Austrian Food in Vienna: What & Where to Eat in Austria’s Comfort Food Capital

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If you’re a fan of wholesome, hearty dishes, fall-off-the-bone meat, and indulgent comfort food guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, Vienna is the city for you.

To help make sure you have the culinary adventure you were hoping for, follow our tips and try these 15 fantastic Austrian dishes while you’re in Vienna.

It doesn’t get more Viennese than wiener schnitzel! This iconic dish is really simple, but it tastes fantastic.

Wiener Schnitzel

When you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, find your nearest bakery or cafe and order yourself some apfelstrudel. This classic dessert has a fantastically crisp outer layer and a wonderfully soft center that you’ll fall in love with after your first bite.

Apfelstrudel

Unlike the mayonnaise-heavy potato salad from North America, erdäpfelsalat is a relatively fresh and healthy side that accompanies almost every main course served in typical Austrian restaurants across Vienna.

Erdäpfelsalat

Vienna does some great comfort food and tafelspitz is one of our favorites. The perfect thing to enjoy on a cold winter evening, tafelspitz is made of a tender tailpiece of veal or beef that’s gently simmered in a rich broth with root vegetables.

Tafelspitz

If you like chocolate, sachertorte is easily the best Austrian food in Vienna! This iconic dessert is made up of layers of dense chocolate cake sandwiched together with sweet apricot jam.

Sachertorte

The perfect food in Vienna when you’re in the mood for something hearty and comforting, goulash is a rich stew made of beef, tomatoes, onions, and paprika.

Goulash

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