May 31
Lainz, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Casual
Why go
May 31 suits plans in Hietzing that call for a calm, conversation-friendly meal rather than a destination dining statement. It is not the choice for a cocktail-led night; cross-shop Vienna peers when cuisine type, speed, or value matters most.
About May 31
May 31 is a venue in Vienna open Wednesday through Sunday and closed on Monday and Tuesday. The schedule includes lunch and dinner on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, plus evening service on Saturday and Sunday.
The dress code is casual.
A Vienna option with midweek lunch and evening hours
May 31 is most direct to plan around its hours: Wednesday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:30 to 9:30 PM, Saturday from 5 to 9:30 PM, Sunday from 5 to 9:30 PM. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
If the bar program, signature drinks, menu format, chef, pricing, or seating layout matter for your plan, check May 31's current official information before going.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose May 31 when its Vienna location and Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule fit your plans. For other named options to compare, consider Champa, Arcobaleno Trattoria da Massimo, GUTE BURGER, Maurer Würstelstand, or Biofisch Fischbistro, depending on which venue's current details best match the occasion.
For broader Vienna planning, widen the search through Our full Vienna restaurants guide and Our full Vienna hotels guide. For Austria-wide planning, compare May 31 with other dining options without assuming the same setting, style, or service details.
Planning details
- Location
- Maygasse 31, 1130 Wien, Austria
- Website
- restaurant-may31.at
- Phone
- +4367688030880
The take
The Take
The Vibe
May 31 reads like a neighbourhood trattoria transplanted into Vienna's Hietzing district: small‑scale, residentially embedded and aligned with a quieter dining tradition. The profile places it outside the city's tourist loop—among grand villas and the grounds of Schönbrunn—so the focus is on substance rather than spectacle. The piece explicitly links the restaurant to the Viennese Beisl ethos: unfussy, ingredient‑driven cooking that prizes repeat local custom. With an Italian menu highlight of homemade pasta, May 31 projects an unpretentious, low‑key charm that rewards diners looking for calm, considered meals in a historic residential quarter.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot built for local repeat custom rather than showy evenings out. The description emphasizes residents who come when they are not 'performing the act of going out,' which makes May 31 ideal for relaxed dinners, intimate date nights and quiet meals among people who value straightforward, well‑crafted food. Its placement in Hietzing—and the comparison to the Beisl tradition—suggests it's best experienced as a settled evening restaurant rather than a tourist stop. The homemade pasta is singled out as a signature offering and anchors the type of comforting, ingredient‑led dishes you should expect.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the kitchen's strengths: the profile calls out homemade pasta as a signature, and the venue is described as 'ingredient‑focused' and 'unfussy.' Choose straightforward preparations that showcase quality components rather than theatrical plates; the writeup implies classic, well‑executed dishes are the point. Because the restaurant operates within a neighbourhood tradition that prizes repeat local custom, favor the house specialities and seasonal ingredient‑led options when they appear on the menu—those are most likely to represent the kitchen's core approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting atmosphere in an intimate setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
homemade pasta
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Champa, Notable alternative
- Arcobaleno Trattoria da Massimo, Notable alternative
- GUTE BURGER, Notable alternative
- Maurer Würstelstand, Notable alternative
- Biofisch Fischbistro, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How May 31 compares in Vienna
May 31 is the calmer, more sit-down choice in this set, especially if Hietzing works for the evening. GUTE BURGER and Maurer Würstelstand make more sense when value, speed, low planning matter more than a full restaurant atmosphere.
For a more cuisine-led decision, compare it with Arcobaleno Trattoria da Massimo if Italian food is the group's safest common ground, or Biofisch Fischbistro when fish is the point of the meal. Champa is the peer to check when the group wants another proper restaurant option in Vienna rather than a quick casual stop.
Booking difficulty looks easier here than at higher-profile Vienna dining rooms, so May 31 is better for a lower-pressure plan. For a special meal built around a defined cuisine or drinks program, the peers may give a clearer brief; for a relaxed table in the city's outer dining orbit, this is the practical play.
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Compare May 31
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| May 31 | Vienna | No published awards |
| Champa | Vienna | No published awards |
| Arcobaleno Trattoria da Massimo | Vienna | No published awards |
| GUTE BURGER | Vienna | No published awards |
| Maurer Würstelstand | Vienna | No published awards |
| Biofisch Fischbistro | Vienna | No published awards |
How May 31 Vienna compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to May 31?
The verified dress code for May 31 is casual. There is no verified need for formal attire.
What are alternatives to compare with May 31?
Other named options to compare include Champa, Arcobaleno Trattoria da Massimo, Biofisch Fischbistro, GUTE BURGER, Maurer Würstelstand. Check each venue's current details before choosing.
