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Restaurant Imperial

Karntner Ring 16, Vienna, Austria
01-5011-0356
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Ranked #25 of 1,671 restaurants in Vienna
Cuisines: Austrian
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: The Imperial is a hotel and restaurant offering guests a truly wonderful gastronomic experience. Diners are treated to an exquisite selection of dishes courtesy of the chef, and the ambience is superb. There a creative blend of traditional Viennese and exotic cuisine creating a menu that will make your mouth water. Dishes include baked lobster served with rucola noodles and campari orange, monkfish medallions with volcano ham, stewed beetroot and horseradish sauce and baked veal in a herb crust served with a lemon and caper flavoured sauce and Ricottatascherl. Round off your meal with a delicious dessert and a choice of the finest sweet Viennese wines on the market.
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

The cafe was very elegant and not many customers seated in the inside portion so it was nice and quiet. My waiter was very attentive and took the time to explain a little about the history of the hotel and the famous torte. I had coffee melange and a slice of the torte and relaxed while reading from my Kindle.... More

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See 15 more reviews by jadab97 for Vienna
Horsham
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

This was to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday and we treated ourselves to a 4-day indulgence in Vienna. Birthday dinner was at the Imperial and it was fantastic. The attention to detail, the ambience, the exquisite décor and furniture, the attentive staff (& their pleasant, professional manner), the menu choices, the food (& wines) and the whole event were just... More

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See 3 more reviews by Hut49 for Vienna
Oklahoma
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33 reviews 33 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

I thought the menu was limited especially for the vegetarian traveling with us.But everything that they served, including the little bouche amusees were delightful. The dessert choices for someone who doesn't like chocolate, yes there are some of us, were disappointing.

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See 6 more reviews by grannynanny for Vienna
Guernsey
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The Restaurant Imperial is a classic old-school restaurant which is perfect for both Romantic meals and for special occasions. We had dinner there prior to attending a concert and both the service and food was immaculate. The waiters were extremely professional and attentive, and the sommelier was very knowledgeable. The wine was not too expensive either. The food is quite... More

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See 2 more reviews by MLP for Vienna
Belgium
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59 reviews 59 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A classic restaurant matching the Grand Hotel style . Service with style. The menu is traditional with class. But I think youngsters will look for different style.

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Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great food, great presentation, very leisurely service. A good place to go if you aren't in a hurry.

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See 7 more reviews by J1a1y1 for Vienna
Znojmo, Czech Republic
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

We were in this restaurant for dinner and it was really great. The food was excellnt, wine delicious, atmosphere nice and the service was very good. The personal was really helpful tool- I am a vegetarien, so they helped me find something special for me.  We both were satisfied and I am pretty sure, we come back soon.

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See 7 more reviews by Ewangelle for Vienna
St. Petersburg, Russia
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105 reviews 105 reviews
74 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Well know old restaurant. Nice music in the evening. Elegant interior, jacket required. Service is excellent but food is quality is not better than average.

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See 31 more reviews by PatricSA for Vienna
Vienna, Austria
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71 reviews 71 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

The restaurant deserves to be tried starting with the welcoming until the time you leave. We have booked a dinner table with my family and enjoyed every second with pleasure. We were not dressed like the other guests unfortunately but were not treated like an ordinary person also. The menu was satisfactory for all ages and the wine menu was... More

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See 5 more reviews by Laquila for Vienna
Copenhagen, Denmark
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57 reviews 57 reviews
57 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

My third visit here turned out just as pleasant as my earlier visits in this marvelous restaurant, probably the most beautiful, I have ever visited. Service is attending and superb, the dinner and wine top class and we enjoyed every second spend here. This year, I started our wonderful evening with the most perfect glass of Kir Royal followed by... More

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