The Old Vienna Restaurant
Welcome to Old Vienna Restaurant
Artisan Austrian Cuisine in the Heart of Torquay
Tucked away in charming Lisburne Square, Torquay, Old Vienna is a cosy 20-seat restaurant brought to life by Chef & Proprietor Werner Rott. After 14 wonderful years of welcoming back regulars and greeting new faces, Werner continues to craft a unique menu of artisan dishes inspired by seasonal, locally sourced produce—with that unmistakable Austrian touch.
"It’s 2025… I honestly don’t know where the time went.
After over 53 years in the kitchen, I’m starting to get the hang of this!
Every week still brings something new—and that’s the joy of it.
The only downside? At 60+, for every new thing I learn, I seem to forget two."
_My father used to say: ‘Growing old is inevitable—growing up is optional.’
So here I am, doing what I love with a wonderful team. And as they say,
"Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life"
— Werner Rott
From hearty Austrian classics to refined European specials, each plate at Old Vienna tells a story—of passion, provenance, and over five decades of culinary dedication.
➤ Book Your Table Due to limited seating, early reservations are highly recommended.
Artisan Austrian Cuisine in the Heart of Torquay
Tucked away in charming Lisburne Square, Torquay, Old Vienna is a cosy 20-seat restaurant brought to life by Chef & Proprietor Werner Rott. After 14 wonderful years of welcoming back regulars and greeting new faces, Werner continues to craft a unique menu of artisan dishes inspired by seasonal, locally sourced produce—with that unmistakable Austrian touch.
"It’s 2025… I honestly don’t know where the time went.
After over 53 years in the kitchen, I’m starting to get the hang of this!
Every week still brings something new—and that’s the joy of it.
The only downside? At 60+, for every new thing I learn, I seem to forget two."
_My father used to say: ‘Growing old is inevitable—growing up is optional.’
So here I am, doing what I love with a wonderful team. And as they say,
"Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life"
— Werner Rott
From hearty Austrian classics to refined European specials, each plate at Old Vienna tells a story—of passion, provenance, and over five decades of culinary dedication.
➤ Book Your Table Due to limited seating, early reservations are highly recommended.
Our operating hours are from 6:30pm, Thursday through Sunday.
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Gold Award -Taste of the West – Restaurant 2020 Gold Award -Taste of the West – Restaurant 2019 Gold Award -Taste of the West – Restaurant 2016 Best Fine Dining Restaurant –Food and Drink Devon 2016/17 Silver Award Fine Dining –Taste of South Devon 2015/2016 Members of Taste of the West Member of Food & Drink Devon– Love the flavour 
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LUXlife - Best Contemporary Fine Dining Restaurant - Devon 2021
Sluurpy - Certificate of excellence 2021 Gold 2020 - Taste of the West South west England Bronze Award won by: Old Vienna - restaurant/bistro of the year Herald Express South Devon and English Riviera Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2017 Gold 2016 - Taste of the West South west England - Member of Taste of the West South West England Member of Food & Drink Devon Love the Flavour Gold Award -Taste of the West – Restaurant 2016 Best Fine Dining Restaurant –Food and Drink Devon 2016/17 Silver Award Fine Dining –Taste of South Devon 2015/2016 Member of Food & Drink Devon– Love the flavour |
