Since traveling is still out of the question, there are no weekend trip for me in the near future. To travel at least taste wise, I try to discover new restaurants at home. So on a Friday afternoon I made my way to Madai Aperitivobeisl. I love the word aperitivo. It really says it all. You are out of the office and the fun can start. But on this day it was hot and sunny and I wanted something refreshing while sitting outside.
outdoor seating @Madai
So I ordered a lemonade made from home-made lemongrass and ginger syrup. Delicious and just the right drink when alcohol is out of the question.
home-made syrup from lemongrass and ginger @Madai
We opted for the lunch specials that day. My friend got the tagliatelle with mascarpone, lemon, and spinach, while I got the same noodles with mussels. And we got a small salad to share. Both dishes tasted great. The mussels were tender and juicy and perfectly steamed in a savory tomato broth.
tagliatelle with mussels @Madai
Also the plate of lemony tagliatelle was a winner. Rich and creamy with a great level of acidity to cut through the fat content of the mascarpone. A lovely summer pasta. And also the salad tasted great. The dressing was spot on.
tagliatelle with mascarpone and lemon @Madai
two kinds of pasta and a mixed-leaf salad @Madai
The area around the Karmelitermarkt is full of popular restaurants. I am not sure if Madai stands out amongst them. Because to form this opinion, I would need to know more restaurants around the area. But regardless I do know that Madai has a great outdoor patio and an ever-changing variety of daily pasta. This is definitely a restaurant I will visit again. Yours, Pollybert
Madai Aperitivobeisl
1020 Wien, Große Sperlgasse 6
Tel: +43 1 8901746
Email: office@madai.at
Mon-Fri: 11:00-23:00, Sat: 09:00-23:00
https://www.madai.at/
