Today, I was already pretty hungry. First I thought I would go to this one vegetarian restaurant but then I thought: “No, I need some typical Austrian food that is not healthy at all but fills my stomach”. And you can find that food in Vienna pretty easily. One of the restaurants that serve you just that is “Die grüne Hütte” which translates to “Green Cottage”.
Since its renovation the Green Cottage is no longer green.
In the past the Green Cottage was really green and a cosy place not the most exclusive to put it more diplomatic but cosy. Then they build the subway and it turned from green into light brown. Today it is less cosy but still very typical Viennese. It is also pretty easy to reach. Just get off at U2 “Messe – Prater” take the “Prater” exit and you are standing right in front of it.
I did the same today because, remember, I needed some food to fill my stomach. The restaurant was almost empty when I arrived. It was already 3:00 in the afternoon. The waiter was there, maybe the boy standing next to him was his son. I don’t know. I don’t go here that often. The prices are decent still I would not come here every day. Those that were sitting at the tables were all Viennese. When tourists go to the Prater they usually go to the Schweizerhaus, which has adapted its prices accordingly. This place is not so much a place where tourists go.
During the week they serve lunch specials but since it was friday they had the usual fried fish which I don’t like. The menue itself was not very extensive. Maybe because of the time of the day, I went there.
The menue at 3:00 p.m. was limited. In the evening they have a more extensive one.
Somehow I already knew what I would take. I just had to decide whether I’d like to have the Schnitzel or the Berner Würstel. I decided for the Berner Würstel. Now, Berner Würstel just means sausages filled with cheese and rolled in bacon. They usually come with fries, tomato ketchup and mustard with chopped onions. It is very typical Viennese food – not very fancy. You just need to get some sausages, put cheese in them and then put the bacon on the outside. I like them and it is usually the food on a menue which falls into the lower price category. In most restaurants they also serve pretty large portion when it comes to this kind of food.
Berner Würstel: sausages somehow Viennese style … the kids like them, I like them too
And after I ate all this food I was pretty stuffed. Yes, I think it was the right decision to go for this instead of the vegetarian restaurant. I do like vegetarian food though but maybe next time. It is nice to have some typical Viennese once in a while. And the “Grüne Hütte” is really a good place to go. If you visit the Prater I can truly recommend it. It is off the beaten track, not very touristy.
Info: Restaurant zur Grünen Hütte (http://www.gruenehuette.at), Prater 196, 1020 Vienna; phone: +43/1/729 27 10, fax: +43/1/729 27 10 – 12; mail: office@gruenehuette.at; opening hours: Mon – Sun from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; right at U2 “Messe – Prater” exit “Prater”
Hey! I’m coming to Vienna in a couple of weeks…so your blog is definitely the best find of the day!! and thanks for commenting on my blog! xx
Thanks a lot! I hope I could help you! If you’d like I would also love to show you my city once you are here! Just let me know when you come. Maybe we could get connected
That would be so great!! I’m coming over probably the 15th or the 16th of august, for a few days…I’ve never been there so it’s finally time to visit this awesome city! -as everyone tells me!- here’s my email seattleinspired5@gmail.com, if you like we can keep in touch!! and thank you ^^
yeah that sounds great! I am in Vienna at that time. I will certainly contact and check what you are interested in in particular
So glad you stopped by discover and devour! I’m so happy to see your blog and to know someone with a keen sense of adventure in Vienna. Although we are not ready to visit yet, we will be traveling there one day! I’m looking forward to reading your recommendations.
thanks a lot for the great compliment! And of course I herewith extent the invitation. If you need somebody to show you Vienna when you are here, just drop me a line I show you everything you’d like to see
Nice blog… i’ll be back again and again to take in the the other posts. thanks, dave
thanks a lot and great that you enjoyed it!
I’ll definitely consult your blog again before I get to Vienna…hopefully someday soon.
thanks! I hope I can help you when coming to Vienna. Just leave me a note if you need any advice!
Am enjoying your blog. My family lived in Vienna for a while when I was growing up, and it’s one of my favorite cities.
I am glad that you enjoy it. Thanks. And it is cool that Vienna is one of your favorite cities
Wow, your blog is a neat view into Vienna! I’ve never even been across the Atlantic so I find the nuances of Europe fascinating.
thanks a lot for the compliment!