Cover image: official photograph supplied by 25hours Hotels.
Some of the loveliest travel memories begin when the sightseeing pauses: two people at a table, a dish to share, and an evening with no need to hurry. In Vienna, Ribelli brings an Italian idea of togetherness to the edge of Weghuberpark, within 25hours Hotel at MuseumsQuartier.
Its inspiration comes from the Italian lido, where the pleasures of a summer afternoon revolve around colour, conversation and company. Following a September 2026 redesign, that seaside spirit has found an urban expression in bright blue and yellow, Neapolitan pizza and a menu with plenty to explore together.
For neighbours and local diners, families, couples, friends and visitors exploring Vienna, Ribelli offers an appealing place to gather. Its story invites a slower kind of discovery: look around, consider the menu and leave a little space in the day for one another.
A little of the Italian summer in Vienna
The new Ribelli concept was developed with BWM Designers & Architects, who also redesigned the hotel lobby earlier in 2026. The restaurant takes its cue from the light-hearted sociability of Italian beach resorts.
Blue and yellow give the interior its distinctive palette. In the official design story, the lido represents sunshine, rhythm and optimism: a mood that connects the room with the convivial approach to food.
That is a lovely idea to bring to a city break. A restaurant can become more than the place where an itinerary makes room for dinner; it can be where the day’s discoveries turn into conversation. Ribelli’s emphasis on sharing gives that thought a place at the table.
The setting remains unmistakably Vienna. Weghuberpark is beside the restaurant, and the MuseumsQuartier is close by. Italian inspiration and the city’s cultural life meet here in an easy pairing.
Plates with stories of their own
One of the most charming details is Sarah Fiorella’s wall installation, Nel blu, dipinto di blu. It brings together individual plates collected from Italy, France and other parts of Europe.
There is something quietly romantic about the choice of material. A plate belongs to the everyday rituals of gathering, serving and sharing; arranged as an artwork, those familiar objects invite a different kind of attention.
For travellers who enjoy noticing small details, the installation offers another thread to follow through the room. Its blue-themed title also sits naturally within the restaurant’s broader design language.
Ribelli connects directly with the redesigned hotel lobby and has seating for 120 guests. It is a place for families, groups, neighbours and visitors. Its character is rooted in sociability, with room for many kinds of occasion.
Pizza, and the pleasure of choosing together
Neapolitan pizza remains central to Ribelli’s culinary identity. The English menu offers both tomato-based and white pizzas, making the choice part of the anticipation.
Regina Margherita brings together tomato sauce and mozzarella fior di latte. Diavola adds spicy salami, while Capricciosa includes cooked ham, olives, artichokes and mushrooms. Among the white pizzas, Tartufo features truffle cream and black truffle; Salsiccia combines sausage, friarielli and mozzarella fior di latte.
A conversation over the menu can be a small pleasure in itself: familiar favourites, something new to consider, and the possibility of choosing different dishes to share. The current menu and your own preferences should guide the order.
If Italian cooking is part of the pleasure you bring home from a journey, our Italian Margherita Pizza recipe offers a separate kitchen project. This is a TopSimpleRecipes home recipe, independent of Ribelli’s preparation.
Antipasti, pasta and a table to linger over
The menu reaches beyond pizza into antipasti, soups, salads, pasta and main courses. Official materials highlight caponata with aubergine, olives, tomatoes, celery, stracciatella and ciabatta, alongside fritto misto with seafood and spicy mayonnaise.
Other possibilities include mushroom-filled panzerotti with cauliflower purée, brown butter and sage, as well as cotoletta milanese and pollo alla cacciatora with caponata and polenta.
These examples suggest several ways to shape a meal around the people at the table. Some may prefer pizza; others may be drawn to pasta or a main course. A shared occasion need not mean everyone choosing the same dish.
Timing is worth considering before making plans. Ribelli serves a reduced selection during the afternoon and on Sundays. For the broader menu, check the service details directly with the restaurant.
Aperitivo, a sweet finish and time together
Aperitivo gives the Italian theme another expression. The menu includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, leaving room for different preferences when a meal begins with a drink.
For dessert, it lists tiramisù and Ribelli Limone, a Sicilian lemon filled with lemon gelato. Those choices provide a sweet final chapter to consider when browsing the menu.
Perhaps the most romantic part of planning dinner is simply allowing it enough time. A cultural afternoon followed by an Italian meal is a gentle idea for a Vienna visit: a chance to put the map away for a while and let the conversation find its own direction.
A hotel with an imaginative heart
25hours Hotel at MuseumsQuartier adds its own personality to the setting. The hotel’s original interior story, developed by Dreimeta, draws on the world of the circus. BWM’s 2026 lobby and restaurant redesign brings a newer chapter to that creative identity.
The hotel is in Neubau, Vienna’s seventh district, near the MuseumsQuartier and an area of galleries, cafés and independent shops. For visitors who like to explore without filling every hour, the location offers a neighbourhood to consider alongside the meal.
Der Dachboden, the hotel’s rooftop bar, is a separate venue. Anyone planning to include it in an evening should consult its own opening information. The Ribelli restaurant and Dachboden’s rooftop setting are distinct parts of the hotel.
Plan your Italian pause
Address: Ribelli, 25hours Hotel at MuseumsQuartier, Lerchenfelder Straße 1–3, 1070 Vienna, Austria.
Opening hours: noon to midnight daily, with the kitchen closing at 10.30pm. Monday to Saturday, only pizza and salads are served from 3pm to 6pm. On Sundays, only pizza and salads are available.
Contact: +43 676 843 566 105 or [email protected].
Check the official Ribelli Wien website and official English menu for current details. Ask the team about reservations, allergens and dietary requirements, and confirm service times before a special occasion.
Find more about the setting at 25hours Hotel at MuseumsQuartier.
A little Italian romance to take into the evening
Ribelli’s lido-inspired colours, Italian menu and location beside Weghuberpark offer a warm idea for a pause in Vienna. Its appeal is in the combination: food to choose together, design with a story and an invitation to make the meal part of the journey.
For a couple, a family or a gathering of friends, the thought is equally simple: leave a little time between the places you want to see for the people you are travelling with.
Editorial note: This feature was prepared using official information and press materials supplied by 25hours Hotels. It is a complimentary editorial collaboration, not a first-hand restaurant review.