Great schnitzel and tasty salad. The staff is welcoming and polite. Reservations seem to be necessary.

Actual authentic Schnitzel in the heart of Vienna Wollzeille 5 and Backerstrasse 6 are within 100 yards of each other and equally as good,I have tried both on two different visits. Figlmullers boast that their Schnitzels cover the plate and they really do, wafer thin veal in a crispy breadcrumb simple but good and great value Try it read more

People were lined up out the door at this very cozy restaurant that comes highly rated. Our wait was short, about fifteen minutes, and I'm so glad I stood in line for this schnitzel. Served with only a lemon, the pork schnitzel is the best I've ever had and it was complemented well by a round of Radlers which I fell in love with after going to Figlmuller. We looked at some of the food around us that other people were eating and it looked good but I honestly don't know why you would go here if you didn't want schnitzel. This is a must try for anyone who enjoys German/Austrian food. read more

Lived up to the hype. It was everything and more. The schnitzel was thin and juicy, the apple strudel was to die for. Worth the wait and worth the price. I will come back here anytime I am in Vienna. read more

As advertised, Figlmuller was charming, great albeit quick service, and served a seriously large and awesome schnitzel! Worthy of the hype! read more

Figlmüller - The schnitzel is bigger than the plate! - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Rude. Slow. Would not take reservation. Waiters unresponsive. Food unremarkable. Schnitzel overcooked.

Figlmüller is famous for its schnitzels and as a time honored, albeit oilier, tradition I vote for this place as a good institution to try the Viennese servings. You need to book though as it's also quite popular with the tourist set in Wien. Expect to pay above average, and note that service can be a bit rough, and vegetarians need not apply. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

This place doesn't try to be anything it's not. The food is simple and delicious. The wait staff is straight forward, and though my waitress didn't speak any English, she did her best to be accommodating and kind, and didn't hesitate to laugh at my mistakes which I found refreshing. I felt as though I had walked into someone's home and they were making me dinner. As a solo traveler, this made me feel very comfortable. It also helped that the portions were huge and extremely cheap. read more

Figlmüller - Each of those pieces of meat is the size of my face. - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Worth the hype. If you're going to get Wiener Schnitzel, this is the spot. We were there just prior to Christmas and had reservations or we wouldn't have gotten in until mid-January, so if going around that time of year, make reservations in advance so you can dine at the original location, which is quaint and cozy. Service was good and 2 of us couldn't finish one order of schnitzel, no matter how yummy it was, so come hungry or with a friend (or two). Who cares if it's considered "touristy"?! Chances are if you're on Yelp looking for recommendations...you're a tourist! And it doesn't feel that way when you're there (we were completely surrounded by locals) and the food's worth it. read more

Great service and a truly authentic Austrian dinner. We had schnitzel which was big enough to share. The potato salads and other sides were great too. read more

We made reservations ahead for the Figlmuller and it certainly worked out! Although it is not air conditioned or had outdoor seating, the Figlmuller is worth a visit. After eating at numerous restaurants in Germany and Austria, this one has the BEST schnitzel! We ate at the original one and the waiter and manager, altough the restaurant was very crowded, were very helpful and nice. Suggestion: order only one plate of schnitzel and share it and order small salads too. Great food and service. read more

Excellent Austrian food! Loved the schnitzel! Service was great and it was worth the wait.

Food was ok, waitor was annoying. Did only accept Cash, so i had to find an atm and go back.

We got the biggest schnitzels here while in Vienna. The place itself is rather small, but very atmospheric. The staff was friendly and we got our food rather fast. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that you should make a reservation beforehand, because they are full most of the time. Other than that, Figlmüller is a great little place, highly recommended! read more

We got here just in time to beat the crowd and barely waited for our table. My husband ordered their famous schnitzel and I tried the spinach dumplings, they are both delicious. Service is good and decent pricing too. Our tips: come before peak times. When we were leaving the line was outside their door. read more

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What can I say? It was excellent--sparkling white wine, expertly prepared schnitzel (since it's a 110-year-old recipe, of course they perfected it) with a hint of lemon and a side of roast potatoes, finished off with a rich chocolate cake... I'm still dreaming about it. You might want to consider sharing the schnitzel, especially if you're planning on some side dishes and/or dessert. Whatever you decide on, you won't be disappointed! read more

Tried the schnitzel here based on Yelp and Tripadvisor. Schnitzel was massive as everyone said and was delicious. Server was nice as well. Warning to all American/Canadian tourists, if you just order water, they will charge you for mineral water here and not tap. read more

After all these years, this is still a fabulous place to have delicious Viennese food with a fun atmosphere. Yes, there are many tourists who visit, but its still a great restaurant with attentive service and reasonable prices. The Wienerschnitzel (pork) , mixed salad, and mushroom soup can't be beat! read more

We tried The featured schnitzels pork and veil. We were recommended here by a friend . It was a very very disappointing experience. The schnitzels were no better than a chicken nuggets. May be slightly better than McDonald's chicken nugget and that was it. Expensive and our server was rude. We were not used of soda water and when after drinking their soda water, we pulled out our bottle of water. The waiter came and asked us to put the bottle away in not a polite manner. Would not recommend to any one. read more

We were trying to eat at the restaurant tonight. It was full for the night and that was fine for us. But once we politely asked the waiter if we can make a reservation for tomorrow night or the following night, the waiter simply said it was fully booked over few nights. Then I saw a white guy slipping him 5 euro and the table is waiting for him. I feel he just didn't want to serve Asians. This whole experience made me feel we Asians are again being discriminated. History repeats! Thus I don't think the restaurant deserves any attention at all. read more

Figlmüller - Here is the corrupt waiter at Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Some of the best schnitzel I've eaten, and it was fairly priced given the fact that it is huge! There is usually quite a wait, so be sure to make reservations if you can. read more

We have been to various restaurants serving schnitzels throughout our travels in the region this April, and we didn't expect too much as we figured it could be simply one of those over hyped places, but we were in for a surprise. The place was cozy and servers were very accommodating (we were lucky to have been given seats considering the lady from the night before said they were booked for three days more). The schnitzels were absolutely divine, and I even asked our server if what our guide said about them being thrice fried was true, and it was (with each one taking only about 18 seconds to prepare)! The marvel in their schnitzels was that even after being thrice fried, the meat retained it's juice and flavour, and I only seasoned it with pepper. The potato salad was also a treat as it helped cleanse the palate. I paired mine with a bottle of Almdudler and think it complemented well. Be sure to book in advance to not risk not being accommodated though! read more

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Food was awesome and very big portions! Fast amd very service. Place is very homely but looks always packed. Price is average which makes it so worth it! read more

We decided to try this restaurant based on so many favorable reviews. Just speaking for myself, I am afraid I was terribly disappointed with the overall experience. Yes, this is a popular spot with tourists and locals. Yes, this evening was no exception with lines out the door. Yes, I know in Austria and Europe in general, the whole restaurant experience is a much slower affair, relaxed affair. At some point however, the line between having a casual meal in a busy restaurant gets crossed and the customer becomes ignored and forgotten. Figlmüller jumped over that line and kept on running. We were seated at a small table right next to the bar where those who were waiting queued. So this was not a hidden corner spot, the host and several waiters walked back and forth between the bar and the rest of the restaurant. After being seated, we looked aver the menu and talked about our order. Meanwhile people were being seated and waiters were bustling back and forth. After five minutes I started to look around at the host and waiters hoping to catch someone's eye but when no one responded I told myself I was being impatient, to sit back and relax. After another five minutes I flagged down the host to ask about our waiter. A brusque "hold on a second" was my response. About another minute or so a waiter finally stopped by to take our orders. Our drink order came quickly, but I noticed other parties, who were seated after us already drinking and having soup! So I decided to time how long it took from the time a party was seated to when there orders were taken. I'll admit my sample size is small (n=2), I only sampled small parties, and those seated in the same front room/bar area. On average, 90 seconds was how long it took after someone was seated to when a waiter took their order. This discovery was unbelievable, it suggested the waiters and host had forgotten about us, even though we were right in front of their faces! The only saving grace was the food. The scnitzel is pounded thin and seasoned nicely. The accompanying salad is very interesting: salad greens over potato salad. Both were very tasty. An order of schnitzel, two small house salads, a glass of house rose, and a large bottle of still mineral water came to 39 euros. Is the food good enough to overcome the bad service experience...no unfortunately. I had potato salad and schnitzel in Prague that wasnot as thin, but just as good and way better service. Overall, if you're a local I am sure you know better places. If you're a tourist and are feeling lucky, try this place out and experience the ambience. If you rather not risk it, then I am sure there are plenty of other restaurants in town with schnitzel just as good and I much better service. read more

Figlmuller was delicious as promised. Word to the wise: DO NOT order one schnitzel per person because they are HUGE!!! Hats off to you if you could manage to eat the whole thing. It's a small restaurant so email or check online to snag a reservation before you come so you're not one of the many who I saw get turned away because they were full. Also really enjoyed the mixed salad, Emmentaller cheese dish, and sweetbreads! Limited wine selection (and no beer), but the house Grüner was delicious. read more

Ok food, rude waiters. You cannot ask more than 2 questions, they get nervous. Also you can wait at the entrance, and nobody cares about you. do not sweat to get in here, there are many schnitzel places in town. read more

Came to Vienna for a business trip and wanted to try some Austrian food. Found Figlmüller through Yelp and gave it a try. They gave me a table without a reservation and the waiter was very kind to a single person dining alone and recommended a wine choice based on what I wanted to eat. I had the pork schnitzel with the potato salad and thoroughly enjoyed my Austrian meal. Would come back again. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

When in Wien, you must try the schnitzel at Figlmüller because 1) it's the most gigantic you may ever see and 2) it's delicious! We agreed that this was one of the best schnitzels we've had. We arrived a little before 6pm and were lucky enough to grab a table without reservations. Anyone who arrived after us without resos were told to go to the second location. We both ordered a schnitzel each as well as an order of the roasted potatoes. I suppose we may have missed out on the potato salad and greens by ordering the roasted potatoes...oops. The potatoes had a bit too much fennel for our taste too, so double oops. But that schnitzel! It engulfed the plate and you had to do a bit of maneuvering to keep in on the plate while you cut it, but the effort was worth it. The meat was pounded super thin, so every bite was crunchy from the crust yet tender and juicy. It ended up being far too much food so I took half of mine to go and we had it the next day for breakfast :) I highly recommend trying the schnitzel here. Make resos just in case and come ready to eat! read more

Great food! I love there Schnitzel and salads, only the service friendliness could be better. Viennese charm is not really seen as friendly by foreign guests. read more

I tend to think that Figlmuller is a must for tourists. Even though it is touristy, it is very charming and quite good. We went on a Saturday night about 9 without a reservation. We waited about 20 minutes. I would recommend making a reservation. The schnitzels were streaming by, hammered out to larger than the plate and every man in the room had one. And hardly anyone could finish it. It looked delicious, but I knew that I wouldn't make a dent in it, so I ordered the chicken cordon bleu. It was perfectly cooked with lots of cheese oozing out. The house gruner veltliner was a nice accompaniment as was the house green salad. When you order a salad in Vienna, you get potatoes, on the assumption, I guess that a meal isn't a meal wthout potatoes. So half of the salad is a potato salad dressed with a vinaigrette. I began to look forward to this in Vienna. It's a nice touch and they know their potatoes and what to do with them. Figlmuller's salad was very good. My two dining companions had the chicken schnitzel (Surschnitzel) and gave it rave reviews. (Tip: If you order the schnitzel, ask for extra lemon. Everyone around us was squeezing the last drops of their lemon over the remains of their enormous portions.) read more

queue long always at peek time of dinner especially during travel time ! I know,you maybe just been Vienna one time and will feel regret if never taste local flavor but really don't good choice to here .low efficiency waste time ,less option on menu ,you can image the waiter services many client per hours and then how smile with u .some people even queue one hours till around 22:00 then waiter came outside told u "sorry our kitchen will not work from22:00 we don't service any more today" your stomach wil not forgive u read more

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The potato salad was the best thing I had here. The chicken schnitzel was as expected.

This place claims to serve the best and/or most famous Schnitzel in Vienna. Not sure about fame, but it most certainly is not the best, and it isn't very authentic either. The Schnitzel is huge - but this means that you mainly eat batter. If you want an authentic, excellent Schnitzel try some of the less touristy places. My personal favourites are Österreicher im MAK (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/%C3%B6sterreicher-im-mak-wien; a bit pricey, but simply excellent Schnitzel) or Finkh (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/finkh-wien) near Mariahilfer Straße. Another good alternative is Leupold (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/leupold-wien). read more

Went with friends on a Friday night. We were a little lucky, as it was crowded, but we were seated quite quickly. There is a bit of an assembly line quality of get 'em in, get 'em fed, and then get 'em out, but I didn't care. Don't be put off by the fact that it's listed in so many guide books. It's not payola; it's just the truth. This place makes large, tender, delicious Wiener Schnitzel. We tried both the pork and the chicken varieties and were really pleased. The potato salad and field greens were perfect as well. So, why only 4 out of 5? I wanted a beer and they didn't have it! I just would have preferred it to wine. Definitely a "must visit" for anyone going to Vienna. read more

This was our first trip to Vienna. My wife ans I were looking for some good wiener schnitzel and my, oh my, did we find it here. I used Yelp to find this place which is a short walk from the Marriott. I verified the strong Yelp ratings with our Concierge, who immediately broke into a huge smile when I asked her if this place was as good as everyone said. While it was very busy, we arrived at just the right time and were seated in 10 minutes. The schnitzel was absolutely amazing...a large piece of golden breaded veal that was thin, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and delicious! The parsley potatoes were excellent too. And the service was fast and friendly. Will definitely go again. If you're in Vienna, don't miss this institution. read more

The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. I had the potato soup (was good, but more of a stew), the pork schnitzel (was great, substantial, and reminded me of katsu), and the local wine (was delicious). Overall, would be a fun place to bring a small group of 4. read more

Overrated and pricey - schnitzel was nothing special and it felt like a fast food service - eat pay get out next person in.

Will someone please explain to me the obsession with a giant fried pork finger. Its dry and flavorless and a waste of time and calories. The "Brown potatoes" were a poor imitation of dutch potatoes. They need the dutch recipe.The three locals that took me told me that I HAD to get the schnitzel. I noticed that they did not. Overrated and underwhelming for Schnitzel or maybe I am not among the millions of so called schnitzel fans. read more

You should try the boiled beef. It is better. But also the Schnitzel was good. Prices are high by the way.

Had the schnitzel with potato salad - the house specialty. Delicious!