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Plachutta Nussdorf anchors a three-generation lineage of Viennese cuisine in Vienna’s 19th district. Eva and Ewald Plachutta founded the kitchen decades ago, handing the operational reins to their son Mario, who opened his first location in 1993. The current team preserves that original framework while adjusting service pacing to match modern expectations, ensuring every plate reflects a clear standard of quality.
The most recognizable offering is the Tafelspitz, simmered for hours and presented in a copper pot alongside root vegetables, marrow bone, chive sauce, and apple horseradish. Roasted chanterelles appear in two distinct preparations, one paired with egg and parsley potatoes and another resting in a light herb cream beside napkin dumplings. Guests seeking something cooler can order the house-pickled salmon trout tartare, which cuts through the richness with bright acidity. These selections helped secure a steady 12-point rating from Gault&Millau, praising both the reliable classics and the thoughtful seasonal additions.
The dining room occupies a carefully preserved building in the 19th district, where an inner courtyard garden softens the street level. Heavy wooden tables and brass fixtures establish a grounded tone that avoids theatrical excess. Service moves at a measured pace, letting diners work through a crisp Wiener Schnitzel or share a warm Topfen auflauf finished with fresh raspberries.
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Located in a historic, lovingly renovated building with a courtyard garden is the Plachutta Nussdorf. Alongside the renowned classics made from domestic beef, the kitchen also offers a lovely selection of seasonal dishes, such as roasted porcini mushrooms served with egg and parsley potatoes or available as a vegan option, as well as porcini mushrooms in herb cream sauce with bread dumplings. The tartare made from house-cured salmon trout is also excellent. Be sure not to miss Plachutta’s quark bake with fresh raspberries. Address: Heiligenstädter Straße 179, 1190 Vienna, Austria. Contact: 01 370 41 25. nussdorf@plachutta.at. https://www.plachutta-nussdorf.at/. Opening Hours: Daily 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
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