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The Figlmüller schnitzel was huge and definitely one of those Vienna bucket list meals. I had the original with potatoes and it took up the whole plate. It sorta reminds me of chicken katsu, however I did feel it was a bit dry. I don't really know what I was expecting haha. The restaurant itself is big and had a line out the door, which tells you how popular it is. We waited outside for about 20 minutes. It didn't seem that bad. The service was very slow, not great, but it was okay for what it was. Overall, worth it for the size of the schnitzel because it was bigger than the plate and to check it off the list. Would I go again? Probably not.
The potato salad and baked potato sides stood out. They were absolutely delicious paired with the schnitzel. A word of caution - the schnitzel is huge and will send you into a food coma. If you visit with a loved one, I recommend sharing a schnitzel with them. Service was...a little impolite. Not to me directly, but to other customers. I could see others were made uncomfortable by the tense, direct nature of communication by one male server in particular. It really was beyond Austrian/German "directness". For this reason, and the high price, I deduct one star. Ultimately, I recommend visiting, at least once!
Touted as the best schnitzel in Vienna, we had to try it. It is good. It is very large. It was a little dry though. The cranberry sauce was good with it. The potato salad with greens was different from any potato salad we've had, but it was a highlight. Service was prompt and friendly, and easily accommodated our English.
Best schnitzel, hands down! Restaurant is cute and service was perfect. Researched best schnitzel when coming to Vienna and this place does not disappoint. The portion is large and fresh and seasoned perfectly. Must get their version of potato salad with it. Stunning. A must go in my opinion.
This is the original schnitzel place. Although authentic Weiner schnitzel uses veal, some restaurants use pork to save money. Figlmüller uses pork. They must have still done well with pork schnitzel because they opened another location on Bäckerstraße around the corner. I thought this would be a tourist trap, but was pleasantly surprised at how authentic the food and service were. The pork schnitzel was pounded very thin and fried to a crisp. It was huge, so big that it extended the edge of the plate. The flavor was what you expected a pork schnitzel to taste like -- nothing too earth-shattering delicious -- but the side of potato salad elevated my meal. The potato salad was made with pumpkin seed oil, with a little sweetness and a little tang. It was the best potato salad I had in Vienna. The service was top notch as well. I felt welcomed and our server was warm. I did not feel like a tourist...except maybe when I asked to take a photo with my pork schnitzel!
Figlmuller was really good, and the service was among the best we had in Vienna, but why does schnitzel everywhere in this town taste kind of bland? It's not just me - everyone in our party said as much. Nevertheless, the pork schnitzel here was prepared pretty well, the potato salad with it was fantastic, and our server super friendly. It did take some time to get things, but he was concerned and on top of it. The place is nice, and bustling with tables all having the signature dish (so large as others have said). We did wait in line, but it went fast for us. Having done some of the other schnitzel places in town I think this was the best for us.
Cute spot for some schnitzel but definitely make reservations before or you will not get seated. I got lucky and was able to snag a reservation a month before my trip. They book up fast so if you do decide to go then make sure to make it far in advance! The queue was long outside the restaurant but they were not seating people without a reservation. Even with our reservation we had to wait for sometime for the table to be ready. Inside was tight and cramped. The service was quick but not the friendliest. There is a toilet outside so you have to ask for the key. The schnitzel was ok, nothing special about it. It seemed like it was more for the atmosphere.
Want pork or chicken schnitzel? This is the place. Yum. The restaurant is a tiny spot in Vienna and you can share one schnitzel as the portion is huge. Wish it would come automatically with lingonberry sauce but please ask for it. It provides a nice counterpoint to schnitzel. The meal comes with potato salad or mixed salad. Potato salad is flavored with herbs and vinegar/sugar. The mixed salad includes a cabbage slaw with caraway seeds and some potato salad too. It's a bit crowded in the restaurant so please make reservations ahead online. Just wish the coating was a bit thicker so that it doesn't come off while cutting. That's the only suggestion. It's an institution for certain. Service is kind and attentive. They have a white wine that goes along well with schnitzel. Ambiance is a bit noisy but fun.
Everyone recommended Figmüller, so of course we had to try it. Every time we walked by the line outside was a mile long. Luckily we saw the side street entrance and walked right in and were sat. The schnitzel was absolutely perfect. Nice and tender, and the lingonberry jam was a delightful addition. If you are looking for some good schnitzel, this is the place. read more
We had to try it despite not having reservations. My veggie friend was curious about the vegan schnitzel, so we braved the cold for about an hour to sit. The combo is the pork schnitzel + potato salad + lingonberry jam, which makes the meal pretty expensive compared to any other schnitzel you can get in Vienna where these sides are included. I will say the schnitzel and jam are good. I won't say it's like 2x better than any other schnitzel I've had on the trip, which is about the cost inflation you're paying to eat at this 'institution.' The potato salad that everyone cites as the most delicious thing on Earth was probably the most disappointing unfortunately. If you like mustard-heavy potato salad that is slightly sweet, you're in for a treat, otherwise it's really quite gross. The vegan schnitzel looked really sad, but my friend kind of liked it. She said it was basically Morningstar veggie chicken nuggets, except it's $25. Service was exceptionally slow even from a European standard. Would not recommend unless you had a reservation and extra euros to spend. read more
12 days ago
The best Weinerschnitzel in Vienna since 1905. Our friend made reservations two weeks ago in advance and we still had to wait 10 minutes. It was well worth it. The food was great and superb service. read more
The Figlmüller schnitzel was huge and definitely one of those Vienna bucket list meals. I had the original with potatoes and it took up the whole plate. It sorta reminds me of chicken katsu, however I did feel it was a bit dry. I don't really know what I was expecting haha. The restaurant itself is big and had a line out the door, which tells you how popular it is. We waited outside for about 20 minutes. It didn't seem that bad. The service was very slow, not great, but it was okay for what it was. Overall, worth it for the size of the schnitzel because it was bigger than the plate and to check it off the list. Would I go again? Probably not. read more
The potato salad and baked potato sides stood out. They were absolutely delicious paired with the schnitzel. A word of caution - the schnitzel is huge and will send you into a food coma. If you visit with a loved one, I recommend sharing a schnitzel with them. Service was...a little impolite. Not to me directly, but to other customers. I could see others were made uncomfortable by the tense, direct nature of communication by one male server in particular. It really was beyond Austrian/German "directness". For this reason, and the high price, I deduct one star. Ultimately, I recommend visiting, at least once! read more
17 days ago
was a really lunch in the hear of wien - fantastic pizza and schnitzel and nice variety of beers and wine. service was amazing and the ambience def matches that vibe. will for sure be back whenever im in wien read more
Touted as the best schnitzel in Vienna, we had to try it. It is good. It is very large. It was a little dry though. The cranberry sauce was good with it. The potato salad with greens was different from any potato salad we've had, but it was a highlight. Service was prompt and friendly, and easily accommodated our English. read more
5 months ago
Best schnitzel, hands down! Restaurant is cute and service was perfect. Researched best schnitzel when coming to Vienna and this place does not disappoint. The portion is large and fresh and seasoned perfectly. Must get their version of potato salad with it. Stunning. A must go in my opinion. read more
This is the original schnitzel place. Although authentic Weiner schnitzel uses veal, some restaurants use pork to save money. Figlmüller uses pork. They must have still done well with pork schnitzel because they opened another location on Bäckerstraße around the corner. I thought this would be a tourist trap, but was pleasantly surprised at how authentic the food and service were. The pork schnitzel was pounded very thin and fried to a crisp. It was huge, so big that it extended the edge of the plate. The flavor was what you expected a pork schnitzel to taste like -- nothing too earth-shattering delicious -- but the side of potato salad elevated my meal. The potato salad was made with pumpkin seed oil, with a little sweetness and a little tang. It was the best potato salad I had in Vienna. The service was top notch as well. I felt welcomed and our server was warm. I did not feel like a tourist...except maybe when I asked to take a photo with my pork schnitzel! read more
Figlmuller was really good, and the service was among the best we had in Vienna, but why does schnitzel everywhere in this town taste kind of bland? It's not just me - everyone in our party said as much. Nevertheless, the pork schnitzel here was prepared pretty well, the potato salad with it was fantastic, and our server super friendly. It did take some time to get things, but he was concerned and on top of it. The place is nice, and bustling with tables all having the signature dish (so large as others have said). We did wait in line, but it went fast for us. Having done some of the other schnitzel places in town I think this was the best for us. read more
8 months ago
It was worth going but not as good as the hype. Great interior, ok food and ok staff. It's just so busy and packed to give a great experience. read more
Cute spot for some schnitzel but definitely make reservations before or you will not get seated. I got lucky and was able to snag a reservation a month before my trip. They book up fast so if you do decide to go then make sure to make it far in advance! The queue was long outside the restaurant but they were not seating people without a reservation. Even with our reservation we had to wait for sometime for the table to be ready. Inside was tight and cramped. The service was quick but not the friendliest. There is a toilet outside so you have to ask for the key. The schnitzel was ok, nothing special about it. It seemed like it was more for the atmosphere. read more
1 year ago
Want pork or chicken schnitzel? This is the place. Yum. The restaurant is a tiny spot in Vienna and you can share one schnitzel as the portion is huge. Wish it would come automatically with lingonberry sauce but please ask for it. It provides a nice counterpoint to schnitzel. The meal comes with potato salad or mixed salad. Potato salad is flavored with herbs and vinegar/sugar. The mixed salad includes a cabbage slaw with caraway seeds and some potato salad too. It's a bit crowded in the restaurant so please make reservations ahead online. Just wish the coating was a bit thicker so that it doesn't come off while cutting. That's the only suggestion. It's an institution for certain. Service is kind and attentive. They have a white wine that goes along well with schnitzel. Ambiance is a bit noisy but fun. read more
2 years ago
A little touristy but very good quality food and very good service. The schnitzel was well made and even thoughI don't like fried food, this one was well made and dry!! Good flavor and with the tomatoes salad, it was great.... Also the wine was very very good. A must! read more
1 year ago
The best, absolutely best dinner in Vienna. I cannot describe how great it was! Beef Liver was exceptional and the Pork Schnitzel was the size of a pizza. Locals say big as a hat. 5 Star of 5 Stars read more
1 year ago
Figlmüller (Famous Austrian Schnitzel Restaurant) - 10/10 We were worried this spot might be a tourist trap, but it proved us wrong--it was incredible. My partner and I visited for dinner, and it's hands-down the place to go for schnitzel in Austria. The restaurant itself feels like it's been carved out of stone, with so many nods to its historical building--think exposed brick and ancient beams--while the bathrooms offer a surprising modern touch with sleek fixtures and clean lines. We had: Pork Schnitzel - Massive portion, perfect for sharing between two. Crispy, tender, and everything you'd hope for. Potato Salad - A trip highlight! Unlike anything we've tasted--bright, tangy, and highly recommended. Traditional Austrian Dessert Kaiserschmarrn - Caramelized shredded pancake, fluffy and sweet--a great finish. Don't miss this place--it lives up to the hype. Go early or make a reservation in advance! (Especially for this location!) Price per person €20-30 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Reservation Reservations recommended Noise level Moderate noise Seating type Indoor dining area read more
1 year ago
Succulent, lemony weinerschnitzel with absolutely gorgeous potato salad and lingonberry. Washed down with a veltliner. This was somewhat expected, actually not the potato salad, that knocked me over. But did not expect such a beautifully designed restaurant! Deep greens and modern accents! Definitely get a reservation though there were long lines! Also service can get a little slow as it gets more busy. read more
We were seated right away and waited on immediately. I did feel like we were being rushed a bit. We both got the schnitzel, which was a mistake. Due to the size, we should have shared one and/or, one of us could have tried something different The schnitzel and white wine were very good and we did enjoy the authentic Austrian pub vibe. The menu is quite limited, but the schnitzel is worth a try. read more
9 months ago
Amazing restaurant. Food was amazing and service/staff were excellent. Michael was our waiter and he was the best. Would definitely recommend this place read more
8 months ago
Overpriced for flavorless schnitzel. The location is pretty and our service was okay but the food was lacking for the money. Long wait times which made us think it would be worth it and it definitely wasn't. The potato salad was the best thing we had... read more
This little restaurant in the heart of Vienna is a masterpiece unto itself. Claiming to be the original schnitzel house, the oversized golden-fried veal schnitzel extends over the plate and is filled with crispy goodness. Squirt lemon on your delicious meal and it enhances the crispy bite with a lemon kiss. Though I prefer the potato salad at another restaurant, the potato salad at Figlmüller was great and helps cut through the heartiness of the schnitzel and resets your mouth for the next bite. Overall, we'd definitely recommend this place to everyone! One bit of advice, DO NOT TRY TO WALK-IN! You HAVE TO make a reservation. Trust me, it is worth it! read more
They claim they have the best schnitzel. The restaurant is pretty fancy with dressed-up professional waiters and classic fine-dining vibe. Their schnitzel is pretty delicious especially when paired with the potato salad. I am going to let you guys in on a secret I discovered...the best schnitzel is actually in Salzburg. read more
Booked a reservation ahead of time, there was a long line for those who hadn't made one. The restaurant is huge inside and spans 2 floors. Got the schnitzel and spinach dumplings. The dumplings were amazing! The schnitzel was huge, but a bit tiring to eat after a while. I would recommend getting a side to break up the flavors. read more
Figlmüller is a renowned restaurant in Vienna, known for its iconic Wiener Schnitzel. While I don't eat meat, my spinach salad was fantastic. It had a honey mustard vinaigrette that was zesty and delicious. This is a cozy spot with wooden booths. Their schnitzel is legendary--breaded veal and pork cutlets so large they overflow the plate. Given its popularity, get a reservation or you will stand in line. read more
Everyone said you have to try wiener schnitzel when in Vienna, and so I did. The best way to describe it--country fried steak but better. It's flatten veal coated in a bread crumbs and fried until it's crispy and golden. They serve it with a lemon wedge but I wish they served it with some sauce because it felt a little too dry after a few bites. The veal is thin and tender which was a good ratio to the bread crumbs. It was crispy with each evenly bite. The restaurant is a wait depending on when you get in line. My group waited about 30 minutes. Which is not too bad for a nice restaurant that normally keeps busy. The establishment is gorgeous with seating on the ground floor and upstairs. Even though it's roomy, with all the tables and chairs filled it became a little too crowded. The servers were decently friendly, but quite slow in taking our orders and it look awhile to get our food. Luckily I had grape juice (really delicious) that helped curb my hunger. Food overall was good, but I felt I could have gotten the same food quality at other restaurants that weren't so hyped or upscale. Service definitely could have been friendlier. read more
This was our first meal upon arriving in Vienna. I made reservations for 12pm which was suggested in a YouTube video I had watched, but when we got there there were some tables open and we were seated right away. We ordered their schnitzel, veal goulash, potato salad. We enjoyed everything! If you come to FIGLMÜLLER, don't skip any of these dishes. Absolutely delicious! During our trip, we tried these same dishes at other restaurants and I preferred Figlmüller's version. Overall, cute restaurant with great service and friendly staff. Highly recommend coming here if you ever find yourself in Vienna! read more
Pretty good food, ok service. This surprisingly feels like a chain restaurant. They are in a hurry to get you in and out of the dining experience so don't expect courses or even recommendations. We over ordered our Schnitzel meals. You can easily split one between two people. We recommend getting a couple salads which you can eat with the schnitzel, it's kind of dry and boring without it. One potato salad for four is fine. They don't sell beer, only wine and the bathroom requires a large key and a trip outside the restaurant. read more
6 months ago
The staff didn't even take our order at first, and even after they finally did, white customers who ordered after us got their food long before we did. It's been over an hour, and we still haven't received our food. This is the worst, most racist restaurant I've ever been to. read more
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You enter the restaurant & feel & see the history all around. The food was phenomenal & the service was great as well. The waiter was very attentive. read more
1 year ago
The place is very touristic. The quite good. But nees to wait for ling line. If you have the time is recommended to try the restaurant. read more
One of the top tourist attractions in Vienna known for their Wiener schnitzels. They accept walkings and the line seemed long when we arrived around 6:00; but, it moves surprisingly fast. We waited for about 25 minutes and got our table. The food is about average but the service was quite slow. We waited seemed forever for each dish to come outback. The waiter didn't seem very interested in checking on us. He rather send 20 minutes chitchatting with the next table. Prices here are also relatively high even compared to other tourist traps. Personally I'd prefer Cafe Landtmann more than here. read more
Wine only, no beer. Servers wear tux's, but it pretty casual. They fit us in without a resy early. We had some wine and the schnitzel and the chicken cordon blue. Both were very good! Get the lingonberry sauce on the side! Don't forget that Austrian potato salad topped with greens! Yum-O!! Service was great, ambiance nice, would recommend! read more
So this was my first time in Vienna with my lady, and we had to hit some of the local spots known for the top tastes in the city. Figlmüller is definitely one of those spots. The schnitzel here actually lives up to the hype, which is rare these days. The portion sizes are legit, and the prices are fair. For 19€, you get a schnitzel, the size of two faces, which I think is pretty good. The potato salad is also fantastic - highly recommend! The service is quick and the employees are very polite and accommodating. Ambience is perfect for a date or for a group of people looking to have a good time. All in all, you need to come here if you visit Vienna! read more
This is regarded as one of the best restaurants in Vienna for Wienerschnitzel, and it did not disappoint. Here it's made from pork (vs.veal), and had a great flavor. We also had the potato field salad and beef broth soup, which were both nice as well. The service was excellent! There are two locations, and I think this is the smaller one. Call far in advance for a reservation... we did but saw many being turned away who didn't plan ahead. read more
The food and service here was a great delectable experience. I was unaware of how to eat my Viennese Boiled Beef and our server was so delightful in explaining/helping me along the way. It was great trying local dishes for the first time at such a great restaurant with an intriguing history. I enjoyed everything we ordered but my absolute favorite was the dessert of Kaiserschmarrm, it was warm and delicious. Great charming, vintage ambiance and decor. I highly recommend a reservation, we lucked out and was seated right away however when we were leaving the line to get in was so long, very much a testament to the great food and service. If ever in Vienna be that tourist and go to this must have delectable experience. read more
When I booked a trip to Vienna this was the first place I made a reservation for. The most famous schnitzel in the city known for it, must be worth it right? I wanted to believe. I saw the pictures. It's flat, over the edge of the plate. Some places even call it the most iconic restaurant in the WORLD. It's even advertised in the airport upon landing. But...it's just not that good. The room is fine. Classic Vienna as are the efficient servers churning through expectant diners night after night. But the schnitzel is pork only. Not the typical veal. This is a non issue for me just know it's not the classic schnitzel you have in mind. The issue is the schnitzel is very bland. No real seasoning, no berry or other sauce. Just a lemon slice and vinegary potato salad (if you order it, which you should) to get you through the big dry disc. I've had better elsewhere around Vienna after this but also in London and just about everywhere else I've had a schnitzel. Also was told the chicken option was worse than the pork. House gruner veltliner was decent. Riesling less so. I hate bashing places and it was still a nice enough meal. If you want to go, go for it but please book far ahead of time so you aren't crowding the narrow alley like so many others and generally manage your expectations. read more
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