Vienna is highlighting its culinary offerings in 2026 through the “Vienna Bites” campaign, promoting the Austrian capital as a destination where traditional food culture coexists with contemporary dining.
The initiative encourages visitors to explore a broad range
of culinary experiences beyond the city’s best-known dishes, including fine
dining restaurants, traditional Austrian bistros (Beisln), sausage stands and
the city's UNESCO-recogniSed coffeehouse culture.
The city is home to 18 Michelin-starred restaurants,
alongside longstanding establishments such as Gmoakeller, which has served
traditional Austrian cuisine since 1858.
Newer venues, including Glasswing at The Amauris, Herzig,
Café Kandl, Rosi Beisl and Rosebar Centrala, reflect evolving dining trends,
with menus ranging from modern interpretations of Austrian classics to
vegetarian and regional Central European cuisine.
Vienna’s coffeehouse tradition remains a central part of the
visitor experience.
Historic venues such as Café Frauenhuber and Café
Schwarzenberg operate alongside contemporary coffee specialists, including
Jonas Reindl Coffee Roasters.
The city is also expanding its hospitality offering.
Recent and upcoming
hotel developments include the Mandarin Oriental, Vienna and Palais Chotek, a
restored 19th-century property scheduled to open in 2026.
With its combination of historic culinary traditions, modern
gastronomy and growing hospitality sector, Vienna is positioning itself as a
destination for travellers seeking cultural experiences through food, dining
and local heritage. -TTN