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Café Central
Café Central is probably one of the most famous cafes in the world due to its high profile clientele during the history of Vienna, which included famous artists, writers and intellectuals such as Lenin and Trotsky. The grand, cathedral-like setting with its marble pillared hall and soaring ceiling is a fine setting for the excellent coffee and Apfelstrudel that they serve up, along with an assortment of other desserts and pastries for tea. Light lunches are served and the menu includes a variety of provincial dishes and Viennese specialties as well as salads, soups, sandwiches and vegetarian dishes. Piano music plays daily from 5pm. Open daily from 10am.
Address: Herrengasse 14
Food type: Café

Altwienerhof
The queen of Vienna's formal restaurants is Altwienerhof, fittingly to be found near the Schönbrunn Palace. The Kellner family have run the establishment since 1928, and offer a seasonally changing menu of French-based cuisine with delicate flavours and highest-quality ingredients. Pride of the Altwienerhof is its award-winning vast wine cellar, containing more than 20,000 bottles. Open daily, except Sundays, for lunch and dinner. Jacket and tie essential.
Address: Herklotzgasse 6
Food type: French

Wiener Rathauskeller
The venue may be Gothic, sunk into the cellars beneath the historic town hall, but the style, atmosphere and cuisine are very up to date. This spacious eatery features various rooms furnished in different styles and can handle up to 1,100 people. The food can be described as 'modern Viennese', offering fare such as goulash, Wiener Schnitzel and apple strudel. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Address: Rathausplatz 1
Food type: Local