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JapaneseLeopoldstadt
Mochi on Praterstrasse in Vienna's Leopoldstadt cooks informal Japanese plates with the chefs visible at the counter, the second district's most consistent.
OrderA yakitori flight from the binchotan grill, plus the gyudon if lunching.
TipTables go fast; book online a week ahead. The takeaway across the street serves the same kitchen.
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Modern EuropeanLandstrasse
Heunisch & Erben on Landstrasser Hauptstrasse in Vienna pours over 100 wines by the glass alongside an ambitious four- to nine-course modern menu.
OrderBuild your own menu, four to nine courses; ask the sommelier for the pairing flight.
TipTuesday to Saturday only, from 15:00-01:00; the summer terrace is the room's best seat.
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VegetarianInnere Stadt
Paul Ivic's Tian on Himmelpfortgasse in Vienna holds a Michelin star and a Green Michelin Star for vegetarian fine dining, the first vegetable-only dining.
OrderThe full vegetarian tasting; book the counter to watch the pass.
TipTian Bistro on Schrankgasse in Spittelberg runs the same kitchen's everyday plates at half the price.
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Modern EuropeanDoebling
Juan Amador's three-star room on Grinzinger Strasse in Doebling sits in a converted Heuriger building, cooking a tasting between Spain and Austria.
OrderThe chef tasting; the wine pairing leans Spanish and Austrian.
TipDinner only, Wednesday to Saturday; the kitchen calls last orders at 20:00.
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Modern EuropeanInnere Stadt
Silvio Nickol's two Michelin stars inside Palais Coburg on Coburgbastei in Vienna sit above one of the world's deepest cellars, with around 60,000 bottles.
OrderThe chef tasting with the wine pairing; the cellar is the room's headline.
TipPalais Coburg is a private guest house; you cannot walk in. Reserve through the booking form.
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Modern FrenchInnere Stadt
Glasswing inside The Amauris hotel on Kaerntner Ring in Vienna holds a Michelin star for chef Alexandru Simon's modern French cuisine with regional.
OrderThe full chef tasting; the cellar weight is on Austrian growers.
TipThe street-level Glasswing Bar & Bistro pours the same cellar without the dining-room lead time.