A little hidden cobblestone street leads to this engaging Old World house, which dates back four centuries. We stopped for a late dinner here after shopping on the Mariahilferstraße.
The food was delicious, plentiful, affordable, and very fun.
Der Hofmeister It is also, as it turns out, the former Imperial Stable of Maria-Theresa. The atmosphere is intimate and charming, with stone walls and arched ceilings. I had wienerschneitzel, and my companion had pork goulash with saeurkraut.
We also enjoyed Oster brews and the local apricot schnapps and apple brandy. They were all shocking at the first sip and then like water by the end.
The service is fast by European standards and friendly. The wait staff speaks fluent English and offers an English menu. You're meant to linger over dinner and dessert for hours.
Other offerings include pork, beef, and duck, often garnished with cabbage and, if you're lucky, some dumplings! The bread was hot and delicious, and the desserts (I had strudel) were scrumptious.
The Wienerschnitzel here is first-class and almost as large as the plate it's served on. I'll definitely eat here again on my next trip to Vienna.