Konstantin Filippou Vienna

Konstantin Filippou sits on Dominikanerbastei, a five-minute walk from the steps of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and ranks at no. 52 on La Liste.

The dining room runs smart and elegant, but the kitchen leans into creative, seafood-forward cooking that feels less rigid than its neighbors in the 1010 district. While most high-profile venues in this part of Vienna trade on the weight of tradition, Filippou does the opposite; it pulls the focus toward a modern plate. It is a necessary counterweight to the classic white-tablecloth spots nearby. Because it sits tucked away from main tourist thoroughfares like the Kohlmarkt, it provides a quiet intensity that the city's more crowded landmarks cannot.