http://tupalo.com/users/58 Tupalo en-us http://tupalo.com/spot/6954-romano-de-rocco-vienna-austria Great little ice cream shop on a nice little "platz." My daughter had chocolate and strawberry. The chocolate tasted like icy cool, cream chocolates. THe strawberry was great. I had apricot and pear. The apricot tasted like less-sweet Staud's marille jam, but frozen and served on pillowy cream. The pear tasted like a totally ripe pear served in a river of freezing cold cream. So far, this is the best ice cream I have found in Vienna -- by far! Eis best frisch frucht top 48.226448 16.344737 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:55:03 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6954-romano-de-rocco-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/11047-da-gennaro-vienna-austria A very typical higher-end pizza place with friendly service, smokey rooms and very yummy beer on tap (Adamsbräu). When I first moved here, I had quite a few meals here until I discovered higher quality and all-around better pizza places. Still, this place is better than 94% of all other Viennese pizza spots, just a rung below the best tier. italian pizza 48.208136 16.368997 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:53:48 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/11047-da-gennaro-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/9927-ilona-stueberl-vienna-austria I am no expert in Hungarian food, and I am sure there are places I have no idea about. However, I love Ilona Stüberl. The tiny room is almost always just crowded enough that one feels like one is having a cramped, Old Europe experience. The friendly family running the place manages to put out a pretty good plate of Hungarian delights, and they even gave us one of their specially-printed dinner plates to send to our NYC-based niece who shares a name and Hungarian roots with this locale. Overall, a winner! hungarian 48.208521 16.36941 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:51:37 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/9927-ilona-stueberl-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/1483-meinl-am-graben-vienna-austria You get what you pay for here. Seriously. You pay. That being said, this is probably the finest grocer in the city and, without question, the most diverse and high quality selection of edible delights in Vienna under one roof. But, like I said, be prepared to pay. I went to buy a turkey here and the price was something like 130 Euros! Needless to say, I walked out without a turkey. The same sized turkey ended up costing something like 50 Euros from the butcher in Naschmarkt and, had I had a bigger refrigerator, I could have had a much fresher and larger turkey from the islamic butcher in Naschmarkt for about €65. 48.2094993591 16.3684997559 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:49:01 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1483-meinl-am-graben-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/8894-kunstcafe-im-hundertwasserhaus-vienna-austria I have wanted to try this place since, like, forever. I figured it would be high quality with such a plush location and perch. Sadly, that's not the case. The food is barely edible, the coffee is some of the worst I've had in Vienna, and the waitress had some sort of awful lip thing going on and kept licking her fingers. The soda zitrone was good, though. crappy hundertwasserhaus cafe 1030 48.207441 16.393591 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:36:56 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8894-kunstcafe-im-hundertwasserhaus-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/105-cafe-espresso-vienna-austria Nice people, but always very smokey. The outdoor area is nice for a soda zitron or a beer on a warm day. I particularly like their grill parties. That being said, any place with the audacity to call itself "espresso" had better have a good product, and this place, sadly, does not. The coffee is terrible -- very typical, unremarkable, uninteresting and, often, poorly made. Disappointing considering the fact that when I moved here I thought I had won the lottery because I lived very near Espresso. You see, being somewhat of a coffee nut, I was thrilled to find this place and, although it was closed at the time, an article from a magazine that they had posted in the window declared this shop to have the "best espresso in Vienna." This, my friends, is a sad joke. If you don't have high expectations, and want to feel a bit of the rapidly disappearing Neubau vibe, this place is worth a visit. espresso badcoffee coffee" "bad 48.2041015625 16.3500003815 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:34:48 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/105-cafe-espresso-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/1309-il-sestante-vienna-austria Great pizzas in a wonderful atmosphere (if you can get an outside table). For me, it's my second or third favorite spot for pizza. They get excellent marks for the quality of the crust, the balance in the sauce and the freshness and quality of the toppings. However, I find the lack of even one or two more "interesting" pizzas a hindrance to giving them the coveted fifth star. I am not asking for California Pizza Kitchen type "gourmet" pizzas, but how about a nice pie with aged pecorino Toscano? Every place has the corn and ham, so why do you? I got food poisoning here once (I guess the arugula wasn't well-washed), but I return! italian pasta pizza 48.210489 16.350424 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:42:14 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1309-il-sestante-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/1540-steirereck-vienna-austria This place is perfect, if a bit precious. 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. delicious brunch 48.204412 16.38143 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:48:42 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1540-steirereck-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/811-gasthaus-wild-vienna-austria This place is trying to elevate the typical Gasthaus to a slightly higher plateau. The menu changes frequently and is always seasonal. The quality is very good and the prices quite reasonable for this level. Recent dishes have included a lovely "fledermaus" of pork in a slightly spicey stew with dumplings and a walnut-stuffed pasta. The outdoor area is fantastic in summer, and they maintain a complete nonsmoking room. Service is usally very good. nonsmoking quality 1030 48.2108001709 16.3899993896 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:44:04 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/811-gasthaus-wild-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/1457-jalisco-vienna-austria I've been here, literally, dozens of times and it's always very good. The claim on Mexican food is tentative at best -- they simply "Austrianize" a bit too much. HOwever, a few dishes are quite good and, until my last visit, they've traditionally had the best, freshest guacamole in the city. It's just a pity that they sometimes succumb to the Vienna plague of stale tortilla chips. The back garden is a treasure in the 4th, and the service/owners are always very friendly. Happy hour cocktails are a bargain and the margaritas are the second or third best in the city. As far as "standard" Mexican restaurants, this place is the best. The only better ones are more casual: Tacos Lopez and Fresco Grill. Guacamole mexican 48.1888008118 16.3726005554 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:22:26 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1457-jalisco-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/6910-tiergarten-schoenbrunn-vienna-austria Schönbrunn was grubby the first time I ever went in the early 90s, but it has since recovered and flourished. The habitats are good, the animals seem healthy and the educational focus is excellent. If this progress continues under the new Director, I expect nothing but a world class zoo. The yearly membership is a great deal, by the way, and pays for itself in just a couple visits. tiere animals 48.182026 16.303367 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:26:00 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6910-tiergarten-schoenbrunn-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/520-kolar-vienna-austria I love Kolar and have been going there since 1991! Don't expect much: Czech Budweiser on tap, house brand brews, full bar and flat breads with various toppings cooked in a wood-fired oven. The setting is in one of the oldest buildings in Wien in one of the most charming old streets. They have a small outdoor area for enjoying yourself but they close it relatively early out of respect for the neighbors. Kolar is worth a visit for a refresher when you're in the neighborhood or even as a destination for a casual get-together with friends. Warning: this place gets SMOKED OUT and has no nonsmoking area. pfladenbrot 1010 beer bier flatbread 48.2106018066 16.3700008392 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:23:18 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/520-kolar-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/9110-cafe-limbeck-vienna-austria A very typical Vienna place that is trying just a bit harder. Decent food here, but the menu is limited to breakfasts and a couple other main dishes. The coffee is not so good, but the staff members are very nice, there's a non-smoking section and outdoor seating on the sidewalk. nonsmoking cafe 1030 48.202384 16.389952 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:46:08 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/9110-cafe-limbeck-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/941-rochus-vienna-austria The best breakfast in the Third and, perhaps, one of the finest in Vienna. The menu is expansive and the staff is extraordinarily friendly. The food is of relatively high quality and is pulled off pretty well. While it's not astonishingly good, it is better than most. Rochus has a lot on offer and, here's something most won't know, the coffee is some of the best in the city -- especially if you steer toward the Italian section of the coffee menu. coffeesnob coffee 48.202095 16.391472 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:44:09 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/941-rochus-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/245-gelato-vienna-austria Tried it yesterday. Both the vanilla and pistachio had a sort of fake chemically flavor and the pistachio had bits of some sort of malted cereal in it. WTF? The "schokobanana" was okay, but very sweet and it, too, had a sort of chemical agent flavor. I am guessing they use some sort of flavoring syrups that contain artificial sweetener or they need to clean a machine somewhere ;-) Still waiting to have great ice cream in Wien. 48.2116012573 16.377199173 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:19:29 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/245-gelato-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/1890-fresco-grill-vienna-austria I was impressed! Having been very disappointed with most Mexican and latin food in Vienna, this place really delivers an approximation of the San Francisco burrito experience. Things I liked: the meats were well-spiced, the burritos were big and the ingredients were fresh. The staff was very friendly. Overall: very tasty. Things I didn't like: only 1 kind of salsa, no hot salsas, no cilantro. Overall, very worth a visit! 1090 burritos fast 48.2170982361 16.3626003265 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:51:37 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1890-fresco-grill-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/508-estancia-santa-cruz-vienna-austria Great ribs and meat platters, but far from good Mexican food. In fact, I'd say this place barely qualifies as a mexican restaurant. Still, the drinks are good, the ribs are good, the platter of appetizers is great to share,and the garden-based location is a fine place to relax in the Prater. Worth a visit. Just don't expect Mexican food. 48.2140007019 16.3978004456 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:46:41 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/508-estancia-santa-cruz-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/8886-asahi-restaurant-vienna-austria Best Japanese restaurant on Burggasse (I know the hipsters prefer Natsu, which is also "okay"). This place has a killer fried rice with crunchy onions. Avoid the sushi. The staff is super nice. 48.204118 16.353877 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:59:23 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8886-asahi-restaurant-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/1535-tacos-lopez-vienna-austria I love Tacos Lopez. It delivers, in my opinion, the best Mexican dining experience in Vienna. The food is mostly authentic and any quibbles I have with the menu items are a matter of preference. For example, I prefer my guacamole to be very simple: lime, avacado and salt. Tacos Lopez adds onion. I can deal with that, because at least, unlike every other Mexican place besides Jalisco, they use real avacados instead of powder mixed into sour cream. In short, this place is excellent. The service is friendly and the menu is diverse enough to feed any posse. Menu items to try include the plato (some of everything), the mole tacos, the tampiquena, the gorditas with nopales (cactus), the guacamole and the wonderful beer-mixed-with-chilis and lime: mechelada! 1020 bestmexicaninvienna bestmexican mexican 48.2168998718 16.388299942 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:20:33 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1535-tacos-lopez-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/408-i-terroni-vienna-austria This is my favorite of the stable of restaurants by this group. The staff is nicer, the room is nicer, the non-smoking area is actually available, and the food is as good if not better. For pizza and simple pastas, this place rocks. By the way, I figured out that many of the staff are Albanian, which may explain why they are so nice! 48.2016983032 16.3433990479 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:01:05 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/408-i-terroni-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/436-happy-buddha-vienna-austria Nice play area for children, but rather mediocre food, in my opinion. Suffered a lot from "austro" syndrome (dulled flavors, less spice, pre-prepared foods). 48.191897 16.337249 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:57:38 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/436-happy-buddha-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/429-tunnel-vienna-live-vienna-austria I spent so many "no cover" Sunday nights here that it will always have a special spot in my heart. That being said, food is so-so, coffee is terrible. Objectively, I'd give it two stars. However, I'll tack on a third star for the place being a survivor and offering a solid basement for music and youth. 48.2120018005 16.3479995728 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:52:25 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/429-tunnel-vienna-live-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/375-schweizerhaus-vienna-austria Hey, it's touristy, it's huge, it pumps out mass quantities. But you can't deny the Budweiser here is some of the tastiest, and it's always nice to sit outside and drink. You *do* have to be careful about the bill, though. Those waiters are crafty and come with pre-poured beers when you're about 10% from finished. Willpower! Also, the Stelze is pretty great for the rare occasion when you want to eat, oh, a kilogram of pork knuckle. 48.213907 16.401557 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:50:14 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/375-schweizerhaus-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/217-pancho-vienna-austria Well, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, this place didn't live up to them at all. First, the positive: it's a nice room, decent location, nice, laid-back decor and the Sol beer with lime I had was delicious. I imagine it might serve some decent cocktails and for the poor souls who have to rely on coming here, I guess it's a decent option. Now, the negative: the food was really pretty terrible. We made the mistake of showing up on Sunday for the brunch. Of course, we tried to call to see if they were open or serving the full menu, but their phone goes straight to voice mail. Since the buffet looked horrible, we opted for menu items: some tacos, some enchiladas and some black bean chili. The taquitos (they did not produce what I would call a taco) came out "okay", but the rest was bland, boring, poor quality and just crappy. Finally, the service was bad -- even by Vienna standards. I've lived here long enough not to expect much, but open disdain, surly, gruff treatment and... "crappy mexican terrible mexican" 48.219039917 16.3814945221 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:20:18 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/217-pancho-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/2180-cafe-der-provinz-vienna-austria This is an excellent cafe run by friendly folks and would be a favorite of mine regardles of it's number one best feature: it is non-smoking! The coffee here is slightly better than the usual Vienna coffee. nonsmoking brunch coffee breakfast 1080 cafe nichtraucher crepes 48.210592 16.351256 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:49:49 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2180-cafe-der-provinz-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/1056-meister-xiao-vienna-austria There may be others, but from what I have experienced, this is the only good Chinese restaurant in Vienna. Delicious and mostly very authentic. Heavily focused on Szechuan, which is my favorite! 1180 chinese 48.2355003357 16.3267993927 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:13:44 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/1056-meister-xiao-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/604-alt-wiener-gastwirtschaft-schilling-vienna-austria Basic Wiener Gasthaus grub from the same folks that brought you il Ragazzi, i Carusi and i Teroni. At least they are somehow connected. I thought the rooms were perfect. They basically moved into an old style "old man" restaurant and left it intact with only slightly hipped-up accessories. Then, they stuck to the local menu, but focused on delivering slightly higher quality products. It's good, but not amazing. Compared to other nearby Wiener Küche places, though, it's awesome. One huge problem, though, is the fact that even though there are two big rooms, neither of them is designated as non-smoking. This is a total fucking bummer. 7 wieurküche viennese neubau 48.2041015625 16.3414001465 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 23:37:53 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/604-alt-wiener-gastwirtschaft-schilling-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/127-big-bagel-closed-vienna-austria Updated review: This place broke off from the chain. While I applaud the move to go "indie", the bagel quality has suffered. Where once upon a time one could hope for bagels approaching standard NYC level, the bagels are now uniformly too "cake-like" (i.e. too spongy and soft). Still, everything is handmade in the shop, the coffee can be okay, and even though it is now a more disheveled and erratic affair, you'll find me here at least twice per month for a weekend bagel fix. Sorry if we take your seats. bagels coffee 48.2004013062 16.3570995331 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:36:51 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/127-big-bagel-closed-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/222-wuk-vienna-austria It depends on what is going on that night, but this place rarely disappoints. The courtyard is amazing on a nice evening. 1090 eventfacility squat 48.2235984802 16.3511009216 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:41:04 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/222-wuk-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/2214-audiamo-vienna-austria I can't imagine it will stay around for long -- it's alway empty. However, one can get "to go" coffee from here while doing your shopping on Kaiserstraße. The coffee is pretty much standard Vienna quality, i.e. not very good. But you're used to that, right? I recommend it for "to go". Especially after Fair u. Mehr ripped me of for €4,50 for a to go Latte a few months back. "to 7 togo coffee neubau go" 48.204207 16.340082 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:52:06 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2214-audiamo-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/722-futuregarden-vienna-austria I dig this place. My friend, an artist, took me here. Otherwise, I would never have known it existed: no sign, nothing. Good spot, though. club art basic 1060 bar fun 48.1980018616 16.3533992767 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:29:50 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/722-futuregarden-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/2066-2nd-home-sarkis-vienna-austria Delicious, simple Lebanese food by a long-time Armenian master of the genre. Mister Sarkis is developing a comfortable, affordable, worthwhile spot in a formerly grim Austrian restaurant. Excellent humus and chicken skewers. Stiegl on tap. 7 lebanese 1070 neubau 48.203495 16.348981 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:03:45 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2066-2nd-home-sarkis-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/232-shultz-vienna-austria While I'm not much one for "fancy-looking" places in general because, quite often, style will trump fashion and you'll end up on an uncomfortable seat, perched high above the midline. But this place has probably the best location in the 7th. Whenever I see this little square, which also has a few other restaurants and bars very nearby, it just seems to look exactly like a nice little urban Euro tableaux from my dreams. I suppose the cocktails are the thing here, but I don't really drink them. As an "American" bar, that would be the supposed specialty. However, the outdoor area here is superlative for chilling out with a beer or sodazitrone and chatting the evening away. Streetcars cruising by only add to the vibe. 7 cocktails 48.2022018433 16.351600647 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:24:58 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/232-shultz-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/283-ronahi-vienna-austria Cool place. I was turned onto it by a guy who knew I'd like it if he introduced it as the place where everyone was using Macs. Nice, mellow vibe, decent food. 7 neubau 48.1985015869 16.3435993195 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:21:23 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/283-ronahi-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/672-lux-vienna-austria A couple trips here have proved to provide a diverse experience. The first time, I was floored by the fresh preparations and unique take on Austo-centric grub. The second trip, I ate horrible overcooked pork on a bed of what tasted like canned red peppers. I'll try it again, though, because good food is hard to find in Vienna and the first trip was a winner. Service was okay the first time if a bit grumpy. Second trip there, the lady was super nice and efficient, but she was the ONLY server working the entire outside area and was totally overwhelmed. This being Vienna, nobody running the restaurant thought it was a good idea to get another server out there to help out. yuppie innovative austrian 1070 cuisine 48.202999115 16.3547000885 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:06:43 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/672-lux-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/497-7-stern-braeu-vienna-austria This is a solid place for a beer. The house-made beers are pretty good, although some are a bit silly (chili and rauch) and aimed at the non-beer-drinker crowd. They used to have a great IPA that they've removed from the menu, so that's a semi-tragedy. Food is okay. At first I really liked it, but then I realized every dish tasted exactly the same no matter what it was -- I think they must use old oil, and lots of it. However, it's prett tasty nonetheless and not very expensive. beer bier bräu brewery 48.2023010254 16.3535995483 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:04:32 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/497-7-stern-braeu-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/520-kolar-vienna-austria This is a good spot on a very old street. The room is almost catacomb like. The bar pumps out tons of good beer, and the flatbreads, cooked in a wood-fired oven, are perfect little snacks to fuel your next phase. snack flatbreads fladen fladenbrot restaurant 48.2106018066 16.3700008392 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:57:49 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/520-kolar-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/519-ofenloch-vienna-austria I had never heard of this place, but an Austrian colleague took me here for a Christmas Dinner. It's larger than you'd thing, and very "Old Vienna" inside. The menu is small and focused: Wiener Kuche. However, I've found that the food here far surpasses most other Viennese Cuisine places that I have tried. The Tafelspitz here was the best I've had. It was perfectly spiced and cooked, and served with the most delicious potatoes and creamed spinache as well as two sauces. The Wienerschnitzel looked great (I didn't try it) and comes with a special glass duck for squeezing the lemon (You have to see it to believe it) wienerkuche "viennese food" restaurant 48.2109985352 16.3698005676 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:48:51 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/519-ofenloch-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/127-big-bagel-closed-vienna-austria The only bagels in Vienna that vaguely approach the quality of NYC bagels. In NYC, you'd think it was average, but in Vienna, it's a treasure. It's true that the coffee can be good here. It's a crap shoot, though. Sometimes, it's not. Cafes/Restaurants in Vienna seem to forget that 1/3 of good coffee is the technique. There's no really good seating here, only tall bar stools. However, the turnover is fast and one really wouldn't want to linger in here anyway because of its tiny size. 48.2004013062 16.3570995331 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:24:07 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/127-big-bagel-closed-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/246-cafe-kafka-vienna-austria Nice litle cafe with decent coffee and sweets. There's a no smoking area in the very back which is appreciated, but hardly spacious or that effective. cafe nonsmoking 48.2001991272 16.3572998047 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:20:52 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/246-cafe-kafka-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/411-mocca-club-closed-vienna-austria This is the only cafe in Vienna serving top-end coffees -- the rest are just pretenders. Sure, one can get an "okay" cup of coffee in this town, but overall, it sucks. Mocca Club is here to rescue us! In addition to the excellent coffee selections, Mocca Club also features amazing hot chocolates, teas and has a great Hawaiian-ish atmosphere and wifi. Unfortunately, smoking is allowed throughout with no dedicated non-smoking area, so that's a big negative and prevents Mocca Club from attaining that fifth star. Food is okay, but nothing special -- you didn't come for the food, did you? coffee cafe kaffee 48.199962616 16.3650150299 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:16:23 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/411-mocca-club-closed-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/250-il-mare-vienna-austria This is the best "basic" Italian restaurant in Vienna. The service can be grumpy and it gets quite crowded, but the pizzas are awesome and the rest of the menu, which changes seasonally, is solid to excellent. Hits include the pizza pecorina, with chunks of aged pecorino toscana atop a perfectly-cooked, perfectly handled pizza crust. Bisteca Fiorentina cooked in the mouth of the wood-fired oven is a rare (literally) treat. As yet, there is no "non-smoking" room and this place gets quite "geraucht", so it is a bit of a bummer. italian restaurant 1070 pizza 48.1988983154 16.3451004028 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:10:25 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/250-il-mare-vienna-austria http://tupalo.com/spot/348-i-ragazzi-vienna-austria I used to go here and thought their pizza was quite okay. However, the last time I went, the waiter was so rude that I'll never go back. In fact, I now actively oppose this place! italian pizza rude 48.2042999268 16.3558998108 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:37:17 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/348-i-ragazzi-vienna-austria