1. Gugumuck Manufaktur
Known as the ‘Viennese oyster’, snails are having a comeback. Go straight to the source at Andreas Gugumuck’s snail farm, where a seven-course menu of molluscs is served. Book ahead – the tiny bistro only opens sporadically.
44 Rosiwalgasse, Rothneusiedl
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2. Zum Friedensrichter
Shell out on the half-dozen escargot with herb butter and baguette at this frozen-in-time tavern.
57 Obere Donaustrasse, Leopoldstadt
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3. Gasthaus Stern
Opt for a throwback starter of old-school escargot at this traditional dining spot, one of the best in the Vienna ‘burbs.
6 Braunhubergasse, Simmering
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4. Amon’s Gastwirtschaft
This popular neighbourhood spot douses its slimy snails in creamy herb butter and bakes them with melty Italian grana cheese.
13 Schlachthausgasse, Landstrasse
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5. Vestibül
Housed in the elegant marble halls of the famously ornate Burgtheater, this fine-dining joint crisps up soft snails and tops them with black nuts, kohlrabi, and herb salad.
2 Universitätsring, Innere Stadt
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