Ablaufdatum
Obersievering, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Ablaufdatum is a practical pick for a quieter dinner in Vienna's Sievering area, especially if the goal is a neighborhood evening outside the central circuit. Choose it for location and easy booking; cross-shop first if cuisine, budget, or occasion polish needs to be certain.
About Ablaufdatum
Ablaufdatum in Vienna is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–11 PM, closed Sunday and Monday, lists a casual dress code. Use it when those evening hours fit your Vienna itinerary, confirm any menu, booking, or service details directly before making plans.
Worth considering when the timing fits
The case is practical rather than detail-heavy. With evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday, Ablaufdatum can work for an evening plan in Vienna when Sunday and Monday are off the table. For a broader scan before committing, compare it against Our full Vienna restaurants guide, then use Our full Vienna bars guide, Our full Vienna hotels guide, Our full Vienna wineries guide, Our full Vienna experiences guide if the night needs a wider plan.
Because cuisine, chef, menu format, or price tier are not specified, the safer recommendation is targeted: choose it for a casual evening option in Vienna, not for a high-certainty splurge or a plan where every detail needs to be known in advance. If the evening depends on a defined style or format, compare with listed alternatives first, such as Eckel, Francesco Grinzing, Monte Rosa, Salettl Salettl, or das weinberg.
Use it as a practical evening option, not a trophy booking
The practical read is simple: Ablaufdatum has evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday, which makes it more useful for those nights than for Sunday or Monday plans. Room and service details are not specified, so the decision should come down to timing, the casual dress code, how much certainty the group needs before booking.
For Vienna context, readers cross-shopping evening plans can compare Ablaufdatum with other named options such as Eckel, Francesco Grinzing, Monte Rosa, Salettl Salettl, das weinberg, or browse Vienna options more generally. Where details are not specified, check the venue's current channels before relying on specifics such as menu style, pricing, group capacity, or special-diet handling.
Planning details
- Location
- Sieveringer Str. 118, 1190 Wien, Austria
- Website
- ablaufdatum.at
- Phone
- +4369911038296
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ablaufdatum sits quietly in Döbling, where a deliberately unhurried residential pace frames its fine-dining ambitions. The room reads less like a showpiece for passing tourists and more like a reasoned local institution: intimate, sophisticated and defined by regulars as much as by a precise culinary intent. Much of its character comes from restraint — a peripheral address that weeds out casual drop-ins and rewards guests who appreciate a measured service rhythm and a wine-led approach. The result is a discreet, refined experience that feels quietly important rather than ostentatious.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for slow, attentive evenings rather than quick stops. It suits diners who value a focused tasting or a thoughtfully paced dinner, particularly those interested in Austrian wine curation and terroir-driven lists. The peripheral location and word-of-mouth reputation mean the room attracts locals and repeat guests who treat meals as an occasion, so it's ideal for intimate celebrations, date nights that center on conversation, and anyone seeking a sophisticated, wine-forward dinner away from the tourist circuit.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house's strengths: the editorial highlights a deep cellar and a wine list curated around Austrian producers, so ask the staff or sommelier for local pairings that reflect that focus. With signature dishes such as Vitello, Blunzn and Antipasti on the menu, plan a sequence that balances the lighter antipasti with richer, traditional preparations and wines that show regional character. Expect a considered, wine-centric service rather than a broad international showcase; treat the evening as a guided tasting of both kitchen and cellar.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting Mediterranean atmosphere with candlelit evenings and a cozy garden setting that evokes a vacation escape in the heart of Vienna's 19th district.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Vitello
- Blunzn
- Antipasti
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Eckel, Country cooking, €
- Salettl Salettl, Notable alternative
- Francesco Grinzing, Notable alternative
- Monte Rosa, Notable alternative
- das weinberg, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Vienna's northwest
Eckel is the clearer choice if the group wants a defined country-cooking brief and a known € price signal. Ablaufdatum is better treated as the flexible Sievering option when location matters more than advance certainty on menu style or budget.
Francesco Grinzing, Monte Rosa, das weinberg are the more obvious cross-shops for readers already aiming at the Grinzing and northwest Vienna orbit. Pick among them when the neighborhood is fixed; choose Ablaufdatum when an easy evening slot in Sievering is the priority.
Salettl Salettl is another nearby comparison point, but without a confirmed price or cuisine signal it serves mainly as a location-based alternative. For value clarity, Eckel has the advantage; for booking ease, Ablaufdatum looks less demanding than higher-profile central Vienna dining rooms.
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Compare Ablaufdatum
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ablaufdatum | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Eckel | Vienna | Country cooking | € | Michelin Guide Austria 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Salettl Salettl | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Francesco Grinzing | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Monte Rosa | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
| das weinberg | Vienna | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ablaufdatum good for solo visits?
It can be, if you want a casual evening option in Vienna and the Tuesday-to-Saturday, 5–11 PM hours fit your plan. Seating style or menu format are not specified, so solo visitors should check current details before going.
Does Ablaufdatum handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary handling is not specified, so the safe move is to ask before you go. Since the hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5–11 PM, contact the venue in advance if your group has strict needs.
Can Ablaufdatum accommodate groups?
Group-capacity information for Ablaufdatum is not specified. If you are planning for more than a simple booking, confirm directly with the venue before relying on availability, table size, or service format.
What are alternatives to Ablaufdatum in Vienna?
Other Vienna options to compare include Eckel, Francesco Grinzing, Monte Rosa, Salettl Salettl, das weinberg. Since details for Ablaufdatum are limited to hours and casual dress code, compare current information before deciding.
