Ludwig Van - Vienna

Ludwig van, located on a side street in the heart of Vienna 's 6th district, is a not so hidden gem. In fact, it is one of Vienna 's most compelling fine dining... read more Ludwig van, located on a side street in the heart of Vienna 's 6th district, is a not so hidden gem. In fact, it is one of Vienna 's most compelling fine dining experiences. Upon entry to the restaurant one is welcomed by the owner host, Oliver. As we were led to our table we noticed that a wooden Scrabble tile holder with our name spelled out had been set on the table, as had one on every table for every guest. Wow. Oliver, who is a true blue Austrian from the Tyrol region, is married to an American wife, and loves to beguile his international guests with interesting conversation, especially when it comes to culinary comparisons between Austria and America. The restaurant 's highly attentive and warm service is co spearheaded by a fabulous sommelier, who can and will introduce you to some of Austria 's most impressive and interesting wines. The menu 's offerings, while not overly extensive, are still so inviting that it is not easy to choose among several savory options for each course. Of course, Oliver and his team are expert at helping their guests get to the choice that 's right for them. The food service and plating were creative and ALL the dishes were delicious. One complaint that people sometimes have with Austrian cuisine is that too often even the high end versions of traditional Austrian dishes are just that more refined, but still essentially the same dishes. Not at Ludwig van. Here the dishes are as interesting as they are good. The ambiance of the restaurant could be described as gemütliche Eleganz (cozy elegance), and indeed the finely carved wooden panels, ceiling curves, and unusually comfortable chairs made for a relaxing setting for a well paced meal. In short, everything about Ludwig van was well conceived at every level of relevant detail. It offers one of Vienna 's most memorable dining experiences.

Guests from sweden. Met the owner at Urbanek and he helped us with the reservation. Fantastic experience! Food very good. Only downside was a bit long between t... read more Guests from sweden. Met the owner at Urbanek and he helped us with the reservation. Fantastic experience! Food very good. Only downside was a bit long between the courses but we were in no hurry. Strong recommendation. December 2023.

Our meal at Ludwig Van was absolutely the foodie highlight of our two week trip to central Europe. Fantastic cuisine was expertly paired with wines for each of... read more Our meal at Ludwig Van was absolutely the foodie highlight of our two week trip to central Europe. Fantastic cuisine was expertly paired with wines for each of our six courses from the tasting menu. We let the chef decide which courses to serve us (the Carte Blanche option) and each course was a delights. We also ordered the wine pairing for each course and the friendly and affable owner Oliver expertly chose each of the wines. The wine pairing was actually the most outstanding part of the whole meal. Oliver has a rare ability to perfectly match a wine with a flavor profile of any dish. Once you let him pair wines with your meal you may never want anyone else to do so! The whole meal was perfect and we may very well travel back to Vienna soon so that we can dine here once again.

We had a wonderful meal. We chose the six course tasting menu and wine pairing, and could not have been happier. The wines were good, the food was great, and Ol... read more We had a wonderful meal. We chose the six course tasting menu and wine pairing, and could not have been happier. The wines were good, the food was great, and Oliver, as the owner of the restaurant was exceptional and making us feel welcome and special.

We went to dinner in this place because it was on the global dining list by Amex, therefore you would expect an impeccable service but that was not the case. Se... read more We went to dinner in this place because it was on the global dining list by Amex, therefore you would expect an impeccable service but that was not the case. Service was terribly slow, waiting time around 30/40 minutes between courses and the portions were not sufficient, Michelin star level portions when we are way far from that. Then you cannot have an autogrill level restroom close to the kitchen when you are charging 100€ per person. The thing that most upset me is that the owner made me pay twice because he made a mistake with the machine, he said that everything was fine that he cancelled the first transaction, but the transaction went through, I contested it and he said that everything was correct. Absolutely dishonest!