The service was just for the purpose of getting the food and let the customers leave the restaurant as soon as possible. We do understand that they have a pressure of serving a lot of guests but we dont see the hospitality from viennese people at the staff here. The food was not special as they said it is. Pork snitchzel was just ok. They are big and that worths the price of 15 euro. But no sidedish followed by which is not that good deal. The goulash was not special. The butter dumpling was just a kind of pasta made from flour. But the name makes it very fancy ao I have expected a bit more than that. We had only 3 pieces of veal in the goulash and it costs ~20 euro. That is not a fair price i would say. Only try it once and that was it. I would not come back for the food either the hospitality here. The vibe was not fun to be in either. read more

Good place. The staff were very nice and wolcome. The price is good and the specialty "schnitzel"of the Austrian dish is very good. The potato salade is delicious. I highly recommend read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

THE place to get schnitzels in Vienna. Large portion sizes for the schnitzel so you can definitely split it with a friend. The schnitzel meat is tender but the outside is crispy. My friends tried going to Figlmuller multiple times but it was very packed so I recommend making a reservation in advance which can be done online. read more

We were lucky to be there noon and didn't have to wait line to get served. Restaurant has 3 stories, 2 stories are underground but we liked the decoration and cleanliness. Even though our waitress was not very friendly, schnitzel and sidings were so good. We shared a veal schnitzel (they say pork schnitzel is their original recipe for 110 years), a potato salad, browned potatoes and mixed salad. Schnitzel comes very large but also very thin so that you can finish all. Potato salad has its own unique dressing (like honey mustard sauce) which was tasty. I would definitely suggest any one who goes to Vienna, visit Figlmüller at least once. read more

Figlmüller - Little extra saices for your schnitzel - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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I still dream about this restaurant. I didn't even know there was a branch in Los Angeles, but I don't want to go in case it ruins the experience I had in Vienna. Schnitzel with lemon and lingoberry and their potato salad was amazing!!! Food was enough to feed two very hungry tourists. Strongly recommended! Also, if you want to have the experience of dining at the original location, please make a reservation. They also do have a location close enough for those who didn't make a reservation though :) always try to get in the habit of making reservation in Vienna! read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Fiflmuller is famous in the food circles or a reason. We arrived to Wien quite late, so we just made it before the kitchen closed. That, however, did not prevent the staff from finding us a nice cozy spot to enjoy our late night meal. We ordered a couple apps and some soup as we had just spent the past 3-4hrs on the train and missed dinner. Everything was delicious, especially the soup, which tasted more like something that came from a grandmother's stove instead of a restaurants kitchen! Of course we ordered the Wiener schnitzel and, maybe the fact it was a bit chilly during our visit helped, it was delicious and very satisfying. Brief note, following this visit we ate a few more Wiener schnitzels around the city and this was our favorite. We like the juicy and tender meat paired with the crispy outside. read more

Small and cozy restaurant with a very welcoming staff. The waiter let us in even though they were already kind of out of tables but he managed to find one for us (company of three). We ordered veal goulasch and schnitzel and we were all very satisfied. It's a wine house so no beer. The house white wine was very delicious. read more

Figlmüller - Veal goulasch - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

This place reportedly invented the schnitzel and has been there for over 100 years. A friend recommended it, and I'm glad I made a reservation online a few weeks ahead of time. Sounds like a lot of people either had to wait for a long time or got turned around to their sister location around the corner. Unlike many restaurants in Vienna, they're open on Sunday. Note: I think google hours may be wrong because the closing time was 22:30 on a Sunday, and I heard them tell another table the kitchen was closed by a little after 9pm. Interestingly, they don't do beer here. My Blaufränkisch was pretty good. Wines come either as 1/8 L or a bottle. Note: the bread on the table is €1.90 a piece, and I think the same basket stays on the table if there's still some left from the prior seating. Food: - Original schnitzel: huge, pounded thin, bigger than the plate. I thought this was great, and it was actually not oily at all. The breading was also very thin and evenly coated. It's good with a squeeze of lemon and some pepper. If you don't eat it with sides, you may get some palate fatigue. - Potato salad: with some mustard flavor, better than the American stuff - Chicken cordon bleu: somehow I always thought this was a Costco / Price club invention growing up. I love this stuff. Theirs had a good amount of ham and cheese inside and was nicely salted. I was really happy eating this. Despite the food being fried, it really didn't taste that heavy. I was really happy with the food and considered returning for lunch the next day. I read some complaints about service, but our waiter was awesome. He actually remembered we had walked in front of the restaurant hours earlier. He was very friendly and pleasant. Definitely try this place. read more

You really do need a reservation at this place! It was recommended to me by a friend and I normally hate tourist traps but this place is surprisingly not one. There are two restaurants, and one remains the flagship. We got lucky and stumbled in around 3pm and had no wait (only for a table of 2). Of course there is one thing and one thing only that everyone comes here for- the OVERSIZED schnitzel ...okay fine I guess the potato salad too, which was oddly enough advertised to us by the waiter as being the best that we'd ever taste in our life, highly debated but it was definitely solid. You won't regret coming here! Not badly priced given the location. read more

Come for the schnitzel, stay for the hospitality. I made reservations at Figlmuller about 3 weeks in advance out of a recommendation from an Austrian friend who suggested we try this place while visiting Vienna for the weekend. Unfortunately, our flight getting in was delayed which delayed our check-in at the hotel and subsequently made us miss our reservations by over an hour. We went to Figlmuller with hopes that they could still seat us but were fully prepared to be turned away. To our chagrin, they were very accommodating and found us a comfortable table to sit it. Mind you -- they were PACKED. They were turning away people who did not have reservations so thank you for understanding our situation! We obviously ordered the schnitzel because what else could you get while you're here? We also ordered a large mix salad to share. FYI, the large mixed salad is truly a mix of fresh veggies and potato salad just so you have a mental image of what it'll be like. The schnitzel was crisp, flavorful and tender. It's one of my favorite ones I've tried through my travels and by far the largest. The potato salad and the veggies also balanced out the schnitzel perfectly. It's nothing fancy -- just good flavors and good food. What really sets this restaurant apart was the hospitality, though. Our waiter, whose name I unfortunately cannot remember, was kind and thoughtful. He shared with us stories about his travel experiences back in our home country and told us he'd been in the Navy. I wish I remembered his name because he took care of us and made us feel just like family. Definitely a happy experience. read more

A very busy place with lineups but thought since it was recommended by our local friend, we made sure to visit. We ordered their signature wiener schnitzel. We tried schnitzels from other restaurants so we have a pretty good sense of what to expect. When the dish arrived, we were kinda disappointed to be honest. It's huge and thin but it's a bit bland. Maybe we went in with high expectations.. Side salad was good though. Service was friendly and they accommodated our large group. The restaurant itself is bigger than expected, with many rooms and a second floor! Food: 3 Service: 4 read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

One word: RESERVATIONS Just get the Schnitzel and potato salad...both amazing. House white wine read more

Known for their schnitzel. It's one of the best and the restaurant has a long history that dates back over 100 years! The service is fast and very no nonsense. We order the veal and pork schnitzel and both did not disappoint. They also have an English menu. Just ask for it. read more

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Excellent food and service. All visitors should visit this wonderful restaurant with great food.

It only takes ppl who has reservation. Me and my mom. We order the pork chop. A large salad. A beef broth and a roast potato. Actually the fried pork is just ok to me. But The size of it did shock me. I like the roast potato and the potato in its salad. Yumm yumm. Lol. They did better in cooking their potato. The beef broth was not as good as I expected. :( Portion was good. What we ordered was perfect for 2. In My opinion. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Irish stew, Scottish haggis, Italian pizza, Wiener schnitzel etc. Purists will always complain that the versions of these famous dishes served up to tourists is usually a frankenstein form of authentic cooking and tourist expectation and the schnitzels served here aren't immune from such criticism. That doesn't mean they're not good though. Chewing your way through one of these is quite an achievement and even two people will not need more than one side salad to share. Wash it down with a beer and then write off the following hour. The digestion will make long walking tours a bit of an effort. read more

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Figlmuller has been around for a long time. I made it a point to stop by and have dinner during my last visit to Vienna. I am glad I made that choice. I had the schnitzel for my entree with a side of potatoes and salad. The service was extremely friendly and I was made to feel right at home. I had a few glasses of sparkling wine to go along with the meal as well. The schnitzel arrived quite quickly. I was surprised at the sheer size of the thing ! It was bigger than the plate that it was served on. The dish itself was quite well cooked and tasty (Tastier than the other places where I tried variants of the schnitzel before coming to Figlmuller) The side potatoes in oil were quite great as an accompaniment. Following the entree, I chose to sample the Sacher Torte which is a Viennese specialty. A rich dark chocolate cake with a layer of apricot jam in the middle, served with whipped cream. I got a little espresso to accompany the desert. The Sacher Torte was quite sumptuous and I was super full by the time I was done eating, and all fueled to see what else Vienna had in store for me ! I would say that the location of the restaurant is simply great as it is within the city center, right next to historic sites such as the St Stephen's Cathedral. The food is also quite excellent, unlike the many tourist traps that are located in the city center. The service was also excellent. I shall certainly be back when I return to Vienna. read more

Figlmüller - Huge Schnitzel ! - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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The best schnitzel I've ever had. I got the pork schnitzel and it was HUGE and took up more than the plate, I really couldn't finish it all, though I tried. We also ordered spinach dumplings which were amazing as well and very unique. I've never had anything like them before. Friendly service and atmosphere. It is a bit touristy, but who cares, the food is spectacular! read more

Figlmüller - Pork Schnitzel - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Are you kidding me? Okay, North Americans - you haven't really had a true Wiener Schnitzel until you've eaten it in Vienna. That means Figlmuller is the most authentic Wiener Schnitzel on the planet. My dear mother, a true Wienerin, first showed me the place: hidden in a Durchgang just northeastish of the Stephansplatz. Go for the veal, enjoy the Folgerlsalad (can't see that lettuce in N.A.), don't spare the lemon, and drink more than a few good (slightly sweet) glasses of white wine from the vineyards nearby! Geniessen Sie das! Then go the next day to the Naschmarkt and UmarFisch! read more

Great schnitzel! Nice and big. Cucumber salad was well done. Only down side was no beer or dessert. House red wine filled in nicely. They also take credit cards read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Wow what can I say? Don't want to sound to emotional but this was the first restaurant I ate in after coming back to Austria after 10 years. There were so many different things I wanted to try out on the menu, but then I thought of my dad, and on his behalf, i ordered the Ziebelroastbraten (I believe its called Pan fried beef with onion). It was amazing. For dessert I think we ordered Sacher torte as usual. The restaurant is very spacious and great place to hang out with your friends. It is always busy, so make sure to call in and make a reservation beforehand. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Really quite an excellent meal but the way and relatively to rushed environment give it four stars. You can go to the main restaurants or wait in line around the corner (both sit-down) I went to the latter as I did not have reservations. Was 30 minutes and I was seated by prompt staff. I have your order ready to go so the wait is not extended. I got the namesake schnitzel. read more

Figlmüller - Menu on board as well. - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Wonderful pork schnizel, excellent service and side-dishes! Place is rather filled with tourists but none the less a must in vienna. Had a good meal and keep in mind you don't need much on the side if you're going for the schnizel :-) read more

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I'm from Vienna but I still love coming here. In my opinion they have the best Wiener Schnitzel in the whole city. Adding to that everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The portions are pretty big, so it's perfect for sharing. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Figlmüller is an absolute must for those looking to try Wiener schnitzel. You must also try out the grape juice spritzer - made using grapes harvested from their own vineyards - as it was quite possibly the best grape-based beverage I have ever tasted. read more

Well this is the most famous Schnitzel place. Its got a vibe of a old country inn - not particularly fancy or elegant. Comfortable but crowded, somewhat bright lights, and noisy. You can never get in most of the time. I went last night and was told all reservations were filled for 10 days. They have a 2nd place around the corner, but that a line of over 50 people which did not look to be moving. So thank god, they do allow take out - albeit without plastic utensils. The schnitzel is big and good. The potato salad is good, but strangely wet and soupy. I think its worth a try once, but I think the hype is overblown. read more

The food was incredible and the wait staff was extremely friendly. Make sure to make a reservation before your visit or you are likely to find a significant wait. read more

Excellent schnitzel served the way it's supposed to be, flopping off the side of the plate! Plus really nice service although they can be a bit snooty at times but hey, it's a tourist trap and it's Vienna! Don't forget to make a reservation as it gets really crowded. A must go-to place. read more

Looking for a Schnitzel? Here you get the best in town! However be aware: it is huge! The Schnitzel comes with potato salat and some greens. Cosy and small place, make sure you make a reservation otherwise almost no chance to get in. During lunch you might have a chance or you might have to wait until a table is free. read more

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Yum! Fantastic schnitzel, soups, wine and service. And also the chicken cordon and fresh salads were outstanding. So happy to have wandered into this place on a cold winter day. Warm and delightful! read more

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Came here for schnitzel, I was seated right away, the schnitzel was yummilicious and the service was great.

Best schnitzel, very good potato salad, we loved it so much. Very special and yamiiii tast We will return. read more

For tourists. Would never recommend anyone to go there. If you want to experience Vienna go to local places

I'm a tourist from NYC and it was my first time in Vienna. I wanted some authentic traditional Viennese food and discovered Figlmüller! My friend and I ordered the schnitzel, dumpling soup, and a salad. All were good and delicious! It was our first time trying the schnitzel - it was very thin and crispy.. I'm not sure how schnitzels are supposed to taste but this was good. The dumpling was different from the dumplings I've tried in the past..it was like a ball of flour that has been soaking in water for a very long time and the texture was like a dissolving sponge when I ate it. The soup base was good though - clear beef broth. All in all, pleasurable dinner. Staff and service were alright. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Take my advice. Go for the schnitzel and sop up the atmosphere. Nearly every guidebook to Vienna recommends a stop at Figlmüller for their schnitzel, right up there with staring in awe at the Stephensdom and tiptoeing around one of the Habsburg Palaces. They are, for once, not wrong. Figlmüller is an institution in its own right, and the three locations scattered through the old town overflow with diners almost hour of the day and evening. Finding a table at peak hours can be a herculean effort even with a reservation. My beau and I passed up dining here twice due to waits in excess of an hour, midweek in February. Then, on a hectic jaunt through the crooked medieval streets surrounding Stephensplatz, we threw caution to the wind and decided to eat at the next open restaurant we could find. One alleyway and a providential turn later, we came upon the familiar green awning. Even more surprising, we were seated within 5 minutes, after just long enough to examine the chalkboard menu of specials. Our orders were already a foregone conclusion. The beau insisted he wanted to tackle the schnitzel on his own despite its fabled grandiose size, and I ordered tafelspitz (boiled beef served with root vegetables, applesauce, and horseradish) that might just be Vienna's state dish. I asked for the smallest size they had in preparation for my husband's eyes being bigger than his stomach. He enjoyed a locally grown gruner veltliner, a white wine produced on the terraced hills outside Vienna, which was absolutely delicious. After a day of walking in the cold, Figlmüller serves up the remedy for aching feet, a grumbly belly, and a dry mouth. The schnitzel practically tumbles over the plate. Unlike North American restaurants attempting the dish, this veal is moist without being mushy, breaded to perfection, and pounded thin as a whisper. Seasonings are a fine complement to the delicious potato salad, prepared by some secret recipe that ought to be guarded like the technique of Habsburg napkin folding or Coca-Cola's formula. We traded bites. The tafelspitz was tender and herbed, absolutely best when dredged in the provided horseradish sauce. The slightly seasoned broth really paled next to the schnitzel though. We took our time dining and I didn't have a hope of finishing my meal. My beau's heroic efforts to complete his meal ended in victory, though he swore he wouldn't need to eat for another two days. We couldn't even make a dent in the potato salad. Service is quite good even at peak hours, though expect slow refills on tea and coffee. The waiters speak fluent English and provide dual language menus, though they received our efforts to order in less-than-perfect German with perfect grace. One especially kind gentleman lit up when I gave praising the wine and the tafelspitz my best shot. It's well worth dropping in here. Try to snag a reservation if you can and definitely come prepared with a snack if you mean to endure a lengthy wait. read more

I truly don't have one negative thing to say about my experience at Figlmuller. I mean, I wish I HAD A SECOND OFF-SITE STOMACH to finish the schnitzel without true discomfort, but: that's a "me" thing, not the fault of the noble Figlmuller. So, knowing that I wanted to EAT ALL THE SCHNITZEL and didn't want to wait in queue in the meantime...I made a reservation. If you have any insight into your schedule I really recommend you do the same. At this Wollzeile location (the other one is just around the corner, but this is the original and cozy and just oh-so-lovely). The only reservation available to me was 11am. Ok, so...porky brunch? Showed up and the man in the black and white said, "Alexandra? Welcome". I MEAN OMG (/kindof wild, but educated guess?). He escorted me to the perfect little wooden booth with "reserved" on it. And I did as one does as Figlmuller: - schnitzel - potato salad - soda water with some squeezes of fresh lemon to kind of offset the heavy If you're a tourist, well...I find it hard to recommend anything beyond the schnitzel. GO FOR THE SCHNITZEL! Large schnitzel was large. And delicious. Thinly pounded out, crunchy exterior, large chunk of lemon to squeeze atop. Potato salad, the server proclaimed, is "best in the universe". Who knows, but also: YUM. Served with a side of pea shoots (some sort of fine greens?) this was a saucy 'tater salad with tiny bits of red onion and mustard and...not sure what else, frankly. Apparently pumpkin seed oil? Just...get it. All in: 20 euro. I felt a little like I was in my own Man vs. Food episode (food won), but that was part of the fun. Gogogo! Yelp note: truly, consider the online reservation system! read more

Several locals and our guidebook recommended Figlmuller so we decided to give it a try. They have 2 locations about a block from one another so if one is full, try the other. We were seated promptly and the restaurant layout is nice because while it is quite large, it is divided into separate sections so it feels more intimate. My husband ordered a glass of the house red wine and I had the house white, gruner veltliner. The white was delicious and apparently is grown in Grinzing at the restaurant owner's vineyard. My husband ordered the obligatory and hugely portioned Figlmuller schnitzel and I had the Spinach Dumplings which were absolutely delicious. The side salad was fresh and perfectly dressed as well. Even though there were a few tourists, Figlmuller turned out to be one of the best meals we ate in Vienna. read more

Great place to have a Viennese experience. We had friendly and attentive service and we're happy to sit and enjoy our meal as we waited out the rain. We opted for the schnitzel with potato salad based on their recommendation. The schnitzel was giant, and very tasty with a spritz of lemon. Now this potato salad on the other hand was the best of my life. I could have had a whole plate of just that. My husband enjoyed the veal goulash as well. Paired with a beer and we were good to go. read more

Figlmüller - Veal Goulash and schnitzel with potato salad - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Viennese food that is worth the wait. Went here at 430pm to have an early dinner. Heard that lines can be long. We only waited for half an hour. Lines were already starting to form. Loved the old restaurant ambiance. Waitstaff were friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our dinner of pork schnitzel, sweetbreads, beef tartar, glazed liver, boiled beef and spinach dumplings. read more

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TL;DR: I've never understood the fascination with Wiener schnitzel, but even I concede that Figlmüller prepared it with dignity & grace. However, it was the side dishes that transported me out of Vienna & into another dimension. THE DEETS: ***FIGLMÜLLER-SCHNITZEL - our original for more than 100 years, made of pork I believe schnitzel is genetically designed to be dry, homogenous, & boring. Not to mention that it's humongous. I came to Figlmüller knowing this and yet ordered it anyway--I mean they were quite audacious to claim that it's the best in town, so I figured I'd gather some ammunition to destroy them with. But ya know, it was actually quite pleasant, definitely juicier than everywhere else, pleasantly flavored, and pounded thin enough to minimize the per bite protein intake. Now I'm not converting anytime soon, but I see what you did here and I can stand up for it. ***POTATO-FIELD SALAD with Styrian pumpkin seed oil This potato salad was unbelievably good, maybe the best in the region. The potatoes were just firm enough, the dressing perfectly tangy & sweet, and the various little goodies provided that crucial crunch. Served with a delicious fresh salad, a lovely contrast. ***VIENNESE-STYLE BOILED BEEF with chive sauce, apple horseradish and browned potatoes Boiled beef is a very hearty, homey meal, not something that I would normally order at a restaurant, but I was really impressed by the subtle flavor of the broth and the impossibly tender consistency of meat that really was too lean to be tender--it directly fell apart on my fork. And yet the carrot & onion remained just firm enough. Perhaps the most magical portions of the meal were the sauces that accompanied the browned potatoes, on the left a zesty apple horseradish that changed my life forever, and on the right a divinely creamy chive sauce. Combine these two and Captain Planet emerges. I slathered them all over my naked, glistening body, which ended the meal rather promptly but in a satisfying manner. read more