Vegan alternatives to Martinigansl: Viennese restaurants in autumn

Vegan alternatives to Martinigansl: Viennese restaurants in autumn

With autumn, the Gansl season also knocks on the door of Viennese gastronomy. A survey by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce shows that over 80 percent of Viennese surveyed enjoy a traditional Martinigansl in autumn. While many appreciate this delicious delicacy, the question arises: what about the vegans among us? Here are the answers and a list of the best vegan alternatives in the city.

The Martinigansl, which is served with red cabbage, potato dumplings and a delicious sauce, is of particular cultural importance in Vienna. The Martin's Day on November 11th is an occasion to indulge in this tradition. Vegan nutrition is growing increasingly in society and offers space for creative alternatives to traditional dishes. In this meal culture, a new wave of vegan bars has recorded on speed.

The vegan options

An outstanding example is the "Vegan Junk Punk" in Kaiserstraße 121. Here a homemade vegan Gansl with red cabbage and chestnut dumplings is offered by November 23 for 28.90 euros. The kitchen is known for its innovative vegan dishes and its hunger for delicious junk food in a plant -based variant. You can reach the locally by phone at 01 437 91 71 or online via veganjunkpunk.at.

But also in the "second best" at Heumühlgasse 2, the guests can expect a vegan goose from October 23. After eating, you can be pampered with a cocktail. Reservations are possible by email to second best. Wien@gmail.com or online at second best.

The café bistro "Harvest" at Kamerliterplatz 1 brings the taste experiences of Viennese cuisine in a vegan form to the table in November. In addition to the "Lucky Goose" there is also a vegan brunch on weekends. The opening times are on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Contact: 0676 492 77 90.

In the Meidlinger "Velani" you also ensure vegan culinary delights with a dish made of red cabbage and dumplings. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Friday from 4 to 10.30 p.m. and on weekends and public holidays from 11.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. A reservation is recommended on 01 810 6042 or by email info@velani.at.

The "Napoleon" inn is particularly innovative, which has been offering the "Gans without goose" in the Danube city since October 19. In order to ensure that the court is freshly prepared, timely reservations are necessary. Opening times are Monday to Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on weekends from 11.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can reach the restaurant at 01 24 100 420 or by email to info@napoleon.wien.

Another highlight is the "Tisch" restaurant in Schlösselgasse 8, which offers a five-course menu including Vegan Martinigansl option. The locally pursues a solidarity concept and supports guests with financial difficulties. The opening times are on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. More information can be obtained from 0670 354 8707 or via info@tisch.wien.

In the café "Schillwasser" there is a vegan 4-course menu from November 8th to 17th, the mushroom pâté and a hearty vegansl. This enjoyment costs 45 euros, the vegansl alone is available for 22 euros. Reservations by phone at 0660 839 3243 or by email to Hallo@cafe-schillwasser.at are possible.

Another tip for passionate connoisseurs is the "beer osophy", which has been offering its vegan variant "Jack Gans" since mid -October. So that everything is freshly prepared here, timely bookings are essential at 0664 533 36 28 or by email to welcome@bierosophie.at.

more restaurants with vegansl

• "Formosa Food" (7th, Schottenfeldgasse 73/Burggasse 91) - Opening times from Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Contact: 01 58 11 112 or 0699 1920 4294
• "Rupps" Bierlokal Pub (5th, Arbeitergasse 46) - Opening times Tuesday to Saturday 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. ATTENTION: Closed from November 1st to 4th!
• "Landia" (7th, Ahornergasse 4) - opening times from Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Contact: 01 2935 627 and martin@landia.at
• "Zur Allee" (17th, Schwarzenbergallee 40) - opening times from Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: 01 485 78 77

The offer in Vienna is therefore versatile and tasty, with both vegan and traditional Gansl lovers get their money's worth. The creative restaurants have set themselves the task of spoiling the palate, far from conventional meat dishes. If you don't have any plans yet, you should take care of a reservation quickly!