Description:

  • Even the justifiably proud owner of this place, Wilhelm (Willy) Schnattl, dismisses its decor as a mere foil for the presentation of his sublime food. Schnattl is near Town Hall, in a location that's convenient for most of the city's journalists and politicians, and features a cozy bar area and a medium-size dining room, an inviting, intimate green-painted and wood-paneled space of enormous comfort and charm. Menu items show intense attention to detail and -- in some cases -- a megalomaniacal fervor from a chef whom the press has called a "mad culinary genius." Roasted sweetbreads are served with a purée of green peas; marinated freshwater fish (a species known locally as Hochen) comes with a parfait of cucumbers. Wild duck and a purée of celery are perfectly cooked, as is a celebrated parfait of pickled tongue (a terrine of foie gras and a mousse of tongue, blended and wrapped in strips of tongue and served with a toasted corn brioche).

  • © Frommer's 2012

User Reviews for Schnattl

  •  

    the best

  • you'll find much fancier, much more expensive in vienna, but you won't find fresher, more inventive, better prepared food, at least not in my not insubstantial experience....

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  •  

    Excellent

  • Being a party of 4 and not speaking any Austrian/german was a little daunting! However the waitors were fantastic and translated the whole menu for us. We could not commend the service...

  • Read full review on TripAdvisor

Awards:

Frommer's
Frommer's
  •  Recommended 2010
  • Details

    • Contact:

    • visit website
    • tel: +43 (0)1 405 3400

    • Address:

    • 40 Lange Gasse
    • Vienna 1080

    • Neighborhood:

      • 8th & 9th Districts--Josefstadt and Alsergrund

    • Payments:

    • amex mastercard visa diners

    • Hours:

    • Mo to Fr from 11:30 AM to 02:30 PM,Mo to Fr from 06:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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