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Travellers' Choice2023
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Restaurant with an Austrian Touch - Austrian Chef/Proprietor-Werner Rott and his team are here to look after customers with a smile and mostly locally sourced ingredient in casual surroundings - a small intimate Restaurant with just 22 Covers where the guest is treated like a friend 2015 Taste of the West South Devon Fine Dining Silver Award 2016 Taste of the West South West England Gold Award, and so on, achieving new awards every year recently have been awarded certificate of excellence 5 years running - hall of fame. We do not cater for children under 6 years of age as we are a small restaurant and there is no room for high chairs or pushchairs etc.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
Austrian, European, Central European
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

It’s a mark of confidence when an Owner & Head Chef emerges from the kitchen to engage with and presumably listen to his clientele. In Werner’s case, this confidence isn’t misplaced. Tucked away in a side Avenue, about a mile ‘up’ from the Marina, this...Eaterie is well worth seeking out, not least because it delivers on authentically created and delicious food. On paper, the menu has discernible choice and cleverly veers away from the usual run-of-the-mill staples. The reality doesn’t disappoint, with the Goulash for example, packing a rich and tasty punch ; nothing ‘processed’ here and portion sizes are generous. You feel well fed - with ‘quality’ ingredients to boot - and I anticipate it taking very many return visits before my culinary curiosity is satiated. The dining environment is comfortable & homely with the initial hushed tones evolving into a more energised vibe, as the circa 20 covers became more populated. The service reflects a relaxed and efficient style. Fairly priced, this is an altogether strong recommendation.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Superb food. Lovely service. Leisurely evening. We felt we were valued as customers because of the personal touches. 3 adults experienced the tasty and beautifully presented food and hospitality offered by Werner and his team for the first time last week and we will certainly...return againMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Really enjoyed our food. I had warned of my weird food allergies in advance and Werner had cooked me something differently especially, what a star! Beautiful, tasteful Christmas decorations and a great atmosphere. Everything he cooks is so tasty, love it here.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 7 January 2024

You will never find a better service, be it restaurant dining or takeaway(as what I had recently) than the Old Vienna. My wife and I have gone here every year for birthdays and this year (after having children) we opted for the takeaway option. Everything...is always perfect. Always.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Werner Rott, Owner at Old Vienna Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 8 February 2024

Hi Kurtis thank you for your lovely comments - have been doing some catering in my winter down time - private dinner parties in peoples houses in case you are wondering i have been closed for the winter and now its time to get back...More

Reviewed 19 November 2023

We were so pleased to see that Werner was providing a delivery/takeaway service at The Old Vienna and we definitely weren’t disappointed. With a good range of choice on the menu to choose from, the food was cooked to perfection and no item was overlooked....Speedy delivery from the owner himself, you can’t get better service than that!! Excellent food, excellent service, we couldn’t fault a thing. Would highly recommend. Also worth a visit to The Old Vienna Restaurant when it reopens after it’s Winter break in 2024.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 30 October 2023

This is without doubt not only the best restaurant in Torquay, it is one of the best in the uk. The food is stunning, the service friendly and wonderful, the atmosphere amazing, and Werner, the owner, funny fun and the perfect host, as well as...an amazing chef. We visit every year from Hampshire and it gets better every timeMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023 via mobile

Absolutely exquisite meal at the Old Vienna with fantastic service too - beautiful crab, venison and duck, and then gorgeous cheese board. Thank you Werner!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023 via mobile

We had a fantastic meal at the old Vienna, and great welcome by all . Werner the owner has a great personality and is a fantastic chef and the end of evening, Austrian yodelling all I can say fantastic. Cannot wait to go again booked...on the way out.🤗🤗🤗🤗More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

I have to say that when i read about the yodelling chef I was intrigued, the reviews speak for themselves, and I am in complete agreement. When I booked the table ( which is essential as they are only open Friday to Sunday) I had...some very friendly emails from Werner so I knew it would be entertaining. We arrived a little early but we were welcomed in and sat down while the restaurant was prepared, all very friendly indeed when they were busy. Once the main man arrived he was as expected, very friendly, chatty and wanted to make you feel special from the start. The menu is full of lovely choices, not overwhelming, just right ! We found all of our courses delicious, perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned and delightful to taste, all mixed in with a few yodels from the kitchen on times. The most wonderful aspect of dining her besides the food is that there is no rush to get you fed and out, the courses are served with you as a diner in mind, time to savour every mouthful and allow you to enjoy before the next course is served, just as it should be. It’s not cheap, but neither is it astronomically expensive, you get what you pay for, experience, culinary skills and outstanding food. Perfection on a plate. Werner is a great host, with time for his customers, even saying good bye to everyone with a departing schnapps, amazing.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 28 July 2023

Another fabulous meal, can't fault anything about this restaurant, perfectly cooked food, super friendly staff, always fun to hear the yodelling from the boss, a must if you are in Torquay.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023

The homemade bread and starter of ravioli were excellent so the meal got off to a good start. Sadly the main course for me of sea bass was a bit over cooked and very salty. The venison was a bit overcooked and the cauliflower puree...was tasteless but the almond potato croquette was very good. I gather the Goulash was underwhelming. My husband and I enjoyed the vegetables though. We shared the pancake dessert and a bit disappointed and wished we had chosen an alternative. Reasonably priced and lovely staff who were friendly, polite and clearly working hard.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

It's taken us 6 years since moving to Torquay to visit this restaurant. Often, in conversation, recommended by numerous locals. Plenty of gongs and highly rated. A lovely and welcoming team full of enthusiasm. My favourite was the warm complimentary bread rolls. Delicious starter. Average...main. Veg a little overcooked. Can't see 5 stars but on balance 4. We avoided a very average and overpriced Aotearoa sav.🇬🇧🇳🇿More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023

Lovely evening with excellent, traditional food - reminded me of my youth with German (Jewish) parents. Delicious asparagus soup, schnitzel followed by apple streudel. Lovely owner/chef who chatted with everyone and even yodelled! Great atmosphere.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 June 2023

Adorable family run restaurant! Lovely people and gorgeous food. The apricot dumpling is to die for. Highly recommend if you like good food in a homely atmosphere.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023

I love German and Austrian food so this was a real sehr lecker treat. Asparagus soup and wiener schnitzel! The chef owner came out and spoke to all the customers. Nice staff and highly recommend.

Date of visit: May 2023
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The entrance is at street level the door has a threshold
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Response from jbtqy10 | Reviewed this property |
No childrens menu that I know of, but just phone up and ask situation about children portions ? or whatever actual query on food is ie size, choice ? You can be sure of a responsive answer.
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Hi i am too old to open lunch and only open evenings except christmas day lunch perhaps see you one evening best wishes Werner
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  • Food: 5
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  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5