austrian couple of Oliver and Petra Lucas offers seasonal casual fine dining. “When Grace is open, I’m in the house,” said UK-born chef/o...

Honu Tiki Bowls serves fresh, healthy Hawaiian-inspired bowls with regional ingredients. Only open since June, Vienna’s first Hawaiian bistro, Honu...

Other winemakers may follow the méthode champenoise,  but the aristocrats of bubbly still define the market.  Procedures can be copied; the magic is m...

The award-winning restaurant Taubenkobel lures you to its Vienna popup – and with good reason Despite its off-the-beaten-track location in Schützen...

The special 10th-anniversary edition of the Vienna Fashion Week happened last week! From Sep 10-16 an impressive 65 local and international designers ...

Lower Austria's Thermenregion is home to several signature varieties, as remarkable as they are rare. In a wine world dominated by a limited numb...

Intensive Care: The Delirium Café brings a bit of Belgian cheer to Vienna’s lager-battered heart. No matter the month or temperature, it’s always be...

The brothers Wrenkh build on family and history. Practically growing up in the kitchen of their parents’ pioneering vegetarian restaurant in the 198...

In a crowded brunch landscape, Turnhalle im brick5 offers exceptional organic fare in a relaxed environment. When the doors to Turnhalle im brick5 o...

At the Ufertaverne of the Hofbauer Segelschule, great food and wine is only half the draw It’s a sunny Sunday in Vienna, with a light breeze. A g...

The Weinbauschule Klosterneuburg continues to innovate new grape varieties. Austrian wine lovers all know Zweigelt, the quintessential Austrian r...

To the late chef Anthony Bourdain, “Life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is not a life worth livi...

Keisuke Numata enriches Vienna’s food culture with traditional Japanese cuisine Take one quick stroll along your local food court and you may com...

Despite behind-the-scenes struggles, the Donaukanal remains the place to be when the temperature rises As a tourist couple is taking a selfie on the...

Anni’s Bröselei bakes delicious vegan and gluten-free dishes made with love As Viennese cuisine is meat-heavy, when chef Anni Huber and her marke...

This year’s VieVinum showcases the best of Austria and introduces little known Swiss and Dalmatian wines at the Hofburg from June 9 to 11. Wine f...

The Marina Restaurant combines Austrian culinary variations and Mediterranean flavors with an unbeatable view and a refreshing breeze As the days...

Gin is in, more than ever. As Vienna kicked off its first annual Vienna Gin Festival on May 3 & 4, a worldwide trend celebrated its arrival. With ...

Pull your own Apfelstrudel dough, make a perfect Wiener Schnitzel – passionate chefs offer tasting tours and сourses. Maybe you’ve come to love Aus...

For nearly a decade, Christian Domschitz has brought his culinary passion to the Vestibül. “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” remarks Mi...

From the Wachau’s Grüner Veltliner to Vienna’s Gemischter Satz, Austrian wines have reinvented themselves onto the global stage. In the theater o...

Why "low intervention" wines have a hard time getting designated The disastrous Austrian wine scandal that shook the world in 1985 left a lasting m...

A tour around Lower Austria’s cider region, the Mostviertel, blends tradition with innovation. I have vivid memories of my first encounter with M...

More Havana than Gatsby, Clandestino appeals far beyond its niche. Many have attributed Vienna’s consistently high quality-of-life rankings to facto...

An Austro-French couple serves viennoiseries to the Viennese. Barely half a year in business, Parémi, the new boulangerie/patisserie b...

Heunisch & Erben’s huge wine selection and scrumptious menu make the perfect pairing. Vienna has enjoyed a flurry...

The Krypt updates the speakeasy with award-winning décor and drinks. Little do we think about the space beneath our feet; our cities are fu...

The Viennese love their white wines young and fresh. Winemakers in Gols would prefer to wait. Farmers the world over ...

Adored by local musicians and always welcoming, ZWE keeps local jazz alive. The “city of music” may be best known for classical fare, but unsurpris...