First pro tip: Make a reservation online ahead of time. You'll thank me when you're not standing out in the cold grumbling with everyone else. Second pro tip: Split an original schnitzel with someone. You won't want to eat a whole one yourself. It's delicious, but it's a lot of breaded meat. The schnitzel with lingonberry jam is really good, and their authentic Austrian potato salad is not to be missed, either. We also ordered a side salad, which was nothing special as far as salads go, but brought a very welcome freshness after days of meat and potatoes. I've heard good things about the apple strudel, but haven't tried it. The atmosphere is classic and service was impeccable. A must in Vienna. read more

Figlmüller - Original schnitzel, potato salad, side salad, lingonberry jam, Grüner veltliner - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Really hits the spot. This location is the newer addition to the Figlmuller name, serving the same menu but also has beer. Also with more seating so perhaps you'll have better luck with getting a spot here than the original location. Came here after securing a last minute reservation. Our waiter was very pleasant and the service is quick. We had a 'classic' meal of both pork (their original) and veal (the viennese original) schnitzel with a side of potato salad and kaisershmarnn for dessert. The schnitzels were excellent and I actually prefer the pork over the veal because I found it more flavorful. Kaiserschmarnn here is probably not that authentic because its soft, sweet and gooey but is perfect if you have a real sweet tooth like me :) Overall I highly recommend this place read more

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Omg! Amazing. We initially went to the wrong location, I'm sure this happens often because after looking for our reservation, he kindly asked us if we had a reservation at the "other" location. That location was absolutely empty, so we were seated immediately. Service was fantastic, we took a few minutes to look at the menu and realized all we wanted were salads and schnitzels, so we placed an order. Food came out within 15m or so. The schnitzel was not only fantastic, but absolutely huge, I mean, it didn't even fit on the plate. The potato and cucumber salads were also a pleasant surprise. We ended up ordering a whole another side of the cucumber salad because it was soooo tasty and refreshing. I highly recommend the three dishes that we ordered (schnitzel, potato salad and cucumber salad). If you come to Austria, you need to eat schnitzel, and if you eat schnitzel, you need to eat here. It was a little bit more upscale and formal than other restaurants, and it's so popular that they had to build this second location. Make sure you make a reservation (especially if you're going for dinner), I had to make a lunch reservation since all the dinner reservations were booked weeks in advance... read more

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One of our must do when visiting a city is to have a meal at one of the top or high rated local restaurant. Figlmüller was a few blocks from our hotel and so this was one of the first in our list. Dinner on day one was scrumptious!! The schnitzel was light, tender, and crunchy. The serving was so big but I found myself almost finishing up the whole thing. A side of salad is a great pairing, I especially enjoyed the potato field. Great service as well!!! read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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I've gone to FIglmuller every time I've been in Vienna and every time it's great. The wienerschnitzel is fantastic and the waitstaff always make for a fun and enjoyable night out. Note that I prefer beer over wine with schnitzel and the original location only serves wine (I think). read more

As a tourist in Vienna, I highly recommend this place to eat the Wiener Schnitzel. The original location is so popular that they only take reservations, but they have a second location (this one) around the corner. We waited ~30 minutes in line before we got a table. My friend Sherry and I split the popular schnitzel (breaded and fried veal) and flädlesuppe (beef soup with shredded pancake). The schnitzel was on point and HUGE - you have to share it. Sherry doesn't really like fried stuff, but the fact that even she liked it was surprising to me. I usually don't just eat a chunk of fried meat by itself for dinner, so the soup was a good way to balance my dinner. It was good but a little salty. We also tried the seasonal Sturm (fermented grape juice with very little alcohol). It's a Vienna specialty drink and only available in September/October. We thought it wasn't anything too special, but we were glad to say that we tried it! read more

Figlmüller - Flädlesuppe. - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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I went to have dinner by myself and the staff were very accommodating to quickly seat me at a nice, front table. While it is indeed very touristy, the Wiener Schnitzel here is just unbeatable. Probably could have done without the roasted potatoes; the kartofelsalat is the star of the show. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Great food and great service. I got the boiled rump jelly which was absolutely delicious. Don't let the name scare you. I also got the Weiner Schnitzel which was on point! It's hard to find Veal at most places so veer from the huge portion and go with the original! Go with local beers and wine for drinks. You can't go wrong! read more

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I was recommended this place by others prior to arriving in Vienna so I decided to give it a try. While they have two locations, both places were packed the first time we decided to check it out and it was too late to make reservations for that week. The next day we decided to do a late lunch/early dinner and showed up at the restaurant at around 4pm. That was a good decision as we were seated right away. While this place has become popular with tourists they do make a great pork schnitzel. While it can seem pricy the schnitzel is the largest I had of all the schnitzels I had during my trip. We ordered some sort of potatoes to share among us but we each ordered a schnitzel which was the right decision as we both ate ours fully. Service was very good despite how busy it gets. Overall while it may seem like a tourist trap the pork schnitzel is definitely worth at Figlmuller. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

As part of our 2 day stay in Vienna, we had to get Wienerschnitzel, and every single travel guide and website recommended Figlmuller. There are two locations to this historic restaurant, but both are pretty close to each other (~5 minute walk). We made a reservation for a 7 person party, and were seated promptly...at the other restaurant. Other reviews have mentioned this, but they seemed to make the reservation at the other restaurant and we had to walk around. Our waiter also spoke English fluently, and the restaurant seemed to cater to tourists, with its menu advertising the historical nature of its "world-famous" schnitzel. As good tourists, we all ordered one schnitzel, and shared some potato salads, lingonberry jam, and grape juices. This was a HUGE mistake. One schnitzel was larger than the plate. Out of 7 of us, only I was able to finish the schnitzel, and we had some big boys in our group. One of the smaller people in our group had around 1/5 of the schnitzel before giving up. The schnitzel itself tasted fine - we were also voraciously hungry before digging in. It reminded me of a Japanese katsu, except without any of the delicious sauce. This takes me to my next point - do NOT try to eat this without any sauce. I felt mentally defeated trying to devour a whole dry-ass schnitzel. Otherwise, the potato salads was delicious and the grape juice was fine (Nothing special). However, the traumatic experience of the schnitzel overshadowed everything. read more

Really good schnitzel, there's two locations that are down the street from each other. This location lets you line up while I believe the other one is through reservations and it down a small alley. There was a line when we got there of about 6 people ahead of us and service was pretty fast. Line builds up fast but also moves pretty quickly. Bring your appetite, because one schnitzel was enough for two of us with a side salad and drinks! read more

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It was okay. More like 2.5 stars but service in Vienna Austria tended to just be bad all around. So we came in with a huge group and we ordered off of a prefixed menu. We got some mediocre options and they were all pretty pricy! I ended up getting the schnitzel because it was what they were known for. I also got the Viennese Soup with potato pancake strips. I finished off with the Chocolate cake. The Viennese soup was just 'okay'. Nothing real special about it. Super plain brothe with the strips. It was a small portion too. The schnitzel was HUGE, and it came out with a salad and a the salad was nice and heavy /hearty. The Schnitzel itself was just super bland and plain. Nothing that made it special. I found it to be too dry and some parts of it seemed overcooked. It wasn't juicy at all. It reminded me of a flattened piece of chicken nugget. So just mediocre. I also got a reisling to pair with dinner. Cheap and just okay as well. The service was super inattentive so we kept having to flag them down. This was frustrating. At least the food came out quickly! We ended with the Chocolate souffle cake. It was okay as well. The cake itself was way too dry and it didn't taste like chocolate at all. But the chocolate sauce around it was delicious!! I also loved the whipped cream! Yum! All in all, I think this place is overhyped and just not that good. I'd say, pass this place! read more

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A Viennese institution and a can't miss place to dine if in Vienna. We preferred the Bäckerstraße location to the original; the multiple small rooms for dining was interesting and the menu was a bit more extensive. Of course schnitzel is why u go to Figlmüller's but the bacon-wrapped goat cheese with arugula appetizer was a great surprise. I can't say enough about the staff. Both nights we dined here we came in without reservations. The hosts said "no problem" and asked us to wait a bit. Wait was 10-20 minutes. Our waiters were so congenial yet professional; excellent service by them. Can't wait for my next trip to Vienna and Figlmüller's. read more

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Who gives a crap if it is an alleged tourist trap, because my goodness is the schnitzel delicious. Having had a good amount of schnitzel in both Prague and Vienna, the lightness of the batter made the dish lighter and more flavorful. Served with the potato salad that was ok, but loved by my husband. While he isn't into shnitzel, he got the tafelspitz and enjoyed it. All in all, so worth it. Get a reservation through as you will surely not be seated elsewhere. I had original reservations for lunch at the Wolfzen location, but stupidly cancelled and couldn't get back in. After going there and being turned down, we found ourselves able to get seated quickly, as the tables do move quickly. Good service and delish meal. read more

Figlmüller - Schnitzel and meat in a pot.. Delish - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

We love Figlmüller and I'm so glad I made a reservation before even leaving the US or we might not have been able to get in during our stay in Vienna. It's so much easier to make a reservation than to stand in line without one (and on the night we went, it would have meant standing outside in the rain). We shared a pork schnitzel (but I could easily have eaten a whole one by myself). We also had the field potato salad and the cucumber salad. Both salads were delicious. The place is always hopping -- and even so, the service is fast and friendly. Yes, it's a tourist spot, but so what. The food is great and we can't wait to go back on our next trip to Vienna. read more

Figlmüller - Schnitz! - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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This place is fabulous!! We were in Vienna for 4 days in 2017 and went here 2 nights for dinner. We are planning another trip this December and I've already put on my calendar to make a couple of reservations while we are there!!! It is soooooo delicious I can't wait to have it again! There are two locations in Vienna that are pretty close together, so if you can't get in one you might be able to get into the other one. It's definitely worth the wait. read more

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Yeah, this is the place all the tourists go for Wiener schnitzel - for good reason. I had schnitzel three times during my winter trip and this was, by far, the best. Perfectly crunchy outside and tender inside. Bonus is the amazing potato salad. Get the mixed salad if you can't finish a huge amount of potato salad because it comes with a decent sized taste of it. Service is lovely and the restaurant feels cozy. Add comfort food and you've got a win. read more

Figlmüller - The Figlmuller schnitzel & potato salad. Mixed salad not shown :D - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Tried to first go to the original restaurant but they were booked and sent me to this location. The wait was maybe 15 minutes but went by quickly. The service was great. All the workers, bartenders, and my own waiter were are very friendly and made jokes. It was a very enjoyable experience. The food was also great. The wait is all worth it once your take your first bite of the original schnitzel and potato salad. Warning, portion is huge so bring your appetite! read more

Restaurant is overrated. Potato salad is worth eating. Has great flavor and depth to the vinegar. Schnitzel was too big and cooked unevenly. Some edges were not cooked. Breading flaps off too easily. Too greasy and a bit salty **Order the cranberry jam sauce for extra 2 euros. Definitely better than ketchup** Subtle discriminations going on. As an Asian descent, Davor the waiter put me (solo) and an Asian mother and her son next to the men's bathroom when there clearly were room in the main hall and upstairs. Felt like I should leave no tip but tipped for proper manners read more

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This is the best place to order authentic schnitzel in Vienna. The schnitzel comes out on a plate the size of a pizza, so I definitely recommend sharing amongst your table. We also ordered the spinach dumplings, which were absolutely to die for. They were served in a buttery sauce and sprinkled with cheese. They get very booked for dinner, so I recommend making your reservation online in advance! read more

Figlmüller - Schnitzel (top left), mixed salad (top right), and spinach dumplings (bottom) - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

I had the perch and my wife had the pork schnitzel. Pork schnitzel was humongous. We couldn't finish it but it was delicious. Thin and crispy. Waiter was very friendly and spoke English. Beer was so so. Overall a very good casual Austrian diner. read more

I was walking up to this location and saw the waiter shoo other customers away because the restaurant is full and the street is too small to allow a queue to form. He was not very nice to them so we decided to go somewhere else to eat. How unfortunate since we really looked forward to this place. read more

Ordered Figlmuller's schnitzel and it was the best. The potato salad is good too. Make sure you make reservations. I made mine 2 weeks in advance and the earliest time was 6 PM on Sunday. I saw a line of people without reservations waiting to be seated. The service was great, our waiter was very friendly. read more

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This place has some really good schnitzel. The portion is huge, too. I could barely finish that and the potato salad side. One thing to note is that this is an alternate location for the main Figlmüller location, a smaller place in an alley on the same block. If you didn't reserve for that one, you'll likely have to head here to eat. read more

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

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Fast and friendly service. I opted for the Wiener Schnitzel (veal) as opposed to the pork schnitzel which is their namesake dish. I thought the Wiener schnitzel was great. Golden, light breadcrumb crust. Tender veal perfectly done. The side salad was also tasty and an interesting treat for a non-native. It included greens, a small dollop of potato salad, a small amount of coleslaw and some pickles too. Add a beer and lunch was perfect. read more

Figlmüller - Classic Wiener Schnitzel. Opted to step up to the veal over the pork - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

My (now) girlfriend and I came here on our first date. We had a splendid time walking around the city, and ended the date with lunch here. Overall, the experience was wonderful. Our waiter was extremely friendly and spoke English fluently. The food itself was great. I ordered a steak, which was cooked in a delicious red wine sauce, that came with some tasty fried potato wedges. She had their chicken schnitzel, which was not as large as the pork one, but still tasted delicious. It was crispy on the outside and still juicy on the inside. The interior was cozy, but not uncomfortable, and the ambiance was pleasant. 5 stars for a great lunch that I will remember for years to come! read more

We had reservations for a party of 15 people. Service was good and overall the restaurant is accustomed to tourists. Seemed like it was all tourists, in fact. Didn't mind that we were sharing our food left and right. Portions were huge and food was quite good. The kids liked their Austrian food. Adults were ordering semi-healthy by this time because the heavy food was starting to get to them. I would say this place is good for large groups, tourists and for getting a feel for Austrian food. Glad we had our reservations because there was already a line when we arrived at 6 pm. read more

OK so here's the deal this place blew my mind because the waiters were just so rude to people I mean come on life is too short they made people wait for half an hour in online by the bar where there are no chairs to make available for people to sit and have drinks while they wait they lined them up like cattle Finally when they let you through you go to an area of the restaurant if you're lucky like me that was completely empty so they're making people wait for no reason but just the hype the place up The food was total shit. Schnitzel shit sell Do yourself a favor go by wiener on the corner hotdog stand read more

I'm no schnitzel savant, so I'll just add my two cents to what everyone has already said: the schnitzel here is delicious. After reading up, we chose to try the Bäckerstraße location for its many small rooms and somewhat expanded menu offerings, and I think that was a good choice. (Although, really, are you going to order anything other than schnitzel and sides? Probably not.) Pro tip: I saw lots of tables with one schnitzel per person, and nothing else. The schnitzels are huge, people! Share one per 2-3 people so you can order some sides, too! The potato salad is great! Pro tip redux: they don't take reservations, and there's always a line, but you may be able to get bumped to the front of the line through a call from your hotel concierge. Worked for us, anyway. One star off for a somewhat hurried atmosphere. This isn't really the restaurant's fault -- there's a line out the door and you know going in that it's not a place to linger. Just not a place for a relaxed dinner. read more

If you are in Vienna and want to eat Wiener Schnitzel this is the place to go. The restaurant has been around for over 100 years. There are 2 locations right around the corner from each other so you are guaranteed getting into 1 of them. The pork schnitzels are so big they hang off the plate. You can definitely split one between 2 people. The true Wiener Schnitzel is made from veal and the ones here are excellent. Tender meat with a crispy coating. You can choose from 10 sides to go with your meal. I got the traditional potato salad and cucumber salad. Everything was excellent. Highly recommend this for all your Schnitzel needs. You won't be disappointed. read more

I'm not really sure why the Backerstrasse location gets such lower reviews than the original one in the passage, but the food, service, and quality are IDENTICAL. Figlmüller is the king of schnitzel. Instead of deep-frying, their schnitzel is pan-fried leaving it crispy but not greasy. After living in Vienna for several years, I can tell you that their schnitzel is the best and their potato salad is (if possible) even better! The Figlmüller schnitzel is the standard order (a larger-than-your-plate sheet of thin pounded pork). This time I got a Wiener schnitzel (veal) to compare. Honestly, the Figlmüller schnitzel was much better and bigger. There's no need to spend the extra 6 eur for the veal unless you don't like pork (there's also a chicken schnitzel). read more

If you're looking for schnitzel, come here. Come early and be prepared to wait in line. The salad is also amazing! We walked in around 6:00 PM on a weeknight and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. I didn't mind, but by the time we were seated, the line was way out the door, so if you dislike waiting, keep this in mind when planning your mealtime. The menu includes much more than just schnitzel, but there's no reason to try anything aside from the main attraction. Our waiter was very friendly, and although he was busy, he was really nice in all of his interactions. I managed to finish my meal (many people don't based on how huge this schnitzel is, but I can tell you, if you are sufficiently motivated, you'll be able to do it!), and he was extremely surprised- when he saw my plate, he looked at me and said "I was not expecting that" in a joking manner. This became a running joke for the duration of my travels with my husband. So: efficient service, centrally located, well-priced, delicious food. Try it! read more

If you're a lover of wiener schnitzel and are in Vienna, this is a place you don't want to miss. Actually, their specialty is something called figlmuller schnitzel, which is a fried pork cutlet that literally is as big as your plate and as delicious as it is big. The wiener schnitzel is no slouch when it comes to taste, either, but its size is at least a human portion, whereas the figlmuller appears to be something out of "Man vs Food". We had lunch reservations, and were seated upstairs overlooking the main floor. The day was unusually hot (roughly 90 degrees F), and there was no breeze or cooling upstairs, but the cold beer, the excellent schnitzels and potato salad made up for the heat. Our server was efficient, but not particularly friendly or helpful. Maybe he was an exception to the overall personality of the restaurant? read more

Figlmüller is a restaurant that is a must for every tourist at least once when visiting Vienna. Most of the people sitting in this place aren't locals. That said, Figlmüller serves a solid pan fried pork schnitzel called the Figlmüller Schnitzel. The schnitzel is big and tender, but it is not your classic Wiener Schnitzel, although they have that on the menu as well. Since the restaurant is pretty famous and located in the touristy 1st district, Figlmüller is more expensive than most other local restaurants serving comparable product. For example, Figlmüller is one of the few places that does not include the potato salad (or another side dish) with the order of schnitzel and the side of potato salad is fairly expensive EUR 4. Another place that comes to mind that does that is Schnitzelwirt, where schintzels are just as good (and big) and almost 50% less expensive. Anyway, the atmosphere is typical Austrian and the food is good. Everyone visiting Vienna (or living here) should try Figlmüller at least once. read more

Its A-OK. That's right. its schnitzel. its not bad, its not really great (there are some great schnitzels in this town). There's a line out the door, its huge inside (nice seating, you're not on top of one another, at least downstairs). Exposed brick walls gives it that cellar fell, but not in a old moldy way. No dark beer. Merf. Price is relatively high. We shared one, one small beer, one nothing special wine, one little side salad (which was really small), total of around 26 Euros.The schnitzel itself was about 14 Euros. I could still eat after. Our other friend ate a whole one on his own (but then he was quite full...) I have a feeling I could have also, but not worth the money really. I would not say the schnitzel was so enormous as they hype and pictures make them out to be. Also, thin meet, so not so juicy, and I do not believe it is the original Viennese veal schnitzel (although there is an option, normal size, about 16 Euros if I remember correctly). There is a line out the door, so use their website and reserve online where on one page you see the availabilities of both locations (which are right next to each other really). its really a long one, still there until past 21:00 on an early week day. Service was at first a little huff and puff, and slow, but after we joked a bit (apparently they never saw someone put on so much lemon), then all was good. Overall: well, just do it so you can see for yourself to check it off your to-do list and have no regrets. However, its not a place I have ever heard anyone returning to. read more

So Figlmuller is one of the recommended best schnitzels in Vienna. They're also probably one of the hardest to miss since they have signs all over the city center alerting you that they are in fact the best schnitzel in town. I went to the restaurant located off of backerstrasse which was off of the main drag and actually quite close to my hotel. Having an early dinner, I avoided a wait and was seated immediately. The restaurant itself is quite large with ample seating, and very simply decorated. The waiter was nice and although I ordered in German, I did figure out he spoke English as well since the table next to me were Americans. Service was incredibly fast as I ordered none other than their famous schnitzel followed by their potato salad and of course a big ole mug of bier. The schnitzel was everything it should be, thin, crispy, juicy, and the was much larger than my plate! Granted the plate is a little small, I still ate everything with a little bit of difficulty as it is still a tremendous amount of food. I highly recommend the potato salad as well as it's definitely the best I've ever had. read more

Really tasty schnitzel! I originally went to the original one, but apparently that one operates on reservations only. So I walked around the corner and came to this one. It was delicious! Schnitzel piece was so big but very tasty. It's a good idea to pair it with the potato salad so you don't get tired of eating the big piece of fried meat. The salad was lemony and very tasty as well! I very much enjoyed my meal, definitely can share the schnitzel between two people! It's a bit pricey but I recommend it! read more

It's fried flattened meat, what is all the fuss about? I don't get why everyone is so excited about the schnitzel here. Sure it's a large portion but you pay for that. But other than that I felt it was no different than any other schnitzel I have had. For me the thing I liked most was the building. I would love to be able to take photos inside without anyone in there. Will I return or recommend it, nope. read more

At the recommendation of friends, we tracked down Figlmüller for a late lunch after arriving in Vienna. I was not overly enthused about the service or the food,but perhaps it is an experience to have. I called the restaurant beforehand and asked if there were dinner tables available either that evening or the next (Thursday or Friday). I was told no. I asked if there were tables available at the current time (ca. 4pm) and was also told no. On a whim we popped in and there were plenty of open tables and we were seated immediately. The waitstaff is very professional albeit curt and clipped in their interactions. Borderline unfriendly. I cannot discern if this is merely a cultural trait or something else. Three of us ordered the Wienerschnitzel (veal) and one ordered the pork schnitzel. All were nicely prepared to order and were as expected. Sides are ordered extra -- plates of potatoes are large enough for two!! We were led to believe it was a single portion; however they are big enough to be shared. The prices seemed slightly inflated; however, things are generally more expensive in Vienna and especially in the city center. I am not sure if I would return, or perhaps I'd like to try the original location. read more

The absolute quintessential place in Vienna for Scnitzel. To avoid almost constant long lines book ahead of time. We bypassed a long line and were sat immediately. Original schnitzel and salad paired with the recommended austrian wine were a delight. Service is friendly and prompt. The deserts were a great final touch. A must visit when in Vienna. read more

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