Konoba
Josefstadt, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Konoba is a practical Vienna dinner pick when flexibility matters more than ceremony. The draw is its late-evening usefulness and easy booking profile, not awards, chef-name pull, or a published tasting format, so use it for a low-friction night rather than a high-stakes occasion.
About Konoba
Konoba is a Vienna option with evening hours from 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday and closure on Sunday. The practical appeal is timing: it can fit an evening plan when lunch is not the goal and the night needs a direct stop.
A low-friction evening pick in Vienna
The decision is simple: consider Konoba in Vienna when the basics match your plan. What is confirmed is the evening schedule and a smart casual dress code.
That framing keeps the choice honest: plan around the hours and the dress expectation rather than around menu, service, or accolade claims. For a broader scan before committing, Our full Vienna restaurants guide is the better place to compare more structured dining plans, while Our full Vienna bars guide helps if the priority is where to go after dinner. Travelers building a full city itinerary can also cross-check Our full Vienna hotels guide, Our full Vienna wineries guide, Our full Vienna experiences guide.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Konoba if its Monday-to-Saturday 5–11 PM hours and smart casual dress code suit the evening. If you need lunch, Sunday service, a published tasting format, a chef-led destination, a stated price range, or menu details, Konoba is not the right fit. In that case, use comparison venues such as La Spiga, Taberna de la Mancha, Nguyen's Pho House, Forno, ditta to decide by mood, availability, the specific details each venue confirms.
For additional Vienna planning, compare Konoba with other dining rooms in the city without assuming specifics about cuisine, service style, or price. Keep the decision practical: check current availability directly, match the timing to the evening hours, dress smart casual.
Quick reference: Vienna option; open Monday to Saturday from 5–11 PM; closed Sunday; smart casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- Lerchenfelder Str. 66-68, 1080 Wien, Austria
- Website
- konoba.at
- Phone
- +434319294111
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Konoba reads like a Dalmatian outpost tucked into Vienna’s eighth district: unpolished, neighbourly, and proudly informal. The restaurant leans into the konoba tradition—an Adriatic tavern where simple, grill-forward seafood and proprietor-supplied wine matter more than presentation. The room reflects that lineage, favoring a lived-in, intimate atmosphere over polish or theatricality. Regulars and locals feel at home here; the focus is on straightforward cooking, conviviality, and continuity with Balkan and Dalmatian grilling practices rather than on high-concept dining. It’s warm, unpretentious, and quietly rooted in regional culinary history.
Best For
Konoba is best for relaxed evening meals that centre on grilled seafood and robust, cellar-driven wine. It suits date nights that prefer intimacy without fuss and casual hangouts where conversation and straightforward flavours take priority. Dinner is the natural occasion—the menu highlights Balkan grilling traditions and Dalmatian seafood preparations—while the presence of a proprietor’s cellar makes it appealing to people who appreciate simple wine pairings rather than formal tastings. This is neighborhood dining that rewards those seeking authenticity over spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the grill: the signatures—lignje na zaru (grilled squid), kozice na zaru (grilled prawns), and whole grilled sea bream—are representative of the kitchen’s strengths. Ask about the day’s fish or grilled offerings; the konoba model historically reflects what’s available, so specials likely spotlight freshness. Pair plates with the house wines noted as coming from the proprietor’s cellar and expect straightforward, ingredient-led preparations where charcoal and quality seafood provide the main flavor notes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple and comfortable atmosphere with focus on fresh seafood preparation in the open kitchen.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- lignje na zaru
- kozice na zaru
- grilled sea bream
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the evening needs a clearer dining identity, start with La Spiga or Forno. If the group is deciding by comfort, pace, casual availability, compare Taberna de la Mancha, Nguyen's Pho House, ditta before settling on the night's plan.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Vienna
Konoba is the easier pick when availability and timing matter. Against La Spiga and Forno, it reads as the lower-pressure choice: better for a flexible evening, less compelling if the group wants a meal planned around a specific kitchen identity or format.
Taberna de la Mancha, Nguyen's Pho House, ditta are the smarter cross-shops if the decision is driven by mood rather than address. Use Konoba when the booking needs to be simple; use the others when the group has a clearer craving and wants to compare atmosphere before choosing.
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Konoba guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Konoba
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Konoba | Vienna | No published awards |
| La Spiga | Vienna | No published awards |
| Taberna de la Mancha | Vienna | No published awards |
| Nguyen's Pho House | Vienna | No published awards |
| Forno | Vienna | Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 · #5 |
| ditta | Vienna | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Konoba?
Plan only around the confirmed basics: Konoba is in Vienna, open Monday through Saturday from 5–11 PM, closed Sunday, with a smart casual dress code.
Is Konoba good for solo dining?
If the timing works for you, the confirmed schedule is Monday through Saturday from 5–11 PM, with Sunday closed.
What are alternatives to Konoba in Vienna?
Is lunch or dinner better at Konoba?
Dinner is the supported choice: Konoba is open Monday through Saturday from 5–11 PM and closed on Sunday.
Is Konoba good for a special occasion?
Konoba does confirm Vienna location, evening hours, Sunday closure, a smart casual dress code.
