Following a morning of vigorous shopping along the Karnter Strasse, hunger began to motivate us to seek a place for lunch. We’d been in Vienna for 3 days and really could not face another Weiner Schnitzel; so we looked for menus other than Austrian fare. Many Italians live and visit neighboring Austria; therefore, Vienna boasts a number of excellent authentic Italian restaurants.
Situated on Neuer Market at the corner of Marco Aviano, we found Trattoria Al Caminetto. Outdoor tables covered with green, orange and blue cloths provided a perfect location for a light lunch. Tempting paninis (sandwiches), formaggio (cheese) plates, and a vast selection of pasta dishes were offered. No problem ordering here, since the menu is written in German, English and Italian. My husband chose German beer to go with his pasta and I ordered a local white wine (available by the glass or carafe) to go with my cheese plate.
We shared a proscuitto and melon plate, along with glasses of prosecco (a light Italian champagne) for dessert. Just as dessert was served, the sky opened and a huge summer rain began. The overhead umbrellas gave sufficient shelter and lunch went on.
By the time we finished dessert, the rain had stopped, so we visited the Votivkirche Church located across the street from the Trattoria. It’s intricately frescoed facade is visible from the restaurant and the beautifully carved Antwerp Alter inside is a definitely worth a quick visit.
Trattoria Al Caminetto is open daily, accepts credit cards and can be reached by trams 1, 2, 37, 38, 40 or U-Bahn U2.