6 reasons why the 3rd district’s Radetzky quarter is one of the hottest new faces in the city

This sexy little bakery opened its doors last autumn. Situated at the beginning of Radetzkystraße and right in front of the O/1 tram station, it lures in commuters waiting for their tram on their way to work in the morning with the enticing smell of freshly baked bread and pastries. Offering the typical suspects of a Viennese bakery – Briochekipferl, butter and chocolate croissants, a Nussschnecke, a Kornspitz and a Mohnweckerl – they also sell filled sandwiches, cookies, various soft drinks, coffee and tea. If you’re not in a hurry, stay for breakfast and admire the plain, yet elaborate interior.

We love… the stylish tiles on the floor and the neat furniture
We appreciated… the sweet baker warning us about the bagel being a little bit too hard to chew this morning

This little corner store could almost be considered a veteran of the street. Having opened five years ago, Best of Portugal takes you on a trip far away from Vienna, offering all things Portugal – from wine to olive oil, cheese, pasteis de nata, as well as traditional handcraft gifts. Portuguese specialty goods are not easy to find in Vienna.

We like … the oddness of the shop’s windows that invites you to take a closer look
We recommend … their wine tastings, every last Friday of the month, find out more here

Across from the piazza, Café Menta has become a trendy meeting point for third district-ers since it opened two years ago. In summer, you’ll find guests sitting inside and outside late into the night, enjoying cool drinks and great Mediterranean food. In winter, the place is a great breakfast and brunch haven. The naked walls, the carefully selected furniture, the mix of sleek modern and industrial grunge works well.

We love … that on a sunny day, the sun will shine into the café all day long
We can’t wait … for the warm days when they set up tables outside and you can have breakfast in the sun or a drink on warm summer evenings
For winter … we recommend trying the Menta tea

The center piece of the piazza is the tavern Gasthaus Wild – the oldest of Radetzkyplatz’s pearls. Having withstood the hardest of times – even when the square was empty, grey and uninviting – this restaurant serving traditional Viennese cuisine (slightly fused with a Mediterranean influence) has become an institution during its 13 year life. The place possesses a romantic atmosphere for dinner with its wood-panelled walls, and the wine list will get any connoisseur excited. You can also enjoy a typical Viennese breakfast and Mokka, have a nice lunch while on your break from work or spend a comfy evening being spoiled by high quality Viennese food. Oh, and keep some room for dessert – it’ll be worth it.

We love… how the old and the new Vienna coming together at this place.
We admire… the cosiness that will capture you and not let go anymore.

Right next to Gasthaus Wild you’ll find the new kid on the block: Garage01. A tapas restaurant with Spanish, Venezuelan and Czech roots, built into one of the arched spaces underneath the railway viaduct. It’s dressed in a funky mixture of naked brick walls, homemade wooden furniture, steel surfaces and designer glassware while it carries that irresistable cheeky charm of the Mediterranean. The open kitchen in the middle, the rattling but soothing sound of the trains passing overhead, the contagious calm and charisma of the staff is as delightful as the diverse tapas menu – ranging from Schinkenbrot (bread with ham) to tortillas, feijoadas and other great small portions of Spanish tapas. They also serve a lovely basic and fresh breakfast.

We love… the mixture of people and ideas present at Garage01
We enjoyed… the view onto the restaurant’s kitchen from the toilet’s wash basin, and the brightness of the place

Almost at the end of the street, wrapped into a cute beige-painted wooden façade, you will find Gedöhns – a tiny restaurant/cafe that’s as fresh and unexpected as an espresso with a hint of strawberry. The owners Wencke and Albert – are a few of the most welcoming and hospitable persons you will find in Vienna, making you not only feel at home immediately, but also like a part of the family. In summer, you’ll often see them sitting out the front in their effortlessly bold style, smoking their cigarettes and chatting with one of the loads of locals they’ve become familiar with.

We love… that you feel at home immediately.
We admire… the love, personality and work they put into creating this great place of comfortable differentness.