Livability scores

• Walkability 19 / 20
• Rail Connectivity 14 / 15
• Public Transit 10 / 10
• Affordability 11 / 15
• Safety 9 / 10
• Air Quality 8 / 10
• Quality Of Life 10 / 10
• Food Culture 5 / 5
• Car Free Practicality 10 / 5

Food guide

Vienna’s food culture blends imperial Austro-Hungarian traditions with a strong coffeehouse and pastry heritage, centered on **Wiener Schnitzel**, boiled beef, and elegant cakes. Today the city mixes classic beisl taverns, street sausage stands, diverse markets like Naschmarkt, and modern international dining.

Signature dishes

• Wiener SchnitzelBreaded, fried veal or pork cutlet served thin and crisp, often with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
• TafelspitzSlow-boiled beef served in broth with potatoes, root vegetables, and apple–horseradish sauce, a classic Viennese main.
• SachertorteDense chocolate cake layered with apricot jam and glazed in dark chocolate, traditionally served with whipped cream.
• ApfelstrudelPaper-thin pastry filled with spiced apples, raisins, and breadcrumbs, a staple of Viennese coffeehouse culture.
• KaiserschmarrnFluffy shredded pancake, caramelized in butter and sugar, typically served with fruit compote.
• Würstel (Viennese sausages)Grilled or boiled sausages served at würstelstands, often with bread, mustard, and ketchup as iconic street food.
• RindsgulaschRich paprika-spiced beef stew with Hungarian influence, common in beisl taverns.
• ZwiebelrostbratenPan-roasted beef steak topped with crispy fried onions, usually served with potatoes.

Where to eat

• Naschmarkt marketVienna’s largest historic market with 120+ stalls, combining local produce, street food, and global cuisine.
• Figlmüller restaurantLegendary beisl famous for oversized Wiener Schnitzel near Stephansplatz.
• Hotel Sacher Wien café/restaurantBirthplace of the original Sachertorte, a key stop for cake and coffee.
• Cafe Central historic coffeehouseGrand café offering classic Viennese pastries and coffee in a palatial setting.
• Bitzinger Würstelstand würstelstand (sausage stand)Popular central stand for late-night sausages and beer, near major attractions.
• Plachutta Wollzeile restaurantUpscale venue renowned for its Tafelspitz served in copper pots.

Markets & food shopping

• Naschmarkt
• Karmelitermarkt
• Brunnenmarkt
• Viktor-Adler-Markt