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Touted as the best schnitzel in Austria, expectations were high. Note - this location is the "sister" restaurant of the "main" location just down the road that was closed for renovations (I believe). The food was great and did not disappoint. The pork was thin but very tender. Portions are huge and 2 people could easily split an order. The potato salad was tasty without feeling heavy. Well done!
Phenomenal! two weeks later and I'm still waking up in the middle of the night thinking about what "real" schnitzel tastes like. Make a reservation for a more enjoyable experience but definitely put this joint on your list for an authentic meal in Vienna. Overall service - with a little bit of local attitude - and enjoyable decor helped round out a stellar experience. Highly recommended.
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.
This is a must try in Vienna! It's hard to get a table here, but worth the effort! What an experience to try all of these traditional foods and it didn't disappoint! The chicken Schnitzel was prepared perfectly! It wasn't oily at all and the chicken was so tender! It was so delightful, because "honestly, I haven't had a good piece of chicken like this in a long time! I loved where it's also located- nestled in a cute alley way'. The decor is also the traditional carved wood. I really love the traditional ambiance you really felt like you're experiencing the culture. The service was on point, extremely informative with the menu, and attentive! We loved the food and experience! A must try in Vienna!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
11 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
2 years 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
I've eaten at Figlmuller at least 10 times over the years and dinner last night (Nov. 21, 2022) was wonderful as usual! You MUST make a reservation in advance which is very easy to do online or by calling them. I prefer their atmospheric "Wollzeile 5" location to the Backerstrasse one, especially the enclosed "Terrace" at Wollzeile 5. Once there, give serious thought to how hungry you are since the schnitzels are huge! My husband and I split one and shared a potato salad (yum!) as well as a mixed green salad. It was the perfect amount of food! We also enjoyed a very nice Austrian red made from the "Zweigelt" grape. I cannot recommend Figlmuller highly enough! read more
Had a reservation for one and was seated immediately. Got the pork schnitzel and it was bigger than my face and plate. Although, the pork was thin and wasn't greasy, it needed a sauce or some dip since it only comes with a wedge of lemon. It gets dry and tasteless as you eat more. I also got a side of salad which helped lightened up the meal. Welcoming service but very fast turnaround. Come if you want to check off trying the world famous schnitzel but I can't say it's the best or satisfyingly good. read more
1 year ago
Absolute top rate. Perfectly cooked pork schnitzel and potato salad was terrific. Hostess to wait stash couldn't have been any more attentive. read more
We came here for lunch because we wanted to have a schnitzel on our trip in Vienna. Thankfully, we got seated right away when we arrived, there was a queue a couple minutes after our arrival. This restaurant is known for having the largest schnitzel in the world and they definitely do. It's bigger than the plate! It was very delicious, I couldn't finish mine so I took it to go. The roasted potatoes reminded me of a hash brown, definitely different than what we expected but they were still delicious. The service was ok, our waiter wasn't the most attentive, but other than that everything was great. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good Schnitzel in Vienna! read more
Worth the wait! There are two spots for this actually, and you have a better chance of getting seated if your party is smaller. I had been eating all day at this point and didn't think I could finish an entire schnitzel so we told our server we would share one order. They very kindly cut it in half and served it on separate plates. This was so good. I couldn't believe how good it was. Very thinly pounded pork; the breading is so fine it was almost a batter in texture. Have the fries with it and wash it all down with a radler! read more
A must visit when you get into the city of Vienna! The Austrian beef broth was fantastic, just the right amount of spices. The Schnitzel with lemon and real potato salad was fantastic too. Huge portion!! The restaurant has been here since 1905, make sure you get there early or get a reservation. This is a very popular place!! After you are done dinner walk it off by checking out the beautiful Cathedral! read more
3 years ago
Came here last week once we saw the abundant amount of reviews and the line out the door. Good tourist spot for those on vacation for a classic Vienna Wiener Schnitzel! Schnitzel - 9/10 way better than the other schnitzels I had in Vienna, very crispy and flavorful and not dry at all Potato Salad - 9/10 so yummy and I loved the sauce, very unique and different from American potato salad Beef Soup - 7/10 good, but a bit salty Overall good experience! Service was great and prices were also fair (higher given the fact that it's a tourist spot, but worth it). Would recommend coming much earlier in the evening to skip the wait! read more
2 years ago
This is the ultimate place for Shnitzel. The Schnitzel comes in the size of a medium pizza. It is nice and moist. You need to make resereservations or they will send you to their other location around the corner, lol. The service is fast,.so fast that we got our drinks and food within 10 minutes. They want you to eat fast and go. I did feel rushed. However, the ambience is classic, the food is amazing. 4 glasses of wine and 2 main courses with side ssalads came to about €85. read more
2 years ago
The OG schnitzel according to locals. It's thin. Crispy. Fatty. Heaven on a plate. If you try one place in Vienna, this is it. The service was superb. I forgot the name of the neighborhood but it's in one of the oldest parts. Felt like I was in a WW2 movie. Very cool. read more
2 years ago
Good food. Fair line to get in (30-min) for late lunch. 20-min to take order. 10-min to get appetizer (beef soup) Another 25-min to get main food, after inquiring... Almost an hour to start to eat... Two other groups seated after us ate & left... Little attention from staff in general. Disappointing meal overall. read more
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Food was nice. Atmosphere was pretty good. We had Schnitzel, lentil soup and potato salad Lentil soup was amazing read more
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After visiting Figlmuller, I wished I had more time to research restaurants in Vienna. I had an unexpected overnight layover and so did not have much time. I chose Figlmuller because it was easily acceptable and well reviewed. In any case, the schniztel here was just average, but other things were quite nice. I had a couple of very nice glasses of wine from the list, the ambiance was nice, if a bit stuffy in the wine cellar on a hot summer night. The service was was adequate. I am not sure what time I arrived at Figlmuller, I know it was a bit early for the usual dinner time. By the time I left there was a line all the way down the street. I would love to visit Vienna for a longer period of time, but Figlmuller will not be on my go to list. read more
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Holy Schnitzel! We wanted authentic schnitzel near our hotel so we made our way down to Figlmüller in the rain, down the alley, to stand in line. Thank goodness there was only two of us as we were seated right away...amid the angry scowls of those who had to wait longer. It's a tiny tiny restaurant from 1905 and recommend reservations. We were told we had one hour at the table without a reservation, which wasn't a problem as we had a show to see after. Ok - so I will admit I'm not a huge fan of schnitzel to begin with, albeit I've only had versions in the US. I was disappointed this wasn't made of veal, but it was tasty - pounded thin and lightly battered. Great with lingonberry sauce and the potato salad. The mixed salad left me confused...I really wanted greens after my flight, but there were marinated salads under the greens (cucumber, carrot, cabbage and maybe even potato salad under the lettuce). I'm assuming it's all traditional. Service was great - our waiter was very helpful. The ambience takes you back 100+ years. This was good and checked off the list! read more
7 years ago
We came here without a reservation but was seated almost immediately since it was a party of 2. Service was slow and food took some time to come, but we didnt mind it too much. The figmuller was good, but it wasnt all that lifechanging compared to the one we had on the streets... to be honest, we were slightly disappointed :/ Service was definitely good though, but I guess you pay for the price! read more
2 years ago
It's no secret that I adore Vienna. It's a beautiful city with great people, pretty architecture, and amazing food. There isn't much not to love. Whenever I have to leave Vienna, I'm about THISCLOSE to throwing an epic toddler-level fit. And, guess what? Figlmuller only made it worse. Figlmuller is the original schnitzel house and it's over 100 years old. You could also stand in line for about that much time, so make sure you make a reservation! We did, so they seated us quickly; after fighting through the crowds at the front, the back area is surprisingly much more spacious. Our server was very helpful; he made several recommendations and told us a bit about the history of the restaurant. We ordered schnitzel (obviously), the boiled beef signature dish, some German potato salad, a bunch of lingonberry jam, and some Gruner. If you're going to Figlmuller, you have to do it right. Listen, no matter what I put down in writing, I can't possibly do this place justice, but I will tell you that everything we got was absolutely incredible and, almost 2 months later, I'm still thinking about it, especially the potato salad. I know I normally put information about pricing at the end of my reviews but quite frankly they could've charged me $50 for that schnitzel and it would've been worth it. Go. Or don't. But if you choose the latter, just know that you aren't doing Vienna the way you should be. read more
For the foodie American without spoken German, like me, food in Vienna can be intimidating! I had made reservations months in advance, only to get stuck in a tour that run much longer than anticipated. So I cancelled with the link on my confirmation email. I was later reprimanded by the hostess for not calling her instead of cancelling! Don't do like me! About the food: wife and I came here for the Schnitzel but my 15 y/o decided he wanted steak and onions after having Schnitzel elsewhere for 2 consecutive days against my advice. This one was by far the best one in town, but what I loved the most was their signature potato salad with watercress!!!! the pumpking seed oil does something magic to it. Our waiter was great, very accommodating and brought mayo, ketchup, and mustard. Why you might ask? Let me tell you, while german speaking countries may claim Schnitzel being theirs, the Italians make a killer Milanese which is virtually the same. The italians took Milanese to Argentina where this is a staple, and they introduced a mix of mayo and ketchup with a tad of mustard to dab every bite. While the Austrians may think they're onto something with their silly berry mermelade, the Argentineans know better:) read more
Make reservations bc it's a small place! They will turn you away. They have various other sister restaurants around though. But this is the place to get schnitzel. Best thing on the menu is their schnitzel. It's bigger then your head but it's very thin. It's good. The boiled beef was pretty good. You have to add a little salt. Very touristy because of the big schnitzel! read more
4 years ago
Their special pork schnitzel was pretty good and massive! I could not finish it because it was a lot. The Viennese potato salad was the real highlight and it was delicious! read more
8 years ago
Awesome giant schnitzel! Make sure you call and get reservations or else you'll have to wait a few hours. Recommend the schnitzel with two glasses of red wine. Boiled beef = great Super fresh bread English menu Cool part of town Takes credit card The server was delightful and excited to serve us. Check it out! read more
3 years ago
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