Austria · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
8 reviewed
Austria books out in summer and at Christmas, and the good lunch experiences go first. This shortlist runs to 8, priced as of today, with the hours each one swallows and why it sits above the next.
Cruise Vienna’s Danube Canal in 75 minutes from Schwedenplatz, with large-screen city info and optional Wiener Schnitzel lunch.
“Beautiful sights! Definitely recommend getting the lunch option! Schnitzel was as big as my face and delicious! Lovely boat tour around the vienna area with overhead explanations about the buildings!”
Hands-on Salzburg apple strudel and Salzburger Nockerl class with goulash lunch at Edelweiss Cooking School, small groups, English.
“This class is the best thing you can do if you are thinking of visiting the city. We were a family of 3 generations and from 15-65 everyone absolutely loved it. Make sure you come hungry because everything you will eat is going to be the best thing you've had. Half the family are not big beef eaters and yet every single one of us basically licked the bowl clean when the goulash was served. (There is also a vegetarian option as well which 2 people who were sitting at the table had and they also ate the whole thing so it must have been just as good!) Even if…”
Small-group Vienna food tour with markets, lunch, street bites, and 3 drinks, guided by locals in English for about 5 hours.
“Absolutely great experience! Peter Gallhofer is a perfect guide: knowledgeable not just in Vienna food scene but in the history, architecture, politics and way more. The group was small (5) and, although I was solo, felt right away welcomed, and enjoyed the company. We started in the center and then went to places most tourists never see. Peter’s warm and easy going approach of a welcoming host of one of the most beautiful cities of Europe made all the difference. As for the food, I have only one advice - fast for a day before you go :) It was delicious and progressed from less to more. Spoiler alert: the…”
Hard Rock Cafe Vienna set menus with priority seating, vegan burger option, and Rock Shop time. Skip the line for lunch or dinner.
“Great experience as always in Hard Rock Cafe :) Recommend getting this as it's very nice value for money”
3.5-hour Danube Canal cruise from Schwedenplatz with GPS sightseeing and a seasonal 2-course lunch on MS Blue Danube.
“Lovely lunch on the boat, food was nice, choice of starter and main or main and dessert. Not many city views, but, was a lovely sunny, autumn day and the colours of the trees were beautiful. Relaxing and enjoyable. Good value for money.”
Schönbrunn Palace entry plus a 2-course lunch at Joseph II, then a 60-minute audio tour in English or German.
“Lunch was nice and lot’s of time given so no hurry to eat quickly. The palace and gardens are beautiful and there is lots to see. It was snowing on the day so gave the place a lovely Christmassy feel. The Christmas market was on and there were lots of nice hand crafts.”
Make Austrian apple strudel and vanilla kipferl cookies in Salzburg. Small-group class with goulash lunch, English instruction, and easy pacing.
“Great cooking class, with a lovely friendly instructor. We learnt how to make austrian strudle and cookies. Great cooking cave which is something we have never experienced before. Highly recommend this activity for anyone travelling to Salzburg !”
Hard Rock Cafe Vienna priority seating with a choice of set lunch or dinner, classic American menu, rock memorabilia, and live music.
“ive been to hard rock lives all over the world. this is a really cool one. The location is perfect in vienna. Food was phenomenal and the service were on point. Highly reccomend visiting”
