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

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

Google "Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna," and Figlmüller easily comes up on the top results. Then after reading all about them, it seemed inevitable that we had to go to there to try this national dish. We went on Saturday night around 9:30 PM. Since the original location on Wollzeile was soon to close up, the staff directed us to the Bäckerstr. location, which stays open until midnight (kitchen until 11 PM). It was a great time to go as it was very easy to get a table in a nice and cozy upstairs area and our server was quick and friendly. As expected, we ordered the classic schnitzel (made with pork) with the "Erdäpfel-Vogerlsalat" (aka potato salad) as well as the other national dish, the tafelspitz (boiled beef in broth). We enjoyed both dishes. The schnitzel was big (round like a small pizza), crispy, and thin, and the potato salad complimented nicely with the meat. I actually prefer the tafelspitz as the beef was tender to eat and the sides of chive sauce and horseradish added great flavors to the beef. It was not cheap, but I enjoyed my meal there. I would agree that visitors and locals alike should at least try Figlmüller once to get a taste of Austrian cuisine. read more

Really enjoyed this authentic meal that was also reasonably priced. We managed to get a seat quickly and saw others were being sent to queue in the other location due to the place being full. The service was quick. We had bread waiting. At the table but found out it was 1.9€ a piece which I felt was deceiving (I rather you asked if I wanted bread - I did think it was complimentary at first). The Wiener schnitzel was large in size and delicious. I also highly recommend their potato salad. We had the seasonal grape cider which was sweet and refreshing. I'd definitely return anytime in Wien. 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

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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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

Figlmüller - Soup with dumpling - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

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I thought that this place was very touristy and a bit of a trap. So, I've avoided it for the first 2.5 years of living in Vienna. What a shame!!! So, it might be full of tourists, but it is absolutely amazing schintzel. I've gone back a few times and every time the experience was absolutely great! Without a reservation, they've accomodated us (only 2 people, so they helped us out). The service, food, atmosphere... has been amazing every time. read more

Got lucky to eat here without having reservations. Ordered the house specialty of Wiener Schnitzel. Tasted great without any oily taste on the schnitzel. Large enough for two persons, salad, and wine. Quaint atmosphere in Vienna. This place was the original location and was recommended by Trip Advisor. read more

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When in Austria you have to try schnitzel and figlmueller's has the "worlds largest schnitzel". This place was packed. Even though their reservations were full for the night, they let people line up and were able to seat us within 20 min. We ordered the original schnitzel with salads and potato salad. The schnitzel was cooked perfectly. The breading was not too thick and the meat was juicy. Squeeze the lemon over the top for a little extra flavor. We split 1 and it was plenty for both of us. The salads were really fresh and tasty. The potato salad had a unique flavor and was also really good. Our server was very nice and attentive even though he was very busy. He even took a few minutes before we left to tell us about a few lesser-known Christmas markets to check out. So glad we came here for our schnitzel experience. We would gladly come back. read more

Figlmüller - Original Schnitzel with side salads and potato salad - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

We waited about 45 minutes on a weekday to get a chance to taste the famous schnitzel. It really was very tasty and set the bar high for every other schnitzel we ate on our vacation. I also really enjoyed that they had so many salad options on their menu to offset all of the yummy meat and potatoes you can get. read more

Amazing classic Austrian restaurant which has been around for over a century. Don't be turned off by the line - it moves quickly and and is worth the wait! We tried the classic Wiener schnitzel and beef stew, both of which were amazing. Portions are quite large, so plan accordingly! read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

The schnitzel had a good texture, flavor-wise it wasn't any different than the other schnitzels in Austria. It's a bit on the pricy side when compared with other similar restaurants. The pumpkin seed oil salad is quite unique and delicious. The waiter gave me the wrong wine--I asked for a welschriesling dessert wine from their menu and he brought me a regular riesling. I was confused at first but they were too packed with customers so I let it go... Pretty bummed I didn't get the dessert wine because he didn't finish listening to me before leaving the table. The wines (gruner veltliner and welschriesling) were just ok. read more

Very good schnitzel and tafelspitz. Salad, Vienna potato soup, apple pie and grape spirit are good as well. Service is OK because there are too many people. read more

be ready for HUGE plates of food in the best Austrian tradition! There are renowned for their Wiener Schnitzel, allegedly the bests in Vienna. I've seen a documentary on how they prepared them (making them sooooo thin it doesn't fit on a plate!) and cooking them in three different pans at different temperatures for a very precise time each (each seconds count!). Let's try for your self, you won't be disappointed by the friendly atmosphere and the traditional cooking! read more

Very good meal. I had the Figlmüller Schnitzel with the potato salad (and of course a tall beer). I don't think the Schnitzel is the best in town, but it is very good - and you won't go wrong eating here. I really liked the potato salad. Some others have more of an acidic taste but theirs is a little sweeter. I thought it complemented the Schnitzel well. Made a reservation to be on the safe side and they seated me promptly when I arrived. Service was good. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

If you're looking for the best Wiener Schnitzel in town this might be the place for you. Despite being overly touristy due to its location, this place offered great service with friendly and very helpful waiters. Loved both the food and atmosphere. The potato and green salad side dish with its sweet taste was great in combination with the meat. The choice of soda pops could have been better. read more

Figlmüller - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

There actually are several Figlmüllers, we ended up in the Bäckersgasse. We enjoyed the Figlmüller Schnitzel (which is pork and as big as a plate) and the classic veal-based Wiener Schnitzel, together with a mixed salad and a potato salad. The dressing is gorgeous. We were seated in the catacombs, which are noisy but good for the ambiance. Most tables are for two people, and surprisingly the plates and salads did fit on them. It is however necessary to be early if you didn't book as the guests were queuing to get in, when we finished our lunch. read more

Although its fully booked and we can only had reservation on 5pm, but its indeed a very good tasty restaurant with nice food. The famous pork fillet was really good, especially the side Syria potato salad, surprisingly tasty. read more

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Not tourist friendly. Not the original schnitzel place. Very rude waiters, and my first ever bad review. Never recommend going to this place, original place in the alley is 100% better. read more

Ok it's very very good but my standard was very high cause of all the advertisement of the place! I like the old decorations it's like you are in secret old dungeon downstairs and upstairs a more fancy place... Yes the schnitzel was tasty and tender and large but kind the same in all traditional places!!!! The Service was good, fast and I waited about 10 minutes so cool!!!! Anyway I enjoyed my time there and I would recommend it! read more

I walked in to the crowded and crazy hall expecting to have hit a tourist trap. While there were plenty of other tourists there and people taking pictures of the schnitzel the size of their head, the quality really was outstanding. The value as also great for such a giant piece of meat. I will be back again for sure. read more

Probably because I am from Southeast Asia, where breaded chicken/fish (or basically flour coated meat send for deep frying) is found commonly, I find the Wiener schnitzel pretty average Tastes much like those breaded meat I could get from the western food in my country which comes with fries and coleslaw. read more

I totally hated this place they are famous but I dont understand why. their customer service is the worse in Vienna, their food is super over price and pretty bad. I wouldn't come back to the place read more

Place closes at 11:30. I went in an hour before and it was dead. They kicked me and my fiancé out an hour before closing. It doesn't say that anywhere. Not on the website and nope, not even on yelp. Apparently they close the kitchen an hour before closing. How embarrassing, rude and unprofessional. The Lugek on the corner owner by the same people are Open till the same time and were still able to serve me food 20 minutes before closing. How ridiculous is this. Absolutely ruined my night. I am an Austrian and writing this for anybody and everybody out there to understand, they ruined the night for me and my fiancé. Never have I ever experienced this and I will be very sure to never ever recommend Figl Müller again. I'd rather get my Schnitzel from Plachuta or the Kebab Stand on Schwedenplatz. Friendlier, just as good if you know the right place, to and are open till 3am. read more

Love this place! My friend and I had schnitzels at every restaurant we went to in Austria, and this place's schitnzel was pretty darn good. Instead of the raspberry sauce that most restaurants pair the schnitzel with, they gave us pieces of lemon - which was AN AMAZING COMBINATION. I don't know enough culinary vocabulary to describe the taste exactly but it really went well with the oiliness (? not that it was oily...) or the richness of the schnitzel. And it was huge! It might actually be too much for some people. My friend and I had a starter and a schnitzel and that was just right portion-wise for two people. We had a tartare for starter but personally I'm not a big fan of raw beef so it was decent but not fabulous. They gave bread to go with it so the two combined was kind of like a burger... With raw meat. Perhaps other people will enjoy it more than I did. read more

Schnitzel was big enough. Regular taste, I not quite understand what makes it so special. Even though it has hundred years history, it could be more delicious. Location is good, service is good. read more

Figlmüller - Schnitzel - Austrian Near Me - Vienna, 9

Most people know this place as the original place of schnitzel and best in Vienna. Such a grande topic is debatable till the end. Whoever they actually offer great mittagmenus (lunch deals). They are great value for quality. Each week new menu comes out. If you're curious about the schnitzel or want to try lunch menu go to this one as the small old one in the side street is over rated. Same thing happens just a couple meets down and there is generally space there for small group. I've yet to be disappointed with the quality. read more

We had chicken schnitzel and veal goulash, both of which were quite tasty, although the schnitzel was a bit on the dry side. We arrived pretty early and didn't have to wait, but things started picking up and people who arrived afterward had to wait to get seated. In terms of food (the limited amount that we had), I would rate it a 4.5/5. As for service, they were inattentive, warranting a 3/5. read more

I agreed with Andy - this place is pretty good and I don't understand the reviews for this store is lower than the original store given that they are identical! We ordered the famous Schnitzels (with the potato salad recommend on the menu) and the chicken Cordon Bleu. The crumbs were perfect. We really enjoyed our meals here. Service is good too.b read more

Best schnitzel in town. Problem is waiting in the line. Better have a rezervation beforehand.

The most famous place in town to eat the traditional wiener schnitzel. The schnitzel is good and very very large! As a side dish you can have potato salad or baked potatoes (or green salad). Beer is delicious too. During holidays (New Year's Eve) is always over-booked but if you have the patience to wait outside you could - maybe - get a table! Not expensive. read more

Figlmüller is often described as the best place to go for an authentic Wiener Schnitzel after all, they've been making them for over 100 years. The original location was packed, but right around the corner from there, on Bäckerstraße, there's a new Figlmüller. It may not have all the charm of the original restaurant, but at least there's more room and there was a table waiting for us by the window. The both of us ordered the Figlmüller schnitzel and we also shared a potatoe salad. The waiter was pushing for us to order something else but I'm glad we didn't because that was more than enough food for the both of us! I think I might have enjoyed the atmosphere at the other place better, and perhaps the service as well, but the food was great a read more

My parents and I came here for dinner spontaneously on Wednesday night. There was a bit of a wait but it moved quickly. We made another reservation for lunch on Friday at 14:00 and it wasn't as packed but still pretty busy. We were seated on an upper floor. Our waiter was professional and attentive. On both occasions, the food was done well. For dessert, get the pancake-like things with plum compote (sorry, don't remember the name). If I'm ever back in Wien, this will be a go-to for me. read more

Make a reservation. I cannot stress that enough. Everyone and their dog goes to this place all the time, ever, so you should reserve your spot. I very much enjoy the atmosphere inside the restaurant. The bizarre layout somehow makes what would otherwise be a loud, tourist-laden hellhole feel very cozy, almost intimate. The waiters do seem to be very busy at all times, which reminds you of how frequented the place is, but the service has never been bad in my experience. The food, likewise, is warm and fresh and has no mass-produced feel to it. My go-to meal here is the veal schnitzel and the potato salad with pumpkin seed oil. I know this place is famous for its pork Schnitzel (all forty acres of it per serving size), but come on, while in Vienna, you've truly gotta go veal. It's not as humongous as the pork one, but it is tastier and the texture is more amenable. You get two filets that more or less fill the plate put together. They look fat, but that's because there are pockets of air between the meat and the breading. I've also had their very good cordon bleu, from which loads of scalding hot cheese ooze out when you cut into it. The indisputable surprise, as many may have pointed out, was the potato salad. It is tangy and juicy and the potatoes are soft, but firm. Their Apfelstrudel, too, is quite competitive, and makes an excellent dessert with some whipped cream. Do not hold off on this place for fear of falling for a tourist trap; the food is great and plentiful. read more

If you are going for PERFECT schnitzel then this is the place to go in Vienna. I would like to say that at the point when I consumed this deliciousness, I was full to capacity with food and accompanying a VERY tall person with an endless appetite. He shared his schnitzel in exchange for jokes, perfect for me since I happen to be funny. This was the most crispy, moist centered, flavorful meat ever. The fact that it was coupled with this vinegar based, warm potato salad only means that I wish I'd saved more room. The atmosphere, or at least the one you may get a seat in around the corner if you don't have a reservation, is a clean dungeon feel but it has the best most effortlessly efficient service. Worth the trip there and while you are in the area check out some of the great shops. read more

This place is worth the hype. Sit down to a schnitzel the size of a plate that is thin and tender and make sure you order some tasty potato sides. The wine and fresh sodas are lovely and the service is efficient. read more

Had a dinner reservation for 12/27/16 at 9:00 PM. They informed us they had run out of bread. What kind of restaurant runs out of bread?! If you do (hey, it happens, you run out of stuff), you go out and buy some, or you tell people who make late reservations that you might be out of stuff. They then proceeded to tell us that most of their food is supposed to be eaten without bread. Fine, but that's a preference. You give the customer the option, you don't force them to eat the way you think it should be eaten. Also, in typical Vienna restaurant and café fashion these days, service is rushed and not congenial. Luckily, the food was very good, especially the schnitzel they're known for. read more

Get the snitzel (huge and comes with lemon to squeeze on top) paired with the potato salad and an apfel spritzer. Delicious!!! Best of both snitzel and potato salad I've ever had. Thank you Austria!! read more