Composer: Wiener Rathhauskeller
New Year's Eve Gala
Enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve in the elegant atmosphere of the Festsaal of Vienna's Town Hall with an international gala buffet and an entertaining musical programme featuring waltz music played by a classical ballroom orchestra and a live band for those who want to get out on the dance floor.
Dancers and vocal soloists from renowned Austrian opera houses present a classical “Viennese” midnight show. Another gala highlight is the official opening of the ball by the young debutants of a Viennese dance school under the direction of Yvonne Rueff.
At midnight you can enjoy the magnificent display of New Year's fireworks from the grand balcony. Bid farewell to the old year dancing to the strains of the Blue Danube Waltz and see in the New Year in style with a glass of sparkling wine. The hot rhythms of the live band will entertain you until the early hours of the morning
Since its completion in 1883, Vienna's Rathaus, or City Hall, has been the headquarters of the city and provincial government. Architect Friedrich Schmidt designed the basement vault as a place for "food and drink".
In 1899, Rathauskeller was inaugurated by then Mayor of Vienna Dr. Karl Lueger with a toast to "His Imperial and Royal Apostolic Majesty, Emperor Franz Josef I", and to this day it is known as the home of "good taste".
We invite you to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Wiener Rathauskeller and experience typically Viennese flair.Indulge in extraordinary culinary delights and enjoy an exquisite New Year’s Eve dinner.
Selected corresponding table wines, water, non-alcoholic drinks, beer and champagne at midnight complete our offer.
New Year’s Eve Menu
Amuse-Gueule
Alpine salmon carpaccio, trout caviar and quail egg
served on delicate leaves of winter lettuce marinated with
olive oil flavoured with lemons.
Creamy pumpkin and ginger soup
with dumplings of corn-fed poulard, pumpkin seed pesto
and prosciutto chips
Fillet of sole steamed in champagne
with grilled Arctic Sea scampi on black pasta pockets
served with green asparagus tips and garnished with foamy
lobster sauce
Alpine ox prime-cuts, braised and fried
served with shallots stewed with Burgundy wine,
a fine selection of Mediterranean vegetables and
potato- truffle- strudel
Delicious mango mousse served in a chocolate tulip
with bourbon vanilla soufflé
and a refreshing tangerine-cointreau sorbet
Emperor’s melange
and a sweet treat from our own patisserie
Price per person € 215,-
incl. beverages
and entertainment programme
Menu & Beverages
An international buffet will fulfill all your culinary desires
Entrée
- Pink “czar cut” salmon and caviar served with blinis and smetana accompanied by Muscovy duck terrine and dried fruit on nut salad
Main Dishes - from the buffet
- Prime rib of mountain ox, carved at the buffet and served with sauce béarnaise, potato gratin and glazed winter vegetables
- Assorted tuna fish medaillions and marinated prawns on a bed of wasabi sauce with basmati rice and zucchini-sprout melange
- Breast of corn-fed poulard wrapped in cabbage leaf and served on a bed of morel sauce with baby carrots, sugar peas and glass noodles
- Lamb chop Provencal served with fried polenta medaillions, and onion and bean ragout
- Mediterranean baked vegetable served on a bed of tomato and chilli sauce
Desserts
- Maracuja–pyramid cake terrine, mascarpone tartlet with raspberries
- Trilogy of chocolate and crunchy mousse served in a glass
- Profiteroles served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream
- Exotic ice sorbet served with pineapple and strawberry salad accompanied by almond macaroons
Cheese
- Selection of international cheeses with nuts, grapes and selection of bread and rolls
Midnight Snack
- Midnight lentil soup with Sacher sausage
Included Beverages
- Welcome cocktail, red and white wine, beer, non alcoholic beverages, mineral water, sparkling wine at midnight
