Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien

Restaurant · Hofburg ·

Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien

Restaurant · Hofburg ·

Butterfly house, exotic flora, upscale dining, pond views

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Burggarten 1, 1010 Wien, Austria Get directions

$$$

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"Palmenhaus is a spot where over 400 butterflies fly in the palm house year-round. It's a lovely place to be immersed in nature and a very nice spot to have a drink, overlooking the Park Burggarten." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"With glass walls that can soar as high as 50 feet, Palmenhaus is dramatic, but it's also a quiet and calm place smack in the heart of Hapsburg-era Vienna. As the name suggests, the Palmenhaus is a greenhouse of the variety that nations of the 19th century were so good at creating to show off palms and other exotic plants plucked from the colonies. And thanks to a $17 million renovation in the 1990s, yes, Palmenhaus still has palm trees and tropical flora, as well as a lepidopterarium, or butterfly house. As Vienna’s palm house looks over the lush Burggarten park, its broad terrace makes for the ultimate spot to sit under sunny skies and sip a riesling or quaff a beer. On summer Fridays, DJs and live musicians perform."

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"In Vienna, plants and humans can sit side by side and enjoy the sunlight, high ceilings, and dazzling views of the royal gardens. Formerly a greenhouse built for Austrian emperors, Palmenhaus now serves as a cafe, bar, and lounge where folks can dine amidst exotic flora. The first iteration of the greenhouse was built in 1822, overlooking the expansive Hofburg palace gardens. Nearly 80 years later, Austrian architect Friedrich Ohmann built the extravagant, steel-and-glass Jugendstil structure that still stands today. After a multimillion dollar renovation in 1998, the building now boasts more than 22,000 square feet of magnificent flora, food, and even a bunch of butterflies. (You’ll find them in the Schmetterlingshaus, or “House of Butterflies.”) Want to dine al fresco? You can venture out onto the Burggarten, a vast patio overlooking the former emperor’s gardens. You’ll find all sorts of delicious items to munch on, from freshly-baked pastries to fish dishes to decadent desserts. Though the lunch and dinner menus change daily, you can always expect to find the classic Viennese morning meal of handmade rolls, jam, and blossom honey on the breakfast menu. But, no matter what you order, the best part of your meal will likely be feasting your eyes on the greenery and glass fit for an emperor, or at least his plants. Know Before You Go If you're planning on visiting Palmenhaus for lunch or dinner, consider making a reservation via phone or online. (Note: They do not take reservations for the Burggarten.) If you're dining on a Friday evening, be sure to head over to the lounge for live DJ sets, where you can dance among the plants." - rbenn250, Abbey Perreault, gingercinnamon, breaingram, bigcitygurl13, hrnick

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Brasserie Palmenhaus Wien

Miriam I.

Google

This is such a nice place to have breakfast or a coffee. We were on our way to the museum, so we decided to stop here first, and I have to say, the service is great. I loved how warm and cozy it feels inside, with so much natural light. The atmosphere is perfect. The food was incredible. We had a strudel and some eggs with bacon, and everything was amazing. Living in Dubai, we don’t usually get bacon, so I ate as much bacon as possible while I was in Vienna, and it did not disappoint. This was my first breakfast in Vienna, and it was a great one. I highly recommend having breakfast here if you’re in the area. If you’re planning to visit the museum, stop by for a coffee, a pastry, a full meal, or even just a tea. It’s such a lovely place to sit, unwind, and enjoy the view.

LeoR 1.

Google

Great place to have meal and drinks. Waiter (bald guy with cashier id rk02 on 15 September 2025 at 1434 as per receipts - sorry didn’t get your name and give tips but management please thanks him for us)was fantastic. Great atmosphere too. Highly recommended. Please tips all the waiters/waitresses if you are happy with their service, sorry we didn’t cause we just arrived in Vienna and didn’t know the tipping culture here. Highly recommended.

Elaine C

Google

Scrumptious food, cooked to perfection, with elegant, tasteful touches and surrounded by palms in a greenhouse. The fried salmon skin on the salmon was a lovely touch; the broccoli in the mashed potatoes were a fresh green yet tender. The chocolate soufflé was to die for. And we had a waiter with a dry and quirky sense of humour. Overall an excellent meal

Eleanor K.

Google

Thank you to the wonderful Adib for looking after me and recommending the trout as well as the homemade lemonade. The food is exceptionally good, and I loved the building and all the indoor plants which made it feel like a special venue. Will be back when I next have the privilege of visiting Vienna

Cerys B.

Google

The main selling point of this location is definitely it's atmosphere. It's stunning and is lovely and light. I enjoyed the wine, coffee and dessert I had, and would recommend the apple strudel which was lovely, flaky and sweet. However, I found my main course of the gnocci a little lacking for the price point. It didn't impress me with the flavours particularly and it was very basic, but some may enjoy that , not sure if the meat options are better. I would recommend instead coming for a dessert and coffee or aperitif, and enjoying the ambience of the place. Good for a mid afternoon break, after exploring the surrounding area

Ana Cardoso C.

Google

The food was nice, but the place was a bit overcrowded, so service was a bit slow and there was a huge queue for the lady's toilet. It is a great location and they make the most of it, by having small tables very close together. Still food is good and I liked the apfelstrudel with lots of apple, cinnamon and a thin pastry.

Wong Tze X.

Google

This was my first taste of Austrian food and also the one that stuck with me the most. I tried many more Austrian restaurants during my trip and I always found myself comparing those places to this one. The atmosphere and the outdoor seating really contributed to the vibes of this place, not to mention the food was easily some of my favorite I had on my trip.

Narcis P.

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In places like this will be better to have a reservation, otherwise the chances to find table are slim. The strudel with vanilla sauce is delicious, also the hot chocolate with rum specially on a chilly November night. Service was quick, the prices are high in Vienna.