Makom
Neubau, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Makom is a practical Vienna pick when timing matters more than chasing a documented destination meal. The useful play is an easy evening in Neubau, especially for first-timers who want flexibility; if the group needs a clearer cuisine brief, compare it with l'autentico, Sette Artisan Craft Pizza, Jin's Zieglergasse, Vevi Restaurant, or Swing Kitchen.
About Makom
Makom is a Vienna venue with evening hours during the week and longer weekend hours. The clearest planning facts are practical ones: it opens from 5–11 PM Monday through Friday, from 9 AM–11 PM on Saturday, from 9 AM–10 PM on Sunday. Treat it as a direct option when timing and a smart-casual setting matter more than building a meal around a specific cuisine, chef, price tier, or award profile.
Use it for a low-friction Vienna meal
The decision is simple: choose Makom when the group needs a Vienna table and wants to plan around straightforward basics. Check the current menu and booking details directly before going, especially if cuisine style, signature dishes, menu format, pricing, or awards matter to your plans.
The dress code is smart casual, so plan for something neat without treating it as a formal dining-room brief. Makom is better framed as a flexible Vienna option than as a venue to choose around an assumed tasting-menu format or special-occasion ranking. For broader planning, start with Our full Vienna restaurants guide, then compare it with other dining in Vienna as needed.
Where it sits against easier cross-shops
If Makom is full or the brief changes, compare by purpose and availability rather than by menu assumptions. l'autentico, Sette Artisan Craft Pizza, Jin's Zieglergasse, Vevi Restaurant, Swing Kitchen are other named options to consider, while Makom remains the reference point if its hours and smart-casual profile fit the plan.
For a full Vienna night, pair the restaurant search with Our full Vienna bars guide, Our full Vienna hotels guide, Our full Vienna experiences guide, Our full Vienna wineries guide. If the trip extends beyond the city, keep other Austrian dining rooms for later planning; venues outside Austria belong on separate lists.
Planning details
- Location
- Schottenfeldgasse 18, 1070 Wien, Austria
- Website
- makom.wien
- Phone
- +434314315033
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Makom occupies a small Schottenfeldgasse address in Neubau and reads like a focused neighbourhood restaurant with broader ambitions. The name — a Hebrew word for "place" — signals weighty intent, and the writing frames the room as more serious than your typical casual wine bar. It draws a local, design-minded clientele and sits comfortably within Vienna's recent wine moment, so the atmosphere leans restrained, refined and quietly purposeful. The room feels like an intimate city discovery where attention to wine and ingredient-driven Middle Eastern cooking creates a composed, sophisticated experience.
Best For
Makom fits evenings when guests want thoughtful wine-led dining without the ritual of a tasting menu, and it also suits relaxed daytime visits thanks to a menu that includes Shakshuka. The neighbourhood setting in Neubau makes it easy for a date night or casual hangout with friends who care about wine selection. Because the restaurant is described as wine-forward and attentive, it also attracts diners interested in exploring Austrian and regional bottlings alongside hummus-driven small plates or heartier shareable dishes.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signature mezze — the Falafel Hummus and Hummus are highlighted dishes — and consider the Shakshuka if visiting earlier in the day. The write-up emphasizes Makom's placement within Vienna's wine-focused scene, so lean on the staff for pairings from the curated list: the surrounding discussion of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling in the piece suggests the program privileges local Austrian varieties, making them natural partners for the restaurant's Middle Eastern flavors. Keep selections conversational and wine-focused rather than overtly formal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Pleasant and lovely ambience with beautiful premises.
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Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Shakshuka
- Falafel Hummus
- Hummus
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Makom is not the move
For a clearer food brief, cross-shop Sette Artisan Craft Pizza. For a plant-based group, pick Vevi Restaurant or Swing Kitchen instead.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Vienna
Makom is the flexible choice in this set: better for an easy Neubau evening than for a tightly defined meal. l'autentico and Sette Artisan Craft Pizza are stronger choices when the group wants the decision made around pizza rather than an open-ended neighborhood dinner.
Jin's Zieglergasse is the closest-style cross-shop for diners prioritizing the same part of Vienna and an easy plan. Vevi Restaurant and Swing Kitchen are safer alternatives when plant-based diners are part of the group and menu clarity matters more than ambiance.
On value, Makom is hard to judge without a published price range, so the better comparison is risk: it is lower commitment than a special-occasion booking and more useful than a heavily planned dinner if the night may shift. For a first Vienna evening, that flexibility is the main reason to choose it.
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Compare Makom
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Makom | Vienna | No published awards |
| l'autentico | Vienna | No published awards |
| Sette Artisan Craft Pizza | Vienna | No published awards |
| Jin's Zieglergasse | Vienna | No published awards |
| Vevi Restaurant | Vienna | No published awards |
| Swing Kitchen | Vienna | No published awards |
How Makom Vienna compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Makom?
Makom is open in the evening Monday through Friday, from 5–11 PM. On Saturday it is open from 9 AM–11 PM, on Sunday from 9 AM–10 PM. Weekdays are best planned as an evening visit, while weekends allow earlier starts; check the venue's current details before going.
What should I wear to Makom?
Makom's dress code is smart casual. Keep it neat and relaxed rather than formal, adjust for the time of day you plan to visit in Vienna.
What should I order at Makom?
Choose based on the current menu. Check the venue's current details before going, especially if your group has specific preferences.
What are alternatives to Makom in Vienna?
Other named options to consider include l'autentico, Sette Artisan Craft Pizza, Jin's Zieglergasse, Vevi Restaurant, Swing Kitchen. Compare them with Makom by availability, timing, the kind of meal your group wants on the day.
