You are now officially on French territory—Flein is situated in the expansive garden of Clam-Gallas palace, now the French Cultural Institute. The restaurant occupies the free-standing former palace kitchen. The old wood burning ovens from aristocratic times add to its charm and the garden has a relaxed heurige-in-the-city vibe.
Flein serves consistently good food with Franco-Austro-Mediterranean touches at reasonable prices. Try the braised rabbit in dijon sauce or the dreamy crema catalana. Caveat: 1) the mosquitos on summer are vicious but repellent is on the house, 2) reservations recommended for a garden table, 3) no credit cards, and 4) no dogs.
- Boltzmanngasse 2
- 1090 Vienna
- +4313197689
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- Mon-Fri, 11:30-15:00 & 17:30-23:30
37, 38, 40, 41 at Sensengasse; 5, 33, 37, 38, 40, 41 at Spitalgasse/Währingstrasse
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Highly recommended for first dates, for couples and the more seriously style-minded. With luck, you may be seated amongst celebrities—if you like people-watching, this is the place for you. In the summer, you can sit in the garden and, in the winter, make sure to sit by the wood-burning oven. After a visit, you'll be qualified for a French movie night especially when it's stormy outside. My suggestion: The Man Who Loved Women (1977) by Francois Truffaut.previous next
