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Tian Bistro am Spittelberg in Vienna treats vegetarian cuisine as a collaborative exercise rather than a solitary meal. Every seasonal plate lands directly in the center of the table, encouraging guests to pass dishes and linger over multiple courses. The current lineup opens with bread from Joseph Brot and a clear cucumber cold soup. Fixed pricing at fifty nine euros removes calculation from the evening, leaving room to explore the full progression.
The kitchen constructs each course around sharp acidity and deliberate crunch. Shiitake and red beet appear alongside glazed young corn and green beans tossed in toasted hazelnuts. Braised tomatoes sit on a chilled gazpacho base finished with peach segments and Mexican mini cucumbers. Gault&Millau recognized this style of vegetarian cooking with a fourteen and a half star rating, noting how the plating avoids heavy sugars while highlighting candied flower garnishes.
Outdoor seating wraps around a quiet garden terrace near the Spittelberg intersection, creating a calm environment for weekend dinners. Sommelier André Drechsel selects biodynamic bottles from regional estates like Gut Oggau and Christian Tschida to match the plant-based dining format. Chef Peter Lehner directs daily production while Paul Ivić and Michael Mayer maintain operational consistency. The layout keeps sightlines open so conversations flow naturally between the passing of plates and the pouring of wine.
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In the cozy outdoor terrace at Spittelberg, it is wonderful to linger, especially in anticipation of Tian Bistro's summer menu. The opening course already impresses with the now legendary tartare made from shiitake mushrooms and red beets, accompanied by glazed and crispy young corn and green beans with hazelnuts. Particularly good: the following tomato dish served over gazpacho with peach and Mexican mini cucumbers. The porcini risotto could use a bit more bite, but tastes flawless. Not too sweet, creative, and beautifully arranged are the desserts, each garnished with some greens or candied flowers. Thanks to the sharing concept, the experience differs from that of the main restaurant, but is certainly worth a visit. Address Schrankgasse 4 1070 Vienna Austria Contact 01 5269491 spittelberg@taste-tian.com https://www.tian-bistro.com/ Opening Hours Tue–Fri 17:00–22:00, Sat 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00 Team Paul Ivić & Michael Mayer Chef Justus Hoffstädter Maître d'hôtel Thomas Scheiblhofer Pastry Chef
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