From 1858 to Today
Gmoakeller Through the Years
City Expansion
City master builder Anton Ölzel builds the house at Heumarkt 25, complete with an inn and a spacious cellar.
Restaurant Schmidtleithner
The owner and the name of the establishment are mentioned as: »Restaurant Schmidtleithner« and »Schmidtleithner’s Restauration.
Two stabs to the left side of the chest, out of revenge…
Heumarkt Barracks, view towards Karlskirche; the tables and chairs on the left edge might belong to Restaurant Schmidtleitner.
Printer's Newspaper, December 1910
Andreas Herzog from Sopron takes over the inn from Franz Wimmer.
After Andreas Herzog's death, his niece Grete takes over the place. (Wedding photo with Hans Novak, the 1st horn player of the Vienna Philharmonic. He was the father of Erwin Novak)
Actress, singer, and writer Erika Pluhar celebrates her 50th birthday at the GmoaKeller. Joining her were: André Heller, Franz Morak, Franz Vranitzky, and many friends from the arts and culture scene.
After the premiere of the movie 'Mundl – A True Viennese Never Gives Up,' director Reinhard Schwabenitzky celebrates with Elfi Eschke and the team at GmoaKeller.
Joe Zawinul turns 60
Joe Zawinul, Austrian musician and one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, celebrates his 60th birthday at GmoaKeller.
Funeral
of Grete Novak on January 25, 1999
Obituary in the Financial Times
Grete Novak passes away on January 9, 1999. Her sister Hedvig Vécsei continues to run GmoaKeller.
On November 16, the restaurant closes and is cleared out. Renovation work begins.
Reopening on April 1
GmoaKeller reopens with new owner Sebastian Laskowsky.
Celebration for the golden CD 'Ambros sings Moser: The Old Sinner.' Pictured: Christian Kolonovits and Rudi Dolezal.
August, Cellar Renovation
For the first time since 1858, the cellar is converted into a dining area. It had many uses before: wine storage, a bowling alley, a jazz club, and a winter training spot for pétanque players.
Hermann Nitsch
invites guests to GmoaKeller on March 28 for the presentation of his wine.
Sebastian Laskowsky and his brother Alexander take over the traditional restaurant 'Waldviertlerhof' at Schönbrunner Straße 20.
Our long-time regular, the great caricaturist, graphic artist, and cartoonist Manfred Deix, passes away at 67 years old. (Photo: Marietta Deix)
First Lockdown
On the 20th anniversary of Sebastian Laskowsky taking over, GmoaKeller is closed to guests. Food is delivered or can be picked up at the entrance after pre-ordering. This (first) closure of all gastronomy lasts from March 16 to May 15.
Expanded Outdoor Seating Area
In May, we're starting construction on our expanded outdoor seating area. This will create 40 new spots to sit! The company doing the work is derenko.at.
Wood Panelling
In spring 2022, the wall in our garden dining area will get some cool wood panelling and a continuous bench.
165th Birthday
The building where our restaurant is located was built in 1858 by city architect Anton Ölzel. Even back then, the plans included spaces specifically for a traditional inn.
25 Years of "New Management"
25 years ago, on April 1, 2000, I took over the Gmoakeller and reopened it after a quick renovation. Since then, the cellar, kitchen, and garden have been updated several times to meet modern needs, but our commitment to top quality has never changed. We want our guests to feel at home and love coming back. We can't wait to see you! Sebastian Laskowsky & Team (Check out the photo from April 15, 2000, in the timeline above, under 2000)