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Café & Restaurant Motto am Fluss

Restaurant Cafe Bar European restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed European restaurants in Vienna


Address

Franz-Josefs-Kai 2 EG, 1010 Wien, Austria

Website

www.mottoamfluss.at

Contact

+43 1 2525510

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (7.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 6 to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (20) restaurant (19) great (16) location (15) staff (13) good (13) water (13) Vienna (12) drinks (12) view (11)
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  • 5/5 Joey R. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent location with very friendly staff. The view from the restaurant is great! The food itself was tasty but the portion sizes were quite small. May have been since we had a large closed event, but based on other comments it may be a common thing. I highly recommend giving them a try when in the area.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michela L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent in everything (food, staff and atmosphere). The waiter was very helpful, he was even talking in Italian! I have tried the typical schnitzel (which there is called escalope) and it was served with an incredible berries sauce. And we had a table in front of the river which made the dinner even more memorable. I didn't try any drink but I reckon they are pretty good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very delicious food! Friendly service. Not the most extensive menu, but the food is tasty. More lunch/brunch type. The fries are very tasty. Good local beer. Great views of the river too. Recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter M. 2 months ago on Google • 478 reviews New
    2024-09 Fantastic view, good music. Delicious food. Superb service. The waiter forgot our eggs benedict but compensated this with a free drink.

  • 5/5 Yelena K. 2 months ago on Google • 134 reviews New
    Under the whimsical blend of a light sunny and rainy day, my recent visit to the restaurant was truly enjoyable. As always, the beef tartare was a highlight, perfectly complemented by a refreshing beer. While the staff varied in friendliness, some were notably nice. The overall atmosphere contributed to a pleasant dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita L. 9 months ago on Google • 336 reviews
    What to see and visit in Vienna? Let this be your must-see restaurant on the Danube, with perfect music, service, and cleanliness and great service. Delicious food, something for everyone. Ambience, in general... advice - go there at dusk, sunset is a must. All recommendations !

  • 5/5 maxx R. 1 year ago on Google
    The evening was very great. You can enjoy awesome food and wine right next to danube canal. So you have a great view on the water and the bars on the other side of the canal. the food was very well prepared and the staff is super friendly. ... all in all 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fahmida K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very lovely breakfast place, with views of the Danube River. Food was great and staff were really friendly too. A really good find whilst in Vienna 😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ioana Alexandra B. 2 years ago on Google
    I went a couple of times either for brunch or drinks. Food is really good, drinks as well - the restaurant downstairs is more elegant and they also have a space you can rent for events that has a really nice view! Great service! Totally recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily J. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the most wonderful dinner for four! The setting was sublime from the interior, to the location to the background music. The food was incredible with a wonderful seasonal selection including vegan and vegetarian options. I can highly recommend the asparagus starter. As for the desserts, they were visually beautiful and even more delicious. The stars of the evening were the servers. The service was friendly, polite and attentive and could not be faulted in any way. I highly recommend Restaurant Motto am Fluss.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Prithviraj Singh R. 8 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    We had a group booking consisting of 38 people. We came during Dinner around 6:00 PM, right when the restaurant opened. Before I talk about what went wrong with us, I will put light on the best part of the restaurant, its location in stunning location, the infrastructure is fantastic, the atmosphere in the restaurant is excellent as well, and most importantly, the food is very delicious. The Salmon starter was one of the best I have had. The service was pretty fast and helpful as well. Now for the part where things went sideways; when we first entered the restaurant at our tables, we saw two bottles, one still and one sparkling, at first the whole group thought the water was included in our meals, but it wasn't after we got to know that the water we are drinking we have been charged for I immediately asked the waiter to "Substitue all the sparking water with still water." But that didn't happen, and even after 5 mins, one of the group members asked for the substitution, it still didn't happen. We also ordered some drinks like Coke, Juice, Cocktails, Etc. We all knew the drinks weren't included when we asked the gentlemen to bring us the DRINKS BILL. No water was included in this, and the person paying this bill alerted the waiter saying that water was not included. The waiter told him "water is inculded in the menu you ordered" While the group was leaving, one by one, the guy who I assume was the host of the evening stopped me and said there was one bill to be paid and that was the 'WATER BILL.' Now here's the thing I was the tour manager for the group, helping them to a smooth trip, when I took this bill to the group they were surprised that there was another bill to be paid and started questioning everything about the menu, due to this reason our agency won't be working with this restaurant anymore. It looks suspicious that they didn't know the water was included or not included, and there was no water in the drinks bill. Of course, they charged us for the sparking water for six bottles, out of which only one was used. Please be very careful with the drinks you are ordering.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Hani H. 6 months ago on Google • 310 reviews
    Very nice place In Vienna to have a meal or a drink, we had a great time , the staff are helpful, the food is great, the cost is above average, and the view is remarkable.

  • 5/5 Sammy-Jo E. 3 months ago on Google • 128 reviews New
    Originally booked the cafe by accident still amazing views and food on offer! Went downstairs to the restaurant and they managed to get us a table! Lovely staff and amazing food! Recommend the venison pasta!

  • 5/5 Luis Gabriel G. 2 months ago on Google • 85 reviews New
    It was an incredible evening that night. It was simply a mix between the adorable company of my friends and the visit to this exquisite restaurant that resulted in a night to remember. The only complaint I have is that the taste of the sparkling water that we have ordered does not correspond to the original bottle, so we politely ordered that they change it but we got the same result, this detail caught our attention, since the bubbles and The taste was very poor, it didn't seem like it was from the original bottle. Apart from this detail, everything was excellent.

  • 5/5 Mike W. 3 months ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    What a fabulously quirky cafe/restaurant/bar in an amazing location on the riverside. The food was delicious and service excellent. A must visit.

  • 4/5 Coffee W. 7 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Lovely breakfast place by the water! The food and drink were delicious, the servers were super nice but food took a long time to arrive…although it was all fresh and delicious! Especially the bread they use. Make a reservation ahead if you can, as there can be a wait!

  • 3/5 Charles H. 8 months ago on Google
    I really wanted to give this place a higher review given the great atmosphere and location along the Danube. But the burger was very underseasoned and lacked flavor. The fries and the garlic aioli, however, are incredibly good - some of the best I’ve had in a while. You’re paying for the location-which you should, since the location is really nice, but is still a significant premium. In my case, I was not along the river but rather near the road - which was still a good, albeit different, vibe nonetheless. I would like to come back and try the breakfast menu.

  • 5/5 Sophie M. 7 months ago on Google
    All great, can recommend, lovely atmosphere and good quality of food and drinks. Only thing that could be improved is the speed of the service. We were waiting quite a bit for our brunch and also for our drinks.

  • 4/5 Philipp G. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent service Excellent breakfast Prices for the food are ok. Drinks/coffee could be cheaper (Espresso macchiato with almond milk 4€, fresh orange juice 7€) but all in all definitely worth the money. One of the best breakfasts in Vienna with a nice terrace.

  • 5/5 Ya Boi S. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent food and service! The lamb was extremely delicious and cooked to perfection. The green crust didn't look appealing but it was also delicious and added another layer of texture to the dish. 10 out of 10!

  • 5/5 Marie 6 months ago on Google
    We made the right choice by spending my birthday at this amazing place! The food was literally the most delicious we’ve ever eaten, the service was beyond our expectations, I’m not even including one of the best views you can have from a restaurant in Europe. Ofc we tried Wiener schnitzel and it was so good!! We told our waiter that I’m pregnant and he became even more caring and explained everything about the dishes in details 😄 so cute. We will definitely come back, next time with a tiny little person in addition 🤍

  • 5/5 Tam N. 11 months ago on Google
    Mom and I had dinner here on a Saturday night and we were very happy about the experience. Very helpful staff who explained everything to us and recommended the basalmic lime juice which was very refreshing and tasty! I absolutely enjoyed the pork chop (the portion was a little too much for me). Veal shoulder was great too (portion was also too much) and mom said maybe it could be more flavourful, but the meat itself was tender and juicy. Great atmsphere, very busy so a reservation is recommended.

  • 5/5 Rene H. 1 year ago on Google
    A truly wonderful Restaurant in the heart of Vienna. The food and service are well above the Viennese standard and the team is very professional. Also a lot of well known Austrian public figures can be seen there. A real gem of Viennas restaurant landscape.

  • 5/5 Brice Le B. 3 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Great location on the river, great food especially the Wiener Schnitzel. Staff is friendly and efficient. Music was really the best in Vienna, we Shazamed it all. Atmosphere is perfect for a romantic diner. Will go again there.

  • 4/5 Predrag S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food. Sundays are quite busy and you can wait for the food a bit longer. Drinks were served immediately. The music was just too loud for conversation.

  • 5/5 Afrodita N. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the location, not only in summer when you can enjoy magnificent sunsets, but also on rainy or wintery days. Delicious food and must try carrot cake and cheesecake. The all day sandwich actually has to be eaten in two days. 😀 Make sure to make a reservation, especially on holidays, weekends or after work

  • 5/5 Ankit D. 2 years ago on Google
    Splendid plaace with exquisite food. Top notch service

  • 3/5 Theodora S. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty atmosphere,nice view good cocktails.We order the appetizers for two was delicious especially the zucchini flower,my boyfriend ordered the viel shoulder was ok.I ordered the wild mushroom open ravioli wasn’t something special.

  • 5/5 julia p. 2 years ago on Google
    Greta place ! Love the atmosphere. Kitchen is open till 11 so it's a great option since most restaurants have only drinks after 22:00.

  • 4/5 Hind A. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a windy Sunday and yet it was a great experience. The location with the sun ☀️ and the Danube next to you. What differs it from the other restaurants in this location is that it is higher, so the view is clearer. The food is always great there, but the only reason I did not put 5 stars is that the waiter asked us if we want bacon next to our Eggs Benedict and of course we said yes, without mentioning that we will get each a big plate of Bacon, it wasn’t just an add-on. None of us finished the bacon plate because it was really too much. So when you want to add bacon to your plate just order one for the whole table.

  • 5/5 azita s. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, next to Donaukanal. Friendly staff. Nice view. It was a rainy and stormy day that I’ve visited there. But very nice!

  • 5/5 Steven B. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely a must visit restaurant in Vienna. We had a fantastic time due to the incredible menu, fantastic views and welcoming staff. Whilst the menu is fairly select in its offering the quality of the food will leave most speechless. Very supportive of English speakers

  • 4/5 Saadia A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the nice places in vienna , with the view and also open outdoor space is really nicely done to sit and have a cup of coffee, sweets and also they have lunch menu too ..

  • 5/5 fruxo 2 years ago on Google
    All was impeccable at this lovely location above the canal in the heart of Vienna. Tried their all day sandwich, and it really kept me going for the whole day, no exaggerations 😅. Perfect for an early start.

  • 5/5 Γρηγόρης �. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place with excellent view to the river and very nice food and sweets!

  • 5/5 Slobodan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place, organized and kind staff, rich stylish menu, normal prices

  • 4/5 Pras M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent location with stunning views by the Danube. The food is of equal high standards and would recommend this spot for a business dinner or date. We had a few dishes and when in Vienna, you've got to go with the Wiener Schnitzel or the mushroom goulash if you're vegetarian. Good wine and drinks menu too with a full bar.

  • 5/5 Laurent A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice view, Good food, Kind staff, and just overall a great place!

  • 4/5 Diana C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for weekend brunch with friends or family. 😊

  • 4/5 Alex D. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing, location is good however the service was not so perfect. Had to ask few times to bring something and it was not so busy, so servers should be more attentive. Otherwise, it’s good place for a good lunch or dinner.

  • 5/5 Jamie R. 2 years ago on Google
    A fantastic place for dinner. We booked into the restaurant for a Friday night. From the outside, it looks like you are in the wrong place as the outside promotes the Twin City Liner but get closer and you will see signs for the restaurant. Follow the signs down (again it feels wrong, but it's right) and you will arrive at the door of the restaurant. Inside you will find a buzzing bar and a cool restaurant looking out over the canal and across to the Sofitel. The menu had great options for vegetarians and meat eaters. The food was excellent and the accompanying wine list really worked with the dishes. Service was fantastic, they helped us choose the right Austrian wine to match the dishes and many staff members were on had if we needed anything. You can't order a cab/uber to pick you up (because it is on a busy road) but the tram is steps away, and there is a cab rank nearby. You can walk back to the centre (Cathedral) in about 15 minutes.

  • 5/5 Mr V. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Nice chill music, food was ok, have an Miami vibes or something like that. You can enjoy good night in this place.

  • 5/5 Shane D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for a memorable occasion over looking Vienna’s man made Danube canal. Food and service were excellent Make sure to get a window seat Also - book in advance. We dined on a Tuesday evening and it was completely at capacity

  • 5/5 Fiona R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was insanely beautiful. The service was second to none...views were stunning. Food and drinks were 10 out of 10 cannot fault the place. Best service in Vienna. Friendly and efficient with all us tourists with covid passes and ffp2 masks being a must. Would 100 percent recommend and have recommended since returning home to Scotland from Vienna x as you can see we visited every day we were there ...couldn't not . Just the best ambiance for a beautiful city centre vibe ....enjoy 👌

  • 2/5 Iulia G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great reception & nice atmosphere. However, the service and especially the food were disappointingly average (in contrast with the price tag): food taste and presentation are nothing exceptional, the menu is rather limited and the customer service was lacking. Maybe worth it for a coffee/some drinks (again, average, but the location & ambient could compensate for this), but I would not recommend it for the culinary experience.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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