Zur Herknerin is a contemporary Viennese Gasthaus with a quietly confident soul—unfussy, seasonal cooking served in a room that feels both lived-in and thoughtfully modern. Expect market-led dishes that nod to classic Austrian comfort without nostalgia, paired with a smart drinks list and the easy conviviality of a true neighbourhood address.
Wonderful dinner with incredible atmosphere and service. This place is and should forever be an institution in Vienna. Stefanie and her team are fantastic hosts and have created the most cost and intimate atmosphere. The food was homely, generous and so flavoursome and, paired with a bottle of sublime blaufränkisch, could not have been any better. Stefanie also came out and signed her cookbook for us which was a…
This is a hidden gem! They change the menu every week. The spinach dumplings with melted butter are a delight, the sarma is fantastic, the portions are huge! The staff are super friendly, can highly recommend!
Had a fantastic dinner on our first day in Vienna, thanks for the great experience. Had the cold cucumber soup, superb. The spinach dumplings and the tafelspitz that were both so so delicious. And for dessert the plum dumplings, also wonderful. The service was so friendly and so attentive, we got explanation on everything on the menu so we knew exactly what to choose. See you soon next time we're in Vienna.