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Cafe Imperial

Karntner Ring 16, Vienna 1010, Austria
+43 (1) 501100
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Ranked #42 of 1,643 restaurants in Vienna
Cuisines: Austrian, Delicatessen, Dessert, Contemporary
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

We almost thought it was shut, it was so quiet on a Saturday afternoon. Decent pot of tea and nice strudel. Didn't try their Imperial Torte.

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London, UK
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65 reviews 65 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The Café, provide very high quality cakes, snacks and meals. Although the prices were a little higher than ‘in the street’ the quality of food and speed of service was excellent.

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Horgen, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

It was a few years since I had last been to the Café Imperial and it is now looking very run down. Chipped furniture and an overall dowdy look. Living on it's reputation but lost all the grandeur!

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Heinrich D, Leiter Gästebetreuung at Cafe Imperial, responded to this review
25 March 2013

Dear “Stefanie B”, thank you very much for taking your time to share your experiences and impressions with us and the entire TripAdvisor Community. It was with great concern that I read that we did not live up to your expectations with the condition of the Hotel and especially with the Café Imperial itself. The Hotel Imperial was originally built... More

Tel Aviv, Israel
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Got atmosphere and amazing staff and food. Love the piano.... Make sure to make reservation during the weekend after the concert as it usually full

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Dolo, Italy
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23 reviews 23 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Grate cafe for a piece of cake after a concert in the near musikverein. The atmosphere was really elegant, but in the terrace it is much more easy.

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Ellesmere, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We were so impressed with the atmosphere, ambiance, service and quality of food that we just had to make a second visit to this Cafe during our short stay.

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Isle of Wight
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

I booked our New Year's Day lunch around six weeks in advance and I am so glad that I did. Although there was a pre set menu , it had ample choice, I opted for the Wiener Schnitzel which was stunning, the service was impeccable, and we took our time over a lovely meal. I wish that I could have... More

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new york
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44 reviews 44 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

Food AND service is outstanding . Traditional dishes Served in the most traditonal way. A culinari delight!

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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51 reviews 51 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We went there just to have some coffee (cafe viennoise) and the much famed Imperial torte. All the hype that surrounds it is justified and is a must try experience for anyone planning a visit to Vienna.

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Mmm…, you have to order piece of imperial torte (cake) and mélange, than take your daily newspapers and enjoy morning in quiet and classy atmosphere. Pricy, but worth any euro cent, dime, nickel...

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