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Beer on tap, toasted sandwiches and a cosy atmosphere, as well as seating outside in summer, attracts a loyal crowd of students. Generally crowded.

Stuffed peppers are another remnant of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, when Vienna was the melting pot of many nationalities and cultures. Originally from the Balkans, the dish quickly became accepted by the Viennese and, just like Gulasch , it can now be found in restaurants throughout the city. Green peppers are stuffed with a mixture of minced meat and rice and are usually served with a tomato sauce and potatoes.

Any eatery, be it a little inn or a luxury restaurant, will serve mixed salads to accompany meat dishes. They usually consist of potatoes, lettuce, carrots and tomatoes, arranged side by side.

Sparkling water mixed with table wine is an all-time favourite in Austria, particularly in summer.

With almonds, cocoa or chocolate icing, this cake has numerous variations – its name refers to its characteristic shape, baked in a fluted ring mould. Legend has it that Emperor Franz Joseph had a piece of Gugelhupf every time he visited his mistress, the actress Katharina Schratt, for afternoon coffee. The cake is popular for breakfast as well as during the day.

This dish is the result of a successful symbiosis between Austrian and Hungarian cuisine. The original Hungarian soup-like dish made its way into Viennese kitchens and emerged as Gulasch – a spicy beef stew, seasoned with paprika and served with dumplings or bread rolls. There are many variations of the dish, such as Gulasch with potatoes or Gulasch served with a fried egg and gherkins.

Founded in the Middle Ages as a monastery, today the building hosts the city’s arts college.

Grinzing (see p124) was once a small community of wine-growers but today has one of the highest densities of Heurigen in Vienna. The Hengl-Haselbrunner is slightly off the beaten track but offers excellent red and white wines, as well as a buffet menu of regional specialities. Sitting in the courtyard underneath vines in summer is a romantic experience.

The smart district of Hietzing is dominated by elegant villas where Vienna’s bourgeoisie built their houses at the end of the 19th century.

Besides coffee (see p77), you will find hot chocolate and tea on offer in cafés.