Vienna as it tastes

The classics of Viennese cuisine - whether schnitzel, liver, goulash or baked champions. Where can you still get them today? Above all, authentically and in a genuinely cozy setting. Welcome to the Wiener Wirtschaft.

Wiener Schnitzel

The earliest document as “Gebachene Schnitzeln” (breaded and deep-fried escalopes) can be found at the “Kleinen Österreichischen Kochbuch” (small Austrian cookery book) of the year 1798. The appellation “Wiener Schnitzel” has been formed only at the end of the 19th century, the first mention can be found in a cookery book of the year 1831. In the famous Southern German cookery book of Katharina Prato, the dish was still named “eingebröseltes Kalbsschnitzel” (breaded veal escalope). A very nice legend says, that the prototype for Wiener Schnitzel originates from Italy, where it was popular as a „Milanese cutlet.” In 1848, field marshal Radetzky taught the court about this delicacy in the course of military progress reports. The Viennese cooks studied the Italian recipe extensively in the following years and refined it. In place of the cutlet, a succulent flank of veal was cut thinly, white breadcrumbs were replaced by breadcrumbs from Viennese rolls, and flour was added as the basis of the adherent breading. Whatever may be right - today, Wiener Schnitzel is an epitome of classic Viennese cuisine.

Tafelspitz

The Emperor‘s most beloved dish! The traditional Tafelspitz (boiled beef) has its origins in the 19th century and is an original Viennese speciality. Already in the first half of the 19th century, cooked beef was among the daily standard dishes of imperial court cuisine. It finally achieved recognition under Emperor Franz Joseph I., who was considered thrifty and frugal and to whom the cooked Tafelspitz with the then-usual side dishes had to be served daily - it could not be absent on any table since it was the emperor’s favourite dish.

Regional, seasonal and special

In Wiener Wirtschaft, genuine Viennese classics are cooked. In addition, there are various seasonal specialties, specials for Christmas or New Year's Eve and, of course, what makes Wiener Wirtschaft so special, the "Essen wie Z'hause". This is where guests of the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer and residents from the surrounding area meet for a cozy evening with a delicious meal. That's what makes the Wiener Wirtschaft so special.