This restaurant, located in the historically prominent Am Heumarkt in the third district of Vienna, is full to the brim with Viennese charm. Bright parquet wooden flooring and white tablecloths give this a true old-style Austrian feel; the perfect vibe in which to indulge in a famous native pud. The pastry is satisfyingly slim, and the apple filling is delightfully in proportion.

Our first stop, before we realised how challenging to our different palettes eating exclusively at old fashioned Austrian taverns would be we had lunch at Gmoa Keller which is my pick for the full experience; a little out of the way from the main sightseeing hub (but only 15 minutes off the beaten track) it is one of the oldest taverns in the city, backed with traditional dishes cooked impeccably in an old fashioned dining room with a stunning cellar also if you go for dinner. It was an excellent sign as J pulled out and polished off his German securing us a table that I scanned the dining room to find it full of business men meeting for a Friday long lunch, families catching up and individuals stopping in for a quick plate of something before heading back to their working day. We’d just arrived, and all my research told me the wienerschnitzel – one of my favourite dishes – was exceptional at Gmoa Keller (and the businessmen next to use were eating it), so it was a wienerschnitzel the size of my head I ordered, with a pork one of J.

The Gmoakeller, near the Vienna Konzerthaus, is a Viennese institution serving the local classics in an authentic Viennese-inn atmosphere. Those who appreciate a fusion of creative international and traditional Austrian cuisine should visit Zwischenbrückenwirt in the 20th district (Brigittenau). Pichlmaiers zum Herkner is a charming suburban tavern in the 17th district (Hernals) with a rich history, serving local classics like Beuschel and Schnitzel, as well as Mediterranean specialities.

In shocking contrast to the cellars packed with historical flair, Gmoakeller manages without the knick-knack. In fact, the word Gmoa means Gemeinde (community) in Viennese dialect. Where legendary owners Aunt Mitzi and Aunt Grete let bowling balls roll and jazz bands play, a neat row of resopal tables now lines up in a white-washed brick vault lined with dark wood panels.

A bohemian meeting place since the mid-1800s, the GmoaKeller serves Viennese cuisine with a modern gourmet twist, including delectable veal and pork schnitzel, as well as a melt-in-your-mouth cordon bleu. Things get busy after shows at the nearby Konzerthaus and Akademietheater. The boutique, 4-star Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna MGallery is just a few steps away.

Gmoakeller is a traditional Viennese restaurant dating back to 1858. Located near the Akademietheater and Wiener Kozerthaus, it benefits from a consistent influx of concertgoers most evenings. Gmoakeller also has a well-priced Mittagsmenu (2-course lunch menu offered on weekdays), which they publish each week on their website.

The Gmoakeller is one of the oldest taverns (Wirtshaus) in Vienna. It is a cosy restaurant set in a cellar neighbouring the Wiener Konzerthaus and the Akademietheater. Here you’ll witness the rare sight of elegantly dressed men in tuxedos drinking beer on tap and ripping into Sacherwürstels dunked in mustard and horseradish.

Mohr im Hemd” from any Viennese gasthaus or traditional restaurant such as Steman, Gasthaus am Spittelberg or Gmoakeller. It’s a Christmas pudding-shaped chocolate cake filled with molten chocolate and topped with whipped cream. It’s death on a plate and just fantastic—much better than Sachertorte.

1 Gault Millau Toque (11/20pts)Traditional | Am Heumarkt 25, 1030 Vienna | Website | Phone: +43 1 7125310. One of the very traditional restaurants, just on the other side of the “Stadtpark”. It serves the entire Viennese cuisine the good ol’ fashion way, yet a little innovated.

The most popular Viennese Beisl of the Falstaff community in 2017. Gmoakeller has Viennese cuisine of a consistently high standard. The main dish is the Wiener Schnitzel, considered a valuable cultural asset.

HOP ON HOP OFF Station: Stop 15 – Strauss Monument – Red & Blue Line. Address:Heumarkt 25, 1030 Wien. Gmoakeller is known for traditional Viennese tavern cuisine with a strong touch of modernity.

People have been eating and drinking here since 1858 and of course the Wiener schnitzel is one of the favorites among visitors.

For a less touristic experience, we recommend the Gmoa Keller at Am Heumarkt 25, a mere 5-minute walk across the park.