Vienna, Austria’s elegant imperial capital, offers good halal food options for Muslim visitors. While traditional Viennese cuisine (schnitzel, sausages) is typically non-halal, the city’s Turkish and Balkan communities have created a solid halal dining scene. For more guides, see our halal food hub.
Halal Food Overview in Vienna
Vienna provides good halal accessibility, concentrated in specific districts.
| Aspect | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Halal Restaurants | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 100+ options |
| Turkish Food | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Excellent |
| City Centre | ⭐⭐⭐ | Some options |
| Variety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good diversity |
| Overall | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good city |
Best Areas for Halal Food
Favoriten (10th District)
Vienna’s most diverse district:
- Highest Muslim population: Many options
- Turkish restaurants: Authentic cuisine
- Balkan food: Bosnian, Albanian
- Halal butchers: Multiple shops
- Reumannplatz area: Restaurant concentration
Ottakring (16th District)
Multicultural food hub:
- Brunnenmarkt: Famous market street
- Turkish cafes: Breakfast, tea
- Middle Eastern: Lebanese, Syrian
- Balkan restaurants: Ćevapi, burek
- Thaliastraße: Main shopping street
City Centre (1st District)
Tourist area options:
- Naschmarkt: Some halal stalls
- Stephansplatz area: Limited but available
- Kebab shops: Scattered throughout
- Higher prices: Tourist location
Leopoldstadt (2nd District)
Diverse neighborhood:
- Praterstern area: Some options
- International mix: Various cuisines
- Growing scene: More opening
Types of Halal Food Available
Turkish Cuisine
Vienna’s halal strength:
- Döner kebab: Everywhere
- Lahmacun: Turkish pizza
- Pide: Flatbread with toppings
- İskender: Döner with sauce
- Turkish breakfast: Some cafes
Balkan Food
From Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo:
- Ćevapi: Grilled meat fingers
- Burek: Meat or cheese pastry
- Pljeskavica: Balkan burger
- Sarma: Stuffed cabbage rolls
Middle Eastern
- Lebanese: Shawarma, falafel
- Syrian: Growing community
- Afghan: Kabuli pulao
- Persian: Some restaurants
Halal European
- Halal schnitzel: Some restaurants
- Halal pizza: Halal toppings
- Halal burgers: Modern options
Popular Halal Restaurants
Favoriten (10th District)
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish grills | Kebabs, pide | £-££ |
| Balkan restaurants | Ćevapi, burek | £ |
| Middle Eastern | Lebanese, Syrian | ££ |
Ottakring (16th District)
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Brunnenmarkt stalls | Various | £ |
| Turkish restaurants | Full menu | ££ |
| Cafes | Breakfast, tea | £ |
City Centre
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Naschmarkt options | Mixed | ££ |
| Kebab shops | Quick service | £ |
| Some halal restaurants | Various | ££-£££ |
Halal Shopping
Halal Butchers
Favoriten:
- Multiple halal butchers
- Fresh meat daily
- Turkish and Balkan specialties
Ottakring:
- Brunnenmarkt butchers
- Competitive prices
Markets
Brunnenmarkt (16th):
- Street market
- Fresh produce
- Halal meat stalls
- Middle Eastern products
Naschmarkt (6th):
- Famous Vienna market
- Some halal options
- International foods
Supermarkets
- Billa/Spar: Limited halal
- Turkish supermarkets: Favoriten, Ottakring
- Halal shops: Ethnic neighborhoods
Vienna for Muslim Visitors
Tourist Attractions & Food
Stephansdom (Cathedral):
- City centre
- Kebab shops nearby
- Limited halal restaurants
- Walk to better areas
Schönbrunn Palace:
- Limited on-site halal
- Pack lunch or
- Eat before visiting
Belvedere Palace:
- Cafe on-site (limited halal)
- Favoriten accessible
Prater (Amusement Park):
- Some food stalls
- Leopoldstadt nearby
Naschmarkt:
- Food market
- Some halal options
- Good for snacks
Public Transport
Vienna’s excellent metro (U-Bahn):
- U1 to Favoriten: Reumannplatz
- U6 to Ottakring: Brunnenmarkt
- Easy access: All districts connected
Prayer Facilities
Vienna has 10+ mosques:
- Islamic Centre Vienna: Largest mosque
- Ottakring mosques: Several options
- Favoriten mosques: Community mosques
- Central mosque: Near UN complex
Day Trips
Salzburg (3 hours train)
- Mozart’s birthplace
- Very limited halal
- Pack food from Vienna
Bratislava (1 hour)
- Slovak capital
- Some halal options
- Easy day trip
Practical Tips
- 10th & 16th districts: Best halal concentration
- Brunnenmarkt: Best market experience
- City centre limited: Plan ahead for meals
- Turkish dominates: Kebab shops everywhere
- Learn “helal”: German for halal
- Schnitzel options: Ask for halal versions
- Cash useful: Smaller shops prefer it
- Sunday closures: Many shops closed
- Coffee culture: Cafes are smoke-free
- Tipping: Round up or 5-10%