Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
Set menu, open kitchen, late service.
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[aend] is one of Vienna's few €€€€ modern European tasting menu restaurants with late service running to 11 PM, Tuesday through Monday. Chef Fabian Günzel's set menu format, open kitchen, and La Liste recognition (89pts in 2026) make it a strong booking for a focused dinner occasion. Easy to reserve and well-suited to couples or solo diners.
If you want a serious modern European tasting menu in Vienna that runs until 11 PM on weeknights, [aend] is one of a very small number of options at this price point that actually commits to late service. Chef Fabian Günzel's restaurant on Mollardgasse operates Tuesday through Friday with both lunch and dinner sittings, plus a Monday dinner-only service — making it a practical choice when you need a high-quality kitchen that's still firing late in the evening. If you've eaten here once and left thinking the open kitchen and set menu format suited you, coming back for a weeknight dinner close to that 11 PM close is the move worth planning around.
The room at [aend] does a lot of the work before a dish arrives. Brick arches overhead give the space a quiet architectural confidence, and the interior is deliberately pared back: solid wood tables, clean sightlines, and nothing competing with the food for attention. The open kitchen is visible from the dining room, which means you can watch Günzel and his team work through service , a detail that matters more at a late sitting when the kitchen's focus is easier to observe at close range. The intimacy of the room makes it well-suited to two or four; larger groups will need to check availability carefully given the scale of the space.
[aend] operates on a set menu format, which is the right call for what Günzel is doing. The approach is modern and creative across multiple courses, with a clear commitment to premium sourcing. One documented example from award citations: Atlantic turbot from the charcoal grill, served with lightly sautéed New Zealand spinach, trout caviar, warm yogurt, and grated Sicilian almonds. That combination , high-quality protein, restrained acidity, textural contrast , is the kind of construction that earns La Liste recognition, and [aend] holds 89 points in the 2026 La Liste rankings (90 points in 2025), placing it firmly among Vienna's better fine dining rooms by external measure. Opinionated About Dining ranked it #365 in Europe in 2024 and #380 in 2025, which in practical terms means it sits just outside the very top tier of European fine dining but comfortably within the range worth a dedicated booking. The wine list is described in award notes as extensive, with pairings tailored to the set menu , worth considering if you're planning to go the full distance on a dinner sitting.
Lunch runs Tuesday to Friday, 12 PM to 3 PM. Dinner runs the same days plus Monday, 7 PM to 11 PM, with the restaurant closed Saturday and Sunday. For a return visit, dinner is the stronger call if the experience of watching a focused kitchen at work appeals to you , the late hours mean you're not rushed, and the room reportedly relaxes as the evening progresses. Lunch is the practical option if you're pairing the meal with afternoon plans elsewhere in the city. Neither sitting has an obvious quality advantage based on available data, but the Monday dinner slot is worth flagging: it's the only day without a lunch service, which may make it less competitive to book.
Vienna's high-end dining scene largely shuts down before 10 PM or operates on narrow service windows. [aend]'s 11 PM close across five evenings per week is not typical for a restaurant at this price point and recognition level. For travellers arriving late, or anyone whose schedule makes an 8 PM or 9 PM start more realistic than a 7 PM reservation, this matters. The Monday-only dinner slot also gives you an option on a night when the majority of comparable Vienna restaurants are closed entirely. Peer venues like Steirereck im Stadtpark and Konstantin Filippou are worth checking for their own hours, but [aend]'s late-running service is a practical differentiator in this category.
Among Vienna's €€€€ modern European restaurants, [aend] sits in a clear mid-to-upper tier by award metrics. Steirereck im Stadtpark is the benchmark for creative fine dining in the city , it carries heavier recognition and is harder to book, but if budget and occasion justify it, it outranks [aend] on prestige. Konstantin Filippou operates in the same Modern European space and is a direct comparison for tasting menu diners; the choice between the two comes down to room preference and availability. Mraz & Sohn leans more distinctly into Modern Austrian and creative territory and is worth booking if you want something with a stronger local identity. For [aend]'s specific combination of late service, open kitchen theatre, and La Liste-verified quality, there's no direct equivalent in this list at the same price tier.
If you're exploring fine dining beyond Vienna, the Austrian context is useful: Döllerer in Golling an der Salzach and Ikarus in Salzburg are worth the journey if you're extending your trip. Within the Modern European category at a comparable level in other cities, The Ledbury in London and Rutz in Berlin are the relevant reference points.
Yes, with a caveat. The open kitchen format and set menu are well-suited to solo diners who want to focus on the food and watch the kitchen work. At €€€€ pricing, you're committing to a full tasting menu experience alone, which suits some travellers and not others. If you prefer a bar seat or counter option for solo dining, confirm with the restaurant directly whether that's available , the data doesn't specify seating configurations beyond the dining room layout.
For Modern European tasting menus at the same price tier: Konstantin Filippou is the closest direct alternative. For a more creative Austrian approach, Mraz & Sohn. For the highest-prestige option in the city, Steirereck im Stadtpark. See our full Vienna restaurants guide for the broader picture.
The format is a set menu, so ordering is not a decision you make dish by dish. The wine pairing is tailored to the menu and described in award notes as extensive , worth taking if you want the full experience. The charcoal-grilled Atlantic turbot has been cited specifically in Michelin-adjacent award commentary as an example of the kitchen's approach to premium sourcing and precise seasoning.
There's no confirmed bar seating in the available data. The room description focuses on the dining room and open kitchen view. Contact the restaurant directly if bar or counter access is a priority for your visit.
Dinner, if your schedule allows. The late service until 11 PM means you're not rushed, and the open kitchen is more engaging across a longer evening. Lunch is the right call if you're managing an afternoon itinerary , the 12 PM to 3 PM window is a reasonable slot for a tasting menu without losing the full day. Monday dinner is worth flagging as a lower-competition booking opportunity.
At €€€€ and with La Liste recognition at 89–90 points across two consecutive years, plus an OAD Europe top-400 ranking, [aend] has the credentials to justify the spend for a serious tasting menu occasion. It is not the most decorated room in Vienna , Steirereck sits above it on prestige , but it's a more accessible booking and the late service hours make it easier to fit into a varied itinerary. If a modern European set menu with strong sourcing and kitchen transparency matters to you, the value case holds.
Yes, particularly for two. The intimate room, open kitchen, and focused set menu format make it a strong choice for a birthday dinner, anniversary, or any occasion where the meal is the centrepiece of the evening. The 7 PM to 11 PM dinner window gives you room to pace the evening without feeling constrained. For larger groups or celebrations requiring private dining, confirm directly with the restaurant given the scale of the space.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| [aend] | La Liste Top Restaurants (2026): 89pts; Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #380 (2025); La Liste Top Restaurants (2025): 90pts; The clean, minimalist design immediately catches the eye, as do the striking brick arches overhead. Seated at attractive solid wood tables in a pleasantly relaxed setting, diners have a clear view into the open kitchen – and they can see just how dedicated Fabian Günzel and his team are! The pared-down interior is reflected in the numerous modern and creative courses of the set menu. The wonderfully succulent charcoal-grilled Atlantic turbot is an excellent example of the emphasis placed on premium ingredients – delicately aromatic and perfectly seasoned, it is served alongside lightly sautéed New Zealand spinach, firm trout caviar and creamy warm yogurt with grated Sicilian almonds. The appealing and extensive wine list includes intriguing pairings tailored to the set menu.; Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #365 (2024); Michelin 1 Star (2024); Opinionated About Dining Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended (2023) | €€€€ | — |
| Steirereck im Stadtpark | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Konstantin Filippou | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Mraz & Sohn | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| APRON | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
How [aend] stacks up against the competition.
Yes, with a condition: the set menu format and open kitchen view make this a genuinely good solo option if you want to eat seriously and watch the kitchen work. At €€€€, you're committing a real sum on your own, so it suits solo diners who treat a tasting menu as the evening's activity rather than a backdrop to conversation. La Liste's 89–90 point recognition across two years gives confidence the kitchen will hold your attention.
Konstantin Filippou is the closest direct alternative — same price tier, same modern European tasting menu format. For a broader Austrian-focused creative menu, Mraz & Sohn is worth considering. Steirereck im Stadtpark sits above [aend] by award metrics and is the benchmark for the city, but it is harder to book and operates on a different scale.
There is no menu choice to make — [aend] runs a set format, so you commit to the full progression. The award notes from La Liste specifically flag the wine pairing as tailored to the menu, which is worth taking given the list is described as extensive with intriguing pairings. Notify dietary requirements when booking.
Bar seating is not confirmed in the available venue data. The room is described around dining tables and the open kitchen view, with no reference to a bar counter. check the venue's official channels at Mollardgasse 76, 1060 Wien to ask before assuming walk-in bar access is possible.
Dinner is the stronger sitting if your schedule allows. Service runs until 11 PM on Monday through Friday, which is unusually late for Vienna's fine dining scene, and the open kitchen is more engaging across a longer evening. Lunch (Tuesday to Friday, 12 PM to 3 PM) is a practical option if you want the tasting menu experience at a pace that fits a working day.
At €€€€, the price is real, but the credentials support it: La Liste rated [aend] 90 points in 2025 and 89 points in 2026, and OAD placed it in the European top 400 across two consecutive years. That combination of sustained recognition puts it in a defensible position at this price point in Vienna. If you want a shorter or more flexible format, this is not the right venue.
Yes, particularly for two. The intimate room with brick arches, open kitchen sightlines, and focused set menu create the conditions for a dinner that feels considered rather than formulaic. For a birthday or anniversary in Vienna at the €€€€ tier, [aend] is a more focused choice than a larger hotel dining room, though Steirereck carries more occasion weight if budget and availability allow.
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