Vienna | Wealth
Raffaele Iervolino
Chartered accountant and statutory auditor, he has worked in Italy and abroad dealing with transfer pricing and international taxation at the most important international networks. He carries out his professional activity at the EY tax law firm, where he is part of the working group on financial transactions. He collaborates as a researcher at the Working Group on tax and legal matters, where he carries out research on the issues of transfer pricing and international taxation, and as an external collaborator at the Observatory on Italian public accounts.
A business lunch – Café Central
The Café Central is located inside the Palais Ferstel, a sumptuous residence inspired by the Venetian architecture of the fourteenth century. The place is steeped in history and allows you to organize a business breakfast or meetings, privately, in an elegant atmosphere. The menu includes a wide selection of classic Viennese dishes, traditional coffee specialties and sweets from Austrian patisserie.
An hour alone in a nice place – Lugeck
Located in the impressive Regensburger Hof building, Lugeck is run by the same family as the historic Schnitzel Figlmüller restaurant. It is a gastro-pub offering both classic Austrian dishes, such as wiener schnitzel, tafelspitz and buttered veal cutlet, as well as a wide range of internationals. It is the ideal place to stop and read a document, finish a job or eat something while waiting for the next meeting.
A formal lunch with a client – Hotel Sacher
Culture and hospitality go hand in hand at Hotel Sacher, which has always been a meeting place when in Vienna since its opening in 1876. Over time it has hosted artists and heads of state such as the President of the United States John F. Kennedy, Anna Netrebko, Queen Elizabeth II of England, Sharon Stone and Naomi Campbell. The restaurant is extremely refined and transforms the pleasure of a dinner into high art.
A relaxing lunch – Palmenhaus
Vienna’s most famous botanical greenhouse, overlooking the majestic Burggarten gardens and with an all day brasserie. The menu is Austrian-Mediterranean, with a wide selection of wines by the glass, modern cocktails and sophisticated desserts. It is the ideal place to eat dumplings surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. In addition, it is particularly inviting on cold days, where the palm trees will make you imagine you are on an exotic beach.
A trendy aperitif – Erich
It is a hidden bar-restaurant in the Sankt-Ulrichsplatz district of Vienna. It has an extensive menu, and whether you’re craving tacos, a salmon poké or just a coffee, it offers a unique atmosphere with its urban, modern and whimsical style. The restaurant features modern reinterpretations of typical Austrian dishes (such as Kaiserschmarrn pancakes) and an unbeatable trendy atmosphere. The bar service, including aperol spritz and various gin & tonic creations, is one of the best in the city.
Partly café and part co-working space, like 21st century Vienna. The coffee from the Fürth Kaffee comes directly from selected suppliers, is roasted on site, freshly filtered and has an intense flavor. You can also find freshly baked pastries, a wood stove, newspapers and magazines for reading. One of the best places to spend moments of tranquility and reflection, reading a good book, chatting with a friend or listening to music.
A dinner to intrigue – Do & Co Hotel Vienna
Located in the center of Vienna, opposite St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Do & Co Hotel is the perfect starting point when in Vienna. The hotel is within walking distance of the city’s most famous attractions, including the Viennese Opera House, the Imperial Hofburg Castle and the Albertina Museum. Shoppers can be found at Shoppers since it is on the corner of the fashion district. The restaurant is located on the top piano, from where you can admire the cathedral of Santo Stefano.
A gourmet dinner – O Boufes
Small dishes and refined wines right in the heart of the city. Next to the upscale Viennese restaurant Konstantin Filippou, O Boufes is an industrial-chic bistro of the kind you’ll find in London, Paris or Berlin’s hippest neighborhoods. With its bare walls and Klimt gold-style details, its plates are true works of art. The wine list is carefully selected, the advice is to ask for innovative suggestions on combinations and prepare for a dinner to remember.
The latest trendy venue – Neni am Naschmarkt
Super cool restaurant in Vienna’s largest food market, Naschmarkt serves Tel Aviv-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is advisable to take one of the ambitions outside, a plate of stuffed cigars and soak up the atmosphere. It’s a great place to unwind amidst the pulsating market activity surrounded by the scent of spices. The menu is waiting to be discovered, with modern and refined dishes.
The place to be and to be seen – Albertina Museum
The Albertina museum is a palace, part of which can be used as a museum, located in the historic center of Vienna. It houses one of the largest art collections in the world. The second floor is dedicated to the gallery’s permanent collections and, in its sixteen rooms, visitors can admire some of the most important works of art of the last 130 years. You will have the opportunity to observe the world artistic evolution, starting from French Impressionism, passing through German Expressionism and reaching the Russian avant-garde.
(Article from We Wealth magazine of January 2022)
