Viennese Institution · Since 1618
Zum Schwarzen Kameel
Vienna, Austria · Restaurant & Delicatessen
The story
Founded in 1618, Zum Schwarzen Kameel combines a celebrated delicatessen and sandwich counter with Jugendstil dining rooms dating from 1901. Yellow tiles, dark wood, parquet, Lobmeyr chandeliers and discreet booths embody Viennese urban elegance.
Why Zum Schwarzen Kameel is iconic
Four centuries of trade and hospitality remain visible in a place where everyday open sandwiches and formal dining share one historic identity.
Selected by Ernst Aben · Information reviewed July 2026
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