nineOfive Vienna
Wieden, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Why go
nineOfive Vienna is a wine bar in the 4th district that has earned Star Wine List recognition in both 2024 and 2026, making it one of the more credible wine-focused venues in the city. It is the right choice for a special occasion or date evening where the wine program is the point, not an afterthought. Booking is easy; contact the venue directly to confirm hours and pricing before your visit.
About nineOfive Vienna
Vienna Has a Wine Bar Problem; nineOfive Is Part of the Solution
The common assumption about wine bars in Vienna is that you are choosing between tourist-facing Heuriger nostalgia and expensive fine-dining wine programs with no middle ground. nineOfive Vienna, based in the 4th district on Mühlgasse, is a corrective to that assumption. Two consecutive Star Wine List awards (2024 and 2026) signal that the drinks program here is being taken seriously by people who track these things professionally. If you are looking for a special-occasion venue in Vienna where wine is the main event rather than an afterthought to the food, nineOfive earns serious consideration.
The Drinks Program Is the Point
Star Wine List recognition, awarded in both 2024 and 2026, is not handed out for breadth alone. The list is typically assessed on range, pricing transparency, the presence of genuinely interesting bottles alongside approachable options. For a venue in the 4th district, earning that award twice in a row suggests a program with editorial intelligence behind it, not just a long spreadsheet of labels. Vienna sits within reach of some of Austria's most consequential wine regions, a wine bar operating at this level should have meaningful representation from Burgenland, the Wachau, Styria alongside international selections.
For a special occasion or a date where the conversation is supposed to carry the evening, the atmosphere at a venue like nineOfive matters as much as the list. The address, a door-numbered apartment-style entry on Mühlgasse in the 4th Bezirk, suggests an intimate scale rather than a cavernous room. Smaller wine bars in Vienna at this level tend to run quieter and more focused than the larger dining rooms, which makes them better suited to celebration dinners or evenings where you actually want to talk. That said, confirmed details on seat count, noise level, specific room configuration are not in the current data, so contact the venue directly before booking a large group.
What the Awards Actually Tell You
Two Star Wine List awards across consecutive cycles (2024 and 2026) place nineOfive in a narrow tier of Vienna wine venues that have demonstrated consistency, not just an opening-year splash. For context, Star Wine List evaluates lists across dozens of cities globally. Holding two successive awards in a market that also contains the wine programs at Steirereck im Stadtpark, Konstantin Filippou, and Mraz & Sohn is a meaningful credential. This is not a bar coasting on neighbourhood goodwill.
The 4th district location also tells you something. The Wieden neighbourhood around Mühlgasse has a track record of supporting independent, operator-driven food and drink venues rather than chain or hotel-backed rooms. If you are building a Vienna evening around wine specifically, nineOfive is more logically your anchor than a restaurant where wine is secondary to a tasting menu. For those who want a full fine-dining tasting menu alongside serious wine, Amador or Doubek are worth comparing. But if the wine program is the reason you are going out, nineOfive is the cleaner choice.
Booking nineOfive Vienna
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. This is not a venue where you need to plan weeks out or enter a reservation lottery. For a special occasion, booking a few days to a week ahead is sensible, particularly for weekend evenings when Wieden fills up. No online booking portal or phone number is confirmed in current data, so the leading approach is to contact the venue directly at the address on Mühlgasse 20/Tür 1, 1040 Wien, or to check for an updated contact via a Vienna restaurant aggregator before your visit.
Know Before You Go
- Address: Mühlgasse 20/Tür 1, 1040 Wien (4th district, Wieden)
- Awards: Star Wine List 2024; Star Wine List 2026
- Booking difficulty: Easy; a few days' notice is usually sufficient
- Price range: Not confirmed; contact venue for current pricing
- Hours: Not confirmed; verify before visiting
- Dress code: Not confirmed; smart casual is a safe default for a venue at this award level
- Leading for: Wine-focused special occasions, date evenings, small celebrations
- Nearby context: 4th Bezirk, Wieden, walkable from the Naschmarkt area and well-served by U4 (Kettenbrückengasse)
How nineOfive Fits Into a Vienna Trip
If you are building a broader Vienna itinerary around food and drink, nineOfive works well as your wine bar evening rather than your only dining stop. Pair it with a lunch at a higher-end tasting menu venue, or use it as a late stop after an early dinner elsewhere. For broader planning, see our full Vienna restaurants guide, our full Vienna bars guide, and our full Vienna hotels guide. If you are travelling beyond the capital, Senns in Salzburg, Döllerer in Golling an der Salzach, and Landhaus Bacher in Mautern an der Donau are worth adding to your list. For wine-focused travel further afield, our full Vienna wineries guide covers the region's producers in depth.
The Verdict
Book nineOfive if wine is genuinely the reason you are going out and you want a venue in central Vienna that has been assessed and recognised for list quality rather than just ambiance. Two Star Wine List awards across back-to-back cycles is enough evidence to trust the program. For a special occasion or a date in the 4th district, this is a more honest choice than a restaurant where the wine is secondary. Go in knowing that specific details on pricing, hours, menu are best confirmed directly with the venue before arrival.
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Planning details
- Location
- Mühlgasse 20/Tür 1, 1040 Wien, Austria
- Website
- nineofive-wien.at
- Phone
- +43 1 2386594
The take
The Take
The Vibe
nineOfive presents as a low-key, inward-facing wine-and-pizza room tucked into a quieter residential stretch of Vienna's 4th district. The entry reads like a neighborhood building and the house makes no effort to perform for passers-by; instead it signals a focused intent. The atmosphere orients around a serious, curated wine program rather than decorative fuss, and that restraint gives the dining room a quietly confident, sophisticated character. Pizza serves as the approachable counterpoint to an ambitious bottle list, keeping the mood casual even as the wine selection rewards attention and lingering.
Best For
This is primarily a wine-forward evening destination: ideal for dinners where the bottle drives the conversation. The format suits date nights for guests who want an unfussy, wine-centric experience and groups who prefer to share pizzas while sampling different bottles. It also fits after-work visits for colleagues or friends seeking a relaxed, conversational environment. Because the program leans heavily on its cellar-quality selection, the room appeals to anyone interested in exploring well-curated wines alongside straightforward, disciplined food — pizza as the perfect vehicle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the wine list: with more than 300 bottles and high-profile rankings, staff recommendations are a good starting point if you want something curated by the house. Let the sommelier pair by bottle rather than relying solely on by-the-glass choices when possible. Use pizza as your anchor — dishes like Pizza King Tonno the First, Pizza Pumpkin Boost and Pizza Carbonara x Tokyo are designed to hold up against a broad range of styles — and order simple starters like Caprese or Burrata to share. Treat the evening as a bottle-forward experience and plan to linger.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed and unpretentious casual dining space with a focus on quality ingredients and thoughtful wine pairings; described as a neighborhood spot with beautiful vibe and atmosphere.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Pizza King Tonno the First
- Pizza Pumpkin Boost
- Pizza Carbonara x Tokyo
- Caprese
- Burrata
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Steirereck im Stadtpark; Creative, €€€€
- Mraz & Sohn; Modern Austrian, Creative, €€€€
- Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant; Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Konstantin Filippou; Modern European, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Edvard; French, Creative, €€€€
Restaurant context
nineOfive Vienna occupies a different tier from the €€€€ fine-dining rooms that dominate Vienna's award circuit. Steirereck im Stadtpark, Mraz & Sohn, Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant, Konstantin Filippou, and Edvard are all tasting-menu or full fine-dining propositions at the top of the city's price range. If you are deciding between a tasting-menu dinner and an evening built around wine by the glass, these are fundamentally different nights out. For the tasting menu with exceptional wine pairings, Steirereck or Konstantin Filippou are the stronger choices. For an evening where the wine list is the primary reason you are there, nineOfive makes more sense.
On booking difficulty, nineOfive is the easiest option in this comparison set. The €€€€ fine-dining rooms in Vienna, particularly Steirereck, require advance planning and often fill two to four weeks out for prime slots. nineOfive's Easy booking rating means you can make a decision closer to your travel dates without losing the reservation. That is a practical advantage for visitors who are not planning weeks ahead.
For value, the comparison is harder to make without confirmed pricing at nineOfive, but a wine bar with two Star Wine List awards is unlikely to carry the per-head spend of a full tasting menu at Silvio Nickol or Mraz & Sohn. If you want quality without the commitment of a multi-course format, nineOfive is the more flexible option. If the goal is a complete special-occasion dinner with a kitchen driving the experience, the fine-dining rooms above will deliver more structured value at their price point. The clearest recommendation: go to nineOfive when wine is the decision, go to the tasting-menu rooms when the kitchen is.
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Compare nineOfive Vienna
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nineOfive Vienna | Vienna | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Falstaff Wine Bar Guide | ; |
| Steirereck im Stadtpark | Vienna | Creative | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #50Michelin Guide Austria 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #332025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #70We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 La Liste Top Restaurants | €€€€ |
| Mraz & Sohn | Vienna | Modern Austrian, Creative | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #60Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Austria 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #752025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #87 | €€€€ |
| Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant | Vienna | Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1042026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Falstaff Restaurant GuideMichelin Guide Austria 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #992025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife | €€€€ |
| Konstantin Filippou | Vienna | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #70Michelin Guide Austria 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #52We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #582024 Michelin 2 Stars | €€€€ |
| Edvard | Vienna | French, Creative | 2026 Falstaff Restaurant GuideMichelin Guide Austria 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #3912025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #3222024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended | €€€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does nineOfive Vienna handle dietary restrictions?
The venue's cuisine type and menu details are not listed in available data, so it is worth contacting them directly before visiting. Because nineOfive's draw is its Star Wine List-recognised drinks program rather than a food-led format, dietary restrictions on food are less likely to be a deciding factor in whether to book. Prioritise confirming direct via the address at Mühlgasse 20/Tür 1 or through a reservation inquiry.
What should I order at nineOfive Vienna?
Specific menu items and pricing are not documented in the available data, so recommending individual bottles or dishes by name would be guesswork. What is documented: Star Wine List has recognised the list in both 2024 and 2026, which signals assessed quality across range and pricing transparency. Let the list itself guide you on arrival and lean on staff for pairings rather than arriving with a fixed order in mind.
What should I wear to nineOfive Vienna?
No dress code is specified in the venue data. For a recognised wine bar at Mühlgasse 20 in Vienna's 4th district, a put-together casual approach fits the neighbourhood context. This is not a formal fine-dining setting, so you do not need to dress for a tasting menu restaurant like Silvio Nickol or Konstantin Filippou.
What should a first-timer know about nineOfive Vienna?
The wine program is the main event here, not a broad food and drink offer. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so you do not need to plan weeks ahead, but a reservation for a special occasion is still sensible given the venue's recognition. Two Star Wine List awards across 2024 and 2026 put it in a narrow tier of Vienna wine venues worth seeking out specifically for the list.
