AFFORDABLE EATING IN VIENNA Restaurant Reviews Solicited ...

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SHEBBEN
1070, Lerchenfelderstrasse 45

Take D tram to Dr. Karl Renner Ring, then get on the 46 tram (2 stops) to Strozzigasse. Shebben is to
your left, on the left side of the street. Great “Bar and Grill” atmosphere, popular place to watch
sports, and best of all, “Simpsons” in English on Sunday night! Great beer selection, delicious
burgers served on focaccia bread, and a variety of other sandwiches and salads. Don’t be surprised if
it’s referred to as “Buffalo Bill’s”; that’s what it used to be called a few summers ago. The servers
are very nice; they all speak English and always remember your face. (1998)

FRESCO GRILL
1090, Liechtensteinstrasse 10

Directions: Take the U2 to Schottentor and follow signs to Liechtensteinstrasse. Turn left out of the
station. Cross the street, and grill will be a block and a half on the right. Food: burritos, tacos, and
nice bar. We split an inexpensive combo—a veggie burrito, tortilla chips, and soda. They also have
delicious salads. Outdoor seating is handicap accessible, but indoor seating is not. (2008)

THE SALOON
1220, Donaustadt Strasse

From Institute, take U1 at Karlsplatz towards Kagran (get off at last stop). Exit underground, and turn
right out of the station to Donaustadt Strasse. You’ll see a large gray building called the Donauplex
with many restaurants, bars, and a cinema. Take stairs by Burger King sign to first floor. The Saloon is
located on your left. This restaurant is your classic American steak joint (comparable to Outback, Rio
Grande, Brann’s, etc.). Food consists of basic appetizers (onion rings, mozzarella sticks, potato
wedges), main courses (burgers, steaks, chili, salads) and a variety of beverages. Portions were hearty
and filling. Friendly waiters spoke great English. This is a must for people who like Bon Jovi and your
classic pitcher of beer (they even have Miller Light and Bud). On Tuesday nights they have line dancing
from 8-11! A great place to kick back and help you feel like you’re at home. (2001)

SPOONS

1220, Donauturmstrasse 4‬
Located in the middle of the Danube Park, this restaurant sits directly beneath the Danube Tower. It is
understandable why it is so easily overlooked because the restaurant most people dine at in that area is
atop the tower. It is a shame that this restaurant wasn’t built so it could overlook the park; instead, a
majority of the view is the parking lot. It has a very nice terrace area to sit at during the summer
months. Spare ribs and buffalo wings are very delicious specialties here. Before entering, look at the
listed specials. With moderate prices and very friendly service, this is a great place to eat at before or
after your trip up the Danube Tower if you don’t want to pay the prices to eat at the top. (2013 W)

IRISH / SCOTTISH / AUSTRALIAN

CROSS FIELD AUSTRALIAN PUB
1010, Maysedergasse 5

From the Institute, make a left and walk towards the Mozart Cafe. The Australian Pub is around the
left corner on the right. No, there might not be any kangaroos in Austria, but you don’t have to go far
for an authentic Australian atmosphere. This restaurant is by far one of my favorites in all of
downtown Vienna. The food varies from grilled crocodile to kangaroo burgers; you can even order
an appetizer of grasshoppers. The menu also has a great variety of foods for those of us who don’t
feel so daring. I ordered a fresh garden salad filled with cucumbers, tomatoes, and red peppers. My
next trip there I ventured into the salmon fillet, which came with a baked potato and steamed
vegetables. The waitress was very, very nice and spoke excellent English. I got an unlimited supply of
ice water for no charge. Restrooms are located downstairs, which would be hard with a wheelchair,

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and tables are available outside for those who are smoke-sensitive. (1998)
FLANAGAN'S IRISH PUB
1010, Schwarzenbergstrasse (corner of Schellinggasse)

Take D tram to Schwarzenbergplatz. Walk directly away from the fountain (so that it's at your back)
about two blocks along Schwarzenbergstrasse. Bar is on corner to your right. It has a beautiful interior
and a wide selection of dishes, Irish and otherwise. Guinness on tap, of course. They serve hearty
portions of food at great prices, including the best burgers in Vienna! We have also enjoyed the superb
appetizers as well as Flanagan’s fish and chips. Great bathrooms, but downstairs. (1997 W)

LINDENKELLER RISTORANT
1010, Rotenturm Strasse

Walk down Kärntnerstrasse toward Stephansdom. After you pass cathedral, street becomes Rotenturm
Strasse. Halfway down first block, Lindenkeller will appear on your right. Restaurant features Irish
pub atmosphere with Irish and Austrian dishes on the English menu. Most meals are moderately
priced, and the restaurant offers daily happy-hour specials on a selected meal. Unfortunately, the
dining room is down a flight of stairs, making Lindenkeller difficult for wheelchair access. (2002)

MOLLY DARCY'S IRISH PUB
1010, Schreyvogelgasse

Take D tram or U2 to Schottentor/Universität. McDonald’s is on left, and neo-Gothic Votive church is

way across the street. Walk past McD's to a huge monument with a winged, golden, bare-chested (how
typical!) woman on top. Turn left behind monument onto Schreyvogelgasse, and pub is at end of block
on left. Beautiful interior, great music. Almost everyone speaks English with an Irish accent. You can get
ice with your water, soda, etc. Generous lunch and dinner portions, wide variety of food, and smoothest
whiskey in Vienna! Kudos to bathrooms. Friendly Irish staff serves up tasty baked potatoes, Irish stew,
salads, fish and chips, sandwiches. Drinks are average price, and if you're lucky, you may get the
pleasure of hearing Rusty, the guitar player, strum a few tunes. As the cute bartender says, "At Molly
Darcy's, every hour is happy hour!" (1997 WR)

PADDY O’BRIEN’S
1010, Passauer Platz 2

Take the U1 towards Kagran or the U4 towards Heiligenstadt; get off at Schwedenplatz. When you get
to street level, walk down Franz-Josefs-Kai towards Rotenturmtrasse. Continue past this street and at
Marc-Aurel-Str., take road slightly diagonal to the left--Salzgries. Down this street on left is a large
stairwell. Go up the staircase, and the restaurant (same address as Echo-City Thai restaurant) will be
right next to the Maria on the Banks (Maria am Gestade) Church. It claims to be Vienna’s largest Irish
Pub with a great atmosphere and delectable food. Kilkenny Guinness comes on tap, and inexpensive
burgers with fries or fish and chips are popular choices. (1998)

BILLY'S BONES IRISH PUB
1090, Schlickplatz 4

From the Opera, take the D tram towards Rathaus. Get off two stops after Schottentor/Schlickgasse. Go
right off the trolley a block or two, and it's on your right. Happy hour is Sunday and Monday from 7-8
p.m, but too many Hope students there can spoil the atmosphere. English is the only language spoken. It
is your typical Irish pub with many kinds of Irish beers and English cider. Irish food (fish and chips,
onion burgers, potato cakes, and sandwiches) is very inexpensive. (1996, 2009)

CHARLIE P’S
1090, Wahringer Strasse 3

From Schottentor/Universität take 37, 38, 40, 41, or 42 Strassenbahn to Schwartzspanierstrasse. The
pub is directly across the street. This place opened in the late fall of ’97, so it is beautiful inside. A
great atmosphere with many people there every visit. This is the best Irish Pub, and the food and
drinks are also reasonably priced with credit cards accepted. (1998)

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HIGHLANDER
1090, Garrisongasse

Take 43/44 Strassenbahn from Schottentor one stop to Universitätinstitüt. Highlander is on left as
you start walking down Garrisongasse. It’s open until 2 a.m. every day. Tired of Irish pubs? Well, as
we all well know, “if it’s not Scottish, it’s CRAP!” Check out “ Highlander” for a change of pace, at
least, in your beer-drinking habits: Highlander, Hacker, and cider are all available from tap, while
they have Woody’s and Kapsreiter in bottles. Wait a minute, what’s “Kilkennys” doing on the menu?
Tagesteller (daily special) Mon through Fri for lunch. They have burgers (careful, though, it’s not
what you think it will be!). Also available: breads with spreads and salads. (1998 W)

GREEK / TURKISH / INDIAN / AFRICAN / RUSSIAN

EPHESUS
1010, Brauner-StraBe 8

Go left out of Institute; take another left at Augustinergasse. Turn right on Braunerstrasse; restaurant
is on left with orange sign. Ephesus is Greek and Mediterranean with a friendly staff, a great
atmosphere, and indoor and outdoor seating. It has amazing lamb dishes, hummus, garlic bread, and
stuffed tomatoes. The prices are reasonable, and you can get tap water! (2004 W)

GREEK IMBISS
1010, Seilerstätte

Say you decide that Wienerwald isn’t what you want today. Proceed down Annagasse until
Seilerstätte. Almost immediately across the street is a little restaurant on the corner with a big
“Gyros” sign. Souvlaki, Gyros, veggie Gyros, Borek--‘nough said. Gyros here are smaller than the
ones at the Naschmarkt. Don’t bring lots of friends because the place isn’t big enough. (1998 W)

GYROS RESTAURANT
1010, Fichtgasse 2

From Institute, facing Opera, take a left, then a right behind Opera, then a left onto Kärntnerstrasse
and a right onto Krugerstrasse. At the end of Krugerstrasse, take a left onto Seilerstätte. Look at the
green Gyros Restaurant sign on the right side of the street, corner of Seilerstätte and Fichtgasse. Get
real lamb—not turkey—gyros. For the more adventurous, just point on the Speisekarte. This method
has yet to fail. Greek food is good for you. For the truly brazen (you know who you are), simply grab
a choice-looking dish out from an adjacent customer. Meet local construction crews. No one here
attempts English. Two thumbs up. Always open? Kein Ruhetag! (2000 W)

KOH-I-NOOR (INDIAN)
1010, Marc Aurel Strasse 8

Take the U1/U4 to Schwedenplatz and then, by foot, in the direction of the Salzorbrucke, turn left on
Marc Aurelstrasse. Koh-i-noor is about a block up the street on left. If you love curries and have
money to spare, try the appetizer of wood-oven baked bread, main dish of chicken with side of
Basmati rice, and a Lassi (yogurt drink--a must!). Price ran me more than I expected, but the food
was really good, and they’re proud of their “original Indian Wood-oven.” (1998)

OLYMP GRIECHISCHE TAVERN
1010, Liliengasse 5

Take Kärntnerstrasse towards St. Stephan’s, go right on Singerstrasse, then right on Liliengasse. Olymp
is on left. Sick of Schniztel? Not going to Greece this summer? Here's the place!! Beautiful pictures of
Greek scenes and Greek music infuse the setting. Stuffed grape leaves are a superb appetizer. Katapula
(chicken breast with fries) was extremely flavorful, juicy, and a bit spicy, but chicken was so tender that

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it fell apart with touch of a knife. The Gyro, though a bit pricy, was fresh and moist and spiced to
perfection. Finally, one member of our group tried the Greek red wine. It was extremely powerful and
thick--maybe the strangest wine in town. Olymp was a tasty experience for all, and we were sad to leave.
This place has the coldest Coke in town! (1997)

ORPHEUS
1010, Spiegelgasse 10

Take a left outside Institute and walk past Albertina to Lobkowitz Platz (just before Augustiner Kirche).
Turn right onto Lobkowitz Platz (it soon becomes Spiegelgasse--perpendicular to Graben). This place
has incredible Greek dishes at reasonable prices. My first time, I had delicious moussaka (Greek
lasagna). The second time I had an even better jemista (veggies stuffed with rice), and the waiter
recognized me. Greek music in background, outdoor/indoor seating, restrooms downstairs. (1997 W)

RESTAURANT STOLICHNY
1010, Fischhof 3

From the Institute, walk past Stephansdom on the Rotenturmstrasse for one block, and turn left onto
Lichtenstrasse. Take second right and walk one block (you go under a large arch with a clock in it).
Restaurant is on corner. If you’ve never eaten Russian food, treat yourself to this wonderful cuisine.
Staff is friendly and more than willing to explain every dish. Be adventurous; though nothing looks
familiar, everything is delicious, from the borscht to the blinis to the fine Georgian wines available
by the bottle. Food was medium-priced—not an everyday eatery, but surely worth a try. (2002 W)

IRODION-GRIECHISCHE SPEZIALITÄTEN
1030, Hainsburgerstrasse exit of Rochusgasse station on the U3

This lovely Greek restaurant is impossible to miss as you come up the escalator from Rochusgasse.
You may dine inside, outside, or in a glass-walled area. Fine décor and Greek folk music. Go for
lunch, as dinners can be expensive. The lunch specials are filling and delicious and reasonable in
price. They come with a yummy salad and not-so-yummy anise schnapps. Great white wine! (2000)

CURRY UP!
1040, Gusshausstrasse 19

Turn right from Institute and head down Operngasse. Turn right at Treitlstrasse; go past Technical
Institute on right and park on left until Karlskirche. Head down first street (Argentinierstrasse) to
right of Karlskirche. Go straight for one block and arrive at Curry Up! on left side of street at corner
of Argentierstrasse and Gusshausstrasse. Curry Up! serves fresh, authentic Indian curries in a “fast-
casual” environment. Order and pay at front counter, and food will be brought quickly wherever you
opt to sit. There is no English menu, but server/cashier was so helpful and translated everything.
Choose from a selection of meat and vegetable curries, rice, flat breads, soups, and salads at very
affordable prices! Portions are not large, but just order more. Outdoor seating is available. (2012)

DEMI TASS
1040, Prinz Eugen Strasse 28

Catch D Strassenbahn across from front of Opera, and three stops later, you’ll be close to delicious
Indian food. Head up the hill, and you can’t miss this place on right. It’s decked out with plants and
Indian art. Friendly staff, English menu, and authentic music made for cool atmosphere. Moderately
spicy chicken, beef, lamb, and vegetarian dishes; prices a bit high but reasonable for a weekly
splurge. Open for lunch at 11:30, dinner at 6, Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday). (1999 W)

THE INDIAN PAVILION
1040, Naschmarkt 74-75

Turn right from the Institute and go straight down Operngasse until you see the Secession building
with the Naschmarkt on the left. Restaurant is in center lane in this busy market area with indoor or
outdoor seating. They serve moderately spicy and delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. A

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full lunch with rice, chicken and vegetable curry plus sweets was very inexpensive. (2001)
SRI LANKA
1050, Schönbrunnerstrasse 84

Take U4, direction Hütteldorf. Get off at Margaretengïrtel, exit at Margarentengürtel sign, walk to
left, turn right on Margarentengürtel, turn left on Schönbrunnerstasse, and walk a few blocks.
Restaurant is on left. Pleasant décor, friendly service, delightful patio with tables. International menu
has exotic fruit juices. The “all you can eat buffet” on Monday nights is a genuine bargain. (1997)

SCHRAG
1070, Neustiftgasse

Take the D, J or 1 tram to Dr. Karl Renner Ring and then the 48A to the Neubagasse/Neustiftgasse stop.
When you get off, the restaurant is right in front of you. The bus back is one street over in the same spot.
The interior décor is a mix between Western/Middle Eastern. This hole in the wall restaurant has great
food. I had Stroganoff and it tasted just like mom’s cooking. (2005)

LEVANTE RESTAURANT
1080, Josefstadter Strasse 14

Take U2 to Rathaus; exit to Stadiongasse/Josefstadtergasse. Walk 1½ blocks up Josefstadtergasse,
and you'll find Levante on right. This Turkish restaurant is a great change from Italian and Chinese. I
had chicken skeer with rice, potatoes, and salad for 85 AS. The food was delicious and varied. You
can get an English menu and tap water with no problem. The atmosphere was great and very cozy--
perfect place to go for dinner before a performance at Vienna's English Theatre. (1995)

PARS RESTAURANT
1080, Lerchenfelder Strasse 148

This is a Persian Restaurant with lovely indoor seating. From the Institute, hop on the D tram to Dr.
Karl Renner-Ring. Cross under the street and jump on the 46. Take this three stops to Schottenfeld.
Go left off the tram about two blocks. On your right is the restaurant that serves moderately priced
Turkish-inspired food. I enjoyed a kabob served with a healthy portion rice and salad. (2003)

MAKUTI
1090, Nussdorferstrasse 75

From Schottentor take the 38 tram to Nussdorferstrasse; this African restaurant/café is across the
street. The menu is in dinner prices, so if you go for lunch you’ll be pleasantly surprised, especially
when you see the huge amount of food you get. (Go hungry and see if you can clean your plate!) The
food is very authentic, even down to the plates. Try Mama Makuti’s specialties—although ask about
their ingredients first, lest you end up with tripe. The staff, native Kenyans, are very friendly and
speak English as well as German and probably other languages. (2006 W)

TURKISH CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT
1100, Favoritenstrasse 105

Want something really special but inexpensive? Take U1 to Reumanplatz, and this fine Turkish
restaurant is right down this busy street above the subway and next to Burger King. Friendly waiters
catered to our large group so nicely. They even asked a couple to move so we could combine tables.
Vegetarians and meat-eaters were happy with pictures of each dish on menu and even more satisfied
with intriguing tastes of “lamb in Anatolian flatbread” and “Izmir köfte” (I’m not going to tell you
what that is!) The wine was good and cheap. Leave room for ice cream at nearby Tichy. (2009 W)

ODYSSEUS
1140, Penzingerstrasse 57 (corner of Diesterwegg)

Take the U4 to Hietzing. Walk north on Nisselgasse (opposite side of canal from Schönbrunn) one block
to Penzingerstrasse. Turn right and walk one block to Diesterwegg. This authentic Greek restaurant is
on the corner. The food is plentiful and economical. The Greek atmosphere is better than in other

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restaurants closer to the first district. The waiters are friendly and humorous. Try the Huhnerbrüst (3
grilled chicken breasts and rice and vegetable and french fries and salad) and the Lammspiess (on a
skewer with rice and vegetables). The large Vorspeiseplatter will introduce you to many tasty Greek
appetizers. A good Greek white wine (Retsina) tops it off. (1995)

IOS TAVERN
1210, Donau Insel (on Donau)

Take the U1 to Donau Insel, go downstairs, and walk across river on footbridge. Ios Tavern is along the
water--blue and white awnings, great food! Chicken and big Greek salads are inexpensive. Friendly
service. Don't ask for more feta cheese; they will bring a whole platter and charge extra. (1997 W)

VEGETARIAN

In addition to the few vegetarian restaurants that are reviewed here, I have a separate list of another dozen
or more vegetarian restaurants in Vienna for those who are strict vegetarians or vegans. Almost every
restaurant in Vienna has a variety of vegetarian dishes and salads on its menu.

THE ART OF LIFE
1010, Stubenring 14

For those who want tasty, vegetarian, dairy-free eating at moderate prices off the Ringstrasse, try
this new restaurant. It serves a variety of hot and cold entrees, salad bar, soups, herbal teas, fresh
juices, and dairy-free (but not sugar-free) ice creams (tofu based). For lunch, I had hearty vegetable
soup and huge platter of potatoes, brown rice, green beans, and baked tofu for a low cost. There’s a
large indoor dining space and an outdoor café. Only negative surprise is that smoking is permitted!
In a restaurant serving healthy food?? Old habits die hard0. I spoke to the owner and urged him to
provide a smoke-free section. Open for lunch and dinner every day except Sunday. (2002)

SIDDHARTHA
1010, Fleischmarkt

Walk down Kärntnerstrasse past St. Stephan's; turn right on Fleischmarkt. This well-known vegetarian
restaurant has a nice atmosphere, air-conditioned space, friendly waiters willing to explain menu.
Prices for main dishes are moderate to expensive but worth it. Good bread (not free). (1993)

CEBIS HOTEL RESTAURANT
1060, Wallgasse

If you are going for standing room tickets at the Raimund Theater (I saw Phantom of the Opera there), I
recommend this restaurant down the street and very close to the Westbahnhof. It is on the left-hand side,
and the sign for it is quite large with a red flower symbol of the hotel on it. The two delicious vegetarian
dishes that we devoured were a fried vegetable patty with side salad and a baked vegetable souffle with
side of buttered rice. Alas, meat dishes are also available. There is also a cocktail lounge where you can
order drinks and small appetizers before or after the theatre. (1991)

VEGI RANT
1090, Währingerstrasse 57 and other places

Take U2 to Schottentor and then streetcar 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 to second stop. Walk up street to #57.
This restaurant is a natural food store with a huge selection of vegetarian dishes at good prices. You
can get tasty vegi-burgers and many kinds of yogurts, granola, and organic products. (1997)

ICE CREAM

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CAFÉ DEL EUROPE
1010, Graben 31

Head down Kärntnerstrasse until you almost reach St. Stephen’s. Turn left onto the Graben; the café
is right past Zaras on the right. You may choose light pastries or rich desserts with alcoholic or
alcohol-free drinks. For most folks, however, the appealing specialty is ice cream. The texture is
thicker and creamier than most, and they use a regular scooper to serve it. I thought it was a rich
variation to the norm here. (2003 W)

EIS AM HOHERMARKT
1010, Hohermarkt

Go to Hohermarkt. See the big EIS sign? Indulge. Zanoni & Zanoni isn’t going to tell you about its
nearest and best competitor (in this writer’s opinion). Why is it better? Well, they don’t shoo you
away if you get an ice-cream to go and then sit down at one of their outside tables as Z & Z does.
Another reason is that they consistently give me more ice cream for my money than Z & Z. (1998 W)

EIS GROTTE
1010, Himmelpfortgasse

Take Kärntnerstrasse to Himmelpfortgasse (turn left). The EIS sign has a cone for the letter I. Choose
from several flavors and kinds of sundae at cheap prices. Great place to study. (1998)

EIS SALON
1010, Schwedenplatz

Take U1 to Schwedenplatz, exit to street, head left. Two buildings left from Franz Josef Kai is this
fantastic ice-cream parlor (my favorite) on the right. Indoor seating or walk-up window. (1997 W)

FRATELLI IL GELATO
1010, Rotenturmstrasse 23

Take U1 toward Leopoldau two stops to Schwedenplatz. Turn right facing street (rather than canal),
and walk two blocks. Fratelli is on corner on left. This gelato café boasts 30+ flavors and unbelievably
low prices and also serves unique sundaes and a wide range of inexpensive pastas, paninis, and tasty
salads. Do not miss this café, but it is not wheelchair accessible. (2007)

GELATERIA
1010, Hoher Markt 4

Go past St. Stephan’s to the Hoher Markt and turn left. Right past the large statue is one of the very
best ice cream spots on the left. It is definitely the epitome of ice cream with a list of specialties in a
full menu form and more choices than you’ve probably ever seen! Usually people will get four scoops
for the price of one at other places! Must try! Wheelchair accessible outside. (2003)

ITALIENISCHER EISSALON LORI
1010, Traffenhof

Walk down Kärntnerstrasse almost to St. Stephan’s. Turn left on Goldschmiedgasse and left again
one block down at the Timberland store. Halfway down on right is this Italian ice cream shop. When
I first arrived in Vienna, the most valuable piece of information my Hausfrau gave me was to stick
with the Italians for ice cream! For a reasonable price, enjoy any of their 25 flavors! (2003)

ZANONI AND ZANONI
1010, Rotenturmstrasse

Walk down Kärntnerstrasse toward Stephansplatz,continue two blocks past the Cathedral (or just
past Bizi Pizza), and this extra busy Eis Salon is on your right. You get three HUGE scoops of ice
cream for a steal, and it arguably is the best Eis in Wien. Huge numbers of Hope students congregate
here at all hours of the day and night, and most of them forget that ice cream has calories. In 2011,

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Hope student Nick Zanoni had no luck getting a free cone despite his company name! (1998, 2009 W)

VENEZIA EIS CAFE
1030, Rennweg

From Institute, take D tram across from front of Opera one stop. 71 tram will pick you up where the
D stops; three stops more, and you’ll see this cafe out the right window. It’s a fantastic place to grab
a cone after touring the Belvedere Palace, or stay longer and sit in the comfortable cafe. Their
gigantic sundaes come in huge, colorful glasses. The waitstaff was great and encouraged me to stay
and study as long as I liked! If you live in or near the third district, this is a must! (2000 W))

GELATERIA BORTOLOTTI PAOLO
1070, Mariahilfer Strasse 22(two other Bortolotti salons are at Mariahilfer Strasse 66 and 94)

You can walk here from the Institute or take U2 or U3 to one of the three Bortolotti salons on this
street. Walkers should head along the Ring to Babenbergerstrasse (just before the Kunsthistorisches
Museum). It becomes Mariahilferstrasse, so walk until you get to Zieglergasse. This Eis Parlor is
right past the bank on the right-hand corner. On my first night in Vienna, when my Hausfrau learned
that I loved ice cream, she took me all the way to this district for “the best ice cream in town!” Even
if you’re not in the area, make the trip; you will be in ecstasy with the variety of special flavors. My
recommended new favorite flavor is Topfen (cream cheese). Topfen has recently been in the news as
the cheese that Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn rubs on her bruises to relieve the pain. (2003, 2010 W)

GELATERIA ITALIANA
1060, Mariahilferstrasse (near McDonald's)

About an 8-10 minute walk up Mariahilferstrasse from the Ring (where it's called Babenbergerstrasse).
OK--maybe it's not the best Eis place in Vienna, but it's still very good (and this one hires real Italians).
Great selection of wonderful Eis flavors, and features several special dishes for drive-in. Take-out offers
four sizes of both cones and dishes at very reasonable prices. The server may be rude, but don't take it
personally. It's not you he doesn't like--it's customers in general. Also, according to legend, the only
place with chocolate-filled ice cream wafer tubes. (1993)

GIANNI DE PELLEGRIN- ITALIAN EIS SALON
1070, Westbahnstrasse 7

Take the D tram to Dr. Karl Renner-Ring and then the 49 to Zieglergasse. Walk back the way you
came from, and on the right side about one block down, there will be a big plastic ice cream cone
announcing this delightful place. You’re welcome to go in just for a cheap, yet delicious cup or cone,
but they also have a large 3-page menu of specialties. In addition to soft drinks, hot drinks and
milkshakes, they offer lots of fun options. Try their “Spaghetti Eis” or “Pizza Eis”--each looks just as
it sounds, only cool and sweet and refreshing. If you can’t handle the large portions, you can choose
from the children’s section. They have fun figures like Pinocchio. (2003)

EISSALON LIECHTENSTEIN
1090, Liechtensteinstrasse 18

Directions: Take the U2 to Schottentor and follow signs to Hohenstaufengasse. Get on the 40A bus.
Follow to Berggasse. Get off and turn right; it will be on your left. Food: gelato, sundaes. Seating:
Sit-down ice cream parlor or take-away. This restaurant is not handicap accessible. We each had
three generous scoops of gelato at the best prices we’ve found with a huge variety of flavors. (2008)

TICHY EIS SALON
1100, Reumannplatz 10

Tichy billboards are everywhere--doesn't that make you curious? If a store can afford all those ads,
doesn't that mean it's successful? Hop on the U1 to Reumannplatz. Step off, turn right, go up two
escalators (always turn right). Once outside, head for the street where Tichy covers an entire corner;
plus everyone around is eating Eis--truly delicious, maybe the best in Vienna. The founder of the store

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has the same initials as Kristen Tichy from Hope who wrote this review. He is so famous in Vienna for
his myriad combinations of ice cream! Try the “Eisknodlel," "Eismarillenknodel," "Eiszwetschgen-
knodel, "Eistoptenknodel," and so on. You will really like them! So go! Now! (1990 W)

CHEERS (EIS SALON)
1130, Speisinger Strasse

Take the U4 to Hietzing and then the 60 streetcar to Rodaun; get off the streetcar at Riedelgasse, and
the shop is to your right. There are tons of flavors to choose from, and the prices are reasonable. This
ice cream tastes like Italian Gelato—go for the caramel it’s wonderful. The waiters are also really
nice and helpful. (2004)

DE ROCCO EIS
1180, Kutschkergasse

Take U2 from Karlzplatz to Schottentor. Then get on the 40 or 41 and go 5 stops to Kutschkergasse.
Take a slight left, and you will see it in the first plaza that you come to. The chocolate, strawberry
(Erdbeer) and banana make for a great combination. (2000)

COBENZL-KAFFEE
1190, Cobenzl

Take the U4 to Heiligenstadt, the last stop on the U-bahn. Next catch the 38A bus that goes all the
way up to Kahlenberg. Get off at the big Parkplatz stop called Cobenzl. There is a wine garden up
there, but we ate at this café that overlooked the entire city of Vienna. It is especially beautiful to
watch the sunset from here. We went there for ice cream; we had raspberry and chocolate sundaes
that were amazing and quite large. The view alone was well worth the cost. (1998)

EISSALON RUCHENBAUER
1190, Billrothstrasse 83

Take U4 to Heilingstadt and hop on bus 39A (heading toward Sievering). Get off at Oberdobling,
walk about 75meters, and indoor/outdoor café is on left side of street. Have a perfect dessert after a
wonderful dinner at Papageno’s Italian Restaurant next door. Outside seating is wheelchair
accessible, but stairs are needed to get inside seating. A small cone with two flavors is very cheap.
There is a huge menu of ice cream sundaes (tons with fresh fruit) and a big banana split. They also
sell frozen ice cream cakes. English menu and servers. Try the nougat flavor Eis! (2001)