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Vegan
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Catering
European
Austrian
Vegan restaurant offering traditional Austrian cuisine. A rotating seasonal menu may include wiener schnitzel, pumpkin goulash, and fried steak. Hot meals up to one hour before closing. In-house lemonade available. Reservations recommended at www.velani.at. Open Tue-Fri 16:00-22:30, Sat 11:30-22:30, Sun 11:30-16:30. Kitchen closes at 9.30pm. Closed Mon.
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Last update on 03 Jul 2026 by SteffenMaisch
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Added by Misanthropia on 12 Jul 2020
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294 Reviews
First Review by RavenVienna
Sneksy
Points +74
Amazing! - Edit
Huge portions, very good food!
Read morevelani1120
Thank you for the great review! We are very happy to read that you enjoyed both the food and the portion size. We hope to welcome you back again soon at Velani!
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Maria_Nomas
Points +461
I wish I could’ve tried more dishes - Edit
My husband and I were in Vienna and wanted to try traditional vegan Austrian food. We order the schnitzel and goulash, the goulash was amazing, so flavorful we wish we had ordered one for each but we shared a small one so we can have a schnitzel, the schnitzel was gigantic, that’s the one we should’ve shared. It was good but nothing special, it came with potato salad which I found really tasty. I ordered a sachertorte to go and it was fantastic!
Read moreBoth restaurants were far from our hotel that’s why we didn’t go back but I really wish we had more time so we could tried more dishes that looked great.
Pros: Goulash is a must, Leave room for a sachertorte
Cons: Service was slow
velani1120
Thank you so much for the detailed review! We're very happy you enjoyed the goulash, Schnitzel, potato salad and Sachertorte.
Read moreWe're sorry the service felt slow during your visit, and we'll take that feedback on board. Hopefully next time you're in Vienna you'll have enough time to try a few more dishes - we'd love to welcome you back!
Guest
lottikarottii
Points +20
Bestes veganes Schnitzel ever - Edit
Ich hab ein Schnitzel mit erdäpffeln und eine Nuss-Nougat Palatschinke gegessen und es war köstlich.
Read moreDer Service war auch wunderbar, immer wieder gerne
velani1120
Danke dir für die lieben Worte! Es freut uns sehr, dass dir und Nuss-Nougat-Palatschinke so gut geschmeckt haben. Auch dein Lob an unser Team geben wir gerne weiter.
Read moreBis bald wieder bei uns!
Guest
Vegagoge
Points +57
Sieht gut aus, Geschmack enttäuscht leider - Edit
Zunächst gab es als kleinen Appetizer etwas Weißbrot mit veganen Kavier.
Read moreDas war ganz in Ordnung.
Als Suppe hatte ich die Frittatensuppe.
Die Zutaten machten einen frischen Eindruck.
Leider hatte die Suppe an sich wenig Geschmack.
Als Hauptmahlzeit habe ich den Zwiebelrostbraten gewählt.
Die Sauce mit den Zwiebeln hatten gut geschmeckt.
Der Rostbraten war vermutlich ein Vantasic Steak oder ähnliches.
Das war okay, ich hatte das nur nicht erwartet.
Die "Bratkartoffeln" waren leider nicht gebraten sondern aus der Fritteuse, was ich mega schade fand.
Leider war am Ende der Kaiserschmarrn die ganz große Enttäuschung.
Ein guter Kaiserschmarrn hat einige Eigenschaften.
Die wichtigste: Er muss fluffig sein.
Das war er leider Null.
Auch sonst war er alles andere als ein traditioneller Kaiserschmarrn.
Er war in Quadrate geschnitten, nicht zerrupft.
Er war von außen sehr klebrig.
Die Rosinen waren hart.
Er war (noch) nicht angebrannt, er war aber sowohl geschmacklich als auch von der Konsistenz spürbar zu weit.
Der Zwetschgenröster dazu war wieder ganz gut. Leider etwas wenig (5 Hälften), aber gut.
Leider werde ich das Lokal nicht weiterempfehlen und wenn ich höre, dass eine Person ein neues veganes Restaurant probieren möchte, andere empfehlen.
Einordnungshinweis: Mein Besuch war bereits Ende Oktober 2025 (hoffentlich hat sich in der Zwischenzeit etwas gebessert)
Updated from previous review on 2026-09-26
velani1120
Danke dir für die ausführliche Rückmeldung. Schade, dass dich der Besuch damals insgesamt nicht überzeugen konnte.
Read moreBeim Kaiserschmarrn möchten wir nur ergänzen, dass es tatsächlich unterschiedliche Arten der Zubereitung und auch verschiedene Konsistenzen gibt. Unsere Variante ist bewusst etwas anders als der ganz klassische, stark zerrupfte Kaiserschmarrn - natürlich sollte er trotzdem saftig und stimmig sein. Deinen Hinweis dazu nehmen wir ernst.
Auch die Rückmeldungen zur Suppe, zu den Kartoffeln und zur Menge des Zwetschkenrösters geben wir gerne weiter. Da dein Besuch bereits Ende Oktober 2025 war, hat sich bei uns seither natürlich einiges weiterentwickelt.
Danke trotzdem, dass du dir die Zeit genommen hast, deine Eindrücke so genau zu schildern.
Guest
NinaW7
Points +461
Austrian food - Edit
Its great to have the chance to try some traditional Austrian food in vegan version. Very tasty 🙂
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-24
velani1120
Thank you so much! We're very happy you enjoyed the chance to try traditional Austrian dishes in a vegan version. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Supervolker
Points +39
Traditional Austrian Food - Edit
We are always looking for vegan restaurants, that are offering old style local food in a vegan way. Not, that this place is just comfy and a good place to stay, they are offering real tasty stuff and are very friendly. 5 out of 5 from me!
Read morePros: Very friendly people, Traditonell food, but vegan, Good drinks
Guest
Julibee
Points +133
Perfect place to experience traditional Austrian cuisine - Edit
Traditional food, the vegan way - it was delicious. Very nice service, too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-21
velani1120
Thank you so much! We're very happy you enjoyed our take on traditional Austrian cuisine and the friendly service. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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lasimo
Points +343
So gut - Edit
I loved the traditional offer of food. So tasty and delicious.
Read morevelani1120
Thank you so much! We're very happy you enjoyed our traditional Austrian dishes. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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emm.ap
Points +183
amazing food and service - Edit
even though it was a bit expensive the food was amazing and the plates were really big. We loved it there
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-10
velani1120
Thank you so much! We're really happy you enjoyed the food, the generous portions and the service. Thanks for the lovely feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
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leabowie
Points +86
Richtig gutes Essen, lieber Service, wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder ✨ - Edit
Wir waren ein paar Tage in Wien und haben währenddessen zweimal bei Velani gegessen. Sowohl die Schnitzel als auch der Gulasch, der Zwiebelrostbraten und die Sachertorte sowie die Nougatknödel waren wirklich supi 🥲🫶.
Read morePros: Große Portionen , Gemütliche Atmosphäre, Nettes Personal
velani1120
Danke dir für die lieben Worte! Es freut uns sehr, dass ihr während eures Wien-Aufenthalts gleich zweimal bei uns wart und so viele unserer Klassiker probiert habt.
Read moreSchön, dass Schnitzel, Gulasch, Zwiebelrostbraten und auch die Desserts so gut angekommen sind. Wir freuen uns schon auf euren nächsten Besuch!
Guest
DanaSk
Points +63
🥔 - Edit
I ordered schnitzel which came with potato salad and the portion was so huge like 2 of my heads, I barely finished it, but I’m only 3rd generation after holodomor, so I’m weird about food like that. Also the waiter forgot to offer the berry sauce but gave me to taste afterwards and in my opinion it really goes well with the “meat”, so ask for the sauce 😅
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-07
Pros: Housemade lemonade! Not too sweet!
velani1120
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re really happy you enjoyed the Schnitzel, potato salad and our homemade lemonade. And yes, the berry sauce is definitely worth trying with it. Thanks for the tip and hope to see you again soon!
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String_Bean_Jen
Points +106
Filling Austrian vegan food - Edit
I wanted to seek out this restaurant as I'd read it did vegan versions of Austrian food. After an upscale meal the night before, I was happy to go somewhere a bit more 'down home' with a neighbourhood feeling outside the city centre.
Read moreAfter a long day sightseeing, I arrived about an hour before closing. The host/server told me they couldn't seat me outside due to their licensing which was fine as I wanted to sit inside anyway at 9pm.
I appreciated the lovingly written chalkboards of the specials and favourites on the walls of the dining space. Probably given the time, there was some free seats so there was no wait.
I ordered the wiener schnitzel, potato salad and the dumplings to share. This was all hearty food and I became full easily but was able to finish everything! I loved the sourness of the potato salad which reminded me of the kind my German heritage grandma used to make when I was young. The vegan wiener schnitzel was tasty and the dumplings were fun to tuck into. I also had an Austrian wine.
A great place for simple, honest vegan food.
Pros: Vegan versions of Austrian food, Affordable, Accessible
velani1120
Thank you so much for the lovely and detailed review! We’re really happy you enjoyed the Schnitzel, potato salad, dumplings and the relaxed neighbourhood feel.
Read moreYour words sound like you had a really good experience, so we have to admit we’re a little curious about the 3 stars. If there was anything that kept it from being a 5-star visit, we’d genuinely love to know. Just write us an e-mail to info@velani.at.
Hope to welcome you back next time you’re in Vienna!
Guest
hannibie
Points +34
Vegane Hausmannskost - Edit
Für das Schnitzel sind sie seit Jahren berühmt, es ist riesig, dünn und knusprig.
Read moreDer Kümmelbraten (in tierisch mit Schwein) war leider etwas hart, die Beilagen (Knödel und Kraut) aber umso besser.
Updated from previous review on 2026-09-03
Cons: Schanigarten war nicht verfügbar im Mai 2026
velani1120
Danke für die super Bewertung!! Es freut uns sehr, dass unser Schnitzel dich überzeugt hat und die Beilagen beim Kümmelbraten so gut angekommen sind. Deinen Hinweis zur Konsistenz nehmen wir natürlich mit. Bis bald!
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bluemanwise
Points +139
Love the vegan Palatschinken - Edit
I love the vegan Palatschinken. Lovely service.
Read morevelani1120
Thank you for your great review! We are glad that you enjoyed our Palatschinken so much and hope to welcome you again at Velani :)
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patelsr
Points +6225
OMG - The Austrian dishes were fantastic - Edit
On top of our list of restaurants to visit while in Vienna was Velani. What we forgot was to reserve a table. The staff was very kind to accommodate us 2 after having learned we arrived from Canada. It was very busy which was very pleasing to see so many people choose an all vegan restaurant. The inside vibe was a bit tight and tables a bit too close.
Read moreWe started off with a elderflower lemonade. Not too sweet which was good and very refreshing. The vegan Schnitzel was absolutely amazing. We wanted to taste typical Austrian foods and this fitted the bill. Having never had the original we have no base reference. The potatoes were even more amazing so simple but completely mind blowing. The lemon, jam and potatoes which are typical went so well together.
Again no base reference for a filet Mignon so again the taste of the accompaniments were really good. The potatoes, broccoli, chives were well cooked and tasted perfect. The sauce/gravy was really good. The vegan “filet mignon steak” was simply fantastic. I understand it might be juicy marbles - but the way it was cooked it blew our minds.
This was on the top of our list while visiting Vienna - strongly recommend it be on top of your list as well.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-28
Pros: Schnitzel , Potatoes with Schnitzel and Steak, Steak
Cons: Interior is a bit tight , Reservation is recommended
velani1120
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re really happy we could find a table for you and that Velani made it to the top of your Vienna list.
Read moreIt's especially lovely to hear how much you enjoyed the Schnitzel, the potatoes, the elderflower lemonade and the filet mignon. We also appreciate your honest note about the tighter seating inside.
Thank you for recommending us so warmly, and we hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Vienna!
Guest
crazypotato
Points +35
FANTASTISCH!!!! - Edit
Leute, wenn ihr in Wien seit, ist das ein must! Ich bin mir immernoch nicht sicher, wie das vegan sein kann... es war SO gut!
Read moreBombastisch!
Einfach fantastisches Essen, ich bin total beseelt ❤️
(Tipp: Tisch reservieren)
Pros: Essen schmeckt fantastisch, Schmeckt sehr real, Lösungsorientiertes Personal (sehr nett)
velani1120
Danke dir für diese großartige Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr, dass dich unser Essen so begeistert hat und du dich bei uns so wohlgefühlt hast. Auch dein Lob an unser Team geben wir sehr gerne weiter.
Read moreUnd ja - reservieren ist definitiv keine schlechte Idee. Bis bald im Velani!
Guest
HomoPragensis
Points +741
Massive portions, authentic feel! - Edit
Can tradition evolve with the times? Velani definitely think it can, I agree, and so do many others as this place was full all evening on a Tuesday! The portions are huge, the wiener Schnitzel was delicious, and the staff very friendly. Definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. If you still have some space left, don’t miss out on the Kaiserschmarm!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-19
velani1120
Thank you so much! We're really happy you enjoyed the Schnitzel, the generous portions and the friendly service. And yes - saving room for Kaiserschmarrn is always a good idea. Hope to see you again soon!
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Vegirly
Points +762
Austrian specialties made vegan - Edit
Lovely Austrian food with vegan take on it.
Read more⚠️ Caution: enormously huge portions leaving no opportunity to enjoy the Kaiserschmarrn
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-18
Pros: Delicious Austrian food, Huge portions
velani1120
Thank you so much! We're really happy you enjoyed our take on Austrian classics. And yes… the portions can make reaching the Kaiserschmarrn a serious challenge. Next time, maybe save a little room for dessert!
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Veganvesenet
Points +649
Nice traditional meal - Edit
I had the kümmelbraten, which was surved with heaps of sauerkraut and knödel. Very good, and I had a non-alcoholic beer which I absolutely loved. Just beside the U-bahn, easy to get to. I became very full, so I decided not to order the Kaiserschmarrn, even though I wanted to
Read morevelani1120
Thank you so much! We're really happy you enjoyed the Kümmelbraten, the generous portion and the alcohol-free beer. Sounds like the Kaiserschmarrn will have to wait for your next visit. Hope to see you again soon!
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annbritt_09
Points +121
woww - Edit
So viel vegane, österreichische Hausmannskost.
Read moreWir waren eigentlich für Germknödel gekommen. Dies bieten sie aber nicht an - es war aber auch nicht schlimm, weil das Essen war trotzdem sehr lecker.
Ich hatte das Wiener Schnitzel mit Kartoffelsalat. Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen. Vielleicht könnte man noch etwas Gemüse dazureichen.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-13
velani1120
Danke dir! Es freut uns sehr, dass dich unser Schnitzel mit Kartoffelsalat überzeugen konnte - auch wenn es mit dem Germknödel diesmal nichts geworden ist (er ist immer Teil von saisonalen Spezialkarten). Gemüse wird traditionell nicht zum Wiener Schnitzel serviert, aber gib uns gerne nächstes Mal Bescheid, dann sehen wir was wir machen können. Hoffentlich bis bald im Velani!
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amelie.333
Points +26
UNGLAUBLICH LECKER - Edit
Es ist alles vegan total toll! War mit meiner Familie dort (nicht vegan). Meine Familie ist mit sehr vielen Vorurteilen rein . Nach dem Essen waren alle begeistert und möchten gerne nochmal wieder hin. Sie schwärmen immer noch davon 😻
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-12
Pros: Auswahl, Geschmack , Sehr große Portionen
velani1120
Danke dir! Genau solche Momente freuen uns besonders. Schön, dass deine Familie trotz anfänglicher Skepsis so begeistert nach Hause gegangen ist. Wir hoffen, euch bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!
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tillundja
Points +16
Recommendation for every vegan person that wants to try Austrian food - Edit
Had a Wiener Schnitzel, was pretty good. If i will ever revisit Vienna ill try the rest of the menu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-11
Guest
Tomk.e
Points +261
Wow - Edit
This was sooooooooo amazing, I have no words
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frapicc
Points +484
Incredible opportunity - Edit
This is the first time I've tried traditional Austrian food, and I'm so happy I had the opportunity. The food is incredibly good and plentiful, the menu is varied, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. If I were a local, I would definitely come back.
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FillO)))
Points +68
Must visit - Edit
Quiet area, with friendly staff.
Read moreI love it when a restaurant offers its country's culinary traditions with a vegan twist: the dishes are absolutely delightful, though they might be too salty for the refined palate.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-03
Guest
_Sophia🦇_
Points +198
Super lecker - Edit
Echt super leckere österreichische vegane gerichte. Nur empehlenswert. Und sie gehen auch super süß auf wünsche ein.
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KathrinHrMann
Points +265
A great opportunity to enjoy traditional austrian food - Edit
A very busy restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. You might have to wait a little while as a result, but the food makes up for it: the liver dumpling soup was fantastic, and the small goulash with bread was delicious too. For the main course, we had the Wiener Schnitzel—a huge portion. Unfortunately, it was a bit difficult to cut with the knives provided. The potato salad was excellent.
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