Konstantin Filippou
Austria
Konstantin Filippou's restaurant brings a particular kind of restraint to the edge of Vienna's historic centre. The dark, pared-back dining room on Dominikanerbastei keeps attention on the plate, setting the stage for a tasting experience with fish and seafood at its heart. Filippou's Austrian and Greek background helps explain the breadth of his references, though the finished cooking is unmistakably his own. The multi-course menus favour carefully constructed relationships between ingredients. This is a restaurant for diners interested in how a sauce, texture or small change in temperature can alter the character of a dish. Champagne, wine and non-alcoholic pairings offer different ways to follow that progression, and the current booking arrangements include both lunch and dinner services on selected days. Two Michelin stars in the 2026 Austrian selection confirm the kitchen's level of achievement. Within a city guide, Filippou deserves inclusion for giving seafood such a thoughtful and sustained platform. Its central location makes it easy to reach, but the atmosphere encourages visitors to put the surrounding city aside and concentrate on the meal.