Brezl Gwölb

Vienna


Hidden down an alley near Freyung, Brezl Gwölb has won a loyal following for its winningly fresh Austrian home cooking. Atmospherically lit by candles, with classical music playing in the background, the crypt-like cellar magics you back in time with its carvings, brick arches, wrought-iron lanterns and alcoves. No wonder the place overflows with regulars.

As the name suggests, the Brezl (pretzels) here are precisely as they should be – chewy, fluffy and fresh from the oven. Heart-warming dishes like beef broth with noodles, schnitzel and cheesy Pinzgauer Kasnocken dumplings are matched with some terrific wines from Lower Austria.


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