In 2026, Vienna is all about culinary delights. We celebrate Vienna’s gastronomic identity and its unique cuisine.
Viennese cuisine, its venues and the people behind it
Viennese cuisine is one of a kind, authentic, and the only cuisine in the world named after a city.
"Viennese cuisine always has something familiar about it, and that's the great art. Vienna has character, Vienna has a smell."
Tim Mälzer, famous chef from Hamburg
"Viennese cuisine is one of the most difficult and elaborate cuisines to cook."
Lukas Mraz, Viennese Michelin-starred chef "Mraz & Sohn"
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"Viennese cuisine always has something familiar about it, and that's the great art. Vienna has character, Vienna has a smell."
Tim Mälzer, famous chef from Hamburg
"Viennese cuisine is one of the most difficult and elaborate cuisines to cook."
Lukas Mraz, Viennese Michelin-starred chef "Mraz & Sohn"
Video series: Hungry for More
Authentic. Crazy. Humorous. Just like our host, Michelin-starred chef Lukas Mraz. We join him on his culinary journey through Vienna.
Convinced that the blood of the Viennese is particularly delicious due to Viennese cuisine.
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Video about vampires in Vienna
Vienna Bites: a short film
A vampire clan is strolling through Vienna
Convinced that the blood of the Viennese is particularly delicious due to Viennese cuisine.
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Video about vampires in Vienna
The food-producing city
Did you know that Vienna is Austria's cucumber capital? But it’s also so much more. Food production in Vienna ranges from wine to mushrooms.
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