BODULO
Dornbach, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Casual
Why go
BODULO works for a calm Hernals meal rather than a destination-style Vienna night out. Go Tuesday to Thursday if conversation and ease matter; use lunch as the first test before making it a repeat dinner spot. If cuisine, price, or a named chef are deciding factors, compare it with nearby Vienna peers first.
About BODULO
BODULO is a Vienna venue with a casual dress code. It is closed Monday and Sunday and open during midday and evening windows Tuesday through Saturday. Use it when the plan calls for a Vienna stop during its published midday or evening windows rather than for a specific menu promise.
Use BODULO when the plan calls for a Vienna stop during its published midday or evening windows. Tuesday through Thursday run from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5:30 PM to 11 PM; Friday runs from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM; Saturday runs from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5:30 PM to 11 PM. For broader planning, use Our full Vienna restaurants guide, or cross-check plans with Our full Vienna bars guide, Our full Vienna hotels guide, Our full Vienna wineries guide, Our full Vienna experiences guide.
Best for a casual Vienna visit during its opening windows
The appeal is practical: BODULO has midday and evening availability Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed. That makes it easier to place into a weekday or Saturday plan, provided the timing matches the published hours.
Choose it for the known basics instead: a venue in Vienna with a casual dress code and clearly listed midday and evening hours on its operating days.
How to use it across two or three visits
For a first visit, choose the time slot that best fits your schedule: 11:30 AM to 3 PM Tuesday through Saturday, or from 5:30 PM on those same days, noting the earlier Friday closing time of 10 PM. For any group-size, seating, or reservation-specific questions, check directly with the venue before committing.
If the plan needs a broader comparison, consider BODULO alongside DAST Restaurant, Terra Rossa, Monte Rosa, Nalin KeepUp, or das weinberg before deciding. If the goal is simply a casual Vienna stop within the hours, BODULO remains a practical option.
Quick reference: closed Monday and Sunday; open during midday and evening windows Tuesday through Saturday; casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- Hernalser Hauptstraße 204, 1170 Wien, Austria
- Website
- bodulo.at
- Phone
- +436765900209
The take
The Take
The Vibe
BODULO sits on Hernalser Hauptstraße in Vienna’s 17th district and reads like a neighbourhood seafood address made for local discovery rather than tourist spectacle. The immediate surroundings — corner bakeries, long‑running wine taverns and century‑old apartment blocks — anchor the restaurant in an authentic, district‑level dining ecology. It belongs to the outward‑drift of Vienna restaurants that flourish away from the Ring: independent, unshowy and quietly confident. Diners encounter focused, coastal flavours delivered in a setting that rewards those who seek out the city beyond its well‑marked gastronomic centres.
Best For
BODULO is best enjoyed as a low‑key evening destination — well suited to date nights and casual hangouts where seafood is the priority. Because it operates in Hernals rather than the tourist heavy central districts, the restaurant slots neatly into an outing that combines a tram ride and a stroll with a relaxed meal. It suits diners who appreciate discovering neighbourhood restaurants and who prefer a more intimate, district‑rooted experience to the formalities of Vienna’s award‑driven establishments.
Ordering Tips
Let the restaurant’s seafood signatures guide the meal: branzino, scallops and brudet are highlighted as standout dishes. Given BODULO’s neighbourhood focus and compact format, prioritise one or two of those signature plates and pair them with a light starter or shared course so the seafood remains the centrepiece. The menu’s emphasis on a few well‑executed items rewards selective ordering rather than attempting an expansive tasting of unfamiliar dishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy setting focused on seafood dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- branzino
- scallops
- brudet
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If BODULO is not the right fit
Try Terra Rossa if the group wants another Vienna restaurant to compare before settling on Hernals. Try DAST Restaurant if the priority is simply having a second option ready without widening the search too far.
Restaurant context
How BODULO compares in Vienna
Choose BODULO when Hernals is the right side of town and the goal is an easier, quieter-feeling meal rather than a central Vienna occasion. Against Terra Rossa, Nalin KeepUp, Monte Rosa, das weinberg, DAST Restaurant, its clearest advantage is decision simplicity: it suits diners who value location fit and usable weekday meal windows over a heavily signposted chef or tasting-menu identity.
For value, the smarter comparison is not price alone, since no price tier is listed. It is risk: BODULO is the better call when the group wants a low-friction neighborhood dinner; the peers are better cross-shops when the meal needs a clearer cuisine brief, stronger occasion framing, or a more researched destination feel. For a celebration, choose BODULO for intimacy and convenience, not for a grand dining statement.
If booking difficulty is the deciding factor, treat BODULO as the easier first attempt and keep Terra Rossa, Nalin KeepUp, Monte Rosa, das weinberg, DAST Restaurant as alternatives when the group wants to compare ambiance or lock in a different part of Vienna.
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Compare BODULO
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| BODULO | Vienna | No published awards |
| Terra Rossa | Vienna | No published awards |
| Nalin KeepUp | Vienna | No published awards |
| Monte Rosa | Vienna | No published awards |
| das weinberg | Vienna | No published awards |
| DAST Restaurant | Vienna | No published awards |
How BODULO Vienna compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book BODULO?
Specific booking timing is not listed. BODULO is closed Monday and Sunday, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and from 5:30 PM, with Friday ending at 10 PM and the other listed evening windows ending at 11 PM. Check the venue directly for reservation availability. You can also compare plans with Terra Rossa or Monte Rosa.
Is BODULO good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not listed. The practical details are that BODULO is in Vienna, has a casual dress code, is open during midday and evening windows Tuesday through Saturday. If solo seating or table availability matters, confirm directly with the venue. For a different option, das weinberg may be worth comparing.
What should I order at BODULO?
The menu format is not listed. The safest approach is to review the current menu or ask the venue directly before visiting. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed. If you want to compare another option before deciding, consider Nalin KeepUp.
