Odysseus
Hietzing, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Odysseus when you want an easy neighborhood meal in western Vienna, not a destination dinner built around awards, chef identity, or a documented tasting format. It is most useful for first-timers who value convenience and a relaxed setting over a tightly defined culinary point of view.
About Odysseus
For a Vienna visit where the priority is low-friction planning, Odysseus can be considered as a direct option. It is in Vienna, the dress code is casual, it is open daily, with hours from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday and from 11:30 AM to 10 PM on Sunday.
First-timers should keep expectations practical. Treat Odysseus as a simple Vienna dining choice to check directly before visiting, rather than a restaurant to book around a tasting menu, named dish, or accolade.
A practical Vienna choice for an easy meal
The case for Odysseus is strongest when the group wants a casual setting and daily opening hours. It is best approached without assuming a specific culinary category or special-occasion format. If you are comparing options, consider other Vienna restaurants such as Blue Marlin, Jin's Hietzing, Mario, Passione-Da Ferdinando, or Plachutta Stammhaus Hietzing, depending on the kind of meal you want.
Review the current menu and pricing through the venue's own channels before deciding. The same applies to dietary needs, takeout, delivery, group arrangements, any special requests.
How to use it on a Vienna itinerary
Use Odysseus as a practical Vienna option when its daily hours and casual dress code fit your plans. For a wider scan before committing, start with Our full Vienna restaurants guide, then branch into related planning guides with Our full Vienna hotels guide, Our full Vienna bars guide, Our full Vienna wineries guide, Our full Vienna experiences guide.
If the plan changes, compare Odysseus with other Vienna dining options, including Blue Marlin, Jin's Hietzing, Mario, Passione-Da Ferdinando, Plachutta Stammhaus Hietzing. Direct confirmation is the ideal way to avoid building a meal around details that may have changed.
Planning details
- Location
- Diesterweggasse 17 Ecke, Penzinger Str. 57, 1140 Wien, Austria
- Website
- restaurant-odysseus.at
- Phone
- +434318942801
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Odysseus sits on a corner in Penzing amid Gründerzeit apartment blocks, and it reads like a neighbourhood institution whose kitchen can turn a local outpost into a destination. The profile in the write-up positions it not as a casual stumble-in but as a restaurant people actively choose — either because it serves as a community stalwart or because the cooking justifies the trip. The room feels tucked into a residential quarter, so the atmosphere leans toward intimate, approachable dining rather than flashy, tourist-oriented theatre. For diners willing to travel west of the inner districts, Odysseus offers an anchored, characterful alternative to central options.
Best For
Odysseus is best suited to evening meals where the kitchen’s strengths can be fully appreciated — think family dinners, relaxed get-togethers or a purposeful date-night detour. The menu centers on Greek classics and hearty plates (moussaka, gyros, souvlaki) alongside more playful entries like the Odysseus Burger, so groups and couples both find shareable and individual options. Because the restaurant occupies a residential corner of Penzing rather than a tourist corridor, it especially rewards locals and visitors who plan to make an excursion for a thoughtful, flavour-forward dinner.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signatures that showcase the kitchen’s take on Greek comfort and grill cooking: moussaka for a layered, baked classic; souvlaki and gyros for charred, savoury meats; and the Odysseus Burger if you want a contemporary twist. The venue’s profile in the description emphasizes that it’s a place people 'choose' to visit, so arriving with a clear plan to dine — rather than hoping to chance upon it while exploring central Vienna — makes for a better experience. Expect solid, straightforward dishes that reward deliberate selection rather than elaborate ordering strategies.
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting atmosphere indoors and outdoors with the scent of fresh oregano and rosemary, combining Greek tradition and modern energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- moussaka
- gyros
- souvlaki
- Odysseus Burger
Planning details
Location
Diesterweggasse 17 Ecke, Penzinger Str. 57, 1140 Wien, Austria · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
If Odysseus feels too undefined for the occasion, start with Plachutta Stammhaus Hietzing for a clearer Vienna brief. If staying near the same area is the priority, check Jin's Hietzing next.
Restaurant context
How Odysseus compares in western Vienna
Odysseus is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the goal is a relaxed meal without planning pressure. Plachutta Stammhaus Hietzing is the stronger pick for visitors who want a clearer Vienna identity, while Jin's Hietzing is the better cross-shop when the group wants a more defined alternative nearby.
Passione-Da Ferdinando, Blue Marlin, Mario are the names to check when Odysseus is not the right fit or the group wants to compare ambience before committing. Without a published price tier or awards signal for Odysseus, the decision should come down to convenience and mood rather than splurge logic.
Around this place
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Unlock the full Odysseus guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Odysseus
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Odysseus | Vienna | No published awards |
| Jin's Hietzing | Vienna | No published awards |
| Passione-Da Ferdinando | Vienna | No published awards |
| Blue Marlin | Vienna | No published awards |
| Plachutta Stammhaus Hietzing | Vienna | No published awards |
| Mario | Vienna | No published awards |
How Odysseus Vienna compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Odysseus?
Casual clothing is the dress code for Odysseus in Vienna.
What should a first-timer know about Odysseus?
Treat it as a practical Vienna dining option with daily hours. Odysseus is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.
