The Parisian atmosphere of the Servitenviertel

From the park, you simply need to cross the road to slip into the sheltered tranquillity of the Servitenviertel, the bohemian quarter that the Viennese affectionately call their ‘Little Paris’. With its restored pastel-coloured buildings, independent shops and pavements dotted with plants, the neighbourhood invites you to lose track of time. At lunchtime, tradition calls for a meal at Gasthaus Rebhuhn, an authentic local pub (Beisl) that has been serving customers for generations on the corner of Berggasse. Behind its old-fashioned windows and amidst the panelling darkened by the passage of time, the ritual is completed with a masterful Wiener Schnitzel – thin and fragrant – accompanied by the ever-present warm potato salad (Erdäpfelsalat). Those who prefer a taste of France can instead take a seat at the outdoor tables of La Mercerie, a delightful bistro housed in a former pharmacy, the perfect spot to order a fragrant baguette or a tarte au citron whilst watching the neighbourhood come to life. Before setting off again, the Servitenviertel offers the perfect stop for a sweet treat: step inside Xocolat Manufaktur on Servitengasse and let yourself be tempted by artisan pralines filled with spiced ganache and single-origin chocolate bars crafted right before your eyes – a small masterpiece of contemporary confectionery to take home.