Café Imperial Wien

Enjoy a variety of regional delicacies all day long in the legendary Café Imperial Wien.

Savor our Viennese specialties and of course various coffee delicacies, such as a Wiener Mélange (coffee and milk mixture), a Pharisäer (the Austrian answer to Irish coffee) or Maria Theresia (mocha spiced up with orange liqueur and whipped cream) as well as the homemade Imperial Torte from morning to evening. When it comes to our food and drinks, it is particularly important to us to offer our guests regional and seasonal products that come from sustainable cultivation.

At Café Imperial Wien the guest is king. Individual wishes are fulfilled any time and always with great pleasure. 

Legend has it that kitchen apprentice Xaver Loibner created the Imperial Torte on the occasion of the opening of Hotel Imperial in 1873, in honor of Emperor Francis Joseph I, and his creation has been rightly considered the brightest jewel in Vienna's confectionery crown ever since. Young Xaver guarded his recipe like a treasure, and it remains secret to this day. Just as in 1873, the Torte today is an exquisite indulgence: The melt-in-the-mouth chocolate icing, a slightly tart aroma of almonds and the fusion of chocolate buttercream and marzipan make for an utterly perfect composition.

For generations now, the Imperial Torte has been made by hand with passion and attention to detail.

The Café Imperial Wien has always celebrated the highest coffeehouse tradition. The graceful Imperial bar has established itself as a place of art or, like the Festsaal and Marmorsaal, serves as a backdrop for the Imperial Champagne Brunch.

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For the evening menu at Café Imperial, Executive Chef Felix de Bortoli combines Vienna’s rich culinary heritage with international influences and a classical French foundation. From this interplay emerge a collection of contemporary interpretations of beloved Austrian as well as international classics that meet the highest gastronomic standards while remaining true to the character of the hotel.

Quality, flavor, and sustainability are at the heart of his culinary philosophy. Seasonal ingredients, fresh produce from regional suppliers, and responsibly sourced meat and fish come together to create a dining experience defined by craftsmanship, provenance, and exceptional taste.