What a surprise. I had no idea. A friend suggested we eat here for lunch one day and the pizzas were the best I have had yet in Vienna.

The selection is limited, but you don't need much more than a good pizza and a beer, right?

The crust was obviously made from a good dough. The pizzas themselves came from the oven cooked to perfection: bubbly, slightly crispy crust with just the right amount of chew, with centers that were solid yet almost gooey. Really, really good.

There are some other nice pizzas to be had in Vienna: il Mare, i Carusi, il Sestante. But this one seems to have the best combination of attention to detail, quality ingredients and just enough love.

The room is lovley and, depending on your taste, you'll either love it or hate it. But there's no denying it's friendly, bright and festive.

The focus here is on a few traditional Viennese breakfasts and various Austrian dishes done with much higher quality and dairy products. The selection of cheeses is among the best in Vienna, and one can order milk in numerous guises. Cheese plates come with lovely, crusty bread and the Viennese Wedding Soup is a wintertime favorite.

This place is a great way to sample the quality associated with a Michelin-starred restaurant (upstairs) while maintaing a casual, affordable approach.

Highly recommended, but doesn't have a nonsmoking area.