The Cuisine
For Lovers of Alpine Cuisine
Inspired by the traditional Viennese weekly markets as well as a homage to the family’s history, we indulge in trendy Austrian Alpine “plant-forward” cuisine here at the former Henkel von Donnersmark Palais. We listen to our guests and follow their food trends. Fresh regional and seasonal vegetables from the Alpine regions set the tone, leaving meat and fish to be delicious extras.
The long, inviting table in the middle of the restaurant not only encourages friendly get-togethers but also the internationally popular culinary concept of food sharing. This turns our menu, which is rich in refined, regional masterpieces, using produce from the countryside, the sea, and the fields, into a culinary journey. Nature plays a major part in the interior design of the restaurant. The Spanish artists Alejandro Jaler and Nicolas Lucas created a contemporary fresco using plaster. The natural pigments used resemble the colours of the enchanting Viennese city park. Opposite the Donnersmarkt Restaurant, this lush green oasis invites guests, especially during the warmer seasons, to just relax and enjoy – immersed in Imperial Ringstraßen flair!
Donnersmarkt Restaurant
Rooted in History background
When the magnificent Vienna’s Ringstraße (ring road), built on the former glacis, was under construction, numerous residential palais’ were also erected, along with spacious parks and public buildings. According to the motto: “For the Emperor the Imperial Palace, for the nobles baroque inner-city palaces.” These splendid edifices evolved throughout history, reflecting the changes in taste, style and society. Our Palais at Parkring 14 was commissioned by the industrialist Hugo Henckel von Donnersmarck as a present to his second wife Laura, née Duchess Kaszongi, in 1871/72. Tracing back their family roots, the Donnersmarcks used to deal with fresh produce and vegetables from their estate in Northern Slovakia, which they traditionally sold on Thursdays (Donnerstag) at farmers’ markets. This historic buidling, now reborn in the heart of the city as Donnersmarkt Restaurant.
Donnersmarkt Breakfast
A Delightful Start to a Day in Vienna
Following the tradition, we serve a freshly prepared and personally served à la carte breakfast at our restaurant with lush coffee from a local roastery. A culinary highlight already in the morning! At the Donnersmarkt Restaurant, we combine sustainable breakfast ingredients from the region like the delightful “Öfferl” organic sourdough bread, a famous bread with character, international but locally interpreted egg dishes as well as other morning sins on a plate.
Donnersmarkt Restaurant
Where Tradition Meets Innovation on a Plate
Donnersmarkt Bar
The overture to our casual plant-forward dining experience is Donnersmarkt Bar. This newly-launched aperitivo bar redefines the Viennese aperitif experience with a unique curated selection of low ABV drinks.
Donnersmarkt Bar
In addition to a lot of creativity, natural taste and storytelling, our guests should not lack small and large wow effects at the bar. We call it “magic the guest can’t see”.
COCKTAIL TAILS
Donnersmarkt Bar specialises in low ABV spritzers, vermouth, and light cocktails, alongside alcohol-free home-brewed kombuchas, tonics and iced teas. With an evolving seasonal focus, Donnersmarkt Bar puts an imaginative modern spin on the Viennese aperitivo tradition and the region’s finest local ingredients.
Donnersmarkt Bar
Free your mind and satisfy your taste buds with top-notch drinks.
Meet The Team
Opening hours
Monday
2:00pm – 12:00am
Tuesday
2:00pm – 12:00am
Wednesday
2:00pm – 12:00am
Thursday
2:00pm – 12:00am
Friday
2:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday
2:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday
2:00pm – 12:00am