| Location: | Heuriger Wieninger |
| Website: | https://heuriger-wieninger.at/ |
| Address: | Stammersdorfer Str. 78, 1210 Wien |
| Status: | Open (last checked on 29 November 2025) |
| Eaten: | Gansl, ¼ Gemischter Satz, ¼ Chardonnay Select, ¼ Wiener Trilogie, a bottle of mineral water |
I was genuinely surprised to realize that the last time I had eaten goose at Heuriger Wieninger was thirteen years ago. Of all the wine taverns outside the touristy 19th district, Wieninger is perhaps the best known among expats, while still being frequented by locals. Its location in one of the nicest areas of the otherwise depressing Floridsdorf is also extremely convenient; after a popular hike from Strebersdorf up the Bisamberg and then walking down the Stammersdorfer Kellergasse, Wieninger is an obvious choice to stop for a glass of wine in a cozy atmosphere. The possibility to order a la carte is the Heuriger’s another plus, for queuing up at the buffet is one thing that really puts me off.
Regrettably, I realized the duration of my goose-free break only post-factum. Had I read my own reviews of Wieninger’s goose before, I would have perhaps looked for alternatives. More likely, though, I would have gone to Wieninger anyway to check if anything had changed in the meantime. As my visit proved, nothing had, really.
The goose is still tough and bony. The lucky moments when I could cut off a sufficiently big chunk of meat to chew were the rare moments of pleasure. Most of the time, however, it was a struggle to separate meat from the bones. Moreover, while the meat on the thigh was tasty, the meat around the main bone tasted more boiled than roasted and resembled turkey more than goose. The red cabbage was served steaming hot but did not have much flavor once it cooled down. As for the potato and bread dumplings, they had virtually no taste. Actually, Wieninger had managed to make the bread dumpling duller than the potato one, which is quite an achievement.
Comparing today’s experience with my past review, I can see that Heuriger Wieninger is stubbornly consistent when it comes to serving below-average geese. Even the photos of then and now look almost identical, save the better quality of my present camera. While not a complete disaster, the goose of Wieninger does not justify the travel time to Stammersdorf. What saddens me more, though, is that the quality of Wieninger’s wines, once among Vienna’s best, has deteriorated significantly. The Heuriger is now offering wines of other wineries, while its own Wiener Trilogie and Chardonnay Select have become very average, and definitely not worth their premium prices.