"Vienna's sharpest two-star: a fish-led €265 tasting from a Greek-Austrian chef. Book it for closing deals."
About Konstantin Filippou
Konstantin Filippou opened his eponymous dining room on Dominikanerbastei in 2013, a Greek-Austrian chef betting that Vienna would pay haute-cuisine prices for fish in a city that measures itself in veal and pastry. The bet paid. Two Michelin stars, retained again in the 2026 Austria edition, rest on seven-to-nine-course menus built around turbot, langoustine and Amur carp rather than beef. Menus start at €265 behind a discreet facade two minutes from Stubentor, at the quiet end of the first district where the law firms thin out into embassies.
For the wider ladder of the city's starred rooms, start with the Vienna dining guide and our ranking of Vienna's best tables for closing a deal.
The Kitchen
The menu splits at the summit: seven courses ending in turbot at €265 or pigeon at €310, stretching to nine courses at €350, with a €9 cover. Wine pairings run €135 to €165; an alcohol-free series starts at €90. The dish critics keep circling back to is the brandade of Amur carp with white asparagus, toasted almond and caviar, a Danube-basin fish handled like Atlantic cod and improved in the translation. Meat appears as seasoning, rarely as centrepiece.
Filippou's Greek half shows in the olive oil and the ease with octopus and langoustine; the Austrian half shows in the discipline of the saucing. Next door he runs O boufés, a natural-wine bistro that catches the overflow and the second visit. Tuesday-to-Friday lunch carries a shorter business menu that is the cheapest route into this kitchen. Where he sits among the world's great tasting-menu rooms and fine-dining destinations is a fair question; on fish, very high.
The Room
A compact, modern room: dark tones, low light, tables spaced for privacy rather than spectacle, with the kitchen's pass close enough to keep the service taut. Sound stays at conversation level even with a full book. Dress is smart, jackets common, ties optional. Open Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner only, which compresses demand into four nights; Saturday in Vienna means eating elsewhere.
Best for Close a Deal
Book this room to close a deal because the format does the work: menus at three fixed lengths kill ordering politics, the first-district address flatters any guest's calendar, and the two-star credential lands before the bread. The fish-led menu also dodges the heaviness that kills an afternoon signature. See the global list of rooms for closing a deal for how it compares.
Not for
Not for anyone wanting Tafelspitz and a schnitzel encore: the menu runs fish almost end to end, and the pigeon finish carries a €45 premium.
Frequently Asked
Is Konstantin Filippou worth the price?
Yes, if fish-led tasting menus are your measure: €265 for a seven-course two-star menu undercuts comparable rooms in Paris and Copenhagen. The Amur carp brandade with caviar is reason enough. If you want classic Viennese cooking instead, put the evening into Steirereck im Stadtpark and keep this for the second trip.
How far ahead should I book Konstantin Filippou?
Three to four weeks for a Friday, often less midweek, through the restaurant’s own site or by phone on +43 1 512 2229. The four-day week tightens supply, so Fridays go first. Lunch is markedly easier to land than dinner. Our guide to booking Michelin tables in 2026 maps the wider pattern.
What is the dress code at Konstantin Filippou?
Smart. Jackets are common but not demanded, ties a minority, and the room’s modern register means good dark clothing reads better than formal wear. Business dress fits naturally at lunch. Shorts and sportswear will feel wrong at this level, though the house makes no scene about it.
Is lunch at Konstantin Filippou cheaper than dinner?
Substantially. The Tuesday-to-Friday lunch menu is a shorter, lower-priced run through the same kitchen, with the same amuse-bouche cadence, and it is the best value two-star meal in Vienna. Dinner is the full €265 to €350 statement. If the trip allows either, the budget answer is lunch, the occasion answer is dinner.
Is Konstantin Filippou good for a business dinner?
It is one of Vienna’s two or three definitive client tables, with Amador out in Grinzing as the three-star alternative. The first-district address, fixed menus and discreet spacing make it the practical choice when the meeting runs late; see the city’s business-lunch rooms for the midday version.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Konstantin Filippou
Direct reservations via the restaurant’s site; phone +43 1 512 2229, Tuesday to Friday.
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Practical Information
AddressDominikanerbastei 17, 1010 Wien
NeighbourhoodInnere Stadt, 1st District
CuisineContemporary European
Price€265–€350 tasting, ex-drinks
Phone+43 1 512 2229
Dress CodeSmart, jackets common
HoursTue–Fri, lunch & dinner
ReservationDirect, web or phone
