Experts' Choice Award Zum Schwarzen Kameel
What the experts agree on
Vienna's oldest restaurant (since 1618) splits into a delicatessen and intimate 11-table dining room serving refined Austrian classics like Tafelspitz. Pricey but a venerable institution in a stunning Art Nouveau setting.
“A terribly smart, convivial deli that’s not exactly cheap, but is a venerable Viennese institution, with stand-up tables and an excellent but expensive restaurant attached.”
– Rough Guide
Concierge "One of the best places to watch bona fide Viennese society, the Friese family's Jugendstil restaurant and café has been attracting deep-pocketed Austrians since 1618. While the more..."
Fodor's "It has split into a Delikatessen and a restaurant. Try the former if you're in a hurry—fresh sandwiches are served at the counter." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A family tradition since 1618, Zum Schwarzen Kameel is renowned for its traditional Austrian food." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This popular, family-owned restaurant, bar and café serves both international and regional cuisine, with classics such as Tafelspitz (boiled beef) competing with lighter fare."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"One of Vienna's oldest restaurants (established in 1618), it was fitted out in the much ad mired Vienna Art Nouveau-style in 1901/02." Full review
Frommer's "The restaurant has just 11 tables, and it's the perfect place for a nostalgic meal. The top-notch cuisine features grilled sturgeon with its caviar on a bed of spinach and artichokes in argan oil" Full review
Afar Magazine "Zum Schwarzen Kameel's unusual moniker, which means At the Black Camel, grabs your attention. It’s a play on the name of founder Johan Baptist Cameel, who opened the establishment back in..." Full review
