If you like Michelin star restaurants Vienna is holding a few gems. Increasingly, our love for hearty local cuisine has been making space for the creative delights of fine gourmet dining.
In their gourmet restaurants our Michelin star chefs have revolutionized and lightened up Viennese cuisine. Now, Wiener Schnitzel, Palatschinken and other fried dishes get by on the bare minimum of frying oil; cream sauces are either replaced or lightened up with vegetable broths; Meat cuts have slimmed down. Finally, bread and potato dumplings have changed proportions with vegetables cooked firm to the bite.
Most top chefs deliberately source their ingredients from high quality Austrian farms. They use Austria's rich variety of home grown vegetables, mushrooms, meat, bread and dairy products.
Heinz Reitbauer, chef of Austria's best gourmet restaurant, the Steirereck im Stadtpark, gets his vegetables from carefully selected suppliers. Among them is the Higher School for Gardening Education in Schonbrunn Palace, a private grower of dandelions, a supplier from Vienna's Rochus market, and a specialist supplier for wild vegetables.
"For me, the producers are the new important stars", he says "they are often the roots for a new trend." (source: Falstaff)
Michelin Star Restaurants Vienna: The Big Five
With fifteen Michelin star restaurants Vienna offers a sizeable selection of gourmet restaurants serving Austrian cuisine (there are others serving international food). They are either independently located or form part of hotels. As of 2019, we list one three star, four two star and 10 one star Michelin restaurants.
1. Restaurant Amador (three stars): Based in a large vaulted wine cellar, Austria's only restaurant with three Michelin stars seduces anyone up for truly imaginative, quality yet simply composed dishes. Since 2016, Germany-born Spanish Juan Amador redefines fine dining in Vienna with daringly wonderful creations. Most of the menu won't fit into any regional cuisine, except a few regular nods to his native Spain.
Thanks to Amador's close collaboration with local wine king Fritz Wieninger you can rely on a top wine experience, too.
2. Michelin restaurant Steirereck
im Stadtpark (two stars): After decades of Michelin star success, Austria's oldest star restaurant still reinvents local cuisine to the highest standards. Above all, chef and owner Heinz Reitbauer loves to introduce guests to long forgotten veggie types such as beta carrots. Read my review in Michelin Restaurant Steirereck. Price: (4 lunch courses) approximately EUR 105 (excluding drinks)
Location: Am Heumarkt 2A (inside Stadtpark), A-1030 Vienna
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 11.30 am to 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm to midnight;
Bookings: call +43 (1) 713 31 68 to book a table
3. Michelin restaurant Silvio Nickol (two stars):
Located in luxury hotel Coburg Palace, this Michelin temple takes guests to a higher taste experience. Formerly nicknamed the 'Asparagus castle' because of its thin columns in front, Coburg Palace's Silvio Nickol restaurant now serves incredibly innovative creations with outstanding taste. Read more in Michelin restaurant Silvio Nickol.
Price: (3 lunch course) approximately EUR 128 (excluding drinks)
Location: Coburgbastei 4, A-1010 Vienna
Opening hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm (last reservation)
Bookings: call +43 1 51818130 to book a table
4. Konstantin Filippou (two stars):
One of Vienna's most avantgarde chefs, Konstantin Alexander Filippou's follows a purist, straightforward cuisine. Not only has he a passion for the perfect ingredients as well as the essence of taste. At times, Filippou's cooking reflects his Austrian/Greek background, though he is no stranger to Basque Txogitxu and Croation langostino, either.
Price: (3 lunch courses) approximately EUR 40 (excluding drinks)
Location: Dominikanerbastei 17, A-1010 Vienna
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm (kitchen closes at 2.00 pm); evenings 6.30 pm to midnight (kitchen closes at 10.30 pm);
Bookings: call +43 (0) 1 51 22 229 to book a table
5. Mraz und Sohn (two stars):
Definitely for those who like breaking ground is this Viennese family business serving highly creative food. Above all, the kitchen wildly experiments with Viennese food: expect things such as octopus with greaves dumplings and chicoree, or breast and thymus from veal in egg nogg with licorice cabbage and truffled rice.
More than a decade ago, third-generation Lukas Mraz learned the ropes with Dutch cooking wizard Johnnie Boer. The legere ambiente made of a mix of country style, contemporary chic and a dash of pop art seems to have organically grown over the years. Mraz and Sohn is located across the Danube in the 20th district.
Price: (3 courses) approximately EUR 65 (excluding drinks)
Location: Wallensteinstrasse 59, A-1200 Vienna
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 11am to 3pm; 6.30pm to midnight; closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Bookings: call +43 (0)1 330 45 94 to book a table
6. Vegetarian gourmet temple Tian
Tian restaurant​. If you savour plant-based dining, Tian Restaurant Wien is a revelation. At Tian, the six- or eight-course set menus showcase a culinary finesse that pushes boundaries. Dishes such as "chioggia, radish, juneberry" or "king oyster mushroom, pumpkin, elderflower" strike a perfect balance between new and simple, with their flavours rooted in the exceptional craftsmanship of chefs Paul Ivić and Florian Burtscher.
Seasonal and local ingredients take centre stage here, sourced at their peak to deliver the kind of depth only nature can provide. To elevate the experience, you can choose from a superb lineup of organic wines or indulge in thoughtfully curated non-alcoholic pairings. The setting of ian Wien​ blends modern elegance with timelessness, while the staff – ever attentive and genuinely cheerful – ensure the atmosphere remains both refined and inviting.
Location: Himmelpfortgasse 23, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 18:00-23:00; closed on Sunday and Monday
Bookings: call +43 (0) 18904665
7. Edvard at Hotel Kempinski
The Edvard Wien at Hotel Kempinski understated luxury, which makes the culinary artistry behind it shine even brighter. The dining room’s elegant interior sets a serene tone, complementing chef Paul Gamauf’s seasonally inspired creations. His dishes celebrate vegetables and herbs with asubtle Mediterranean influence and the occasional surprise of preserved ingredients.
The tasting menus – available in five, seven, or nine courses – explore textures and flavours, each plate beautifully balanced and presented with finesse. Moreover, the wine list leans toward Austrian selections, though the Restaurant Edvard also features standout bottles from across Europe..
Named in honour of the hotel’s architect, Baron Theophil Edvard von Hansen, this fine dining combines history, innovation, and a touch of the unexpected.
Location: Schottenring 24, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 18:00-22:00; closed on Sunday and Monday
Bookings: call +43 (0) 23610008082
8. APRON
APRON offers a dining experience where contemporary design and culinary craftsmanship converge. One of the most striking features of the restaurant’s sleek interior is its impressive open kitchen, where seasonal ingredients take the spotlight in meticulously crafted dishes.
With international inspirations woven into every creation, the five- or seven-course set menus are visually stunning and taste amazing.ach plate testifies to precision and artistry. The attentive and polished service adds to the warmth of the setting, making guests feel equally at home and indulged.
Location: Am Heumarkt 35, 1030 Vienna, (close to Wiener Konzerthaus.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 18:00-22:00; closed on Sunday and Monday
Bookings: call +43 (0) 19074747
9. Pramerl and the Wolf
Pramerl und der Wolf is one of the more unusual Michelin Restaurants Vienna​ can be proud of. Transformed from a former pub into a casual fine dining destination t you feel like sitting in an upmarket yet unpretentious inn. The front-of-house team is as warm as they are knowledgeable..
Clearly the surprise menu takes the spotlight, as there is no à la carte. Expect the most bizarre yet excellent flavours come together harmoniously. With an unwavering focus on top-quality ingredients, each dish feels fresh, inventive, and thoughtfully composed, making it a must-visit for adventurous food lovers.
Location: Pramergasse 21, Vienna, 1090, Austria
Opening hours: Wednesday & Thursday: 19:00-00:00, Friday and Saturday: 18:00-00:00, Sunday to Tuesday- Closed.
Bookings: call +43 (0)1 9464139
10. Aend
Aend Wien captivates with its sleek, minimalist design, where clean lines and striking brick arches create an atmosphere of understated elegance. The open kitchen takes centre stage, offering a glimpse of Fabian Günzel’s team at work, their dedication and precision evident in every movement.
The menu is a masterclass in modern creativity, with up to 15 courses that showcase top-quality ingredients and bold, imaginative techniques. Each dish reflects a harmonious balance of flavours and an artistic touch, perfectly in sync with the restaurant’s refined aesthetic.
Location: Mollardgasse 76, Vienna, 1060, Austria
Opening hours: Monday: 19:00-23:00 ;Tuesday to Friday: 12:00-15:00
19:00-23:00; closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Bookings: call +43 (0) 1 5953416
Other Michelin Star Restaurants in Vienna
Among the other Michelin Star Restaurants Vienna are Blue Mustard, Le Ciel at Grand Hotel Wien, Das Loft at Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom, Shiki, and restaurant Walter Bauer.
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