Sarah S.
Yelp
I had a really nice dinner here alone. I have been traveling in Vienna by myself and read about Fabio's through Travel & Leisure and of course, my usual visit to Yelp and ok...this time Trip Advisor (generally has more reviews right now than Yelp in German languages does).
It was nice. I sat next to some people traveling from overseas and they chatted me up and were quite funny and nice. There were more German speakers there than anything else though, which is a good sign in my book when dining out on vacation.
The service was extremely attentive and very friendly. They spoke English and German, and had both language menus. I had a panzanilla salad for a starter and the arrabbiata for dinner. I had two glasses of wine - one was an Italian Primotivo and the other was an Austrian Cuvee. Both delicious. They also let me try a few wines to make sure I received what I wanted.
I decided against dessert, so I could opt for going to Cafe Central by my hotel.
The decor is lovely - very contemporary and the bar is more ultra lounge. I love the bathrooms, though it's a bit weird to stare at yourself while you're using the toilet. I do like the black toilets though, very....pisser chic!
Overall, Fabio was a delightful want to end a late arrival due to flood waters and a rainy early evening in Vienna.
I suggest this restaurant for someone looking for a more gourmet and special Italian experience - a date, a business dinner, or a solo dinner where you can feel comfortable, respected, and safe. There were even families there with children and the kids were well behaved and quite happy to be there - so if you're child isn't too excitable, it's a good option for a higher end family dinner.
Oh, and for international travelers: they have free wifi.