Alt Wiener Gaststätte Beim Czaak

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Beim Czaak, and I must say, it was an absolute delight! From the moment my friends and I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. However, the real star of the show was the food. From the Beef Tartar as appetiser to the main course Wiener Schnitzel were a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. Each bite was a culinary adventure. The ingredients were fresh, the flavours well-balanced, and the attention to detail impeccable. We left feeling completely satisfied and already looking forward to my next visit. If you're in the area and craving an unforgettable dining experience, I highly recommend giving Beim Czaak a try!

A fantastic experience at Beim Czaak. The whole environment makes it feel like you are taken 100 years back in time, with a small, but still very beautiful and unique interior. The restaurant first opened its doors in 1926. I ordered their “Czaakys highlight”, which was a combination plate, consisting of both the traditional Wiener schnitzel, as well as the traditional hungarian dish, gulash - both being very tasty! They are able to make all their dishes gluten free, which i greatly appreciated, although for a small fee. They also have vegetarian alternatives Their server was dressed in a fancy attire, with a great and classy attitude. Although our german is far from perfect, he appreciated our effort to speak it. I will certainly visit again the next time i’m in Vienna!

I really wanted to try an original Vienna Veal Schnitzel before we left Vienna. After a short web search I found this restaurant which had this and other Viennese dishes on the menu. It was also very close to where we were staying. After making an online booking the day before we dropped in for dinner in the afternoon on 4/1/2023. This was a restaurant that was established in 1926. Entering the building we did feel as if we were transported back in time to the 1920’s. We had original Weiner schnitzel, braised lamb knuckle with rosemary sauce and braised vegetables with potatoes, clear soup with beef strudel and a green salad. Every bite was out of this world. The food arrived soon and all of my family members enjoyed all the dishes very much. We did book ahead and I think that would be advisable. It was pet friendly as well. Definitely worth a visit to anyone wanting to savour classical Austrian food.

This is as traditional as it gets. Expect a rustic yet cosy interior where all the Vienna classic dishes are served - Fritatten-Soup, Dumplings and Schnitzel. Nice local beer specialties and a small but fine wine menu make this gem a must go. The soups are simple but ultra tasty. The Schnitzel and Potato salad were some of the best I have tried so far! Fun fact is that you can here from the kitchen that they are pounding the schnitzel to ensure it is thin and crisp!!! Quick and straightforward service! Do not miss this.

Friendly staff and good food. We had goulash and their special sweet drink with peppermint leaf. Desserts not as special as the mains, but also nice. Overall, I recommend, especially as it was less busy than the main touristic places in Vienna.

I got the half schnitzel half goulash plate and it was FANTASTIC. Great way to try two Austrian specialities in one meal for a fair price. The staff was extremely friendly and service was quick! Do recommend to anyone visiting the city (:

Absolutely wonderful. Had the classic Wiener Schnitzel, a house beer, and another of the barkeep's choosing. Total damage was 30 Euros - 20 for the Schnitzel (two very large pieces) and boiled potatoes with parsley sprinkled on top, served with a lemon wedge, then ~5 each for the beers (0.5L). Beer was pretty good, but the schnitzel and potatoes were fantastic. It has been a long, long time since I tasted anything as good as the schnitzel. Whereas I refuse to order steak in the U.S. because I can't bring myself to pay $15 for one, I would pay 20€ for that schnitzel again and again and I would keep asking for seconds. It's that good. Service was a little dry initially - but I got a smile out of my waiter eventually, and he definitely appreciated the tip. I walked in just moments after 6:00 PM on a Saturday, and there was a table of 5 and a table of 1 occupied. My request for a table of 1 experienced no resistance; however, shortly after, a few parties of 4 came in without reservations, and it was clear that the waiter wasn't initially sure if they could accommodate them. Though there were plenty of tables to seat 4, reservations seem to be a really big deal here. So, don't do what I did and go "eh, I don't need to reserve a table for one." Reserve your table, no matter the size. At the very least, the staff will appreciate it for sure.

For dinner tonight we had planned to go to a different place. On the way out of the hotel we decided to ask the front desk about the new place we were headed to. The response was kind of a frown and "it's OK, but that's where the tourists go so it's always busy". Not exactly a ringing endorsement. She then said that Beim Czaak was a much better place that wouldn't be crammed with tourists. We laughed and said that we'd been there yesterday, so we understood the recommendation as it was very good. And we decided to go back. Tonight I ordered what my fiance had yesterday: the "Hausschuhnizel". It's a pork schnitzel stuffed with cheese, ham, mushrooms, and onions, and fried potatoes on the side. It is indescribably good. She had tonight's special, which was sous vide chicken in a paprika sauce with Viennese butter spaetzl in the side. After dinner we had a round of schnapps, a very smooth raspberry one for me, and an apricot one for her that would burn the hair out of your nostrils. For dessert: She had tonight's ice cream dumpling, which was filled with apricot and had a hazelnut crust. I went with the strawberry cremè brûlée which came with a side of whipped eggnog cream and fresh berries. Seriously cannot recommend this place highly enough. It's not fancy or particularly expensive, and the food and beer is top notch.