Vienna Cuisine
Wiener Schnitzel, Austrian breakfast, Sachertorte
Vienna boasts one of the world's most famous culinary traditions.
A diverse yet delectably harmonious range of dishes reflects the
city's mix of nationalities and food cultures through the centuries,
and inspires visitors from all over the globe. Below you will find
recipes for some of the most famous Viennese specialities. Why not
try out a few for yourself? And, maybe you will soon be eating the
originals at a traditional inn or cosy coffee house in Vienna!
We have compiled a list of excellent cook books specializing in Viennese cuisine, Austrian recipes or written by famous Austrian chefs!
Go to RECOMMENDES COOKBOOKSA speciality originating from the Italian "costoletta milanese" -breadcrumbed and fried veal escalope, frequently served with Erdäpfel Salat.
Go to WIENER SCHNITZELA delicious side dish made from potatoes - especially delicous as a side dish for 'Wiener Schnitzel'!
Go to ERDÄPFEL SALATChoice pieces of boiled beef with classic garnishes.
Go to TAFELSPITZA legend says that this dessert of shredded pancake and stewed fruit was invented for Emperor Franz Joseph.
Go to KAISERSCHMARRNCheese danish joins apple strudel as one of the most famous specialities - wafer-thin strudel pastry filled with sweet cheese and raisins.
Go to CHEESE DANISHIf you want to bake a delicious Apfelstrudel the dough has to be rolled out very thin. You can also buy the finished dough which tastes good as well.
Go to APFELSTRUDELSalzburger Nockerln are not an easy dish, but they are worth the effort!
Go to SALZBURGER NOCKERLNThe recipe of the original Sachertorte is a secret but this cake tastes almost the same.
Go to SACHERTORTEYou need: 150 grams butter - 210 grams flour - 80 grams ground hazelnuts or almonds - 80 grams powdered sugar - one whole egg; 60 grams powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons vanilla sugar to roll in.
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